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My Take
Ed O'Bannon is one of those names that carries more weight off the court than his NBA stats suggest. I admire him less for the 1995 UCLA title or the Wooden Award, impressive as they are, and more for what came later. When his NBA career stalled, he didn't fade quietly. He became the face of a landmark fight over college athletes' rights, taking on a system far bigger than himself. To me, that's the real measure of the man: a 6-foot-8 forward who proved he could throw an even harder elbow in the name of fairness. Quiet conviction beats highlight reels every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ed O'Bannon
- Name (Japanese)
- エド・オバノン
- Reading
- えど・おばのん
- Born
- August 14, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 203 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Artesia High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 1995 John R. Wooden Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed O'Bannon born?
Born August 14, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Ed O'Bannon from?
Ed O'Bannon is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Ed O'Bannon do?
Ed O'Bannon works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Ed O'Bannon?
Ed O'Bannon is 203 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.