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    Which colleges produce the most NBA players?

    • By Kyle Boone
    • @kyletheboone
    • moments from now Update Oct 15, 2026, 1:05am
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    • Kentucky is the best at producing NBA talent

      When it comes to producing NBA talent, no college does it better - and in a higher volume - than the Kentucky Wildcats. John Calipari's program, which has evolved into a one-and-done factory over recent years, currently boasts 25 players on active NBA rosters.

      An even more impressive stat within Kentucky's 25 NBA players is that 12 of those have entered the league since 2015. During that span Kentucky hasn't had less than three players selected in the NBA Draft in any given year. In that same timeframe, however, the Blue Devils have been hot on Kentucky's heels with 10 players drafted, including an impressive 2017 draft that saw four players taken off the board in the first 31 picks.

      Three players from last season's Kentucky team -- Malik Monk, Bam Adebayo and De'Aaron Fox were taken in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

      Based on opening night rosters, here are the colleges with at least three players in the NBA.

      Credit: USATSI
    • Kentucky (25)

      The Cats have a slew of pros making their presence felt in the league, including the Wizards' John Wall. Other former UK players in the NBA include Rajon Rondo - a former top-25 pick - Karl-Anthony Towns (pictured), Devin Booker and 2017 first rounders Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox and Bam Adebayo. The Suns boast four former Wildcats, a close second to the Sacramento Kings, which has three former Kentucky stars.

      Charlotte Hornets: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
      Charlotte Hornets: Malik Monk
      Dallas Mavericks: Nerlens Noel
      Denver Nuggets: Trey Lyles
      Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray
      Los Angeles Lakers: Julius Randle
      Memphis Grizzlies: Andrew Harrison
      Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo
      Milwaukee Bucks: DeAndre Liggins
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns
      New Orleans Pelicans: DeMarcus Cousins
      New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis
      New Orleans Pelicans: Darius Miller
      New Orleans Pelicans: Rajon Rondo
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Dakari Johnson
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Patrick Patterson
      Phoenix Suns: Eric Bledsoe
      Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker
      Phoenix Suns: Tyler Ulis
      Phoenix Suns: Brandon Knight
      Sacramento Kings: Willie Cauley-Stein
      Sacramento Kings: De'Aaron Fox
      Sacramento Kings: Skal Labissiere
      Washington Wizards: Jodie Meeks
      Washington Wizards: John Wall 

      Credit: USATSI
    • Duke (20)

      The Blue Devils can lay claim to one of the most popular figures in the NBA in Kyrie Irving, a one-and-done Duke talent who made a trade request (and was granted it) from Cleveland to Boston this summer. Brandon Ingram, Luke Kennard, Jabari Parker and Jayson Tatum (pictured) are other recent NBA Draftees who began their basketball journey as Blue Devils. JJ Redick and Luol Deng are also Duke alums and now NBA vets.

      Atlanta Hawks: Miles Plumlee
      Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving
      Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum
      Dallas Mavericks: Seth Curry
      Dallas Mavericks: Josh McRoberts
      Denver Nuggets: Mason Plumlee
      Detroit Pistons: Luke Kennard
      Los Angeles Clippers: Austin Rivers
      Los Angeles Lakers: Luol Deng
      Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram
      Miami Heat: Justise Winslow
      Milwaukee Bucks: Jabari Parker
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Tyus Jones
      New Orleans Pelicans: Frank Jackson
      New York Knicks: Lance Thomas
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Kyle Singler
      Philadelphia 76ers: Jahlil Okafor
      Philadelphia 76ers: JJ Redick
      Sacramento Kings: Harry Giles
      Utah Jazz: Rodney Hood 

      Credit: USATSI
    • Kansas (16)

      All hail Nick Collison! He's far-and-away the oldest KU player still in the league. But aside from him, the NBA Jayhawks are relatively young, with 10 of their 16 active players in the league joining the league since 2013. Four of those players have been top-7 picks, including 2013 No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins (pictured) and 2014 No. 3 pick Joel Embiid.

