That's a pretty weak prompt. If you don't put any effort...

In Reply to: If you think that one was bad . . . posted by Dr.Bruin on June 26, 2025 at 11:47:58

into the question, why would you expect Chat GPT to put any effort into the answer?

Here's a better response to a better prompt: You are an expert in the history of UCLA men's college basketball over the last 100 years. Create a list of the 10 best UCLA men's basketball players of all time, ranked 1 to 10. Base the list on their college perfomance only. Consider their statistics, college championships won, and national awards. Include a brief statement explaining their position on the list.

NOTE: I'm not suggesting this is the best possible list. I don't agree with all of it. I'm just trying to demonstrate that what you ask, and how you ask, makes a big difference in the answer you get.

"Here's a carefully ranked list of the 10 best UCLA men's basketball players of all time, based solely on their college performance, considering statistics, team success (especially national championships), and individual awards.

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) – Center (1966–1969)

3ื NCAA Champion (1967–1969)
3ื Final Four Most Outstanding Player
2ื National College Player of the Year
Averaged 26.4 PPG, 15.5 RPG over his career

Why #1: Utterly dominant; led UCLA to three titles and lost only two games in his career. No one matched his collegiate impact.

2. Bill Walton – Center (1971–1974)

2ื NCAA Champion (1972, 1973)
3ื National College Player of the Year
Averaged 20.3 PPG, 15.7 RPG

Famous for a 21/22 shooting performance in the 1973 title game

Why #2: The centerpiece of UCLA’s 88-game win streak; only injury and a loss in 1974 Final Four prevent him from being #1.

3. Sidney Wicks – Forward (1968–1971)

3ื NCAA Champion (1969–1971)
2ื All-American, National Player of the Year (1971)
Averaged 15.8 PPG, 8.7 RPG

Why #3: Consistent performer on three championship teams, leader of the 1971 squad; elite two-way player.

4. Gail Goodrich – Guard (1962–1965)

2ื NCAA Champion (1964, 1965)
All-time leading scorer at UCLA upon graduation
Scored 42 points in the 1965 NCAA title game

Why #4: Key to UCLA’s first two championships; prolific scorer and clutch performer in tournament play.

5. Marques Johnson – Forward (1973–1977)

1ื NCAA Champion (1975)
Naismith and Wooden Award Winner (1977)
Averaged 21.1 PPG, 11.1 RPG in 1977

Why #5: Led the post-Walton Bruins to a title and had one of the most complete seasons in school history in 1977.

6. Reggie Miller – Guard (1983–1987)

2ื All-Pac-10, UCLA's 2nd all-time leading scorer upon graduation
Averaged 25.9 PPG as a senior

Why #6: While he didn’t win a title, his scoring prowess and leadership during a down period in UCLA history were exceptional.

7. Walt Hazzard – Guard (1961–1964)

NCAA Champion (1964)
Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1964)
All-American (1964)

Why #7: Floor general and emotional leader of UCLA's first national title team; foundational player in Wooden’s dynasty.

8. Jamaal Wilkes (then Keith Wilkes) – Forward (1971–1974)

2ื NCAA Champion
2ื All-American
Averaged 15.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG

Why #8: Smooth scorer and defensive anchor alongside Walton; vital part of two championship teams.

9. Ed O'Bannon – Forward (1991–1995)

NCAA Champion (1995)
Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1995)
Wooden Award Winner (1995)
Averaged 20.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG as a senior

Why #9: Led UCLA to its only title post-Wooden; peak season was one of the best in modern Bruins history.

10. Tyus Edney – Guard (1991–1995)

NCAA Champion (1995)
Famous for the 4.8-second coast-to-coast buzzer beater vs. Missouri
4-year starter, consistent contributor

Why #10: Not the flashiest statistically, but his leadership, clutch play, and role in the 1995 title team are legendary."

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