Kenny Washington (2005) - Hall of Fame

Kenny Washington

Induction:
2005

Three-year letterman for Coach John Wooden in basketball from 1964-66, Washington was an integral member of UCLA's first two NCAA championship teams (1964, '65). Washington's play personified the team concept and as the team's "sixth-man," his quickness was an instrumental part of UCLA's zone press defense as well as an instant spark off the bench. In 1964, Washington was selected as UCLA's outstanding first-year player. He played a significant role in the NCAA championship final by scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to help the Bruins to their first title and a 30-0 record. The following season, Washington scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the 1965 NCAA final against Michigan. Washington was voted the outstanding "team player" in 1965. During his UCLA career, Washington averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Washington also coached the UCLA Women's Basketball team from 1973-75.