NBA players from Wisconsin
37 NBA players on file were born in Wisconsin. 8 are on NBA rosters now, among them Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole, and Tyler Herro. Terry Porter has played the most NBA seasons of them, 17. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players who went to college at Wisconsin →
On NBA rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon LooneyLAL | F | 2015–2026 | 11 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Jordan PooleNO | G | 2019–2026 | 7 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Tyler HerroMIL | G | 2019–2026 | 7 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Jalen JohnsonATL | F | 2021–2026 | 5 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Sam HauserBOS | F | 2021–2026 | 5 | Stevens Point, WI |
| Tyrese HaliburtonIND | G | 2020–2025 | 5 | Oshkosh, WI |
| Brandin PodziemskiGS | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Greenfield, WI |
| Kon KnueppelCHA | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | Milwaukee, WI |
Former NBA players (29)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Porter | G | 1985–2002 | 17 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Devin Harris | G | 2004–2019 | 15 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Caron Butler | SF | 2002–2016 | 14 | Racine, WI |
| Latrell Sprewell | SG | 1992–2005 | 13 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Nick Van Exel | PG | 1993–2006 | 13 | Kenosha, WI |
| Joe Wolf | F | 1987–1999 | 11 | Kohler, WI |
| Carl Landry | PF | 2007–2016 | 9 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Tony Smith | G | 1990–2001 | 9 | Wauwatosa, WI |
| Chris Mihm | C | 2000–2009 | 8 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Jim McIlvaine | C | 1994–2001 | 7 | Racine, WI |
| Mike Wilks | PG | 2002–2010 | 7 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Henry Ellenson | PF | 2016–2021 | 5 | Rice Lake, WI |
| Rodney Buford | SF | 1999–2005 | 5 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Travis Diener | PG | 2005–2010 | 5 | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| Alondes Williams | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Greg Stiemsma | C | 2011–2015 | 4 | Randolph, WI |
| Dwight Buycks | G | 2013–2018 | 3 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Kyle Weaver | SG | 2008–2011 | 3 | Janesville, WI |
| Reece Gaines | PG | 2003–2006 | 3 | Madison, WI |
| Tony Bennett | G | 1992–1995 | 3 | Green Bay, WI |
| Vander Blue | SG | 2013–2018 | 3 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Coby Karl | PG | 2007–2010 | 2 | Mequon, WI |
| Diante Garrett | PG | 2012–2014 | 2 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Jay Guidinger | C | 1992–1994 | 2 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Alex Scales | SG | 2005–2006 | 1 | Racine, WI |
| Jerry Smith | PG | 2011–2012 | 1 | Wauwatosa, WI |
| Logan Vander Velden | F | 1995–1996 | 1 | Valders, WI |
| Marcus Landry | SF | 2009–2010 | 1 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Mark Jones | SG | 2004–2005 | 1 | Milwaukee, WI |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.