American Basketball Association draft
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
Further reading
- Bradley, Robert D. (2013). The Basketball Draft Fact Book: A History of Professional Basketball's College Drafts. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810890695.