NBA Draft: Picking an NBA All-Star Team of Former Pac-10 Players

There is no shortage of top players in the NBA who came from Pac-10 schools.

Some of the best scorers, rebounders and playmakers in the league come from these 10 schools.

Among them you have future Hall of Famers, super-skilled veterans and rising young bucks.

Let's look at an NBA All-Star team made up of former Pac-10 players. 

15. Richard Jefferson: Arizona/San Antonio Spurs

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: Richard Jefferson #24 of the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograp

Though Richard Jefferson's production was down again in 2010-11 (11 points, 3.8 rebounds), the 10-year veteran is a mult-talented wing who still beats opponents off the dribble and fills it up from beyond the arc (44 percent, No. 4 in the NBA).

Jefferson's numbers are negatively impacted by the fact that he is the Spurs fourth option on offense behind Duncan, Ginobili and Parker.

But Jefferson can still throw it down with authority!

14. O.J. Mayo: USC/Memphis Grizzlies

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 07: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball while defended by Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 7, 2011 in Memphi

O.J. Mayo played a crucial role coming off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies this year.

He is a confident scorer and a capable rebounder from his shooting guard position.

Against the OKC Thunder in the second round of the 2011 playoffs, Mayo averaged 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists.  

Check out Mayo on the Super Slam!

13. Arron Afflalo: UCLA/Denver Nuggets

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Arron Afflalo #6 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot over Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver,

In his second year with the Nuggets, Arron Afflalo took leaps forward in all main statistical areas.

He averaged career-highs with 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists, and 42.3 percent from three.

Afflalo is one of the NBA's rising stars at SG that Denver hopes to build with as they look to the future.

Afflalo was clutch down the stretch against the Mavs

12. Nick Young: USC/Washington Wizards

Rob Carr/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Nick Young #1 of the Washington Wizards shoots over Keith Bogans #6 of the Chicago Bulls at the Verizon Center in Washington on February 28, 2011 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, b

This past season was a break-out year for Washington Wizards guard Nick Young.

With the departure of Gilbert Arenas, Young took on the role of backcourt scorer, leading the team with 17.4 points per game.

Young uses his length (6'6") and shooting touch to take advantage of most of his opponents.

With Young and John Wall in their backcourt, the Wizards are an up-and-coming team in the East. 

Oh, no he didn't?!

11. DeMar DeRozan: USC/Toronto Raptors

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 25: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on March 25, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using t

With Chris Bosh's well-publicized departure, the Toronto Raptors needed for someone to step up to fill the scoring void.

DeMar DeRozan took full advantage of the increased minutes and opportunities that he was given, doubling his scoring average from 8.6 points as a rookie to 17.2 points as an NBA sophomore.

At 21 years old, DeRozan is far from realizing his full potential.

When he adds an improved three-point shot to his arsenal (only made five of 52 attempts this season), DeRozan will be one of the elite scorers in the league.

Double D definitely has some hops!

10. Luke Ridnour: Oregon/Minnesota Timberwolves

Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 1: Luke Ridnour #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Miami Heat during the first half of a basketball game at Target Center on April 1, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Heat defeated the Timberwolves 11

Minnesota Timberwolves' Luke Ridnour is one of the best shooters in the NBA.

He was tied with Richard Jefferson for No. 4 among all three-point shooters.

Ridnour had his career-best in scoring in 2010-11 (11.8 points per game).

Ridnour also gets his teammates the ball in scoring position, having dished out 5.4 assists per game.

It will be interesting to see how Ridnour's role changes with the arrival of Ricky Rubio into the Minnesota backcourt.

Watch Ridnour hit Kevin Love with a sweet behind-the-back pass for a layup.

9. Darren Collison: UCLA/Indiana Pacers

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 23: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers drives past Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, I

Darren Collison made a fantastic transition from being a part-time starter with the New Orleans Hornets to being the starting point guard for the Indiana Pacers.

In his rookie season, Collison had 14 games of double-digit assists including a game where he handed out 20 assists (a Hornets' rookie record).  

While not particularly known as a scoring PG, Collison ended up the 2010-11 season as the Pacers No. 2 scorer (13.2 points) while leading the team in assists (5.1 assists).

And Collison, 23, will just keep getting better with experience.

Just 'cuz Collison is six-foot, doesn't mean he can't throw down!

