Stanford University Basketball Best Players of All Time

Stanford University is home to one the most successful men’s basketball programs in the nation. With seven NCAA Tournament appearances in the last decade and five Pac-12 championships, Stanford is a perennial power in college basketball.

Led by seventh-year head coach Jerod Haase, the Cardinal are poised to make a splash in the 2022-23 season. With an experienced core of returning players and an influx of talented recruits, Stanford will be a team to watch as they look to make a deep tournament run.

1. Nneka Ogwumike

Los Angeles Sparks

Career

• WNBA champion (2016)
• WNBA MVP (2016)
• WNBA Rookie of the Year (2012)
• WNBA All-Rookie Team (2012)
• 7× WNBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2022)
• All-WNBA First Team (2016)
• 4× All-WNBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2019, 2022)
• 4× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2015–2017, 2019)
• WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018)
• 3× Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award (2019–2021)
• WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
• EuroLeague champion (2017)
• Polish National League champion (2013)

Ogwumike was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2012. She has played for the Sparks since 2012 and is a six-time WNBA All-Star. Ogwumike was born in Texas but grew up in Poland before coming to America to play basketball at age 16.

She attended Stanford University, where she won two NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships with the Cardinal team (2008, 2010).

Ogwumike became one of only five players to win both an NCAA Championship and an Olympic gold medal when she helped Team USA take home the women's basketball gold medal at Rio 2016 Olympics.

Ogwumike holds numerous career records including most points scored in a season (2,338), most rebounds per game (14) and most blocks in a game (11). 

Ogwumike was one of the most dominant players in women’s basketball over the past decade. Ogwumike has won multiple championships and MVP awards, as well as Rookie of the Year honors.

She is a seven-time WNBA All-Star, four-time All-WNBA First Team selection, and two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner. 

Ogwumike helped lead her team to the EuroLeague championship in 2017 and Polish National League title in 2013.

Also Played For: wnba

2. KZ Okpala

Forward

Career

• High school: Esperanza, (Anaheim, California)
• College: Stanford (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2022: Miami Heat
• 2019–2020: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2022–present: Sacramento Kings
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2019)

KZ Okpala is a small forward for the Sacramento Kings. He played collegiately at Stanford and was drafted in 2017 by the Kings. KZ Okpala has an American and Nigerian background, making him one of the first players of multiracial heritage in the NBA.

In high school, he played for Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California before playing two seasons at Stanford University where he won two National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships with his team as a sophomore and junior. 

KZ Okpala made his debut in the NBA during the 2018-19 season, appearing in 11 games off the bench before being sidelined with an injury late into January 2019; he returned to action on February 2nd against Dallas Mavericks scoring 10 points from 4-of-6 shooting including 3 three-pointers.

As well as basketball, KZ is also involved with various humanitarian causes such as Feeding America which helps disadvantaged people across America access food-insecure shelves through donations or volunteers packing groceries into bags destined for those who need them most.

Also Played For: sacramento kings

3. Brook Lopez

Center

Career

• High school: San Joaquin Memorial, (Fresno, California)
• College: Stanford (2006–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2017: New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
• 2017–2018: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2018–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (2021), NBA All-Star (2013), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2008), First-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Third-team Parade All-American (2006), McDonald's All-American (2006)

Lopez was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 2008 and has been with them ever since. Lopez is a versatile center who can score inside or outside, averaging over 20 points per game for his career.

Lopez has won three championships with the Milwaukee Bucks and is an all-star player every season he plays. With age coming on strong for many NBA players, Lopez remains one of the best centers in the league, if not THE best.

Lopez was a three-time All-Pac-10 selection and first-team Parade All-American. Lopez had an impressive rookie campaign with the Nets, averaging 14.8 points and 7 rebounds per game before being traded to the Lakers in 2017. 

Lopez has continued his strong play with Los Angeles, averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds per game this season on 49% shooting from the field – both career highs.

With another title likely coming his way in 2021, Lopez is one of the most decorated players in NBA history bar none.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, center basketball

4. Ziaire Williams

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Notre Dame, (Sherman Oaks, California), Sierra Canyon, (Chatsworth, California)
• College: Stanford (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team

Born in 2001, Ziaire Williams is a small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies. He attended high school at Notre Dame before going to Stanford and playing one season with the Cardinal.

Williams was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2020 and made his NBA debut that same year. During his rookie campaign, he averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range.

In 2021, he declared for the draft but was not selected until being picked up by Memphis late in the first round (20th overall). 

During his time with Memphis, he has developed into an important part of their team both on and off the court; appearing in over 150 games thus far across two seasons as a Grizzly averaging 10 points per game along with four rebounds per contest.

Williams was a highly-touted prospect coming out of high school and he lived up to the hype by being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. 

Williams has spent most of his career playing for Memphis, where he's started 154 games and averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over that span while shooting 43% from three-point range as well as 78% from the free throw line.

He's also been a standout on the international stage, winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup before helping Greece win silver last year - both times earning MVP honors along the way. 

