The Sons of Westwood: John Wooden, UCLA, and the Dynasty That Changed College Basketball. Trivia: In 1952, Moore led the Bruins in field goal percentage at a measly 38.6 percent. as well as steals (68- 2.5 avg.) Turning it on his junior and senior seasons, averaging respectively 17.2 and 16.8 points per game, Hamilton worked his way toward No. The 1969-70 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden, despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. OBannon was named on the first team All-Pacific-10 in 1996 and 1997. )his freshman year. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff. Last season for the 7-foot-1 and 1/2-inch center, On the 40th anniversary, the team was honored at halftime of UCLA's Senior Day game, March 7, 2009, at. (15.8 avg. The "Money Man", John Vallely, scored 29 points and Alcindor had 25 points at the semi-final game. his sophomore year. He got struck by Ted Henderson of Cal in a rebound battle. Hometown / High School; 0: Alex Olesinski: F: 6-10: 220: R-Jr. Roswell, N.M. / La Lumiere School [IN] 1: Moses Brown: C: 7-1: 245 . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1968-69 UNC Basketball Roster UNC Basketball Rosters 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | All Rosters UNC Basketball Rosters He is also tied for sixth on the all-time steals list at 179 and second on the individual season steals list at 217. The Final Four was played in Louisville, Kentucky, where UCLA defeated Houston (73-58) and . Davis came out strong in his freshman year and was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. in his senior season. Center Jelani McCoy showed his dominance in the paint as soon as he stepped on the court his freshman year. 3 Minnesota 77, Jan. 30, 1965 UCLA 85, Loyola Chicago 72, Feb. 5, 1965 UCLA 93, Washington State 41, Feb. 13, 1965 UCLA 70, Washington State 68, March 5, 1965 UCLA 77, Southern California 71, March 6, 1965 UCLA 52, Southern California 50, March 12, 1965 (NCAA tournament) UCLA 100, No. UCLA became the fifth DI men's basketball program to win back-to-back national championships, joining Oklahoma A&M, Kentucky, San Francisco and Cincinnati, after the Bruins won their second championship in 1965. This team ushered in a new era of college hoops when it played and lost to Houston in a regular-season game at Houston Astrodome that was seen by a national television audience. In his four seasons as a starter, Shipp averaged 12.3 points and 1.3 steals per game. UCLA had prevailed against Houston 7358, and won their 3rd NCAA championship. Trivia: OBannon returned to UCLA in 2011 to finish his bachelors degree, which he is expected to finish later in the year. Forward Mike Sanders was a versatile player in his three years as a starter at UCLA. We present them here for purely educational purposes. In men's college basketball, the Game of the Century was a historic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) game between the Houston Cougars and the UCLA Bruins played on January 20, 1968, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. This was the first year in which the Athletic Association of Western Universities officially adopted the name Pacific-8 Conference, although that name had been used unofficially since the 196465 season after Oregon and Oregon State joined the conference. [4] The second half saw the tension between the squads highlighted within the matchup of Houston's Elvin Hayes and UCLA's Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul Jabbar). 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In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (109-60) and Pacific (80-64). 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Freddie Goss, 6-1, guard: 7.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, Dave Waxman, 6-6, forward: 5.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, Jim Milhorn, 5-9, guard: 3.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg, Larry Gower: 5-10, guard: 0.0 ppg, 0.3 rpg, Dec. 14, 1963 UCLA 74, No. Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-20, 5-13 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (24-7, 16-2 Big South) Kapono was best known for his three-point shooting ability, and currently holds the record for most three-pointers in one game at nine. In the NCAA West Regional at Corvallis, Oregon, the Bruins beat Wyoming (10960) and Pacific (8064). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Shooting guard and small forward Dijon Thompson averaged 15.6 points per game in his three seasons as a starter at UCLA, placing him at No. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 2 on the career blocks list with 184. