NBA players from Iowa State
23 NBA players on file played college basketball at Iowa State. 4 are on NBA rosters now: Georges Niang, Tyrese Haliburton, Keshon Gilbert, and Joshua Jefferson. Jeff Hornacek has played the most NBA seasons of them, 14. 10 were first-round picks, most recently Joshua Jefferson in 2026. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NBA rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges NiangGS | F | 2016–2025 | 9 | 2016, Rd 2, Pk 50 |
| Tyrese HaliburtonIND | G | 2020–2025 | 5 | 2020, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Keshon GilbertATL | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | — |
| Joshua JeffersonBKN | F | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 28 |
Former NBA players (19)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hornacek | G | 1986–2000 | 14 | 1986, Rd 2, Pk 46 |
| Jamaal Tinsley | PG | 2001–2014 | 11 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Fred Hoiberg | SG | 1995–2005 | 10 | 1995, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Kelvin Cato | C | 1997–2007 | 10 | 1997, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Jeff Grayer | G | 1988–1998 | 9 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Monte Morris | PG | 2017–2026 | 9 | 2017, Rd 2, Pk 51 |
| Marcus Fizer | F | 2000–2006 | 6 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 4 |
| Victor Alexander | F | 1991–2002 | 5 | 1991, Rd 1, Pk 17 |
| Loren Meyer | C | 1995–1999 | 3 | 1995, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Naz Mitrou-Long | G | 2017–2020 | 3 | — |
| Paul Shirley | PF | 2002–2005 | 3 | — |
| Craig Brackins | PF | 2010–2012 | 2 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 21 |
| Diante Garrett | PG | 2012–2014 | 2 | — |
| Jackson Vroman | PF | 2004–2006 | 2 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 31 |
| Dedric Willoughby | G | 1999–2000 | 1 | — |
| Izaiah Brockington | G | 2023–2024 | 1 | — |
| Mike Taylor | PG | 2008–2009 | 1 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Royce White | PF | 2013–2014 | 1 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 16 |
| Will Blalock | SG | 2006–2007 | 1 | 2006, Rd 2, Pk 60 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.