      Boston Celtics: Marcus Morris
      Dallas Mavericks: Jeff Withey
      Denver Nuggets: Darrell Arthur
      Houston Rockets: Tarik Black
      Memphis Grizzlies: Mario Chalmers
      Memphis Grizzlies: Wayne Selden
      Memphis Grizzlies: Ben McLemore
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Cole Aldrich
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Andrew Wiggins
      New Orleans Pelicans: Cheick Diallo
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Nick Collison
      Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid
      Phoenix Suns: Josh Jackson
      Sacramento Kings: Frank Mason
      Washington Wizards: Kelly Oubre Jr.
      Washington Wizards: Markieff Morris 

      Credit: USATSI
    • North Carolina (15)

      Harrison Barnes (pictured) spent two seasons at North Carolina before declaring for the NBA Draft.The eldest NBA Tar Heel is none other than Vince Carter, who was a member of the 1998 draft—yes, 1998! And still going strong! They also boast a number of other valuable NBA contributors across the landscape including Raymond Felton and Danny Green, among others. 2017 first-rounder Justin Jackson was the 48th first round pick in the program's illustrious history, and the 16th under Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams.

      Brooklyn Nets: Tyler Zeller
      Charlotte Hornets: Marvin Williams
      Dallas Mavericks: Harrison Barnes
      Detroit Pistons: Reggie Bullock
      Los Angeles Clippers: Brice Johnson
      Memphis Grizzlies: Brandan Wright
      Miami Heat: Wayne Elllington
      Milwaukee Bucks: John Henson
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Raymond Felton
      Philadelphia 76ers: James Michael McAdoo*
      Portland Trail Blazers: Ed Davis
      Sacramento Kings: Vince Carter
      Sacramento Kings: Justin Jackson
      San Antonio Spurs: Danny Green
      Utah Jazz: Tony Bradley 

      Credit: Getty Images
    • UCLA (15)

      The Bruins have a bevy of superstar-level NBA players they've developed over the years, the most prominent of them all being reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. Lonzo Ball (pictured) was the No. 2 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, but check this insanity out: Kevin Love, Darren Collison, Russell Westbrook and Luc Mbah a Moute were all on the same team once at the same time in Westwood! In fact, Love and Westbrook were even college roommates.

      Chicago Bulls: Zach LaVine
      Cleveland Cavaliers: Kevin Love
      Golden State Warriors: Kevon Looney
      Houston Rockets: Trevor Ariza
      Houston Rockets: Luc Mbah a Moute
      Indiana Pacers: Ike Anigbogu
      Indiana Pacers: Darren Collison
      Indiana Pacers: TJ Leaf
      Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Shabazz Muhammad
      New Orleans Pelicans: Jrue Holiday
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook
      Orlando Magic: Arron Afflalo
      San Antonio Spurs: Kyle Anderson
      Toronto Raptors: Norman Powell 

      Credit: USATSI
    • Arizona (11)

      Zona doesn't have the crowd that some of the aforementioned blue bloods can boast in the NBA, but where they make up for it is in quality. The Wildcats have a number of players which have been productive for many years in the NBA, not the least of which include Richard Jefferson, Andre Iguodola, and Jason Terry. Aaron Gordon and Lauri Markkanen (pictured) are two youngsters from the school who have promising futures in the league. Gordon has expanded his game this season with a 3-point shot and could be a star in the making. 

      Brooklyn Nets: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
      Chicago Bulls: Lauri Markkanen
      Cleveland Cavaliers: Channing Frye
      Detroit Pistons: Stanley Johnson
      Denver Nuggets: Richard Jefferson
      Golden State Warriors: Andre Iguodala
      Milwaukee Bucks: Jason Terry
      New Orleans Pelicans: Solomon Hill
      Orlando Magic: Aaron Gordon
      Philadelphia 76ers: Jerryd Bayless
      Philadelphia 76ers: T.J. McConnell

      Credit: Getty Images
    • Syracuse (9)

      The Orange have arguably one of the top five most productive NBA players on this list in former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony (pictured), who was a one-and-done player who won the NCAA Tournament with Syracuse as a freshman in 2003. Jerami Grant, Dion Waiters, Tyler Ennis and Wesley Johnson are others among the nine still making their presence felt in the NBA.