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In his first season as starter his junior year, Wicks was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament during a year in which he averaged 18.6 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [4] UCLA sports information director J. D. Morgan talked Bruin head coach John Wooden into the game by explaining how great it would be for college basketball. Watson capped off his UCLA career well, averaging 14.7 points per game. The Bruins would reign as NCAA Champion that year, which would not have been possible if Edney had not performed in the clutch. Murrays name constantly pops up the Bruins record book in offensive stats, including: -Sixth in career three-point percentage: 41.1 percent, -Ninth in individual season field goals: 247. As a three-year starter at UCLA, Green averaged 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. The 196869 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won an unprecedented third consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the fifth in six years under head coach John Wooden with a win over Purdue, coach Wooden's alma mater. Charting UCLA's roster for next season may not require much effort UCLA guard Tyger Campbell celebrates after making a basket during the first half against Gonzaga in the Final Four of the. He plays basketball in Turkey as of 2011. Lew Alcindor of UCLA was a talented player who was credited with reviving interest in college basketball, with Bruin games selling out arenas. Goodrich was named on the NCAA All-Tournament Team both of those years and was honored an All-American his senior year. 34 on the all-time scoring list with 1235 points (14.2 avg.). In fact, Watsons points-per-game stat decreased in his junior season only to have his assists per game increase (from 4.6 to 5.9). Foster put up consistent scoring numbers in his four seasons as a varsity starter for the Bruins, averaging 12.1 points per game and being an extremely accurate free throw shooter at 88 percent, which is the highest in UCLA history. Charles flourished in his final year as a Bruin in 1997, averaging 17.7 points per game and leading the Bruins to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Collison had a solid career at UCLA, averaging 11.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in his four seasons. during his sophomore season, earning him No. Mick Cronin. 23 on the all-time scoring list with 1,449 points. 13 on the all-time scoring list with 1721 points (14.6 avg.) In his varsity debut against USC, Lew scored 56 points, immediately displaying his dominance as a collegiate athlete. Find out more. Alcindor holds an immense amount of records at UCLA, including: Alcindors No. Richardsons assists per game climbed each season during his four years as a Bruin, reaching an amazing 7.6 in his senior year and leaving him with an average on 6.8 in his career. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Lew Alcindor's father played trombone with the UCLA band during the championship game. Forward Trevor Wilson lit up the court when he became a starter his sophomore season, in which he averaged 15.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Hazzards No. Trivia: Vallely played beach volleyball in college as well. He is currently No. Hayes, a 6-foot-9 forward, was not directly matched against the 72 Alcindor, but he did block three of Alcindor's shots, and the crowd roared his nickname, "Big E."[4], With two minutes remaining in the game, the score was tied at 69 after the Bruins' Lucius Allen made a pair of free throws. That season, he helped the Bruins win the conference and finish fourth in the NCAA. 10 in assists in an individual season. NBA 1969 Playoffs: Won NBA Western Division Semifinals (4-2) versus San Francisco Warriors . The Bruins finished the 2021-22 season with a 27-8 overall record and a conference record of 15-5. Trivia: Watson holds the all-time record for minutes played with 4,371 minutes (33 mpg over 129 games). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. On March 22, 1969, Coach John Wooden and UCLA won their fifth national championship in six years as they beat Purdue 92-72 in the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball tournament.. 4 in average scoring for a freshman. He averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his career as a Bruin, leading the team in average scoring in his junior (15.4 PPG) and senior (14.4 PPG) seasons. Dollar had eight assists and four steals in the game to help the Bruins win their first NCAA championship in 20 years. Trivia: As of 2011, Dollar is the head coach of Seattle University, which he is attempting to revive in Division I basketball. UCLA Basketball Archives. Gadzuric is currently No. Wilson helped lead the Bruins to the Sweet Sixteen in his senior season, averaging 17.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. UCLA defeated Bellarmine, but they lost to Gonzaga to finish in a tie for second. He received the USBWA Player of the Year award that year as well. Trivia: Ernest Maurice Kiki Vandeweghe II, born in West Germany to a former NBA player and the winner of the 1952 Miss American pageant, served as interim head coach for the New Jersey Nets in the 2009-10 NBA Season. . It hurt him, and that's why he quit. The Bruins defeated the Michigan Wolverines 91-80 in the latter's firstnational championship game appearance. Trivia: After playing with six different NBA franchises, Murray played basketball in Greece. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Bailey was a huge performer as a freshman in UCLAs victory in the 1995 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, scoring 26 points with nine rebounds in the championship game. 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He also maintains the ninth-highest scoring average for a freshman with 11.5 points per game. Johnson continued to excel under new head coach Gene Bartow, putting up 17.3 points per game in his junior season. His high ranks in the UCLA record books in both offensive and defensive categories include: -Highest three-point field goal percentage: 46.4 percent, -Most career assists: 833 (the next player on the list has 181 less), -Most individual season assists: 236 (1989), -Twenty-first on the all-time scoring list: 1461 pts. He was named to the All-Tournament Team that year despite losing to Louisville in the championship. Forward Darren Daye was a two-time starter at UCLA, averaging 10.