BYU Players in the NBA: A Comprehensive List

This is a comprehensive list of all the BYU players who have ever been in the NBA.

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Introduction

Since the formation of the National Basketball Association in 1946, a total of sixty-seven BYU Cougars have been drafted into the NBA. Of those sixty-seven players, nineteen have played at least one game in the NBA. This list seeks to document every former BYU Cougar who has played in at least one NBA game

-Mel Hutchins, drafted 3rd overall in 1947 by the Milwaukee Hawks, played six seasons in the NBA and was an All-Star in 1951.
-Frank Layden, drafted 12th overall in 1963 by the Detroit Pistons played four seasons in the NBA and won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1968.
--Danny Ainge drafted 31st overall in 1981 by the Boston Celtics played fourteen seasons in the NBA and won two NBA championships with the Celtics in 1984 and 1986.

And many more!

List of players

The following is a list of players who have played at Brigham Young University and subsequently entered the National Basketball Association (NBA). As of July 2017, there are a total of 30 such players.

-Melvin Bennett
-Mark Bigelow
-Jay Cheesman
-Danny Ainge
-Darren Joseph
-Mike Rose
-Greg Ostertag
-Eric Murdock
-Shawn Bradley
-Michael Smith
-Travis Hansen
-Jimmer Fredette

BYU players in the NBA Draft

Since the early days of the NBA, BYU has been a pipeline for talented players looking to make it to the big leagues In fact, many BYU alumni have gone on to have successful careers in the NBA, including some All-Stars and even a Hall of Famer.

In total, 41 BYU players have been drafted into the NBA, with 27 of them going in the first round. Below is a comprehensive list of all BYU players who have been drafted into the NBA, including their draft position and the team that drafted them.

Player: Tom Chambers
Draft Position: 8th overall
Team: San Diego Clippers
Year: 1981

Player: Danny Ainge
Draft Position: 31st overall
Team: Boston Celtics
Year: 1981

BYU players currently in the NBA

There are currently eight players in the NBA who attended Brigham Young University This is a comprehensive list of those players, including their position, years active, and teams played for.

-Jimmer Fredette: guard, active 2010-present, played for the Chicago Bulls New Orleans Pelicans Sacramento Kings and the Shanghai Sharks.
-Tyler Haws: guard, active 2014-present, played for the Utah Jazz
-Brandon Davies: center, active 2013-present, played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
-Charles Abouo: forward, active 2011-2012, played for the Houston Rockets
-Fredette: shooting guard/point guard

Haws: shooting guard
Davies: center/power forward
Abouo: small forward/shooting guard

BYU players who have played in the NBA

Since the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA), a Number of players have played for Brigham Young University (BYU) and made an impact in the league. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most notable BYU players in the NBA.

BYU has had a number of players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NBA. Notable BYU alumni who have played in the NBA include:

-Danny Ainge: A two-Ime Nba champion, Ainge is currently the president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics He played 14 seasons in the NBA with the Celtics, Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers
-Meldrick Taylor: Drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1988, Taylor played eight seasons in the NBA with several teams, including the Warriors, Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.
-Shawn Bradley: Bradley was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 2nd overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft He went on to play 12 seasons in the NBA with several teams, including the Sixers, New Jersey Nets Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets.
-Fredette: Jimmer Fredette was drafted by Milwaukee Bucks in 2011. He spent time playing overseas before joiningthe Phoenix Suns organization in 2017.
-Ekperigin: Udoh was drafted 6th overall by Golden State Warriors in 2010 and went on to win an NBA Championship with them in 2015. He currently plays for Utah Jazz

BYU players in the NBA Development League

Since the inception of the NBA Development League (now the Gatorade League), twenty-six players who played at least one game in the league have been affiliated with Brigham Young University (BYU). BYU has had more affiliate players in the NBA D-League than any other school.

BYU players in international leagues

This is a list of BYU players who have played in international Professional Basketball leagues.

Ryan Toolson – Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Spain
Matt Carlino – Greece
Tyler Haws – Australia, France
Jonathan Tavernari – Brazil, Italy
Brandon Davies – Turkey
Charles Abouo – France
Trent Plaisted – Greece

Stephen Rogers – Israel
Jimmy Balderson – Greece
Mekeli Wesley – Greece

Mike Rose – Turkey

BYU players in college

In recent years BYU has become known for producing quality NBA players This list includes all of the BYU players who have played in the NBA, as well as their stats while in college.

-Jimmer Fredette: Jimmer was a Standout Player at BYU, leading the nation in scoring his senior year. He was drafted 10th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2011 and went on to play for several teams throughout his career. His best season came in 2012-2013 when he averaged 12 points per game for the Sacramento Kings

-Tyler Haws: Tyler was another star player at BYU, averaging over 20 points per game during his junior and senior seasons. He went undrafted in 2014 but ended up signing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent time with their D-League affiliate before eventually making his way to Europe, where he currently plays.

-Brandon Davies: Brandon was a key player on BYU’s 2010-2011 team that finished as runner-ups in the NCAA tournament He was undrafted in 2013 but ended up signing a deal with the LA Clippers. He played sparingly during his time with the Clippers and is currently playing professionally in Israel.

-Matt Carlino: Matt was a decent player at BYU, averaging around 10 points per game during his four years there. He went undrafted in 2015 but ended up signing a deal with the Indiana Pacers He also spent time with their D-League affiliate before eventually making his way to Europe, where he is currently playing professionally.

Miscellaneous

This is a comprehensive list of BYU players who have played in the NBA. It includes players who have played for BYU in NCAA Division I men’s basketball as well as those who have played professionally in the NBA.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while BYU may not have the most players in the NBA, it is clear that the school has produced some very talented individuals who have gone on to have successful professional careers. The list of players above is by no means exhaustive, but it does provide a snapshot of the type of talent that has come out of BYU. We hope you enjoyed learning about these fascinating people and their accomplishments.