      Charlotte Hornets: Michael Carter-Williams
      Denver Nuggets: Tyler Lydon
      Los Angeles Clippers: Wesley Johnson
      Los Angeles Lakers: Tyler Ennis
      Miami Heat: Dion Waiters
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Carmelo Anthony
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Jerami Grant
      Sacramento Kings: Malachi Richardson
      Washington Wizards: Chris McCullough

      Credit: Getty Images
    • Texas (9)

      When most of people think of Texas pros, they think of none other than Kevin Durant (pictured). But the Horns have nearly a dozen quality pros other than the former Texas one-and-done. Myles Turner, LaMarcus Aldridge and P.J. Tucker are the names most know. Tristan Thompson, Sheldon Mac and Avery Bradley are others that might surprise you. The program has had a staggering seven first-rounders since 2010.

      Brooklyn Nets: Jarrett Allen
      Cleveland Cavaliers: Tristan Thompson
      Detroit Pistons: Avery Bradley
      Golden State Warriors: Kevin Durant
      Houston Rockets: PJ Tucker
      Indiana Pacers: Cory Joseph
      Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner
      Orlando Magic: D.J. Augustin
      San Antonio Spurs: LaMarcus Aldridge

      Credit: Getty Images
    • Florida (8)

      The Gators haven't produced an NBA Draft pick since Erik Murphy came off the board late in the second round in 2013. That doesn't change the fact that Florida has produced talent like only few have in the SEC. Bradley Beal, Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Udonis Haslem are the most notable alums hailing from The Swamp, and a total of eight are still producing in the league in some capacity, including Dorian Finney-Smith (pictured), who went undrafted in 2016.

      Boston Celtics: Al Horford
      Dallas Mavericks: Dorian Finney-Smith
      Los Angeles Lakers: Corey Brewer
      Memphis Grizzlies: Chandler Parsons
      Miami Heat: Udonis Haslem
      New York Knicks: Joakim Noah
      Orlando Magic: Marreese Speights
      Washington Wizards: Bradley Beal

      Credit: USATSI
    • Indiana (8)

      The Hoosiers have eight NBA players in the league, with Thomas Bryant - a late pick in the 2017 second round - teetering on active roster status with the Lakers. OG Anunoby, Victor Oladipo and Yogi Ferrell (pictured) are among those in the NBA after successful college careers in Bloomington. Eric Gordon is enjoying perhaps the most productive of the bunch thus far, coming off a Sixth Man of the Year campaign in 2016.

      Charlotte Hornets: Cody Zeller
      Dallas Mavericks: Yogi Ferrell
      Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon
      Houston Rockets: Troy Williams
      Indiana Pacers: Victor Oladipo
      Los Angeles Lakers: Thomas Bryant
      Portland Trail Blazers: Noah Vonleh
      Toronto Raptors: OG Anunoby

      Credit: USATSI
    • Washington (7)

      The Washington NBA revolution is real. In fact, all seven of the current Huskies in the NBA have made their way to the league since 2010. Among those are Quincy Pondexter and a slew of talented point guards in Markelle Fultz (pictured), Dejounte Murray and Isaiah Thomas.

      Chicago Bulls: Justin Holiday
      Chicago Bulls: Quincy Pondexter
      Cleveland Cavaliers: Isaiah Thomas
      Orlando Magic: Terrence Ross
      Philadelphia 76ers: Markelle Fultz
      Phoenix Suns: Marquese Chriss
      San Antonio Spurs: Dejounte Murray

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    • Michigan (6)

      Michigan has a handful of youngsters in the league headlined by Tim Hardaway Jr., Caris Levert (pictured) and D.J. Wilson. Jamal Crawford is the elder of the bunch who entered the draft in 2000.