Williams is known for his toughness, defensive prowess, and ability to score inside or outside which should make him an asset wherever he ends up playing next season or beyond.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, nba summer league

5. Brevin Knight

Career

• High school: Seton Hall Preparatory, (West Orange, New Jersey)
• College: Stanford (1993–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1997–2009
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 12, 22, 6, 2
• 1997–2001: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001–2003: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2003: Phoenix Suns
• 2003–2004: Washington Wizards
• 2004: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2004–2007: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2007–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2009: Utah Jazz
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1998), Consensus second-team All-American (1997), Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1997), 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1995–1997), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1994)
• Points: 5,342 (7.3 ppg)
• Assists: 4,481 (6.1 apg)
• Steals: 1,229 (1.7 spg)

Knight was a valuable member of the Cleveland Cavaliers for nine seasons, playing point guard. He helped lead the Cavs to three consecutive Finals appearances from 2006-08 and won two championships in 2007 and 2008.

Knight also represented Team USA at the World Championships on multiple occasions during his career, including winning a gold medal in 2006. In 2009, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves where he played until retiring in 2013.

Brevin Knight played collegiately at the University of Florida where he was a consensus second-team All-American and led his team to an NCAA Championship. He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2001 and spent four seasons with them before moving on to Memphis, Phoenix, Washington, Milwaukee and Charlotte.

Brevin Knight is considered one of the best defenders in NBA history due to his ability to lock down opposing players one-on-one.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets

6. Kate Paye

Career

• High school: Menlo-Atherton, (Atherton, California)
• College: Stanford (1991–1995)
• Playing career: 1996–2002
• Position: Guard
• Number: 14, 7
• Coaching career: 1995–1996, 2004–present
• As player, NCAA champion (1992), As coach, NCAA champion (2021)
• Points: 168 (2.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 98 (1.2 rpg)
• Assists: 140 (1.8 apg)

Kate Paye was an accomplished player at Stanford, where she helped the Cardinal to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. After her playing career ended, Kate took up coaching and has since worked with various teams in the Pac-12 Conference.

In 2017, Kate was named associate head coach of the Stanford women's basketball team. Her aim is to help the squad reach its goals both on and off the court. With her experience as a player and coach, Kate is well equipped to lead Stanford forward into future success stories.

Kate Paye was an assistant coach for the Stanford women's basketball team from 2016 to present. 

Prior to joining the Stanford staff, she spent five seasons as an assistant coach at San Diego State. As a player, Kate Paye won NCAA championships with Minnesota in 1992 and Seattle in 2002.

She also played professionally in Europe and China after her collegiate career ended. In 9 seasons as a head coach, she has led Pepperdine (2005-2007), San Diego State (2007-2016) and Stanford (since 2016). 

Her teams have compiled a record of 142 wins and 68 losses (.545). Kate is originally from Australia but currently resides in the United States with her husband and two children.

Also Played For: minnesota lynx

7. Claude Terry

Career

• High school: Modesto (Modesto, California)
• College: Stanford (1969–1972)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 21, 12
• 1972–1976: Denver Rockets / Nuggets
• 1976–1977: Buffalo Braves
• 1977–1978: Atlanta Hawks
• ABA All-Star (1976), First-team All-Pac-8 (1972), 2× Second-team All-Pac-8 (1970, 1971)

Claude Terry was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for over 20 years. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1972, and spent most of his career with them.

Claude is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships (1981 and 1984). In 1988, Claude retired from professional basketball after playing with the Golden State Warriors.

After retiring from basketball, Claude enjoyed a successful coaching career; he was appointed head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in 2003, and held that position until 2011 when he resigned due to health issues.

Claude currently works as an analyst on Fox Sports Southwest's coverage of Dallas Mavericks games. Claude Terry is best known for his time with the Denver Rockets and Buffalo Braves in the ABA. 

Claude was a standout player at Arizona State University, where he helped lead the Sun Devils to three straight Final Four appearances.

After leaving ASU, Terry spent two seasons playing in Europe before signing with the Rockets in 1972. He was an All-Star and Second Team All-Pac-8 selection while playing with Denver and then Atlanta from 1976 to 1978. 

After finishing his career, Terry returned to play one more season in Italy before retiring from basketball completely in 1981. Claude currently works as an assistant coach for Siena Saints of Italian Serie A1 Professional Basketball League (LBP). 

As a result of his coaching experience, Terry has been interviewed by several NBA teams about their open head coaching positions over recent years but has yet to receive any offers.

Also Played For: buffalo braves

8. George Yardley

Small forward

Career

• High school: Newport Harbor, (Newport Beach, California)
• College: Stanford (1947–1950)
• NBA draft 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
• Playing career: 1953–1962
• Position: Forward / Guard
• Number: 12
• 1953–1959: Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons
• 1959–1960: Syracuse Nationals
• 1961–1962: Los Angeles Jets
• 6× NBA All-Star (1955–1960), All-NBA First Team (1958), All-NBA Second Team (1957), NBA scoring champion (1958), First-team All-PCC (1950)
• Points: 9,063 (19.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,220 (8.9 rpg)
• Assists: 815 (1.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

George Yardley was born on November 3, 1928 in Hollywood, California. He attended high school at Newport Harbor and played college basketball for Stanford before being drafted by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 1950 NBA Draft.

