NBA players from Pittsburgh
21 NBA players on file played college basketball at Pittsburgh. 3 are on NBA rosters now: Steven Adams, Justin Champagnie, and Bub Carrington. Steven Adams has played the most NBA seasons of them, 13. 6 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 (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven AdamsHOU | C | 2013–2027 | 13 | 2013, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Justin ChampagnieWSH | F | 2021–2027 | 6 | — |
| Bub CarringtonWSH | G | 2024–2027 | 3 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
Former NBA players (18)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Knight | F | 1976–1985 | 9 | 1974, Rd 2, Pk 21 |
| 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 |
| Jerome Lane | F | 1988–1993 | 5 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| 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 | — |
| Blake Hinson | F | 2025–2026 | 1 | — |
| 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 |
| Joe Fabel | F | 1946–1947 | 1 | — |
| Keith Starr | G | 1976–1977 | 1 | 1976, Rd 4, Pk 52 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.