Trevecca Nazarene University

Avery Patton joined the TNU Hall of Fame elite in 1994 after four successful seasons with the Trevecca men's basketball team from 1983-1987.

Patton helped the 1986-87 Trojans earn their first ever bid to the NAIA Tournament and holds at least three current school records.

Patton ranks second all-time with 2,424 career points and 613 career assists.

Avery is the first Trojan to be drafted in professional basketball. Avery was drafted by the Albany Patrons in 1987. That team was coached by George Carl.

Career & Season - Statistics and Records

1983-84 (Freshman)

• All-TCAC

1984-85 (Sophomore)

• All-District 24
• All-TCAC
• NAIA District 24 Player of the Week

1985-86 (Junior)

• NAIA All-American Honorable Mention
• All-District 24
• All-TCAC
• NAIA District 24 Player of the Week

1986-87 (Senior)

• 1.215 minutes played (school record)
• NAIA All-American First Team
• NAIA District 24 Player of the Year
• All-District 24
• All-TCAC
• NAIA District 24 Player of the Week

Career Notes

• 613 career assists (second all-time)
• 2.424 career points (second all-time)
• Held several school records upon graduation including:
  • Three pointers in a game
  • assists in a game
  • assists in a season
  • field goals made in a season
  • field goals made in a career
  • points in a game (43)