NBA players from Pittsburgh
17 NBA players on file played college basketball at Pittsburgh. 4 are on NBA rosters now: Steven Adams, Justin Champagnie, Bub Carrington, and Blake Hinson. Steven Adams has played the most NBA seasons of them, 12. 5 were first-round picks, most recently Bub Carrington in 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven AdamsHOU | C | 2013–2026 | 12 | 2013, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Justin ChampagnieWSH | F | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| Bub CarringtonWSH | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Blake HinsonUTAH | F | 2025–2026 | 1 | — |
Former NBA players (13)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Daniel Smith | F | 1988–1997 | 9 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Mark Blount | C | 2000–2009 | 9 | 1997, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Aaron Gray | C | 2007–2014 | 7 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| DeJuan Blair | C | 2009–2016 | 7 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 37 |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG | 2018–2022 | 4 | — |
| Sam Young | SF | 2009–2013 | 4 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 36 |
| Eric Mobley | F | 1994–1997 | 3 | 1994, Rd 1, Pk 18 |
| Vonteego Cummings | PG | 1999–2002 | 3 | 1999, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Mouhamadou Gueye | F | 2023–2026 | 2 | — |
| Thomas Hamilton | C | 1995–2000 | 2 | — |
| Brandin Knight | PG | 2004–2005 | 1 | — |
| Chris Taft | PF | 2005–2006 | 1 | 2005, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| Darren Morningstar | C | 1993–1994 | 1 | 1992, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.