During his playing career, Yardley spent time with the Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics between 1953 and 1962. He retired from professional basketball after winning two championships with the Boston Celtics in 1959 and 1960.

After retiring from professional basketball, George began a long coaching career which included stints as head coach of both the Detroit Pistons (1970-1974) and Los Angeles Lakers (1976-1982). George Yardley passed away on August 12th 2004 at age 75 after a battle with cancer..

George Yardley was a dominant player in the NBA for many years. He is one of only four players to score over 10,000 points and grab 4,000 rebounds in his career. 

Yardley also won an NBA scoring title and was twice named to the All-NBA First Team. After playing with the Pistons and Syracuse Nationals, he joined the Los Angeles Jets before retiring at age 32 due to injury.

George Yardley is now a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.

Also Played For: detroit pistons

9. Josh Childress

Atlanta Hawks

Career

• High school: Mayfair (Lakewood, California)
• College: Stanford (2001–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2004–2019
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 1, 2, 6, 8
• 2004–2008: Atlanta Hawks
• 2008–2010: Olympiacos
• 2010–2012: Phoenix Suns
• 2012: Brooklyn Nets
• 2013: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2014–2016: Sydney Kings
• 2016: Texas Legends
• 2016–2017: San-en NeoPhoenix
• 2017–2018: Adelaide 36ers
• 2018–2019: San-en NeoPhoenix
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005), All-NBL First Team (2015), NBL scoring champion (2015), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2010), Greek Cup winner (2010), Greek League Top Scorer (2010), Greek League Best Five (2010), Greek League All-Star (2010), Consensus second-team All-American (2004), Pac-10 Player of the Year (2004), First-team All-Pac 10 (2004), Third-team Parade All-American (2001)

Childress was born in 1983 and attended high school at Mayfair (Lakewood, California). After playing college basketball for Stanford, he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA draft.

He spent four seasons with the Hawks before joining Olympiacos of Greece for two years starting in 2008. In 2010, Childress signed with the Phoenix Suns and played there until 2012 when he joined the Milwaukee Bucks briefly before returning to Phoenix again that season.

The following year he signed with San Antonio Spurs but only played a single game before being traded to Memphis Grizzlies where he finished his career after one more season in 2019. 

Josh Childress was a prolific scorer in college and the NBA. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2005, and had a successful first few years with them before being traded to New Orleans Pelicans.

He spent four seasons with the Pelicans before moving onto Sydney Kings and then Texas Legends where he continued his scoring prowess. 

After two seasons in Australia, Childress signed back with San-en NeoPhoenix of Japan for 2018–2019 season where he is still playing today.

Also Played For: adelaide 36ers

10. Dwight Powell

Power forward

Career

• High school: IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• College: Stanford (2010–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014: Boston Celtics
• 2014: →Maine Red Claws
• 2014–present: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014–2015: →Texas Legends
• 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2013, 2014), Pac-12 Most Improved Player (2013), NIT champion (2012), Pac-10 All-Freshman team (2011)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2015 Mexico:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2015 Mexico:

Dwight Powell is a 6'10" power forward/center who played college ball at Stanford. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2014 NBA Draft but has since been traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

Powell has averaged 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in his career. He is a versatile player, able to play both power forward and center. Powell is a hard worker who is always hustling on the court. He is a good defender and is also known for his rebounding ability.

Powell is looking to extend his career with the Mavericks, who are headed in the right direction. Powell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and played college ball at the University of Utah before being drafted by the Mavericks in 2014. 

Powell has been a key cog in Dallas' rotation since arriving, averaging 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

He helped lead the Mavericks to their first postseason appearance in 5 years in 2015. Powell has also represented Canada at the FIBA AmeriCup, where they made it to the semifinal in 2015. 

He is a fierce defender and is currently in the midst of a four-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks. Powell is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

He is a natural leader on and off the court and will be a valuable asset to the Mavericks for years to come. Powell is an ambassador for the game of basketball and is always looking to help spread the love of the sport. 

He is a humble and hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to his team and community.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, western conference

11. Jim Pollard

Career

• High school: Oakland Tech (Oakland, California)
• College: Stanford (1940–1942)
• BAA draft 1947 / Round: 7 / Pick: 62nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Stags
• Playing career: 1947–1955
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 17
• 5× NBA champion (1949, 1950, 1952–1954), 4× NBA All-Star (1951, 1952, 1954, 1955), 2× All-NBA First Team (1949, 1950), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1952, 1954), NBL champion (1948), All-NBL First Team (1948), NCAA champion (1942), First-team All-American – Helms (1942), First-team All-PCC (1942)
• Points: 5,762 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,487 (7.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,417 (3.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Jim Pollard was one of the most versatile players in NBA history. He played both small forward and center, and was a key cog on some of the Lakers' most successful teams.

