NBA players from Iowa
17 NBA players on file played college basketball at Iowa. 5 are on NBA rosters now, among them Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray. Reggie Evans has played the most NBA seasons of them, 13. 7 were first-round picks, most recently Bennett Stirtz in 2026. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NBA rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka GarzaBOS | C | 2021–2026 | 5 | 2021, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Keegan MurraySAC | F | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 4 |
| Kris MurrayMEM | F | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| Bennett StirtzOKC | G | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 16 |
| Brendan HausenMEM | F | No games yet | — | — |
Former NBA players (12)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Evans | C | 2002–2015 | 13 | — |
| Ricky Davis | SG | 1998–2010 | 12 | 1998, Rd 1, Pk 21 |
| B.J. Armstrong | G | 1989–2000 | 11 | 1989, Rd 1, Pk 18 |
| Brad Lohaus | F | 1987–1998 | 11 | 1987, Rd 2, Pk 45 |
| Matt Bullard | F | 1990–2002 | 11 | — |
| Kevin Gamble | G | 1987–1997 | 10 | 1987, Rd 3, Pk 63 |
| Ryan Bowen | SF | 1999–2010 | 10 | 1998, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Acie Earl | F | 1993–1997 | 4 | 1993, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Dean Oliver | G | 2001–2003 | 2 | — |
| Jared Reiner | C | 2004–2007 | 2 | — |
| Roy Marble | G | 1989–1994 | 2 | 1989, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| Guy Rucker | F | 2002–2003 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.