Hey all, I'm a big fan of basketball (I play a bit too!) and I noticed that several NBA MVPs graduated from college. I thought it would be cool to attend the same or similar colleges. So, which college has produced the most NBA MVPs?
Sure, would be glad to help you with this query. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has produced notable NBA MVPs - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who won the award six times) and Bill Walton.
San Francisco State University is another institution that has produced an MVP winner, with alumnus Bill Russell having five MVP titles to his name.
In addition, Louisiana State University (LSU) has also seen an alumnus win the MVP award - namely Shaquille O'Neal.
The University of Houston had two-time MVP Hakeem Olajuwon as one of their standout students, while Wake Forest University counts Chris Paul among its alumni.
However, please note that it's not just about attending a college that has produced NBA MVPs. It is crucial to look at the program's current strength, the coaching staff, and how the program could fit with your own personal and athletic goals. It's always good to keep the balance between sports and academics as some college athletes go on to have successful careers outside of sports too.
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