The UCLA Bruins are one of the most dominant programs in college basketball history, with 11 NCAA championships, the most of any school. The program, led by legendary coach John Wooden, produced many of the greatest college and professional players of all time. Here are some of the most iconic UCLA basketball legends:

All-Time UCLA Basketball Legends

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (formerly Lew Alcindor) (1966–1969)

  • 3× NCAA Champion (1967, 1968, 1969)
  • 3× NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
  • Only player to win three National Player of the Year awards
  • All-time leading scorer in NBA history (until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023)
  • 6× NBA Champion, 6× MVP, Hall of Famer

Bill Walton (1971–1974)

  • 2× NCAA Champion (1972, 1973)
  • Led UCLA to an 88-game winning streak
  • 1973 National Championship Game: 44 points (21-22 FG)
  • 2× NBA Champion, Hall of Famer

Sidney Wicks (1968–1971)

  • 3× NCAA Champion (1969, 1970, 1971)
  • 1970 NCAA Tournament MOP
  • 4× NBA All-Star

Gail Goodrich (1962–1965)

  • 2× NCAA Champion (1964, 1965)
  • 1965 NCAA Tournament MOP
  • NBA Champion (1972, Lakers), Hall of Famer

Jamaal Wilkes (1971–1974)

  • 2× NCAA Champion (1972, 1973)
  • 4× NBA Champion (Warriors & Lakers), Hall of Famer

Marques Johnson (1973–1977)

  • 1975 NCAA Champion
  • 1977 National Player of the Year
  • 5× NBA All-Star

Reggie Miller (1983–1987)

  • One of the greatest shooters in basketball history
  • Scored over 2,000 points at UCLA
  • 5× NBA All-Star & Hall of Famer

Kevin Love (2007–2008)

  • 2008 Pac-10 Player of the Year
  • Led UCLA to the 2008 Final Four
  • NBA Champion (2016, Cavaliers), multiple-time All-Star

Russell Westbrook (2006–2008)

  • Led UCLA to two Final Fours (2007, 2008)
  • NBA MVP (2017), 9× NBA All-Star

Lonzo Ball (2016–2017)

  • 2017 Pac-12 Player of the Year
  • Elite passer and playmaker
  • #2 overall pick in 2017 NBA Draft

More Recent UCLA Legends

Jrue Holiday (2008–2009)

  • NBA Champion (2021, Bucks)
  • Elite two-way player and NBA All-Star

Zach LaVine (2013–2014)

  • NBA Slam Dunk Champion
  • 2× NBA All-Star

Aaron Holiday (2015–2018)

  • First-Team All-Pac-12 (2018)
  • Solid NBA career

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (2019–2023)

  • Led UCLA to 2021 Final Four
  • 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year

Legendary UCLA Coaches

  • John Wooden (1948–1975) – 10× NCAA Champion, “The Wizard of Westwood”
  • Jim Harrick (1988–1996) – 1995 NCAA Champion
  • Ben Howland (2003–2013) – 3 straight Final Fours (2006–2008)
  • Mick Cronin (2019–present) – Led UCLA to 2021 Final Four

With 11 national titles, countless NBA stars, and legendary coaches, UCLA remains one of the greatest programs in basketball history.