      Brooklyn Nets: Caris LeVert
      Indiana Pacers: Glenn Robinson III
      Milwaukee Bucks: D.J. Wilson
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Jamal Crawford
      New York Knicks: Tim Hardaway Jr.
      Philadelphia 76ers: Nik Stauskas 

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    • Michigan State (6)

      You're already thinking of Draymond Green, aren't you? Of course you are. And you should be. The former Spartan-turned second-rounder is a bonafide All-Star and headline name of the Michigan State NBA players. He's not the only one, though. Zach Randolph and Denzel Valentine (pictured) are also notable names in the league, as is Gary Harris of the Nuggets and Bryn Forbes of the Spurs. Miles Bridges, a superstar sophomore, will likely be near the top of this list next season.

      Chicago Bulls: Denzel Valentine
      Denver Nuggets: Gary Harris
      Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green
      Memphis Grizzlies: Deyonta Davis
      Sacramento Kings: Zach Randolph
      San Antonio Spurs: Bryn Forbes

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    • Wake Forest (6)

      Chris Paul has been, and maybe forever will be, the co-face of the Wake Forest-turned NBA product alongside retired big man Tim Duncan. But the Demon Deacons have a handful of other talented players in the league as well, including Ish Smith, Jeff Teague, John Collins (pictured) Al-Farouq Aminu, and James Johnson.

      Atlanta Hawks: John Collins
      Detroit Pistons: Ish Smith
      Houston Rockets: Chris Paul
      Miami Heat: James Johnson
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Jeff Teague
      Portland Trail Blazers: Al-Farouq Aminu 

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    • UConn (5)

      Of the five former Huskies in the NBA, two - Jeremy Lamb and Kemba Walker (pictured) - are on the same squad for the Charlotte Hornets. Rudy Gay, Andre Drummond and Shabazz Napier round out the other three UConn-turned-NBA'ers. The last time UConn churned out a first-rounder, however, was 2014 when Shabazz Napier was selected with the 24th overall pick. And the last lottery pick? Andre Drummond in 2012.

      Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Lamb
      Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker
      Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond
      Portland Trail Blazers: Shabazz Napier
      San Antonio Spurs: Rudy Gay

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    • Georgia Tech (5)

      The Yellow Jackets haven't had a player drafted in the first round since Iman Shumpert in 2011, but almost all the former Georgia Tech players in the NBA had their names called early in the draft. Shumpert was the No. 17 overall pick, Derrick Favors was the No. 3 pick in 2010, and in 2007 Thaddeus Young was selected with the 12th overall pick. Currently Ga. Tech has five still in the league: Young, Shumpert, Favors, Jarrett Jack and undrafted guard Marcus Georges-Hunt (pictured), who is with the Timberwolves.

      Cleveland Cavaliers: Iman Shumpert
      Indiana Pacers: Thaddeus Young
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Marcus Georges-Hunt
      New York Knicks: Jarrett Jack
      Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors 

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    • Louisville (5)

      For a school with such an illustrious basketball program, it's a wonder that Louisville is so far down on this list of programs with the most NBA players. The Cardinals can lay claim to five in the league currently in Terry Rozier (pictured), Chinanu Onuaku, Montrezl Harrell, Gorgui Dieng, and 2017 lottery pick Donovan Mitchell. Senior big man Anas Mahmoud might be next on this budding list.

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    • LSU (5)

      LSU has five former Tigers in the league headlined by 2016 No. 1 pick and rising star Ben Simmons (pictured). Last year, Simmons became the second LSU player to be taken with the first pick in the NBA Draft, joining the company of none other than Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O'Neal. Jordan Mickey, Garrett Temple, Jarrell Martin and Johnny O'Bryant are the other LSU-turned-NBA players still in the league. They boast the third-most pros out of schools from the SEC.

      Charlotte Hornets: Johnny O'Bryant III
      Memphis Grizzlies: Jarell Martin
      Miami Heat: Jordan Mickey
      Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons
      Sacramento Kings: Garrett Temple 

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    • Marquette (5)

      While Marquette doesn't have an army of professionals, it certainly has some high-level players making their mark on the league. Dwyane Wade (pictured). Jimmy Butler. Wesley Matthews. Jae Crowder. Henry Ellenson. That's quite the list.

