After a notable college basketball career at the College of Charleston, Dalton Bolon is set to return to TD Arena on January 31 with the goal of breaking the Guinness World Record for most three-point attempts in 24 hours. The effort is part of a fundraiser to support his friend Trevor Cherry, who is undergoing treatment for stage 4 colon cancer.
“On January 31, I’ll be attempting the Guinness World Record for most three-pointers made in 24 hours. While the world record is amazing, I’m doing this to support my best friend Trevor [Cherry] in his battle with colon cancer. Trevor always said that I could break the world record, so I decided to go for it now, all for him,” Bolon said. “He already has his plate full battling stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver, which is stressful enough, but the financial burden on him and his family is also very real. Trevor and his family would do anything for me, so I wanted to find a unique way to involve the Charleston community that has always supported me so together we can support him.”
Bolon and Cherry became friends while attending West Liberty University before Bolon transferred to Charleston as a graduate student in 2021. After recovering from an injury that kept him out of play during the 2021-22 season, Bolon contributed significantly during his final year with the Cougars by helping lead them to a strong record and national recognition.
“My basketball journey has been a huge part of why I decided to attempt this record. I shot 404 out of 1,025 for 39% from three-point range during my college career, so I’ve always prided myself on my shooting ability. But a big part of that journey was Trevor, my college roommate at my first school for five years. He rebounded for me every single day, making sure I got the extra work in. Even when I transferred to the College of Charleston, he traveled to most of my home games to support me and keep me accountable. Trevor has been a vital part of my basketball journey, constantly pushing me to get better, and he’s a huge reason why I became the shooter I am today.”
Since graduating from CofC, Bolon has worked as a pharmaceutical representative and started his own basketball training app called Psycho Hoops. He also competed as an amateur boxer and served as a color analyst on ESPN Radio Charleston during Cougar games.
“The Charleston community has supported me for who I am. I can be hard to deal with sometimes because I give my heart to the things I’m passionate about. People call me cringey, animated, you name it, but the Charleston community embraced me for who I am and fueled me to give everything I have for this city, even giving me the nickname Psycho D. I love this city for what the community has done for me and my family after playing in TD Arena.It has embraced me as a business professional, a father, and a fellow Charlestonian.”
Charleston men’s basketball games have seen high attendance rates recently; since December 29, 2022 there have been 50 consecutive sold-out home games at TD Arena—a streak which includes several matches where Bolon played key roles.
“Attempting the record at CofC feels like I’m playing a home game all over again! I’ve seen the ball go through these nets thousands and thousands of times. It brings back memories of a sold-out TD Arena going absolutely nuts whenever a shot went down. I’ve always considered TD Arena my home and honestly still do, so spending 24 hours there will feel just like home.”