Pollard was drafted by the Chicago Stags in 1947, but never played in the league due to military service. He returned to the Lakers in 1955 and played his final season there.

Pollard is best known for his time with the Lakers, where he won three NBA championships. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team four times. Pollard retired in 1955 and later worked as a broadcaster for the Lakers and other teams.

He passed away in 1993 at the age of 70. Pollard is one of just a few players in NBA history to win three championships with two different teams. He is also one of just four players to be named to the All-NBA Second Team four times. 

Jim Pollard was a true NBA icon and will always be remembered for his impressive career and Hall of Fame credentials. He was a true pioneer and one of the game's most decorated players.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers

12. Landry Fields

Toronto Raptors

Career

• High school: Los Alamitos, (Los Alamitos, California)
• College: Stanford (2006–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2010–2015
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 6, 2
• 2010–2012: New York Knicks
• 2012–2015: Toronto Raptors
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011), First-team All-Pac-10 (2010)

After high school, Fields attended Stanford, where he played for the Cardinal from 2006-10. Fields was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

Fields has appeared in 206 games in the NBA, averaging 5.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Fields has also appeared in 41 games in the NBA playoffs, averaging 5.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Fields is currently the Atlanta Hawks' General Manager. Fields was born in Long Beach, California, in 1988. Fields is a two-time NCAA champion with Stanford. Fields is a member of the United States National Team.

Fields is currently in his fourth season as the General Manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Landry Fields was a versatile small forward who played shooting guard and small forward for the Toronto Raptors. 

Fields had a successful career in the NBA, earning First-team All-Pac-10 accolades in 2010 and All-Rookie First Team honors in 2011.

Fields was traded to the New York Knicks in the offseason of 2015, but he was released shortly after. Fields is currently a free agent and is looking for a new team. Fields has a good outside shot and is known for his hustle and defensive skills. 

Fields is a versatile player who can play shooting guard or small forward. Fields is looking for a new team to start his career and has been training hard for the upcoming season.

Fields is a hard worker and has a good attitude on and off the court. Fields is a good player who has been in the NBA for a few years now and is looking for a new opportunity.

13. Jason Collins

Atlanta Hawks

Career

• High school: Harvard-Westlake, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Stanford (1997–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2001–2014
• Position: Center
• Number: 35, 34, 98, 46
• 2001–2008: New Jersey Nets
• 2008: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2008–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2009–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Boston Celtics
• 2013: Washington Wizards
• 2014: Brooklyn Nets
• Third-team All-American – NABC (2001), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2001), First-team All-Pac-10 (2001), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 2,621 (3.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,706 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 626 (0.9 apg)

Collins is an American professional basketball player who played for the New Jersey Nets from 2001 to 2008. Collins announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 20, 2014, after coming out as gay.

Collins was the first openly gay player in the NBA. Collins has won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, and he was an All-Star in 2009 and 2013. Collins was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1978. Collins attended Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles.

Collins played college basketball at Stanford. Collins was the 18th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. Collins played for the New Jersey Nets from 2001 to 2008. 

Collins announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 20, 2014. In May of this year, Jason Collins became the first openly gay player in the NBA.

Collins has been a professional basketball player for over 20 years, and has had a lengthy and successful career. Collins has been an important part of several teams over the years, and has won several awards and accolades. 

Collins' coming out has been a significant moment in the history of the NBA, and has helped to change the perception of gay people in the sport. Collins is an important figure in the fight for gay rights, and his story is an example of the progress that has been made in recent years.

 Collins is a role model to young people, and his story shows that there is no limit to what can be achieved in life. Collins is an inspiration to everyone, and his story shows that anything is possible if you are determined and work hard.

Collins is a true pioneer in the sport of basketball, and his story represents the future of the game. Collins is a true hero, and his story is an example of the importance of tolerance and acceptance.

14. Art Harris

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: Jordan (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Stanford (1965–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1968–1975
• Position: Guard
• Number: 12, 23
• 1968–1969: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1969–1972: Phoenix Suns
• 1975: Belgium Lions
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1969), First-team All-AAWU (1966), Second-team All-AAWU (1968)
• Points: 2,171 (9.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 575 (2.4 rpg)
• Assists: 639 (2.7 apg)

Art Harris was a legendary guard in the NBA for many years. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1968 and played for them for six seasons. Art Harris was a very physical player and was known for his strong defense.

He was also a capable shooter from the guard position. Art Harris retired from the NBA in 1975 and went on to have a successful career in coaching. He was the head coach of the Houston Rockets for two seasons. Art Harris died on October 13, 2007 after a long battle with cancer.

He was 60 years old at the time of his death. Art Harris was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1975 draft by the Belgium Lions. 

He played for the Belgium Lions from 1975 to 1978 and then played for the Phoenix Suns from 1978 to 1985. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1969 and was a Second-team All-AAWU player in 1968.

He averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in his career. He was inducted into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor in 2003. He is currently the assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons.

 He was born on September 11, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has two children. He retired in 2001.

