American Basketball Association Draft

The American Basketball Association Draft was held from 1967–1975.

First overall picks

Year Team Player Position College
1967Indiana Pacers Jimmy Walker Shooting GuardProvidence College Friars
1968Houston Mavericks Elvin Hayes Power Forward/CenterUniversity of Houston Cougars
1969New York Nets Lew Alcindor CenterUCLA Bruins
1970New York Nets Bob Lanier CenterSt. Bonaventure University Bonnies
1971Dallas Chaparrals Jim McDaniels Power Forward/CenterWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
1972Virginia Squires Bob McAdoo Center/Power ForwardNorth Carolina Tar Heels
1973San Diego Conquistadors Dwight Lamar Point GuardUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
1974Virginia Squires Tom McMillen Power Forward/CenterUniversity of Maryland Terrapins (See note below)
1975Denver Nuggets Marvin Webster CenterMorgan State University Bears

Note: 1974 ABA College Draft, not 1974 ABA Draft of NBA Players

Further reading

  • Bradley, Robert D. (2013). The Basketball Draft Fact Book: A History of Professional Basketball's College Drafts. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810890695.
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