Norman Powell names his all-time starting five for UCLA basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls veteran Norman Powell recently identified his all-time starting five for UCLA basketball. The 2015 Bruins alumnus selected Russell Westbrook at point guard, Baron Davis at shooting guard, and Arron Afflalo at small forward. He completed the lineup with Bill Walton at power forward and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center. Powell’s list highlights some of the program's most decorated figures, spanning from the dynasty years under Walton and Abdul-Jabbar to the mid-2000s era of Westbrook, Davis, and Afflalo. UCLA holds a total of 11 NCAA championships, maintaining a storied history of success in college basketball. Powell played for the Bruins from 2011 to 2015, averaging 9.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game during his collegiate career.
- •Norman Powell played for UCLA from 2011 to 2015.
- •The all-time lineup includes Russell Westbrook, Baron Davis, and Arron Afflalo.
- •Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar represent the center and power forward positions.
- •Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helped UCLA win three straight national titles between 1967 and 1969.
- •Bill Walton anchored the team during an 88-game winning streak that ended in 1974.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA baksetball news: Norman Powell reveals all-time Bruins Starting 5
"There’s no denying that UCLA basketball is rich in history and success. They have produced some of the greatest players in the game, both in college and the pros. Not to mention, they have won 11 NCAA championships, including seven straight from 1967 to 1973. NBA veteran Norman Powell, now with the Chicago Bulls , is a UCLA alum, class of 2015. On […] The post UCLA baksetball news: Norman Powell reveals all-time Bruins Starting 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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