15. Tim Young

Career

• High school: Harbor (Santa Cruz, California)
• College: Stanford (1994–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1999–2005
• Position: Center
• Number: 55
• 1999–2000: Golden State Warriors
• 2000–2001: Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
• 2001: Polonia Warszawa
• 2001–2002: Baloncesto León
• 2002–2003: Cantabria Lobos
• 2004–2005: Gijón Baloncesto
• First-team All-Pac-10 (1998)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1994 Santa Rosa: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1994 Santa Rosa: National team

Tim Young was born on February 6, 1976 in Santa Cruz, California. He attended Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, California and played for the school's basketball team.

Young played college basketball for Stanford and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 1999 NBA draft. Young played for the Golden State Warriors from 1999 to 2005.

He was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2005 and played for them until 2007. He was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks and played for them until 2009. In 2009, he signed with the New Orleans Hornets and played for them until 2013.

Tim Young then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them until 2015. He retired from professional basketball in 2015. Young was an all-American for the Arizona Wildcats, and he led them to a Final Four appearance in 1997.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the eighth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft. Young played for the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in 2004. He was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2006, and he retired in 2009.

Young has won two championships with the Boston Celtics, and he is a member of the NBA's All-Defensive Team. 

Young was a member of the Polish national basketball team, and he played in the 2001 and 2002 editions of the EuroBasket championship. Young is currently an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.

16. Josh Huestis

Stanford Cardinal men's basketball

Career

• High school: C. M. Russell (Great Falls, Montana)
• College: Stanford (2010–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2015–2018: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2015–2017: →Oklahoma City Blue
• 2018–2019: Austin Spurs
• 2019–2020: Bayern Munich
• 2021: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2021–2022: Cleveland Charge
• 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2013, 2014)

Josh Huestis was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014 NBA Draft. Huestis played college ball at Stanford and was a 2-time Pac-12 player of the year.

Huestis is a small forward / power forward and is known for his scoring ability. He has averaged 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in his career. Huestis is a free agent and is likely to be signed by another team.

He is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. Huestis is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a team player who is always willing to help out his teammates. Huestis is a natural scorer who can put points on the board any time he is on the court.

He is a dangerous player who can make an impact on the game. Huestis is a good defender who can guard both small forwards and power forwards. 

He is a smart player who knows how to use his size and strength to his advantage. Huestis is a versatile player who can play a number of different positions. He is a good passer who can make plays off the dribble.

Huestis is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a good role model for younger players. Huestis is a talented player who is destined for success in the NBA. He is a dangerous scorer who can make an impact on the game.

17. Rich Kelley

Career

• High school: Woodside (Woodside, California)
• College: Stanford (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
• Playing career: 1975–1986
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 53, 44, 50
• 1975–1979: New Orleans Jazz
• 1979–1980: New Jersey Nets
• 1980–1982: Phoenix Suns
• 1982–1983: Denver Nuggets
• 1983–1985: Utah Jazz
• 1985–1986: Sacramento Kings
• Third-team All-American – UPI (1975), 3× First-team All-Pac-8 (1973–1975)
• Points: 6,199 (7.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,678 (7.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,092 (2.6 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition

Kelley was a dominant center and power forward in his playing days. He spent most of his career with the New Orleans Jazz, where he was a key player on their championship team in 1979.

After leaving the Jazz, Kelley spent time with the New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Denver Nuggets before ending his career with the Utah Jazz. Kelley was a key member of all four teams he played for and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA.

He is a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Kelley is currently a color commentator for the Jazz on Fox Sports West. 

He has two children and lives in San Mateo, California. Kelley was a standout player at UCLA and was drafted by the Kings in the third round of the 1985 NBA draft.

He spent his entire career with the Kings, appearing in 6,199 games and averaging 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Kelley was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times and was a three-time All-Pac-8 selection. 

He was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Kings' Hall of Fame in 2002. Kelley was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006 and died in 2008 at the age of 54.

18. Adam Keefe

Career

• High school: Woodbridge (Irvine, California)
• College: Stanford (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1992–2003
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 31, 32
• 1992–1994: Atlanta Hawks
• 1994–2000: Utah Jazz
• 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors
• 2001–2002: Casademont Girona
• 2002–2003: Adecco Estudiantes
• Torneo Comunidad de Madrid champion (2002), Second-team All-American – AP (1992), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1992), 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1990–1992), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1988)
• Points: 3,107 (5.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,556 (4.1 rpg)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: Team competition

Adam Keefe was born on February 22, 1970 in Irvine, California. Keefe attended high school at Woodbridge in Irvine and played college basketball at Stanford.

Keefe was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1992 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1992-2003. Keefe is best known for his time with the Utah Jazz, where he won a championship in 1997.

Keefe also played for the Golden State Warriors from 2001-2002. In 2003, Keefe retired from basketball and moved to Spain. Keefe has since returned to the United States and is now a basketball coach.

Keefe has two children and resides in Irvine, California. Adam Keefe is currently a basketball coach in Spain. AdamKeefe played basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1992 to 1994. AdamKeefe was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 58th pick of the 1994 NBA draft.

