Ed O'Bannon is a former professional basketball player best known for his time at the UCLA Bruins and in the NBA. He played college basketball from 1991 to 1995, leading UCLA to a national championship in 1995. O'Bannon was selected as the 9th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. O'Bannon gained significant attention for his legal battle against the NCAA regarding the use of college athletes' images and likenesses in video games. His case led to important discussions about athlete compensation and the rights of student-athletes, influencing changes in college sports policies.