What NBA legend went to UCLA?

A fun new HoopsHype ranking was recently published, celebrating the top 15 former NBA players-turned-media personalities. Notably, two UCLA Bruins stand tall on this list: Reggie Miller and Bill Walton.

Did any NBA players go to UCLA?

In all, UCLA has 14 former players on NBA rosters this month. Former UCLA guard Zach LaVine has averaged 21.9 points and 4.8 in 11 games with the Chicago Bulls, now in his 10th NBA season.

Who is the best UCLA basketball player ever?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Center (1966-69)

The 7-foot-1 superstar is one of four players to start on three UCLA national championship squads, and he remains the school record holder in single-season points (870 from 1966-67), single-game points (61 in 1966-67), and scoring average (26.4).

Which Lakers went to UCLA?

Did Russell Westbrook attend UCLA?

Westbrook played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and earned third-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10. He was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, who then relocated to Oklahoma City that same week. Westbrook played for the Thunder for 11 seasons.

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Did Chris Paul go to college?

College career

As a freshman at Wake Forest University, Paul averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.7 steals per game, setting school freshman records for three-point percentage, free throws, free throw percentage, assists, and steals in the process.

Which college did Ja Morant go to?

A theme for each colorway has been about the stops on Morant's journey. He played college basketball at Murray State before becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Which Curry went to UCLA?

Denise M. Curry. A four-year starter and three-time All-America at UCLA, Denise Curry led the Bruins along with Hall of Famer Ann Meyers, to the 1978 AIAW national championship.

Did Kareem Abdul Jabbar graduate from UCLA?

Not long after his graduation as a history major from UCLA in 1969, Lew Alcindor (who a few years later changed his name to Kareem Abdul Jabbar) was asked what two books had influenced him the most during his undergraduate years. His answer?

Who graduated from UCLA?

Did UCLA basketball ever go undefeated?

Four of the undefeated titles unsurprisingly came from UCLA, which went 281-15 from 1964-1973, winning nine national championships and recording four perfect seasons to boot. And the most recent undefeated title came in 1976, at the hands of Indiana.

Did Reggie Miller play for UCLA?

Miller played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, earning third-team All-American honors as a junior in 1986. He was selected by Indiana in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft with the 11th overall pick.

When was UCLA basketball good?

Established in 1919, the program has won a record 11 NCAA titles. Coach John Wooden led the Bruins to 10 national titles in 12 seasons, from 1964 to 1975, including seven straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record four times (1964, 1967, 1972, and 1973).

Are any NBA players from Harvard?

Jeremy Lin is perhaps the most well-known NBA player to have attended Harvard. Lin, born in California to Taiwanese parents, played for the Harvard Crimson from 2006 to 2010. During his time at Harvard, Lin became one of the top players in Ivy League history and was named to the All-Ivy League First Team twice.

What college did Michael Jordan go to?

(Read James Naismith's 1929 Britannica essay on his invention of basketball.) Jordan grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. As a freshman, he made the winning basket against Georgetown in the 1982 national championship game.

Could Lebron play college basketball?

According to the NCAA rule book, because he is a professional basketball player, he is ineligible for that sport. However, per the NCAA Division 1 manual, “a professional athlete in one sport may represent a member institution in a different sport and may receive institutional financial assistance in the second sport.”

How many NBA players graduated from UCLA?

Many former players advanced to play professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA). During the 2010–2011 NBA season, UCLA had 14 active players in the NBA, more than any other program. As of the 2023–24 season, 104 former UCLA players have played in the NBA.

Where did Shaq go to college?

Before playing in the NBA, O'Neal played college basketball at Louisiana State University. Throughout his 18 year career, O'Neal has used his size and strength to help him play well. O'Neal won a scoring title, an MVP and three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers; he later won a championship with the Miami Heat.

Why did Kareem go to UCLA?

He chose to attend the University of California, Los Angeles, after being recruited by Bruins assistant coach Jerry Norman. By now 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) tall, Abdul-Jabbar was relegated to the freshman team in his first year with the Bruins, as freshman were ineligible to play varsity until 1972.

Did Stephen Curry attend college?

Curry wrote a thesis on advancing gender equality in sports to complete his bachelor's degree in sociology at Davidson. By completing his degree, Curry had given Bob McKillop, his college coach, a 100 percent graduation rate for his players during a 33-year tenure.

Who is Cameron Brink Godfather?

Cameron's godparents are none other than Dell and Sonya Curry, parents of NBA legend Steph Curry, per The Oregonian.

What college did Zion Williamson go to?

Following a freshman-year stint with the Duke Blue Devils, Williamson was selected by the Pelicans with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020. In 2021, he became the fourth youngest NBA player to be selected to an All-Star game.

Where did Klay Thompson go to college?

He is WSU's 3rd all-time leading scorer. On January 18, 2020, Washington State retired the No. 1 that Thompson wore in college. He became the second WSU men's basketball player to receive this honor, joining Steve Puidokas, and the seventh WSU athlete in any sport whose number has been retired.