UCLA’s Top Basketball Players at Each Position Since 2010

UCLA is one of the nation’s top basketball programs historically, and as such, the Bruins have had plenty of talented players come through the program over the many decades of success.

Sure, some eras of Bruins basketball have been more successful than others, but each has produced its share of great players, whether they found success in the NBA or just during their college careers.

January 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins former player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a halftime ceremony honoring him before the UCLA Bruins against the Arizona Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The 2010s and the early parts of the 2020s have been no different from a talent aspect, so let’s take a look at the best UCLA players at each position during that time.

A few players could make a case to be included here, but Ball’s impact on the program and the fact that he was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft give him an advantage. Yes, his father was a lot to deal with off the court, but the point guard was lethal on it.

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images | Justin Ford-Imagn Images

Ball spent just one season at UCLA, averaging 14.6 points, 7.6 assists, and five rebounds per game while sweeping All-American Awards across the country. He also set the program’s single-season assists record and was among the top-10 single-season leaders in three-point field goals and three-point attempts.

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While it never translated into NBA stardom, he set a high bar for future UCLA freshmen by being drafted No. 2 overall by the hometown LA Lakers.

Shooting Guard: Bryce Alford

March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Bryce Alford (20) shoots against the Washington…

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