Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future success in basketball.
Birth
April 16, 1947
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. in New York City.
Power Memorial High School
High School Years
Abdul-Jabbar attended Power Memorial High School in New York City, where he led the team to 71 consecutive wins and established himself as a promising basketball player.
UCLA Bruins
College Years
Abdul-Jabbar played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, winning three consecutive national championships under head coach John Wooden and being named a record three-time most outstanding player of the NCAA tournament.
