Lakers draft four players from University of Louisville basketball history

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.

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