NBA players from Santa Clara
7 NBA players on file played college basketball at Santa Clara. 3 are on NBA rosters now: Jalen Williams, Brandin Podziemski, and Allen Graves. Steve Nash has played the most NBA seasons of them, 18. 4 were first-round picks, most recently Allen Graves in 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen WilliamsOKC | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Brandin PodziemskiGS | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Allen GravesTOR | F | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
Former NBA players (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Nash | PG | 1996–2014 | 18 | 1996, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Kurt Rambis | F | 1981–1995 | 14 | 1980, Rd 3, Pk 58 |
| Adama Bal | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | — |
| Marlon Garnett | G | 1998–1999 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.