Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a season-by-season breakdown of Paul Westphal’s per-game college basketball statistics during his tenure at the University of Southern California (USC):
| Season | Class | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–70 | SO | 26 | 16.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 49.8 | 74.6 |
| 1970–71 | JR | 26 | 16.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 49.8 | 74.6 |
| 1971–72 | SR | 26 | 20.3 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 49.8 | 74.6 |
Career Totals:
- Games Played: 78
- Points Per Game: 16.9
- Rebounds Per Game: 3.4
- Assists Per Game: 3.0
- Field Goal Percentage: 49.8%
- Free Throw Percentage: 74.6%
Paul Westphal’s collegiate career was marked by significant achievements. He was a two-time All-Pac-8 First Team selection and received numerous All-America accolades in 1971 and 1972. In his senior year, he served as team captain and led the Trojans with averages of 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Notably, the 1970–71 USC team, with Westphal as a key contributor, achieved a 24–2 record, setting a school record for winning percentage at the time.