The list of former UCLA men’s basketball players previously inducted includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2006), Gail Goodrich (2006), Bill Walton (2006), Sidney Wicks (2010), Marques Johnson (2013), Jamaal Wilkes (2016), and David Greenwood (2021).

Known for his versatility, unselfishness, and leadership, Meyers was the team captain during that championship-winning season. He averaged 18.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game and earned consensus first-team All-America honors, a testament to his brilliance on the court.

Beyond the stats, Meyers embodied the values of hard work and humility that Coach Wooden famously instilled in his players. Wooden was honored with induction into the Hall of Fame in 2006.

After his college career, Meyers was the second overall pick in the 1975 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, who traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played four seasons in the NBA before retiring early.

Off the court, Meyers continued to inspire with his commitment to education and community, values he carried throughout his life until his passing in 2015.

Meyers’ induction into the Hall of Fame is a fitting recognition of his contributions to collegiate basketball and his lasting impact on the sport. It also underscores the profound influence of UCLA’s basketball tradition, with Meyers joining an elite group of Bruins who have received similar honors.

For UCLA fans, the memory of Dave Meyers continues to shine as brightly as ever — a true Bruin legend, forever etched in basketball history.

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