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UCLA Basketball: The 25 Greatest Bruins of all time

By Mike Regalado

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar waves to fans as he arrive to attend the UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats college basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Abdul-Jabbar was honored at half-time after recently receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar waves to fans as he arrive to attend the UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats college basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Abdul-Jabbar was honored at half-time after recently receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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18. Lonzo Ball, G (2016-17)

Why Ball is on this list:

As one of the most sought-after recruits during the 2016 recruiting class, Ball was a sight to behold. As a star on the Chino Hills High School basketball team, which he led with his two younger brothers to an undefeated season, Ball had all the tools to make an impact in college.

Dubbed a “generational player”, Ball excelled in all facets of the game. His focus was not just scoring, but getting the rock to his teammates to maximize scoring for the team as a whole. His unselfishness is what helped lead the UCLA basketball team to a 31-5 record in 2017. With Ball in control, the Bruins were one of the best offensive squads in the country and the top-scoring team for the season.

UCLA Career Stats

  • FG%: .551
  • 3FG%:.412
  • FT%: .673
  • Rebs/gm: 6.0
  • Total Rebs: 216
  • Assists/gm: 7.6
  • Total Ast: 274
  • Pts/gm: 14.6
  • Total Pts: 524

Key Accomplishments

  • All-American: 2017
  • All-Pac-12: 2017
  • Pac-12 Freshman of the Year: 2017
  • NCAA Assist Leader: 2017

He left Westwood after one season to pursue a career in the pros. He was selected #2 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017 where he is currently playing alongside one of the greatest basketball players in history, LeBron James. Though we will soon meet the greatest basketball player later in this list.

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