8. Jrue Holliday: UCLA/Philadelphia 76ers

Rob Carr/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 21: Jrue Holiday #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket while being guarded by Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center o

Jrue Holiday is one of the exciting, emerging young (just turned 21) PGs in the league.

In his second season in the NBA, Holiday elevated his game in all major categories: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 6.5 assists.

Its not hard to see why the Sixers are ready to continue to develop their backcourt with Holiday at the controls.

Check out Holiday doin' his thang!

7. James Harden: Arizona State/OKC Thunder

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a layup against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Cen

When the 2011-12 season begins, James Harden may very well be in the OKC Thunder starting lineup.

Harden had a very good post-season, especially against Memphis and Dallas, averaging 13 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Even though Harden only started five games in the 2010-11 regular season, he ended up playing quite a few more minutes than Thabo Sefolosha (the starting SG).

With Harden, Sefolosha, and Russell Westbrook, the Thunder have one of the most booming backcourts in the league.

Harden has a nice shooting touch, and he can also take it strong to the hole!

6. Brook Lopez: Stanford/New Jersey Nets

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 03: Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets reacts against the Miami Heat at the Prudential Center on April 3, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey.The Heat defeated the Nets 108-94.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do

One of the biggest reasons you don't know more about Brook Lopez is because he plays for the NJNs.

In his third year in the Association, Lopez has established himself as a super-resourceful post-player (20.4 points per game overall; 26 points per game in the final nine games of the 2010-11 season), who can knock down shots out to 18 feet, as well as draw fouls and hit his FTs (79 percent from the stripe).

Lopez is a nifty shot-blocker who runs the floor.

As the Nets continue to try to re-tool, Lopez will be a big part of those plans.

5. Jason Kidd: California/Dallas Mavericks

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks won 105-95. NOTE TO USER: User exp

Jason Kidd doesn't regularly take many shots or score many points, but he still makes a big impact on the game outside of the box score.

If you just look at his numbers, JKidd doesn't belong on this list, but his cool-headed leadership helped the Mavericks in their miracle playoff run to the 2011 NBA Championship.

At 38, Kidd is still a great open-court passer, a smart defender and the best rebounding PG in the league.

Whether it was knocking down a shot, handing out an assist or grabbing a big board, Kidd was a key element to Dallas taking the title.  

4. Andre Iguodala: Arizona/Philadelphia 76ers

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 26: Andre Igoudala #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do

No one knows where Andre Iguodala is going to be playing next season.

What is for sure is that, wherever he shows up, he will continue to be one of the elite-level finishers and athletes on the floor.

Iguodala is a stud—he rebounds, passes, runs the floor and defends.

His 2010-11 numbers (14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists) put him high on the list of the most versatile players in the league.

3. Jason Terry: Arizona/Dallas Mavericks

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks gestures on court after making a three-point shot in the second quarter while taking on the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, F

Jason Terry came up huge when the Dallas Mavericks needed him.

Terry's offensive firepower off the Dallas bench was one of the reasons they won the 2011 NBA championship.

Terry averaged 17.5 points per game in this year's postseason, hitting 44 percent of his shots from Downtown.

The 12-year veteran is fearless when it comes to pulling the trigger from three...just ask Kobe and the L.A. Lakers.

2. Russell Westbrook: UCLA/Oklahoma City Thunder

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Tyson Chandler #6 of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on M

Russell Westbrook is quickly become more than just one of the top young players in the league...he's just one of the best players in the league period.

Westbrook, at only 22 years old, is one of the most lethal open-court threats in the NBA.

He is a relentless penetrator who goes to the line (averaged over 10 FTs per game against the Mavericks in this year's Western Conference Finals) and makes teams pay (hit 84.2 percent from the stripe during the 2010-11 regular season).

If Westbrook can develop a more consistent outside shot, he will be virtually unstoppable.

1. Kevin Love: UCLA/Minnesota Timberwolves

Rob Carr/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on March 5, 2011 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this P

Kevin Love is the best former Pac-10 player in the NBA.

He is a double-double beast, setting the league-record for 53 consecutive double-doubles.

He was the top rebounder in the Association for the 2010-11 season (15.2 rebounds per game) and has truly become the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Like so many of the other players on this list, Love, 22, has an extraordinarily bright future for many years to come.

For more 2011 NBA draft coverage, stay tuned to Bleacher Report for updated NBA mock drafts, B/R's Big Board of Recruits, NBA draft rumors, NBA draft results and draft grades.