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his four-year career. He has played in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Russia and will play in France in 2011. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Bruins later went on to face Florida in the Finals that year. The 196970 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won its fourth consecutive NCAA National Basketball Championship, the sixth in seven years under head coach John Wooden,[1] despite the departure of Lew Alcindor to the NBA, with a win over Jacksonville.[2]. 3 Duke 83, No. As a red-shirt sophomore and junior, Shipp helped the Bruins reach the Final Four two consecutive years, winning the Pacific-10 as well. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jordan gives back to the community by hosting an annualbasketball campcalled Hoop Farmat UCLA. Trivia: Davis received a scholarship at Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, California. Gail Goodrich scored 42 points to lead the Bruins in the final. Starting with the 1997 tournament, only domed stadiums have hosted the Final Four. 26 on the all-time scoring list with 1,380 points (12.2 avg). Wt. Center Willie Naulls was dominant in the key, averaging 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in his three years as a starter at UCLA. Edgar was a fine boy. He is currently No. [7] TVS signed up 120 stations, many of which would preempt regularly scheduled network programming. He is also No. Jerry Wizig - UH Stuns Mighty UCLA 71-69. 16 on the all-time scoring list and has his name on plenty of other record lists, including: -Fourth in career three-point percentage: 43.5 percent, -Third in career free throw percentage: 85.1 percent, -First in individual season three-point percentage: 52.5 percent (2008), -Fourth in career double-figure scoring games: 97. Conference Finish: 1st. His ability as a facilitator peaked his senior season, dishing out 6.8 assists per game. UCLA has won an NCAA-best 11 Division I men's college basketball championships: The following is a season-by-season look at each of these championships, including stats, rosters, full-game replays and a game-by-game recap of each season. He is currently No. Join our linker program. pg. Title. 17 on the individual season rebounds list with 299 (10 avg.) [5][6] Einhorn paid $27,000 for the broadcast rights on TVS. Although Love only played one season with the Bruins, he finds himself scattered in the record books: -Seventh in career field goal percentage: 55.9 percent, -Sixth in individual season rebounds: 415 (10.6 avg. Wooden graduated from Purdue in 1932, after earning All-American honors as a guard on the school's basketball team that he captained during his junior and senior years. In his four seasons as a varsity starter at UCLA, Gadzuric averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Ivo Simovic. The Boilermakers won two Big Ten titles and the 1932 national championship during his years there. Lew Alcindor went down in the UCLA record books as the best Bruin ever in his three seasons under John Wooden. He was named on the All-Tournament Team when the Bruins won the NCAA Championship in 1967 and again in 1968 with another NCAA Title. Sakuragi when he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. A four-year starter, Fields averaged 15 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, displaying dominance his senior year with 17.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Henderson currently sits at No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Under two different head coaches, Greenwood helped lead the Bruins into three consecutive Sweet 16 campaigns. Those games were at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, on the same floor used in the Astrodome game. Each school received $125,000 for the game, four times the 1968 NCAA tournament payout of $31,781. Or write about sports? ), -Seventh in average points scored for a senior: 21.3, -Fourth in rebounds averaged for a senior: 12.8. As a Bruin, Moso averaged 12 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Trivia: Before playing in the NBA, Barnes played semi-professional basketball in the D-League and the ABA. Gadzuric led the team in field goal percentage in each one of his season as a Bruin and led the team in rebounds and blocks in his final two seasons. 27 on the all-time scoring list with 1371 points (15.2 avg) and No. Trivia: Rowe played eight seasons in the NBA, averaging 11.6 points per game and becoming an All-Star in 1976. Collectable is offering shares of a 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins jacket from the famed Sports Immortals collection. A profile of the 1969 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team. Forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is known best for crashing the boards at UCLA, pulling in 8.2 rebounds per game in his freshman seasonthe second-highest in history for a freshman. Or write about sports? [9] The broadcast drew a vast television audience in addition to the 52,693 fans who had filled the Astrodome for its first basketball game. Barnes scored 792 points in his two years as a starter out of his total 1,066 (8.8 avg. 32 was retired at UCLA in 1990. Arron Afflalo played a vital role on three Bruin teams that contributed to the recent revival of UCLA Mens Basketball under Ben Howland, whose first recruit was Afflalo. 