LaVar Ball

Watch: LaVar Ball playing basketball at Washington State highlights

Published

October 23, 2022

LaVar Ball is known for his bold takes, and predictions. He’s also known for being the father of NBA players Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball. What you may not have realized is LaVar Ball played basketball in college.

Yes, when LaVar talks boldly about his skills, he isn’t necessarily lying. The question now is, how good was he?

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LaVar Ball Playing Basketball In College

LaVar Ball has done very well for himself. From raising three boys who have played basketball at a high level. To starting his own signature clothing brand dubbed Big Baller Brand. LaVar seemingly can do no wrong.

The one thing LaVar may have struggled with is his own basketball career. LaVar played basketball in college at Washington State.

There he averaged just 2.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in 26 career games. Despite not putting up incredible numbers, LaVar still played college ball.

This is something not a lot of people can say they have done. There’s not a lot of footage of LaVar playing basketball, but we’ve found one for you to enjoy.

Watch the video of LaVar Ball playing ball in college.

About the Author Published Oct 23, 2022

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1