Tyree Appleby sets ACC record for made free throws in a single game

Wake Forest took advantage of a North Carolina team reeling from a weekend loss to Duke, and point guard Tyree Appleby took advantage of a foul-happy Tar Heels outfit to set an ACC record for made free throws.

Appleby, a transfer from Florida, managed to get the free-throw line an astounding 28 times. He sank 23 of his free-throw attempts, which were the most in any game in ACC history, according to Bryan Ives.

In addition to his free-throw makes, Appleby also took a whopping 20 shots in the game. He didn’t connect on a high percentage, but he did enough to lead the game in scoring with 35 points.

Wake Forest beat North Carolina 92-85, taking advantage of catching North Carolina fresh off an emotional game against Duke.

The loss for the Tar Heels was their third straight, while Wake managed to put together its second win in a row.

Appleby, meanwhile, claimed the ACC record for made free throws.

He has been a significant addition for Wake Forest, transferring there from Florida after spending two seasons there.

So far this season at Wake Forest, Appleby has averaged 18.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest. He leads Wake Forest in scoring, assists and steals per game.

Last season at Florida Appleby averaged 10.9 points, 3.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He departed the program as a transfer following coach Mike White‘s departure for Georgia, taking advantage of a free year of eligibility thanks to COVID-19.

Prior to his two seasons at Florida, Appleby suited up for Cleveland State. He averaged 17.8 points per game there as a sophomore in 2018-19.

That allowed him the freedom to pursue a transfer, and he’s been at the major conference level ever since, proving he has the chops to play big-time college basketball.