37 on the all-time scoring list). Forward John Moore was a three-time starter for UCLA, leading the Bruins in his sophomore (12.2 avg.) He is also scattered in the UCLA record books in various categories: -Seventh in career double-figure scoring games: 92. This team was honored at the January 26, 2019 game against Arizona on its 50th anniversary. 32 on the all-time scoring list with 1293 points. 28 on the all-time scoring list with 1355 points (12.5 avg.). [7], Three days after the game, UCLA starting forward Edgar Lacy quit the team. Cal's Place in the NET Rankings is Not Much of a Head-Scratcher. Trivia: Dayes son, Austin Daye, played for Gonzaga and currently plays professional basketball in Turkey. 2 Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers, No. Point guard Henry Bibby was a role player in the three consecutive championships that the Bruins won during his seasons as a varsity starter. 2 Houston closed with the Cougars up by three points. Guard Russell Westbrook was a feisty player in his sophomore season as a starter for UCLA. Walton was showered in awards as a collegiate athlete, including: -Naismith College Player of the Year (1972-74), -USBWA College Player of the Year (1972-74), -Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1972, 1973), -Second-highest field goal percentage: .651, -Third-highest career scoring average: 20.3. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:53. He is also ninth in career three-point field goals made with 133. In his four seasons at UCLA, he averaged 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, capping out in his senior season at 19 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Point guard Pooh Richardson is arguably the greatest facilitator in UCLA recorded history. Greg Lee and Henry Bibby formed a solid back court, and forwards Keith Wilkes and Larry Farmer were double-digit scorers. Shooting guard Reggie Miller had some memorable moments in his career as a Bruin, including a game against Louisville in his senior season in which he scored a career-high 42 points, scoring 33 points alone in the second half. Jeff Prugh - Big E Stands For End Of Bruin Streak. Foster in currently No. Al Carter - College Basketball: UH and UCLA, under the big top. Freshmen werent allowed to play on the varsity squad until 1972.) Record: 28-2 (14-0) There were 25 teams in the 1969 NCAA tournament an increase of two from 1968. Washington exploded as a junior, averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He also holds the individual season records of most league points scored (500-1986) and highest league scoring average (27.8-1986). The Bruins avenged the only loss in the Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindors 19 points and 18 rebounds. UCLA won 10064. Trivia: Fields was selected in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and played four seasons in the NBA. He also maintains the fifth-highest career field goal percentage at 57 percent. Daye showed great improvement in his senior season, averaging 15.7 points and six rebounds per game, helping the Bruins win the Pacific-10 and play in the 1983 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Trivia: Naulls went on to be a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics. The championship game was held in Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. He won the first-ever John. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 33 on the all-time scoring list with 1287 points and is No. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. McCoys 10.4 points per game as Bruin was accompanied the highest career field goal percentage in UCLA history at 69.4 percent. United States: University of Illinois Press, 2013. Wilkes helped the Bruins win the 1972 NCAA Championship by putting up 23 points with 10 rebounds, being named to the All-Tournament Team. [4] Nance put advertisements in the Cougar football programs touting the game as the "Game of the Century. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Dollar is ninth in career assists at 451. 71 Ken Washington, San Francisco Warriors, Walt Hazzard, 6-2, guard: 18.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, Jack Hirsch, 6-3, forward: 14.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, Fred Slaughter, 6-5, center: 7.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, Kim Stewart, 6-5, forward: 2.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Mike Huggins, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Chuck Darrow, 5-11, guard: 1.6 ppg, 1.2 rpg, Steve Brucker, 6-4, forward: 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, Kent Graham, 6-3, forward: 2.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, Dec. 11, 1964 UCLA 107, Arizona State 76, Dec. 12, 1964 UCLA 68, Oklahoma State 52, Dec. 19, 1964 UCLA 115, Boston College 93, Dec. 22, 1964 UCLA 84, Southern California 75, Dec. 29, 1964 UCLA 93, No. He showed off his passing abilities in his senior season, leading the team in assists with 108 (3.5 avg.). Rowe had a key performance in the 1970 NCAA Finals, scoring 19 points with eight rebounds, and was later named to the All-Tournament Team that year. He performed well in the 1972 NCAA championship game, playing the entire game and scoring 18 points. