NBA players from Nebraska
8 NBA players on file were born in Nebraska. 3 are on NBA rosters now: Baylor Scheierman, Chucky Hepburn, and John Tonje. Fred Hoiberg has played the most NBA seasons of them, 10. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players who went to college at Nebraska →
On NBA rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor ScheiermanBOS | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | Aurora, NE |
| Chucky HepburnTOR | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | Omaha, NE |
| John TonjePOR | F | 2025–2026 | 1 | Omaha, NE |
Former NBA players (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hoiberg | SG | 1995–2005 | 10 | Lincoln, NE |
| Rex Walters | G | 1993–2000 | 7 | Omaha, NE |
| Mark Pope | C | 1997–2005 | 6 | Omaha, NE |
| Rich King | C | 1991–1995 | 4 | Lincoln, NE |
| Khyri Thomas | SG | 2018–2021 | 3 | Omaha, NE |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.