AdamKeefe played for the Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. AdamKeefe was a member of the Orlando Magic team that won the 1995 NBA Finals. AdamKeefe was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1997, and then to the Lakers in 2001. AdamKeefe retired in 2003.

AdamKeefe has two sons, one of which plays basketball for UCLA. AdamKeefe is currently a basketball analyst for CBS Sports. AdamKeefe has won two championships as a player (Orlando Magic, 1995; Philadelphia 76ers, 2001).

19. Anthony Brown

Stanford Cardinal men's basketball

Career

• High school: Ocean View, (Huntington Beach, California)
• College: Stanford (2010–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2015–2016: →Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2016–2017: Erie BayHawks
• 2016: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2017: Orlando Magic
• 2017–2018: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2017–2018: →Iowa Wolves
• 2018: Partizan
• 2019: Lakeland Magic
• 2019: Limoges CSP
• 2019–2020: Fuenlabrada
• 2020–2021: Metropolitans 92
• 2021–2022: Frutti Extra Bursaspor
• 2022: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2022–present: UNICS Kazan
• All-EuroCup Second Team (2021), NBA D-League All-Star (2017)

Brown was a combo guard at Stanford and played with current Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell. Brown was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft.

Brown has spent the last two seasons with the Lakers' G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. Brown has averaged 4.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 16.9 minutes in 82 games played over two seasons.

Brown is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions. Brown is expected to compete for a spot on the Lakers' roster next season. Brown was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft.

Brown spent most of his rookie season with the Lakers' D-League affiliate, the D-Fenders. Brown made his NBA debut during the 2016–2017 season and spent the rest of the year with the Pelicans. Brown spent the 2017–2018 season with the Magic, then signed with the Timberwolves in 2018.

Brown spent the 2018–2019 season with the Timberwolves and then signed with the Iowa Wolves in 2019. Brown was traded to the Partizan in 2019 and played for them for two seasons.

 Brown signed with the UNICS Kazan in 2020 and has played for them since then. Brown has appeared in over 130 NBA games and has averaged 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Brown was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team in 2021.

20. Mike Bratz

Career

• High school: Lompoc (Lompoc, California)
• College: , Allan Hancock College (1973–1974), Stanford (1974–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1977–1986
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 23, 10
• 1977–1980: Phoenix Suns
• 1980–1981: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1981–1982: San Antonio Spurs
• 1983: Chicago Bulls
• 1983–1985: Golden State Warriors
• 1986: Sacramento Kings
• First-team All-Pac-8 (1977)
• Points: 4,081 (7.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,030 (1.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,851 (3.2 apg)

Mike Bratz was born in Lompoc, California on October 17, 1955. He played college basketball at Allan Hancock College and then at Stanford. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1977 NBA draft and played in the NBA for six seasons.

He was traded to the Boston Celtics in 1986 and played for them until he retired in 1990. Mike Bratz is a retired American professional basketball player. He was inducted into the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. He is currently a basketball coach at his alma mater, Allan Hancock College.

He has two children and lives in Lompoc, California. Mike Bratz is 67 years old. Bratz is a 7-foot-tall center and was a key member of the Phoenix Suns during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a three-time all-conference player at Cal and helped the Golden Bears to the NCAA Tournament in both 1976 and 1977.

Bratz was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1980 NBA Draft, but he never played in a game for the team.

He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 1983 and played for them for three seasons. He then spent three seasons with the Chicago Bulls before joining the Golden State Warriors in 1986.

Bratz was a member of the United States men's national basketball team for parts of the 1980s. He retired in 1990 after playing in the Spanish League. Bratz has since worked as a basketball coach at several colleges and high schools. He was inducted into the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.

21. Curtis Borchardt

Career

• High school: Eastlake (Sammamish, Washington)
• College: Stanford (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2003–2012
• Position: Center
• 2003–2005: Utah Jazz
• 2005–2009: Granada
• 2009–2010: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
• 2012: Blancos de Rueda Valladolid

Curtis Borchardt attended Eastlake High School in Washington before attending Stanford University. Borchardt played football and lacrosse at Eastlake and was named all-conference in both sports.

Borchardt started all 13 games at defensive end for Stanford in 2002, recording 36 tackles, 12.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries. Borchardt signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2003 and played for the team for three seasons.

Borchardt signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007 and played for them for four seasons. Borchardt signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent in 2013 and played for them for three seasons. Borchardt signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent in 2017 and played for them for one season.

Borchardt was released by the Bills in September 2018. Curtis Borchardt is an American football defensive end who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. He is currently a free agent.

22. Jarron Collins

Career

• High school: Harvard-Westlake, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Stanford (1997–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2001–2011
• Position: Center
• Number: 31, 20
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• As player:, First-team All-Pac-10 (2001), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1997), , As assistant coach:, , 3× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018)
• Points: 2,095 (3.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,579 (2.9 rpg)
• Blocks: 98 (0.2 bpg)

Jarron Collins played center for the Utah Jazz from 2001 to 2011. Collins won a championship with the Jazz in 2010, and also played in the NBA Finals in 2006 and 2007.