      Cleveland Cavaliers: Jae Crowder
      Cleveland Cavaliers: Dwyane Wade
      Dallas Mavericks: Wesley Matthews
      Detroit Pistons: Henry Ellenson
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Jimmy Butler 

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    • Oregon (5)

      Amazingly, four of the five Oregon players in the NBA have entered the league since 2015. Dillon Brooks (pictured), Tyler Dorsey and Jordan Bell round out a three-man bunch that invaded the second round of the NBA Draft in 2017. Taking that into consideration, in hindsight, it's no surprise that Oregon was able to string together a run to the Final Four in 2017. The Ducks had a ton of talent which the NBA is now better for.

      Atlanta Hawks: Tyler Dorsey
      Golden State Warriors: Jordan Bell
      Indiana Pacers: Joe Young
      Memphis Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Aaron Brooks 

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    • USC (5)

      DeMar DeRozan, Taj Gibson and Nick Young (pictured) are names most everyone familiar with the NBA can immediately recognize from USC's program. DeWayne Dedmon and Nikola Vucevic round out the five Trojans in the league. On average, USC players drafted since 2001 have spent more than 6 years in the NBA.

      Atlanta Hawks: Dewayne Dedmon
      Golden State Warriors: Nick Young
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Taj Gibson
      Orlando Magic: Nikola Vucevic
      Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan

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    • Baylor (4)

      The Bears of Baylor have had six players drafted since 2010, but only three - Quincy Acy, Ekpe Udoh, and Taurean Prince (pictured) - remain in the NBA. Rounding out the bunch of Baylor pros is Royce O'Neale, an undrafted, unheralded small forward in 2015 currently with the Jazz. He's teammates with fellow former Baylor star Ekpe Udoh in Utah.

      Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince
      Brooklyn Nets: Quincy Acy
      Utah Jazz: Royce O'Neale
      Utah Jazz: Ekpe Udoh

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    • California (4)

      Cal has but four players in the league, three of whom have entered the league since 2013: Jaylen Brown (pictured), Ivan Rabb and Allen Crabbe. Ryan Crabbe, a member of the 2008 draft class, is thriving as a sharpshooter for the burgeoning Western Conference contending Houston Rockets. Keep an eye on Jabari Bird, a 2017 draft class member on a two-way contract with the Celtics, as a player who could burst into the league in the future.

      Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown
      Brooklyn Nets: Allen Crabbe
      Houston Rockets: Ryan Anderson
      Memphis Grizzlies: Ivan Rabb 

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    • Colorado (4)

      The Buffs have produced a string of NBA talent over the last decade. The headline name is $30 million dollar man Andre Roberson of the Thunder, but Spencer Dinwiddie (pictured) of the Nets and Alec Burks of the Jazz have been respectably productive in the league in their own regard. Derrick White, the fourth of the Colorado pros, has a bright future with the Spurs.

      Brooklyn Nets: Spencer Dinwiddie
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Andre Roberson
      San Antonio Spurs: Derrick White
      Utah Jazz: Alec Burks

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    • Creighton (4)

      Did you know Kyle Korea is a former Creighton-ite? That's right. The 51st pick of the 2003 NBA Draft, Korver is thriving in the twilight of his career with the championship-contending Cleveland Cavaliers. He's the veteran of the former Creighton-turned-NBA players along with Anthony Tolliver. Doug McDermott (pictured), now with the Knicks, and Justin Patton of the Timberwolves, are still youngsters finding their way in the league.

      Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyle Korver
      Detroit Pistons: Anthony Tolliver
      Minnesota Timberwolves: Justin Patton
      New York Knicks: Doug McDermott 

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    • Florida State (4)

      Leonard Hamilton has churned out a bevy of talented players from Tallahassee over the years, but perhaps none more so than the two he sent to the NBA this offseason in Dwayne Bacon and Jonathan Isaac (pictured). The two rookies join second year NBA player Malik Beasley and Class of 2014 undrafted big man Okaro White, who is in his second year with the Miami Heat.

