Lakers draft four players from University of Louisville basketball history
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have selected four players from the University of Louisville throughout NBA history. The notable names include Fred Sawyer, a center chosen in the second round of the 1961 draft, and Jim Price, a guard picked in 1972. Junior Bridgeman, selected eighth overall in 1975, had a productive NBA career primarily with the Milwaukee Bucks. DeJuan Wheat was drafted in 1997 but had a brief stint with the Lakers before continuing with other teams. Louisville has produced a total of 75 NBA draft picks, with a significant presence in professional basketball.
- •Four Louisville players drafted by the Lakers.
- •Wes Unseld, a notable Louisville alum, is a Hall of Famer.
- •Jim Price was an All-Star after his time with the Lakers.
- •Bridgeman was traded shortly after being drafted by Los Angeles.
- •Louisville has had 75 players drafted into the NBA.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Every Marquette University player drafted by the Lakers
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Every University of Louisville player drafted by the Lakers
"A look at every University of Louisville player who has been drafted by the Lakers.
"A look at every Marquette University player who has been drafted by the Lakers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:02 PMEvery Marquette University player drafted by the Lakers
A look at every Marquette University player who has been drafted by the Lakers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:01 PMEvery University of Louisville player drafted by the Lakers
A look at every University of Louisville player who has been drafted by the Lakers.
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