Who was the best LSU basketball player?
SG: Pete Maravich (1968-70) Here he is, the GOAT. Pete Maravich has a career scoring average of 44.2, and a career mark of 3,667 points that will never be touched by another D1 basketball player.
What famous basketball player went to LSU?
Former LSU Players Who Played In The NBA
| Player | Pos | Draft Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 1992 |
| Bob Pettit | FC | 1954 |
| Tim Quarterman | G | 2016 |
| Anthony Randolph | PF | 2008 |
Who is considered the greatest college basketball player ever?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
ESPN 25 Greatest College Players
| Rank | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (formerly Lew Alcindor) | UCLA Bruins |
| 2 | Oscar Robertson | Cincinnati Bearcats |
| 3 | Bill Walton | UCLA Bruins |
| 4 | Bill Russell | San Francisco Dons |
Who is the best college basketball ever?
Top 10 Best College Basketball Players Of All Time
- Jerry West – West Virginia (1957-1960)
- Oscar Robertson – Cincinnati (1957-1960)
- Bill Walton – UCLA (1971-1974)
- Bill Russell – San Francisco (1953-1956)
- Pete Maravich – LSU (1968-1970)
- Lew Alcindor – UCLA (1967-1969)
- Honorable Mention: Ralph Sampson.
How many NBA players went to LSU?
50 NBA/ABA Players
| Totals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Player | 3PA |
| 2 | Brandon Bass | 58 |
| 3 | Antonio Blakeney | 143 |
| 4 | Ricky Blanton | 0 |
What NBA players are from Louisiana?
Former Louisiana Players Who Played In The NBA
| Player | Pos | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Lamar | PG | 7.07 |
| Shawn Long | C | 8.22 |
| Elijah Millsap | GF | 4.16 |
| Elfrid Payton | G | 10.07 |
Did Shaq play college ball?
Barry University2012University of Phoenix2005Louisiana State University2000Syracuse UniversityNew York Film Academy
Shaquille O’Neal/College
Has LSU ever won a national championship in basketball?
National Championships: 0. Final Four Appearances: 4 (1953, 1981, 1986, 2006) Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 10 (1953, 1954, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 2000, 2006, 2019)
Who is the best NBA player from Louisiana?
124 Players
| Birth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Player | City |
| 1 | D.J. Augustin | New Orleans |
| 2 | Brandon Bass | Baton Rouge |
| 3 | Benoit Benjamin | Monroe |
Who is the best basketball player in Louisiana?
| Rnk | Athlete | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Pettit | Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge) |
| 2 | Karl Malone | Summerfield (Summerfield) |
| 3 | Elvin Hayes | Britton (Rayville) |
| 4 | Willis Reed | West Side (Lillie) |