Lonzo Ball selected by LA Lakers, second overall pick in 2017 NBA Draft

Posted on June 22, 2017

Former Bruin point guard Lonzo Ball led UCLA men's basketball to a 31-5 record in his only season in Westwood. He was the second overall pick at the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers.
(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Lonzo Ball got his wish.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected the former UCLA point guard as the second pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Ball led the Bruins to a Sweet 16 appearance in his only season with UCLA, averaging 14.6 points and 7.6 assists per game.

Former Washington guard and fellow Pac-12 standout Markelle Fultz was the only player selected ahead of Ball.

Ball will most likely suit up for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League, which starts early July.

UCLA is also expected to have a few more players chosen tonight, including former UCLA center Ike Anigbogu and former UCLA forward T.J. Leaf.