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University of California, Los Angeles · UCLA Bruins · Los Angeles, California

109 players

These are the 109 players who wore the colors of UCLA and went on to play in the NBA, from 1943 to 2025: Tyler Bilodeau, Kobe Johnson, William Kyle and more. 92 of them made the jump to the NBA straight from here.

NBA players who played at UCLA

Tyler Bilodeau 2024-2025 · 2026 Draft, pick 43
Kobe Johnson 2024
William Kyle 2024
Aday Mara 2023-2024 · 2026 Draft, pick 12
Amari Bailey 2022 · 2023 Draft, pick 41
Adem Bona 2022-2023 · 2024 Draft, pick 41
Peyton Watson 2021 · 2022 Draft, pick 30
Jaylen Clark 2020-2022 · 2023 Draft, pick 53
Johnny Juzang 2020-2021 · Reached the NBA from here
Jaime Jaquez Jr. 2019-2022 · 2023 Draft, pick 18
Jules Bernard 2018-2021
Moses Brown 2018 · Reached the NBA from here
Jaylen Hands 2017-2018 · 2019 Draft, pick 56
Ike Anigbogu 2016 · 2017 Draft, pick 47
Lonzo Ball 2016 · 2017 Draft, pick 2
T.J. Leaf 2016 · 2017 Draft, pick 18
Jonah Bolden 2015 · 2017 Draft, pick 36
Aaron Holiday 2015-2017 · 2018 Draft, pick 23
Kevon Looney 2014 · 2015 Draft, pick 30
Thomas Welsh 2014-2017 · 2018 Draft, pick 58
Zach LaVine 2013 · 2014 Draft, pick 13
Jordan Adams 2012-2013 · 2014 Draft, pick 22
Kyle Anderson 2012-2013 · 2014 Draft, pick 30
Larry Drew II 2012
Shabazz Muhammad 2012 · 2013 Draft, pick 14
Norman Powell 2011-2014 · 2015 Draft, pick 46
David Wear 2011-2013 · Reached the NBA from here
Travis Wear 2011-2013 · Reached the NBA from here
Tyler Honeycutt 2009-2010 · 2011 Draft, pick 35
Drew Gordon 2008
Jrue Holiday 2008 · 2009 Draft, pick 17
Malcolm Lee 2008-2010 · 2011 Draft, pick 43
Kevin Love 2007 · 2008 Draft, pick 5
Russell Westbrook 2006-2007 · 2008 Draft, pick 4
Darren Collison 2005-2008 · 2009 Draft, pick 21
Luc Mbah a Moute 2005-2007 · 2008 Draft, pick 37
Arron Afflalo 2004-2006 · 2007 Draft, pick 27
Jordan Farmar 2004-2005 · 2006 Draft, pick 26
Trevor Ariza 2003 · 2004 Draft, pick 43
Cedric Bozeman 2002-2005 · Reached the NBA from here
Ryan Hollins 2002-2005 · 2006 Draft, pick 50
Dijon Thompson 2001-2004 · 2005 Draft, pick 54
Jason Kapono 1999-2002 · 2003 Draft, pick 31
Matt Barnes 1998-2001 · 2002 Draft, pick 45
Dan Gadzuric 1998-2001 · 2002 Draft, pick 33
Jerome Moiso 1998-1999 · 2000 Draft, pick 11
Baron Davis 1997-1998 · 1999 Draft, pick 3
Earl Watson 1997-2000 · 2001 Draft, pick 39
Jelani McCoy 1995-1997 · 1998 Draft, pick 33
Toby Bailey 1994-1997 · 1998 Draft, pick 45
J.R. Henderson 1994-1997 · 1998 Draft, pick 56
Charles O'Bannon 1993-1996 · 1997 Draft, pick 31
Richard Petruska 1992 · 1993 Draft, pick 46
Tyus Edney 1991-1994 · 1995 Draft, pick 47
Ed O'Bannon 1991-1994 · 1995 Draft, pick 9
George Zidek 1991-1994 · 1995 Draft, pick 22
Mitchell Butler 1989-1992 · Reached the NBA from here
Tracy Murray 1989-1991 · 1992 Draft, pick 18
Don MacLean 1988-1991 · 1992 Draft, pick 19
Darrick Martin 1988-1991 · Reached the NBA from here
Gerald Madkins 1987-1991
Keith Owens 1987-1990 · Reached the NBA from here
Greg Foster 1986-1987 · 1990 Draft, pick 35
Trevor Wilson 1986-1989 · 1990 Draft, pick 36
Pooh Richardson 1985-1988 · 1989 Draft, pick 10
Jack Haley 1984-1986 · 1987 Draft, pick 79
Corey Gaines 1983-1985 · 1988 Draft, pick 65
Reggie Miller 1983-1986 · 1987 Draft, pick 11
Stuart Gray 1981-1983 · 1984 Draft, pick 29
Brad Wright 1981-1984 · 1985 Draft, pick 49
Mark Eaton 1980-1981 · 1982 Draft, pick 72
Kenny Fields 1980-1983 · 1984 Draft, pick 21
Ralph Jackson 1980-1983 · 1984 Draft, pick 71
Darren Daye 1979-1982 · 1983 Draft, pick 57
Rod Foster 1979-1982 · 1983 Draft, pick 28
Michael Holton 1979-1982 · 1983 Draft, pick 53
Mike Sanders 1978-1981 · 1982 Draft, pick 74
Darrell Allums 1976-1979 · 1980 Draft, pick 103
Kiki Vandeweghe 1976-1979 · 1980 Draft, pick 11
James Wilkes 1976-1979 · 1980 Draft, pick 50
David Greenwood 1975-1978 · 1979 Draft, pick 2
Roylee Hamilton 1975-1978 · 1979 Draft, pick 10
Brad Holland 1975-1978 · 1979 Draft, pick 14
Raymond Townsend 1974-1977 · 1978 Draft, pick 22
Brett Vroman 1974-1976 · 1978 Draft, pick 87
Marques Johnson 1973-1976 · 1977 Draft, pick 3
Andre McCarter 1973-1975 · 1976 Draft, pick 89
Richard Washington 1973-1975 · 1976 Draft, pick 3
Ralph Drollinger 1972-1975 · 1978 Draft, pick 105
Dave Meyers 1972-1974 · 1975 Draft, pick 2
Greg Lee 1971-1973 · 1974 Draft, pick 115
Swen Nater 1971-1972 · 1973 Draft, pick 16
Bill Walton 1971-1973 · 1974 Draft, pick 1
Jamaal Wilkes 1971-1973 · 1974 Draft, pick 11
Henry Bibby 1969-1971 · 1972 Draft, pick 58
Steve Patterson 1968-1970 · 1971 Draft, pick 18
Curtis Rowe 1968-1970 · 1971 Draft, pick 11
John Vallely 1968-1969 · 1970 Draft, pick 14
Sidney Wicks 1968-1970 · 1971 Draft, pick 2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1966-1968 · 1969 Draft, pick 1
Lucius Allen 1966-1967 · 1969 Draft, pick 3
Mike Lynn 1964-1967 · 1968 Draft, pick 39
Keith Erickson 1962-1964 · 1965 Draft, pick 18
Gail Goodrich 1962-1964 · 1965 Draft
Walt Hazzard 1961-1963 · 1964 Draft
Willie Naulls 1953-1955 · 1956 Draft
Dave Minor 1946-1947 · Reached the NBA from here
Alan Sawyer 1945 · 1950 Draft
Don Barksdale 1943

