The Warriors’ draft history includes plenty of familiar names, and UCLA has supplied a small but notable slice of that list. From the early 1960s through Kevon Looney in 2015, Golden State has taken several Bruins over the years - some who never suited up for the team, and a few who left a real mark.
The first UCLA player the Warriors drafted was Leo Hill, a guard taken in the 10th round with the 89th overall pick in the 1961 NBA Draft. His seasons at UCLA are listed as unknown, and he did not make the team.
Golden State then added Keith Erickson, a wing, with the 21st overall pick in the 1965 NBA Draft. Erickson spent three seasons at UCLA, though his seasons with the Warriors are listed as unknown.
The next run of Bruins came quickly. Ken Washington, a guard, was drafted in the 8th round, 71st overall, in 1966.
Mike Lynn, a forward, followed in the 5th round at No. 51 in 1967. Edgar Lacey, also a forward, went in the 4th round at No. 43 in 1968.
All three spent three seasons at UCLA, and none made the Warriors.
The most accomplished UCLA name on this list is Jamaal Wilkes. Golden State selected the forward 11th overall in the 1974 NBA Draft after four seasons at UCLA. Wilkes played three seasons for the Warriors, won one title, and later reached the Hall of Fame.
Raymond Townsend, a guard, came next in 1978, when the Warriors made him the 22nd overall pick. He had four seasons at UCLA and played two seasons in Golden State.
The 1980s brought two more UCLA draftees who never cracked the roster. Michael Holton, a guard, went to the Warriors in the 3rd round with the 53rd overall pick in 1983.
Brad Wright, a forward, was taken in the 3rd round at No. 49 in 1985. Both had four seasons at UCLA and did not make the team.
The most recent Bruin on the list is Kevon Looney, a center drafted 30th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. His seasons at UCLA are not listed here, and he has spent 10 seasons with the Warriors, winning three titles.
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