Chris Jacobs ’91 enjoyed an outstanding career as a four-year member of the Washington and Lee University men’s basketball team.
Jacobs concluded his career as one of the most prolific scorers in program history, totaling 1,523 points and 616 rebounds across 103 games. He averaged 14.8 points per contest and currently ranks 10th in career scoring, ninth with 600 field goals made and fourth with 1,290 field-goal attempts.
Following a strong first-year season, Jacobs produced a breakout sophomore campaign in 1988-89. He averaged 19.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, scoring 522 points and collecting 208 rebounds. His 217 field goals remain the 10th-highest single-season total in program history.
Jacobs led Washington and Lee to a 20-7 overall record and a 10-2 conference mark that season. He was named the ODAC Player of the Year and earned First Team All-ODAC and National Association of Basketball Coaches Honorable Mention All-America honors.
As a junior, Jacobs averaged 18.3 points per game while recording 494 points and 200 rebounds. He received Second Team All-ODAC recognition and earned NABC Honorable Mention All-America honors for the second consecutive season.
Jacobs finished his career with 285 points and 124 rebounds as a senior. During his four seasons, the Generals compiled a 63-43 overall record and a 32-26 conference mark. A two-time recipient of the Leigh Williams Memorial Basketball Award, Jacobs remains one of the most accomplished players in program history.
