American Basketball Association Draft

Updated on Nov 18, 2023

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

First overall picks

1967 – Indiana Pacers – Jimmy Walker, Shooting Guard, Providence College Friars

1968 – Houston Mavericks – Elvin Hayes, Power Forward/Center, University of Houston Cougars

1969 – New York Nets – Lew Alcindor, Center, UCLA Bruins

1970 – New York Nets – Bob Lanier, Center, St. Bonaventure University Bonnies

1971 – Dallas/San Antonio Chaparalls – Jim McDaniels, Power Forward/Center, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

1972 – Virginia Squires – Bob McAdoo, Center/Power Forward, North Carolina Tar Heels

1973 – San Diego Conquistadors – Dwight Lamar, Point Guard, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns

1974 – Virginia Squires – Tom McMillen, Power Forward/Center, University of Maryland Terrapins (See note below)

1975 – Denver Nuggets – Marvin Webster, Center, Morgan State University Bears

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

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