      Charlotte Hornets: Dwayne Bacon
      Denver Nuggets: Malik Beasley
      Miami Heat: Okaro White
      Orlando Magic: Jonathan Isaac 

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    • Ohio State (4)

      The Buckeyes produced NBA players at a consistent rate under Thad Matta, from Greg Oden to Mike Conley to Evan Turner. There are four former Ohio State players still in the league, now: D'Angelo Russell (pictured), Conley, Evan Turner and Kosta Koufos. All four averaged double figures while in Columbus.

      Brooklyn Nets: D'Angelo Russell
      Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley
      Portland Trail Blazers: Evan Turner
      Sacramento Kings: Kosta Koufos 

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    • Stanford (4)

      Fun fact: Half of Stanford's players who are now in the NBA are twins - Robin and Brook Lopez. The Thunder's Josh Huestis (pictured) and Mavericks' Dwight Powell round out the former Cardinals.

      Chicago Bulls: Robin Lopez
      Dallas Mavericks: Dwight Powell
      Los Angeles Lakers: Brook Lopez
      Oklahoma City Thunder: Josh Huestis

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    • UNLV (4)

      The Runnin' Rebels sent two to the league in 2016 in Derrick Jones and Patrick McCaw (pictured), both of which remain on their respective rosters. McCaw, even on a championship-winning Warriors roster, has carved out a niche; Jones has been more of a bit player, as has the other three former Rebels in Rashad Vaughn and Khem Birch.

      Golden State Warriors: Patrick McCaw
      Milwaukee Bucks: Rashad Vaughn
      Orlando Magic: Khem Birch
      Phoenix Suns: Derrick Jones Jr.

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    • Utah (4)

      Outside of the 6-foot-5 Delon Wright, every former Ute in the league is 6-foot-9 or taller - headlined by two 7-footers in Andrew Bogut and Jakob Poeltl (pictured). 6-9 Kyle Kuzma might have been the most unheralded coming out of Utah, but he might just be the player with the highest upside of the bunch.

      Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma
      Los Angeles Lakers: Andrew Bogut
      Toronto Raptors: Jakob Poeltl
      Toronto Raptors: Delon Wright 

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    • Villanova (4)

      Jay Wright knows how to recruit and develop talent, and has done so at an elite level since taking over the program in 2001. From Kyle Lowry to Randy Foye to Josh Hart (pictured), there's been five of his understudies which have gone on to be drafted. Dante Cunningham, Josh Hart and Kyle Lowry remain in the league, and Lowry's the richest of 'em all after signing a reported $100 million deal this offseason.

      Los Angeles Lakers: Josh Hart
      New Orleans Pelicans: Dante Cunningham
      San Antonio Spurs: Darrun Hilliard
      Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry 

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    • Virginia (4)

      Malcom Brogdon (pictured) went from ACC Player of the Year as a senior at Virginia to NBA Rookie of the Year with the Bucks last season. He headlines a group of four former Cavaliers still contributing in the league along with Justin Anderson, Joe Harris and Mike Scott.

      Brooklyn Nets: Joe Harris
      Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon
      Philadelphia 76ers: Justin Anderson
      Washington Wizards: Mike Scott 

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    • Wisconsin (4)

      Sharpshooting veteran Devin Harris is a 14-year vet representing the eldest of the former Badgers. Jon Leuer, Sam Dekker, and 2014-15 National Player of the Year in college basketball, Frank Kaminsky (pictured), are the other three pros.

      Charlotte Hornets: Frank Kaminsky
      Dallas Mavericks: Devin Harris
      Detroit Pistons: Jon Leuer
      Los Angeles Clippers: Sam Dekker 

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    • Arkansas (3)

      The Hogs have produced quite a slew of pros with three high-level contributors in the NBA now: Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson, All-Defensive First Teamer Patrick Beverley, and former SEC player of the year Bobby Portis (pictured).

