Former UConn Star Stephon Castle Matches Wilt Chamberlain's 40-Point Triple-Double Feat

Castle's historic performance leads Spurs to victory over Mavericks

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, a former UConn standout, delivered a historic 40-point triple-double performance in his team's 138-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Castle joined NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to record a 40-point triple-double while shooting better than 75% from the field.

Why it matters

Castle's dominant showing highlights his rapid rise to stardom since leaving UConn, where he was a key member of the Huskies' back-to-back national championship teams. His historic performance also underscores the Spurs' resurgence this season as they aim to end a seven-year playoff drought.

The details

Castle shattered his previous career high by scoring 40 points on 15-of-19 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range. He also dished out 12 assists and grabbed 12 rebounds in just 31 minutes of action. Castle's efficiency and all-around production earned him a spot in the NBA record books alongside Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to achieve a 40-point triple-double on 75% or better shooting.

  • The game took place on February 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Castle's historic performance came in the Spurs' 138-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The players

Stephon Castle

A 24-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs who was a standout at the University of Connecticut, leading the Huskies to back-to-back national championships in 2023-24 and 2024-25 before being selected 4th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Wilt Chamberlain

An NBA legend who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Chamberlain is the only other player in league history to record a 40-point triple-double while shooting better than 75% from the field.

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What they’re saying

“Having a game like this, it's definitely a dream come true.”

— Stephon Castle (San Antonio Express-News)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to build on Castle's historic performance as they continue their push to end a seven-year playoff drought. Their next game is scheduled for February 10th against the Golden State Warriors.

The takeaway

Stephon Castle's meteoric rise from UConn standout to NBA superstar has reached new heights with his 40-point triple-double, cementing his status as one of the league's most dynamic young talents and a key piece of the Spurs' resurgence this season.