Bryant University

Arnold Collison

Men’s Basketball ‘33

Hall of Fame Class of 1987

In both 1932 and 1933, Arnold was one of the top scoring college basketball players in Rhode Island. After transferring to Bryant from the University of Rhode Island, where he played for the legendary Frank Keaney, Collison led the newly formed Bryant and Stratton varsity team to a pair of outstanding seasons.  The highlight was the 17-3 record posted by the 1932-33 team.  During that 1932-33 season, Collison, a 6-2 center, was one of the top scorers in Rhode Island with a 20 points per game average.  Collison compiled the impressive statistic even though the center-jump rule was still in effect after each basket.