NBA players from Arkansas
31 NBA players on file played college basketball at Arkansas. 11 are on NBA rosters now, among them Bobby Portis, Daniel Gafford, and Isaiah Joe. Joe Johnson has played the most NBA seasons of them, 18. 12 were first-round picks, most recently Darius Acuff Jr. in 2026. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players born in Arkansas →
On NBA rosters now (11)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby PortisMIA | F | 2015–2026 | 11 | 2015, Rd 1, Pk 22 |
| Daniel GaffordDAL | F | 2019–2026 | 7 | 2019, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Isaiah JoeDET | G | 2020–2026 | 6 | 2020, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Moses MoodyGS | G | 2021–2026 | 5 | 2021, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Jaylin WilliamsOKC | F | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Anthony BlackORL | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 6 |
| Jordan WalshBOS | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Adou ThieroLAL | F | 2025–2026 | 1 | 2025, Rd 2, Pk 36 |
| Darius Acuff Jr.SAC | G | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Meleek ThomasCLE | G | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Trevon BrazileDEN | F | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 2, Pk 35 |
Former NBA players (20)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Johnson | G | 2001–2022 | 18 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 10 |
| Joe Kleine | C | 1985–2000 | 15 | 1985, Rd 1, Pk 6 |
| Andrew Lang | C | 1988–2000 | 12 | 1988, Rd 2, Pk 28 |
| Corliss Williamson | PF | 1995–2007 | 12 | 1995, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2012–2024 | 12 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| Jannero Pargo | PG | 2002–2015 | 11 | — |
| Alvin Robertson | G | 1984–1996 | 10 | 1984, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Oliver Miller | C | 1992–2004 | 9 | 1992, Rd 1, Pk 22 |
| Ronnie Brewer | SF | 2006–2014 | 8 | 2006, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Todd Day | G | 1992–2001 | 8 | 1992, Rd 1, Pk 8 |
| Lee Mayberry | G | 1992–1999 | 7 | 1992, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| Sonny Weems | SG | 2008–2016 | 4 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 39 |
| Stanley Umude | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | — |
| Corey Beck | G | 1995–1999 | 3 | — |
| Clint McDaniel | G | 1995–1996 | 1 | — |
| Coty Clarke | PF | 2015–2016 | 1 | — |
| Courtney Fortson | PG | 2011–2012 | 1 | — |
| Derek Hood | F | 1999–2000 | 1 | — |
| Dontell Jefferson | SG | 2008–2009 | 1 | — |
| Steven Hill | C | 2008–2009 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.