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday. Choose a Player: Go. The 196768 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won a second consecutive NCAA national championship, the fourth in five years under head coach John Wooden, with a win over North Carolina.[2]. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. Alcindorwho had sustained an eye injury at a game against Cal a week earlierhad the worst performance of his college career. He is currently speckled throughout the UCLA record books: -Third in all-time career scoring: 2095 points (16.5 avg. On the last possession, UCLA's All-American guard Mike Warren committed a rare mental error deflecting out of bounds a pass meant for UCLA's star shooter Lynn Shackelford, who was unguarded in the corner.[4]. Conference: Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) 2007-2008 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide - PDF copy available at www.uclabruins.com. Afflalo was also awarded Pac-10 Player of the Year that season with 17.4 points per game and a reputation as one of the best defenders in the NCAA of the season. One new team enters after the opening weekend. Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Points: 870 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Highest season Scoring Average: 29.0 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Field Goals: 346 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most season Free Throw Attempts: 274 (1967), Lew Alcindor, School Record, Most single game field goals: 26 (vs. Washington State, 2/25/67), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:58. [18], The 1971 NCAA Tournament was held at the Astrodome following the success of the game and drew more than 31,000 spectators for both the semifinals and championship. 2022-23 Season Roster | Roster (PDF) Schedule | Schedule (PDF) Quick Facts (PDF) 2021-22 Season Statistics (HTML . In those three seasons, Bibby averaged 14.4 points per game in his career at UCLA and is at No. Martin currently holds the record for most assists in an individual game at 15 in his junior season. 1965-66 UCLA Bruins Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 18-8 (12-4, 2nd in AAWU MBB ) Coach: John Wooden PS/G: 83.9 (41st of 186) PA/G: 72.7 (64th of 186) SRS: 16.64 (7th of 181) SOS: 5.37 (14th of 181) UCLA (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Green is currently No. 12 on the all-time scoring list with 1734 points (12.4 avg.). With the combination of Hazzard and Gail Goodrich on the floor, who averaged 21.5 points in the 1964, the Bruins were destined for success. [2] The Bruins opened with 25 wins, on a 41-game winning streak, but lost the regular season finale to rival USC on March8, which snapped a home winning streak of 85games.[3][4]. It was the first NCAA regular season game broadcast nationwide in prime time. Moso is currently No. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Smith, John Matthew. He is currently No. Associate Head Coach. Won West Regional Final (101-79) versus Utah State 1969 Naismith Winner: Lew Alcindor Share UCLA won its third national championship in a row and fifth in six years in 1969, when the Lew Alcindor-led Bruins defeated Purdue 92-72 in the. We present them here for purely educational purposes. At the conclusion of the season, the team collectively signed a letter to President Nixon condemning the Vietnam War and the administration's actions at home. MacLean went on to average 20.5 points per game, peaking in his junior season with 23 points per game. The lowest-ever recorded team-leading field goal percentage for the Bruins was in 1948 by John Stanich29.6 percent. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [2][3] The Final Four was played in Louisville, Kentucky, where UCLA defeated Houston (7358) and Dayton (7964).[4]. UCLA Bruins Basketball Recruiting UCLA Basketball: Sebastian Mack commits to Bruins, Mick Cronin Joe Tipton 11/16/22 On3 Basketball Recruiting 4-star guard Sebastian Mack sets commitment date Joe Tipton 11/15/22 UCLA Bruins Basketball Recruiting 4-star Sebastian Mack sets official visit to UCLA Joe Tipton 11/10/22 On3 Basketball Recruiting Trivia: As of 2011, Green holds the record for most free throws made in an individual game21 in his senior season. Shooting guard Jason Kapono was one of the most consistent shooting machines in recent Bruin history, coming out of the gates his freshman year scoring 16 points per game and averaging 16.5 in his career at UCLA. 17 on the all-time scoring list with 1638 points (15 avg.). Trivia: After two season in the NBA, Thompson went abroad to play basketball. He holds the record for most rebounds in a single game (28-1956) amongst others: -Thirty-fifth in all-time scoring: 1225 pts (15.5 avg), -Sixth in all-time rebounds: 900 (11.4 avg. Join our linker program. Thompson decided to stay a Bruin for his senior season instead of enlisting in the NBA draft, having a phenomenal year averaging 18.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. 1968-1969 UCLA Bruins . 12 in individual season rebounds with 318 during his freshman season. and blocks (55- 1.7 avg.) The Thunder is developing a positionless roster. Associate Head Coach. Forward Jrme Moso showed great potential before enlisting in the 2000 NBA draft.

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