      Chicago Bulls: Bobby Portis
      Los Angeles Clippers: Patrick Beverley
      Utah Jazz: Joe Johnson

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    • Georgetown (3)

      All three former Georgetown players in the league - Greg Monroe, Otto Porter Jr. (pictured) and Jeff Green - are thriving. Each of them have averaged at least 9.5 points per game throughout their careers in the NBA, with Porter Jr. experiencing a breakout in 2017 with an absurd 18.7 PPG average.

      Cleveland Cavaliers: Jeff Green
      Milwaukee Bucks: Greg Monroe
      Washington Wizards: Otto Porter Jr. 

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    • Gonzaga (3)

      It's no surprise that Gonzaga's first-ever run to the Final Four and national title game coincided with the extreme talent influx in Spokane. The Zags have sent three to the league since 2013 including two in the past two seasons in Zach Collins and Domas Sabonis. Kelly Olynyk (pictured), the WCC Player of the Year in his final season as a Bulldogs in 2012-13, is now a pivotal piece of the Miami Heat's core after signing this past offseason.

      Indiana Pacers: Domantas Sabonis
      Miami Heat: Kelly Olynyk
      Portland Trail Blazers: Zach Collins 

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    • Kansas State (3)

      Both Wesley Iwundu and Michael Beasley (pictured), two of the three players drafted from K-State since 2000, are on active NBA rosters. Undrafted 2013 free agent Rodney McGruder, a major piece of the Miami Heat rotation, is the third of the former Cats in the league.

      Miami Heat: Rodney McGruder
      New York Knicks: Michael Beasley
      Orlando Magic: Wes Iwundu 

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    • Memphis (3)

      The great Derrick Rose (pictured), a one-and-done star under John Calipari in Memphis, is the headline name of the three former Memphians. Will Barton and Tyreke Evans bring up the caboose of the NBA players from the one-time basketball powerhouse.

      Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Rose
      Denver Nuggets: Will Barton
      Memphis Grizzlies: Tyreke Evans

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    • Miami (3)

      Miami has two active players in the NBA in Sheldon Mac and Shane Larkin (pictured). The third, Davon Reed, underwent meniscus surgery in the preseason and could miss his entire rookie season after being taken by the Suns with the 32nd overall pick of the draft.

      Boston Celtics: Shane Larkin
      Phoenix Suns: Davon Reed
      Washington Wizards: Sheldon Mac

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    • Nevada (3)

      Shout out to JaVale McGee (pictured), the single most famous former Nevada hoopster in the history of the program! The famous Golden State Warrior is joined by Ramon Sessions of the Knicks and Luke Babbitt of the Hawks.

      Atlanta Hawks: Luke Babbitt
      Golden State Warriors: JaVale McGee
      New York Knicks: Ramon Sessions 

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    • Oklahoma State (3)

      All three of the former Cowboys in the league are guards. Marcus Smart (pictured) and Jawun Evans are former five-star recruits who blazed their path through Stillwater. They are joined by The Grindfather, Tony Allen, among the list of former Pokes.

      Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart
      Los Angeles Clippers: Jawun Evans
      New Orleans Pelicans: Tony Allen 

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    • Purdue (3)

      Remember Caleb Swanigan (pictured), Mr. Double-Double himself? He's the youngest of those who came through the heralded Boilermakers program as a member of the 2017 NBA Draft class. He's joined by A.J. Hammons and 7-year NBA vet E'Twaun Moore.

      Miami Heat: AJ Hammons
      New Orleans Pelicans: E'Twaun Moore
      Portland Trail Blazers: Caleb Swanigan 

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    • Saint Joseph’s (3)

      Saint Joseph's is represented well in the NBA with alums DeAndre' Bembry (pictured), Jameer Nelson and Langston Galloway. Between the three of them, they've been on 10 different NBA teams.

      Atlanta Hawks: DeAndre' Bembry
      Denver Nuggets: Jameer Nelson
      Detroit Pistons: Langston Galloway 

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