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Florida Restores Vernon Maxwell's College Stats, Making Him the Program's Leading Scorer Again
Vernon Maxwell's 2,450 points from 1985-89 were reinstated after NCAA probation led to vacated stats, restoring him as Florida's all-time leading scorer, athletic director confirmed.
- On Tuesday, the University Athletic Association restored Vernon Maxwell's final two college years, reinstating him as Florida's all-time leading scorer and third in SEC history.
- An NCAA investigation led to Florida Gators' unsanctioned probation, and former UF athletic director Bill Arnsparger stripped Vernon Maxwell's stats, removing 1,404 points over 67 games.
- With his stats back, Vernon Maxwell's career totals include 921 field goals made, 1,995 attempts, and 206 steals, restoring his All-SEC honors and record standings.
- Scott Stricklin said the reinstatement repaired program history, while Vernon Maxwell said he was 'ecstatic,' noting his 82-year-old mother will see their relationship mended and he'll celebrate at the UF men's basketball reunion this weekend.
- After Florida, Vernon Maxwell enjoyed a 12-season NBA career, winning 1994-95 championships with the Houston Rockets, but faced legal troubles including a 2020 arrest in Emerson, N.C.
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The University of Florida has formally restored basketball legend Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics, a move that once again makes him the program’s all-time leading scorer. Vernon Maxwell Led Florida To Its First NCAA Tournament Maxwell scored 2,450 points during his four seasons at Florida (1985-89). He averaged 18.8 points per game […] The post Florida Basketball Restores Vernon Maxwell’s All-Time Scoring Record appeared f…
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