Lonzo Ball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Lonzo Ball born?October 27, 1997
2. Where was Lonzo Ball born?Anaheim, California
3. What is the position?Point Guard
4. What is the college?University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
5. Why is Lonzo Ball known for his passing?He can pass the ball like magic, using his great court vision to set up teammates for easy scores.
6. How did Lonzo Ball start his basketball career?He began with a 35‑0 season at Chino Hills High School, then played for the UCLA Bruins where he led the nation in assists.

Point Guard: The primary ball-handler and floor general on a basketball team, responsible for initiating plays and distributing the ball.
NBA Draft: The annual event where National Basketball Association teams select eligible players, typically from college or international leagues, to join their rosters.
Consensus First-Team All-American: An honor awarded to the top college basketball players who are unanimously recognized by major sports organizations.
Sign-and-Trade Deal: A transaction where a player signs a new contract with one team and is then immediately traded to another team.