One of the most prolific scorers in school history, Drederick Irving helped bring national attention to Boston University basketball, while rewriting the team's record book.
During each of his four years, Irving helped the Terriers advance to the North Atlantic Conference Championship game, earning postseason berths in the 1988 NCAA tournament as well as the 1986 National Invitation Tournament (NIT).Â
A three-time All-NAC selection, Irving led BU to a 23-8 mark during the 1987-88 season. BU entered the NAC Tournament seeded second and went on to dispatch Canisius, Hartford and Niagara to earn the school's second conference banner. Irving, who netted a three-game total of 53 points, was named to the All-Tournament team.
The Terriers faced Duke in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament played the Blue Devils close before ultimately coming up short, 85-69, with Irving tallying 14 points.
A Street and Smith's Honorable Mention All-American as a senior, Drederick Irving was additionally named to the Central Fidelity Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team in 1988, the Kentucky Invitational All-Tournament Team in 1987Â and the Far West Classic All-Tournament Team in 1986.
Irving established then-program best marks for points (1,931), field goals (716), and 3-point field goals (96), while tying the mark for games played (122). In addition, he equaled the former single-season scoring record by registering 616 points during his senior campaign.
After having his jersey number 11 retired, Irving was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.Â
