Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Clyde Drexler’s college stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his college production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his four seasons at the University of Houston under Coach Guy V. Lewis from 1979 to 1983.
Here is a detailed table of Clyde Drexler’s college per-game statistics by season. He played for the University of Houston Cougars from 1980 to 1983, where he was a central figure in the iconic “Phi Slama Jama” team.
Clyde Drexler – College Per-Game Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Houston | 31 | 21.8 | 11.4 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | .466 | — | .636 |
| 1981–82 | Houston | 32 | 29.0 | 15.2 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .497 | — | .725 |
| 1982–83 | Houston | 37 | 31.0 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .547 | — | .761 |
Career Totals (3 Seasons at Houston)
| GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 27.5 | 14.4 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | .511 | .717 |
Three-point stats were not recorded in NCAA basketball until the 1986–87 season.
College Highlights
- Helped lead Houston to the 1983 NCAA Championship Game (lost to NC State).
- Key part of the “Phi Slama Jama” dunk-heavy, fast-paced squad with Hakeem Olajuwon.
- Declared for the NBA Draft after his junior season, selected 14th overall in 1983 by the Portland Trail Blazers.