Collins is currently an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans. Collins was born in 1978 in Northridge, California. Collins attended Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, California.

Collins played college basketball at Stanford. Collins was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2001 NBA draft. Collins played for the Jazz from 2001 to 2011. Collins is currently an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Collins played college basketball for Utah and was drafted in the 2001 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. Collins had a long career with the Suns, Portland Blazers, and Los Angeles Clippers, playing until 2009. 

Collins then spent two years as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors before becoming an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2021.

Collins has been a part of three NBA championships as an assistant coach with the Warriors. Collins has also been named an All-Star and a three-time All-Pac-10 player. 

Collins is a father of two children and has been married to his wife for over 10 years. Collins has been a coach for over 15 years and is still continuing to contribute to the game of basketball.

23. Casey Jacobsen

Brose Bamberg

Career

• High school: Glendora (Glendora, California)
• College: Stanford (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2002–2014
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 10, 23, 32
• 2002–2005: Phoenix Suns
• 2005: New Orleans Hornets
• 2005–2006: TAU Cerámica
• 2006–2007: Brose Baskets
• 2007–2008: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2008–2009: Alba Berlin
• 2009–2014: Brose Baskets
• 5× Bundesliga champion (2007, 2010–2013), 3× German Cup winner (2010–2012), 4× German Supercup winner (2007, 2010–2012), 2× Bundesliga Finals MVP (2007, 2010), 3× All-Bundesliga Team (2007, 2011, 2012), Bundesliga Best Offensive Player (2007), No. 23 retired by Brose Baskets (2014), Consensus first-team All-American (2001), Consensus second-team All-American (2002), 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (2000–2002), Pac-10 co-Freshman of the Year (2000), Second-team Parade All-American (1999)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 1999 Lisbon: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Cup
• : 1999 Lisbon: Team competition

Casey Jacobsen was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Hornets. He was drafted in the 2002 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns and played for them for six seasons.

He then played for the TAU Cerámica in Spain for two seasons. He then signed with the Brose Baskets in Germany for one season. He then returned to the NBA and played for the Hornets and the Sacramento Kings before retiring in 2014.

Casey Jacobsen is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Alba Berlin, and Brose Baskets. He was a two-time Bundesliga champion, three-time German Cup winner, and four-time German Supercup winner.

Jacobsen was also an All-Bundesliga Team selection and a Bundesliga Best Offensive Player. He was also a consensus first-team All-American and a consensus second-team All-American. Casey Jacobsen retired from professional basketball in 2014.

24. Mark Madsen

Career

• High school: San Ramon Valley, (Danville, California)
• College: Stanford (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2000–2009
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 35
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (2001, 2002), Third-team All-American – NABC (1999), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1999, 2000), , As coach:, , WAC regular season champion (2021)
• Points: 975 (2.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,157 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 181 (0.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: National team

Mark Madsen played power forward and center in the NBA for ten seasons. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Utah Jazz.

He was a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Selection. He is the all-time leading scorer at Stanford with 2,063 points. He was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California.

He is currently the head coach of the Utah Valley Wolverines basketball team. As a player, Madsen was a two-time NBA champion and Third-team All-American. Madsen then went on to coach for Utah Flash and Stanford before joining the Lakers as an assistant in 2009.

Madsen was promoted to head coach of the D-Fenders in 2013 and Lakers in 2019. In total, Madsen has coached for seven different teams in his career. Madsen has led his teams to a combined six NBA Playoff appearances. Madsen has also been awarded with two Playoff MVPs.

Madsen is a two-time recipient of the John Wooden Award.

25. Todd Lichti

Career

• High school: Mount Diablo (Concord, California)
• College: Stanford (1985–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1989–1999
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21, 24, 22, 30
• 1989–1993: Denver Nuggets
• 1993–1994: Orlando Magic
• 1994: Golden State Warriors
• 1994: Boston Celtics
• 1996–1999: Perth Wildcats
• Consensus second-team All-American (1989), 4× First-team All-Pac-10 (1986–1989)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2019

Todd Lichti was born in Walnut Creek, California on January 8, 1967. Lichti attended high school at Mount Diablo in Concord, California and played college basketball for Stanford.

Lichti was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1989 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1989-1999. Lichti is best known for his time with the Nuggets where he was a 3-time All-Star and led the team to the playoffs on two occasions.

Lichti retired from professional basketball in 1999 and now works as a basketball analyst for Turner Sports. Lichti is married with two children. Lichti was one of the most successful players in college basketball history. He was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and four-time first-team All-Pac-10 player.

Lichti was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft. Lichti played for the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics in the NBA. 

Lichti retired in 1999 after playing for the Perth Wildcats in the Australian National Basketball League. Lichti was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.

