The 20 biggest UCLA males's basketball gamers of all time

[ad_1] No faculty has gained extra males's basketball nationwide championships than UCLA's 11. All however a type of titles was guided by legendary coach John Picket. Naturally, the Bruins have been profitable due to these gamers on the ground — some blossomed into legends of the sport. Here is our checklist, in chronological order, of the highest gamers in UCLA basketball historical past.

1 of 20

Don Barksdale, Ahead (1942-43; 1946-47) Los Angeles Sentinel

In the case of historic significance, Barksdale was a real trailblazer. Although his time at UCLA was comparatively quick — and interrupted by a stint serving in World Warfare II following the 1943 season — Barksdale is famous as the primary African-American to earn consensus All-American honors. The 6-foot-6 Corridor of Famer was additionally the primary Black participant to be a part of the US' males's Olympic basketball group.

2 of 20

Walt Hazzard, Guard (1962-64) NCAA

3 of 20

Gail Goodrich, Guard (1963-65) Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Pictures

Regardless of his lack of top (a beneficiant 6-foot-1), Goodrich was one other star of John Picket's early nationwide championship groups at UCLA. Goodrich averaged 19 factors and shot 47.6 % throughout his Bruins profession, and he teamed with Walt Hazzard to win the varsity's first title in 1964. After Hazzard left, Goodrich averaged 24.8 per contest in 1964-65, and his 744 factors throughout that marketing campaign rank third in class historical past. In UCLA's 91-80 victory over Michigan in that season's nationwide championship sport, Goodrich dropped 42 on the Wolverines — a finals document on the time.

4 of 20

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Heart (1966-69) Bob Luckey/Newsday RM through Getty Pictures

Whereas at UCLA, Jabbar was nonetheless often known as Lew Alcindor. A legendary prep star from New York Metropolis, Kareem's legacy grew whereas taking part in for John Picket at UCLA. The 7-foot-1 celebrity is certainly one of 4 gamers to start out on three UCLA nationwide championship squads, and he stays the varsity document holder in single-season factors (870 from 1966-67), single-game factors (61 in 1966-67), and scoring common (26.4). The three-time nationwide participant of the 12 months ranks second in class historical past for profession factors (2,325) and rebounds (1,367).

5 of 20

Curtis Rowe, Ahead (1969-71) YouTube

Rowe joins Kareem as a type of 4 gamers to start out on three of UCLA's nationwide championship groups. In Rowe's case, that got here in 1969, '70 and '71. Throughout these three seasons at UCLA, Rowe averaged 15.2 factors whereas capturing 52.6 % from the sphere and eight.8 rebounds over 90 video games. A stable, sturdy presence at 6-foot-7, Rowe was a two-time All-Pac 8 performer and consensus second-team All-American.

6 of 20

Sidney Wicks, Ahead (1969-71) Wealthy Clarkson/NCAA Pictures/Contributor/Getty Pictures

Wicks' development in three seasons of varsity play at UCLA was fairly exceptional. In 1968-69, Wicks averaged simply 7.5 factors, however two seasons later, he was awarded a number of nationwide participant of the 12 months honors whereas averaging 21.3 factors and capturing 52.4 %. The Most Excellent Participant of the 1970 Ultimate 4, Wicks performed on three of the Bruins' nationwide championship squads and ranks tenth in class historical past with 894 rebounds.

Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Pictures

One other Bruin to start out on three of the varsity's nationwide title-winning groups, Bibby was one of many nice level guards all through school basketball within the decade of the Seventies. He averaged 14.4 profession factors and recorded not less than 100 assists in every of his three seasons at UCLA. Bibby was a first-team All-American for the 1971-72 marketing campaign, when he averaged profession highs of 15.7 factors and three.5 assists. Bibby additionally loved a protracted teaching profession, notably spending time in control of Los Angeles rival USC (1996-2005).

Wealthy Clarkson/NCAA Pictures through Getty Pictures

The free-spirited Walton was a personality from the second he stepped on to the UCLA campus. He was additionally one of many nice gamers in school basketball historical past. Indebted to his legendary coach John Picket, Walton was a part of two Bruins nationwide championship groups from 1972 and '73, and he was named Ultimate 4 Most Excellent Participant in every match. Walton averaged 20.3 factors — on 65.1-percent capturing — and 15.8 rebounds for his collegiate profession. He was a three-time nationwide participant of the 12 months, and his 1,370 rebounds are probably the most in class historical past.

9 of 20

Jamaal Wilkes, Ahead (1972-74) YouTube

Enjoying alongside Invoice Walton, Wilkes was a two-time nationwide champion (1972, '73) and consensus All-American (1973, '74). Wilkes earned the nickname "Silk" as a result of he primarily made the sport look simple with the ball in his arms. He averaged 15 factors whereas capturing 51.4 % and seven.4 rebounds throughout his three-season varsity profession at UCLA. All of it set the stage for a profitable NBA stint.

10 of 20

Dave Meyers, Ahead (1973-75) Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Pictures

It will be simple for Meyers to get misplaced within the shadows of nice UCLA huge males like Invoice Walton or Jamaal Wilkes. Meyers performed on two nationwide championship groups at UCLA and solidified himself because the standout of the 1974-75 group after Walton and Wilkes have been gone. That season, Meyers led the Bruins in scoring (18.3 factors per sport) and rebounding (7.9 per sport) whereas incomes first-team All-American honors.