NCAA record

11 titles · 1 lost final

2006
Runner-up 73–57 · Champion: Florida Most Outstanding Player: Joakim Noah Coach: Ben Howland · RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
1995
Champion 89–78 · Runner-up: Arkansas Most Outstanding Player: Ed O'Bannon Coach: Jim Harrick · Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

6 players reached the NBA

Toby Bailey Tyus Edney J.R. Henderson Charles O'Bannon Ed O'Bannon George Zidek
1980
Runner-up 59–54 · Champion: Louisville Vacated by the NCAA Most Outstanding Player: Darrell Griffith Coach: Larry Brown · Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana
1975
Champion 92–85 · Runner-up: Kentucky Most Outstanding Player: Richard Washington Coach: John Wooden · San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California

7 players reached the NBA

Ralph Drollinger Marques Johnson Andre McCarter Dave Meyers Raymond Townsend Brett Vroman Richard Washington
1973
Champion 87–66 · Runner-up: Memphis State Most Outstanding Player: Bill Walton Coach: John Wooden · St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Missouri

6 players reached the NBA

Ralph Drollinger Greg Lee Dave Meyers Swen Nater Bill Walton Jamaal Wilkes
1972
Champion 81–76 · Runner-up: Florida State Most Outstanding Player: Bill Walton Coach: John Wooden · Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California

5 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Greg Lee Swen Nater Bill Walton Jamaal Wilkes
1971
Champion 68–62 · Runner-up: Villanova (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Howard Porter Coach: John Wooden · Astrodome, Houston, Texas

4 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe Sidney Wicks
1970
Champion 80–69 · Runner-up: Jacksonville Most Outstanding Player: Sidney Wicks Coach: John Wooden · Cole Field House, College Park, Maryland

5 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe John Vallely Sidney Wicks
1969
Champion 92–72 · Runner-up: Purdue Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

5 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe John Vallely Sidney Wicks
1968
Champion 78–55 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California

3 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lucius Allen Mike Lynn
1967
Champion 79–64 · Runner-up: Dayton Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

3 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lucius Allen Mike Lynn
1965
Champion 91–80 · Runner-up: Michigan Most Outstanding Player: Bill Bradley Coach: John Wooden · Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon

3 players reached the NBA

Keith Erickson Gail Goodrich Mike Lynn
1964
Champion 98–83 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Walt Hazzard Coach: John Wooden · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

3 players reached the NBA

Keith Erickson Gail Goodrich Walt Hazzard

All NCAA champions

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