NBA players from Kansas
45 NBA players on file played college basketball at Kansas. 10 are on NBA rosters now, among them Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Joel Embiid. Paul Pierce has played the most NBA seasons of them, 19. 25 were first-round picks, most recently Darryn Peterson in 2026. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NBA rosters now (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew WigginsMIA | F | 2014–2026 | 12 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr.IND | G | 2015–2026 | 11 | 2015, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Joel EmbiidPHI | C | 2016–2026 | 10 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Svi MykhailiukUTAH | G | 2018–2026 | 8 | 2018, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
| Christian BraunDEN | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 21 |
| Gradey DickLAC | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Jalen WilsonATL | F | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 2, Pk 51 |
| Johnny FurphyIND | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 35 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr.NY | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 56 |
| Darryn PetersonUTAH | G | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 2 |
Former NBA players (35)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pierce | SF | 1998–2017 | 19 | 1998, Rd 1, Pk 10 |
| Danny Manning | F | 1988–2003 | 15 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2002–2016 | 14 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 4 |
| Markieff Morris | PF | 2011–2025 | 14 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Nick Collison | F | 2004–2018 | 14 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Kirk Hinrich | SG | 2003–2016 | 13 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | F | 2011–2024 | 13 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Jacque Vaughn | PG | 1997–2009 | 12 | 1997, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Greg Ostertag | C | 1995–2006 | 11 | 1995, Rd 1, Pk 28 |
| Scot Pollard | C | 1997–2008 | 11 | 1997, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Greg Dreiling | C | 1986–1997 | 10 | 1986, Rd 2, Pk 26 |
| Raef LaFrentz | C | 1998–2008 | 10 | 1998, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Brandon Rush | F | 2008–2017 | 9 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Darrell Arthur | F | 2008–2018 | 9 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Mario Chalmers | G | 2008–2018 | 9 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2010–2018 | 8 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 11 |
| Devonte' Graham | PG | 2018–2024 | 6 | 2018, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Thomas Robinson | F | 2012–2017 | 5 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 5 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | — | 1968–1973 | 5 | — |
| Xavier Henry | SG | 2010–2015 | 5 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Julian Wright | SF | 2007–2011 | 4 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Kevin Pritchard | G | 1990–1996 | 4 | 1990, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Mark Randall | F | 1991–1995 | 4 | 1991, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Billy Thomas | SG | 2004–2008 | 3 | — |
| Darnell Jackson | PF | 2008–2011 | 3 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Darrin Hancock | F | 1994–1997 | 3 | 1994, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Adonis Jordan | G | 1993–1999 | 2 | 1993, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| Josh Selby | PG | 2011–2013 | 2 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Tyshawn Taylor | PG | 2012–2014 | 2 | 2012, Rd 2, Pk 41 |
| Wayne Simien | PF | 2005–2007 | 2 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 29 |
| Aaron Miles | PG | 2005–2006 | 1 | — |
| Keith Langford | SG | 2007–2008 | 1 | — |
| Ryan Robertson | G | 1999–2000 | 1 | 1999, Rd 2, Pk 45 |
| Sasha Kaun | C | 2015–2016 | 1 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 56 |
| Sherron Collins | PG | 2010–2011 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.