Lonzo Ball
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Lonzo Ball's basketball journey is marked by historic achievements at every level. In high school, he led Chino Hills to an undefeated season and a national championship, earning every major player of the year award. At UCLA, he set the single-season assist record and became the first freshman to lead the nation in assists. His selection as the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft reflected his elite potential. Despite a career interrupted by injury, his return after a 1,006-day absence in 2024 was celebrated as one of the most inspiring comebacks in recent NBA history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
McDonald's All-American
Selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, honoring the top high school basketball players in the United States.
Nike Hoop Summit
Selected to represent the USA in the Nike Hoop Summit, an annual all-star game for international and American players.
Rankings & Lists
Rivals.com Top 100
247Sports Composite
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
March 2017
The Ball Family: Basketball's Most Unconventional Dynasty
ESPN The Magazine
June 2017
The Ball Family Business
Records & Feats
UCLA single-season assists record
Ball recorded 274 assists in the 2016–17 season, breaking the previous UCLA record of 252 set by Tyus Edney in 1995.
First freshman to lead the nation in assists
In 2016–17, Ball averaged 8.8 assists per game, becoming the first freshman in NCAA history to lead the nation in assists.
Longest absence before return (1,006 days)
After missing over two full seasons due to knee surgery, Ball returned to NBA action on October 23, 2024, ending a 1,006-day absence.