There is nothing in college basketball quite like a three-pointer at the right moment. The crowd rises, the bench leans forward, and for a split second, everything stops while the ball is in the air. What used to be a bonus has become a necessity, and some players have turned the three-point line into their comfort zone.
Top 8 Three-Point Shooters in College Basketball
These are the guys fans circle on the roster before tipoff. The ones who defend nonstop and never want to lose in transition. This list highlights the top eight three-point shooters in college basketball right now, players who can change a game in a hurry and make every possession feel dangerous.
T-5. Ryan Conwell, Louisville Cardinals (3.8 made per game)
Louisville is off to an impressive 11-2 start, and Conwell has been a major reason why. The 6-foot-4 senior guard from Indianapolis is leading the Cardinals with nearly 20 points per game while knocking down 40 percent from deep in under 28 minutes per night. He scored 26 points in a road blowout win over California to close out 2025, his third 20-point game in a five-game stretch. Conwell is playing for his fourth program in four seasons, previously starring at South Florida, Indiana State, and Xavier. With over 100 college games under his belt, his confidence shows every time he pulls up from deep.
T-5. Abdi Bashir Jr., Kansas State Wildcats (3.8 made per game)
Bashir Jr. has quickly become one of Kansas State’s most reliable scoring options. He is averaging 12.8 points per game and knocking down 3.8 threes per contest as the Wildcats sit at 9-4 heading into Big 12 play. After averaging over 20 points per game last season at Monmouth, Bashir has brought that scoring punch with him. He has scored in double figures in five straight games and continues to stretch defenses with his shooting range.
T-5. Jadin Booth, Samford Bulldogs (3.8 made per game)
Booth has been a perfect fit in his first season at Samford. The 6-foot-2 senior guard from Omaha is averaging 18.6 points per game while hitting 40 percent from three on high volume. He is the Bulldogs’ leading scorer and their go-to option late in games. Samford opened the season 7-6 before conference play, and Booth’s shooting gives them a chance to compete with anyone in the Southern Conference.
T-5. Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State Cyclones (3.8 made per game)
Momcilovic has taken a big leap as a shooter this season, hitting better than 53 percent from beyond the arc. The 6-foot-8 junior from Wisconsin is averaging 17.9 points per game for an Iowa State team that opened the season with 13 straight wins. He has improved his three-point percentage every season and continues to be a matchup problem with his size and smooth shooting stroke. The Cyclones open 2026 at home against West Virginia in a must-watch matchup.
4. Tyler Lundblade, Belmont Bruins (3.9 made per game)
Lundblade is one of the most important players for a Belmont team with Missouri Valley Conference title hopes. The 6-foot-5 senior is making just under four threes per game while shooting nearly 42 percent from deep. He is averaging 16.6 points per game and recently poured in 26 points in an overtime loss at Indiana State. Belmont leans heavily on his shooting, and with conference play underway, his ability to space the floor is critical.
T-2. Honor Huff, West Virginia Mountaineers (4.1 made per game)
Huff is the engine of West Virginia’s offense. The 5-foot-10 senior guard is averaging 17.5 points per game while hitting 41.7 percent from three on nearly 10 attempts per night. After previous stops at VMI and Chattanooga, Huff has brought experience and confidence to the Mountaineers. He has already played over 100 college games, and his shooting will be tested against Iowa State in a key matchup.
T-2. Davion Bailey, Incarnate Word Cardinals (4.1 made per game)
Bailey leads the nation in three-point attempts and is making defenses pay. He averages 21.8 points per game while knocking down 4.1 threes per contest. Playing over 34 minutes per night, Bailey has scored 21 or more points in four straight games. Teams know what is coming, but slowing him down has proven difficult. Sometimes the best you can do is try to contain him.
1. Brett Decker Jr., Liberty Flames (4.2 made per game)
Decker Jr. is the most dangerous three-point shooter in college basketball right now. The 6-foot-3 sophomore from Kentucky leads the nation with 4.2 made threes per game while shooting over 52 percent from deep. He is averaging nearly 19 points per game for a Liberty team that has won nine of its first 12 games. In a recent overtime win over Florida International, Decker scored 27 points and looked completely unstoppable. If he gets a clean look, the ball is usually already on its way through the net.
Dangerous Down the Stretch
When March rolls around, three-point shooting becomes even more important. Games tighten up, possessions matter more, and one big shot can swing an entire season. The players on this list have built a reputation for stepping into those moments with confidence. They do not need many chances to change a game, and that is what makes them so fun to watch. Whether it is a late-game dagger or a quick run of threes that flips the score, these shooters keep fans locked in and defenses on edge. In college basketball, nothing changes a game faster than a shooter who knows the ball is going in.