23. Curtis Rowe, F (1968-71)
Why Rowe is on this list:
John Wooden knew how to coach and knew how to bring out the best in his players. Curtis Rowe is one of those that not only excelled on an individual level but used his abilities to help his team fight, fight, and fight for three consecutive NCAA Champions.
Rowe played alongside another one of the greatest UCLA basketball players, Lew Alcindor, to form one of the most dominant frontcourts in college basketball history.
UCLA Career Stats
- FG%: .526
- FT%: .647
- Rebs/gm: 8.8
- Total Rebs: 796
- Pts/gm: 15.2
- Total Pts: 1371
Key Accomplishments
- NCAA Championships: 1969, 1970, 1971
- Pac-8 Champs: 1969, 1970, 1971
- All-American: 1971
- All-Pac-8: 1969, 1971
- UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Member: 1993
Rowe continued to succeed when he took his talents to the NBA. He was selected 11th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 1971 NBA Draft. In 1976, he was traded to the Boston Celtics and was able to make a big impact, especially as an All-Star in that same year.