11 of 20

Richard Washington, Ahead (1974-76) UCLA Males's Basketball

Like Dave Meyers, Washington was a part of John Picket's remaining nationwide championship squad at UCLA in 1975, which additionally occurred to be the legendary coach's final season on the faculty. That season, Washington averaged 15.9 factors and seven.8 rebounds, and he was the Most Excellent Participant of the Ultimate 4. A season later, Washington was scoring at a clip of 20.1 factors per sport and flattening 8.6 rebounds en path to a consensus first-team All-American honor.

12 of 20

Marques Johnson, Guard-Ahead (1974-77) Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Occasions through Getty Pictures

Johnson was a extremely touted recruit who starred at Los Angeles' famed Crenshaw Excessive Faculty within the later days of the John Picket period. He was a part of that 1975 title-winning Bruins group. Two years later, he was tabbed nationwide participant of the 12 months — that later grew to become the John R. Picket Award — for averaging 21.4 factors and 11.1 rebounds. Johnson's 897 profession rebounds rank eighth in class historical past.

13 of 20

David Greenwood, Ahead (1976-79) uclabruins.com

Whereas UCLA's dominance in school basketball waned within the late Seventies, this system was clearly not void of particular person expertise. Greenwood was UCLA's star in these later years, averaging not less than 16.7 factors in every of his remaining three seasons — highlighted by a career-high 19.9 in 1978-79. Greenwood was a two-time Pac-10 Participant of the 12 months and consensus first-team All-American (1978, 1979). His 1,022 profession rebounds are fourth-most in UCLA historical past.

14 of 20

Reggie Miller, Guard (1984-87) Bernstein Associates/Getty Pictures

In fact, Miller is thought for his stellar NBA profession with the Indiana Pacers, however that basis was positively laid at UCLA. One of the dynamic gamers in school basketball throughout the Eighties, Miller averaged 25.9 factors as a junior and 22.3 throughout his senior season. Miller's 2,095 factors are tied for third all time, whereas his 750 from the 1985-86 marketing campaign rank second in class historical past for a single season. He was a 54.7 % shooter and recorded 158 steals — tied for ninth in UCLA historical past. Miller was a two-time first-team All-Pac-10 choice and had his No. 31 retired by the varsity.

15 of 20

Jerome "Pooh" Richardson, Guard (1986-89) Bernstein Associates/Getty Pictures

A four-year starter for the Bruins, Richardson may perform a little little bit of all the things throughout his time in Westwood. Whereas Richardson averaged 12 profession factors (15.2 as a senior) and shot 51.3 %, he was finest identified for his skill to distribute the basketball. "Pooh," as he is affectionately identified, stays the varsity's all-time chief with 833 assists and is chargeable for three of the highest seven help seasons in UCLA historical past. Richardson was the Pac-10 Freshman of the 12 months in 1986 and a three-time first-team all-conference choice.

16 of 20

Don MacLean, Ahead (1989-92) Bernstein Associates/Getty Pictures

Within the storied historical past of UCLA basketball, it is MacLean who sits atop the varsity's profession scoring checklist with 2,608 factors. The delight of close by Simi Valley, MacLean averaged 20.5 factors on 53.1-percent capturing whereas beginning all 127 video games he performed at UCLA. He is additionally the Pac-12's all-time main scorer.

17 of 20

Ed O'Bannon, Ahead (1992-95) J.D. Cuban/Workers/Getty Pictures Sport

UCLA reached the Ultimate 4 in 2021, however its most up-to-date nationwide championship got here in 1995. O'Bannon helped the Bruins win that title as the very best participant within the nation. A 15.5 common profession scorer and 51.3 % shooter put up 20.4 factors and registered 8.3 boards in 1994-95. He additionally pulled down 7.0 rebounds per sport in his 4 collegiate seasons. Not solely was O'Bannon, now finest identified for championing the likeness rights of faculty athletes, not solely was a first-team All-American in 1995, he was the Picket Award winner, USBWA Faculty Participant of the 12 months and Ultimate 4 Most Excellent Participant.

18 of 20

Jason Kapono, Ahead (2000-03) Jeff Gross/Getty Pictures

Proper up there with the offensive greats in UCLA historical past is Kapono, who's tied for third on the varsity's all-time scoring checklist with 2,095 factors. Full along with his trademark headband, Kapono additionally ranks second in program historical past with 317 made 3-pointers and a 44.6 capturing share from past the arc. He was the primary Bruin to be named first-team All-Pac-10 all 4 years in class, and the one one to guide the group in scoring 4 straight seasons.

Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Pictures

Afflalo is among the most full gamers in UCLA basketball historical past. Whereas he actually made a reputation for himself on the defensive finish of the court docket, Afflalo averaged almost 15 factors and shot 45.7 % for his three-year collegiate profession. Afflalo, the Pac-10 Participant of the 12 months when he averaged 16.9 factors and shot 46.1 % in 2006-07, sits tied for third in class historical past with 209 made 3-pointers.

Andy Lyons/Getty Pictures

Ball spent simply the one season at UCLA, however it stays among the finest in school basketball historical past. Regardless what followers consider his household scenario, Ball averaged 14.6 factors on 55.1 % capturing from the sphere and 41.2 from 3-point vary, plus 7.6 assists (single-season school-record 274) and 6.0 rebounds in 36 collegiate video games in 2016-17. His 66 steals rank eighth all-time in program historical past. Ball was an unanimous first-team All-American by The Related Press and solely freshman finalist for the three main nationwide participant of the 12 months awards: Picket Award, Naismith, and Oscar Robertson Trophy. Ball presently stars for the Chicago Bulls,