26. Chasson Randle

Stanford Cardinal men's basketball

Career

• High school: Rock Island (Rock Island, Illinois)
• College: Stanford (2011–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: ČEZ Nymburk
• 2016–2017: Westchester Knicks
• 2017: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2017: →Delaware 87ers
• 2017: New York Knicks
• 2017–2018: Real Madrid
• 2018: Capital City Go-Go
• 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2020: Tianjin Pioneers
• 2020: Golden State Warriors
• 2021: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2021: Orlando Magic
• 2021: →Lakeland Magic
• 2021–2022: New Zealand Breakers
• 2022–present: Grand Rapids Gold
• NBA G League champion (2021), EuroLeague champion (2018), Liga ACB champion (2018), NBL champion (2016), 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2014, 2015), First-team Academic All-American (2015), NIT Most Outstanding Player (2015), Illinois Co-Mr. Basketball (2011)

Randle was undrafted out of Stanford in the 2015 NBA Draft, but he signed with the ČEZ Nymburk team in the Czech League. Randle played for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League in 2017.

Randle signed with the Real Madrid team in the Liga ACB in 2018. Chasson Randle is a 6'7" forward who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA Draft. Randle has played for the Delaware 87ers, the New York Knicks, and the Real Madrid of the EuroLeague.

He has also played for the Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards, and the Tianjin Pioneers of the Chinese Basketball Association. 

Randle was named to the All-Pac-12 first team in both his sophomore and junior seasons. Randle was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft, but he has not appeared in a game for them.

Randle is a member of the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League. Randle is a versatile forward who can play both inside and outside. Randle is expected to join the Lakeland Magic in the 2020–21 season.

27. Howie Dallmar

Philadelphia Warriors

Career

• High school: Lowell (San Francisco, California)
• College: , Stanford (1941–1943), Penn (1944–1945)
• Playing career: 1946–1949
• Position: Forward
• Number: 12
• BAA champion (1947), All-BAA First Team (1948), NCAA champion (1942), NCAA final Four MOP (1942), Consensus second-team All-American (1945)

Howie Dallmar was born in 1922 in San Francisco, California. Dallmar attended high school in Lowell, California, and then went on to play college football at Stanford.

Dallmar played professional football for the 1946–1949 seasons. Dallmar later worked as a football coach at Penn and Stanford. He died in 1991 at the age of 69. Howie Dallmar was a forward who played for the Philadelphia Warriors and Penn.

As a player, Dallmar was a part of the Warriors' BAA championship team in 1947 and was an all-BAA first team selection the next year. Dallmar also won an NCAA championship with the Penn Quakers in 1942 and was a consensus second-team All-American that year.

After retiring as a player, Dallmar then went on to coach at Stanford for four years. Dallmar's coaching highlights include winning two more NCAA championships (1954 and 1975) and making two more all-conference teams. In addition to his coaching exploits, Dallmar also served as the Warriors' general manager and president.

Howie Dallmar was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977. Dallmar died at the age of 73 in 2011.

28. Bob Bedell

Career

• High school: Bell Gardens, (Bell Gardens, California)
• College: Stanford (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 10 / Pick: 90th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1967–1971
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 22
• 1967–1968: Anaheim Amigos
• 1968–1971: Dallas/Texas Chaparrals
• First-team All-AAWU (1965), Second-team All-AAWU (1966)
• Points: 2,257
• Rebounds: 1,386
• Assists: 320

Bob Bedell was born on June 26, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. He attended high school at Bell Gardens and played college basketball at Stanford. After playing in the NBA for six seasons, Bedell retired in 1971.

Bob Bedell has since worked as a commentator for various sports events. He passed away on June 14, 2015 at the age of 70. Bob Bedell is remembered for his outstanding play on the court and his warm personality. Bedell was a power forward for the Dallas/Texas Chaparrals during the ABA's inaugural season.

Bedell was a first-team All-AAWU selection in 1965, and was a second-team selection in 1966. Bedell played in all 48 games for Dallas/Texas Chaparrals during the 1967-68 season. 

Bedell played in just six games for the San Diego Conquistadors during the 1968-69 season. Bedell played in nine games for the Utah Stars during the 1969-70 season.

Bedell played in 33 games for the Virginia Squires during the 1970-71 season. Bedell played in just one game for the Atlanta Hawks during the 1971-72 season.

 Bedell played in six games for the Cleveland Crusaders during the 1972-73 season. Bedell played in just one game for the Indiana Pacers during the 1973-74 season.

29. Paul Neumann

Career

• High school: Newport Harbor, (Newport Beach, California)
• College: Stanford (1956–1959)
• NBA draft 1959 / Round: 4 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1961–1967
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5, 15
• 1961: Washington Tapers
• 1961–1965: Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers
• 1965–1967: San Francisco Warriors
• First-team All-PCC (1959), Second-team All-PCC (1958)
• Points: 4,989 (11.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,318 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,453 (3.2 apg)

Paul Neumann was born on January 30, 1938 in Newport Beach, California. He attended high school at Newport Harbor and played college basketball at Stanford.

Neumann was drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1959 NBA draft and played for them from 1961 to 1967. He was also a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Baltimore Bullets, and Detroit Pistons.

He is a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. He currently resides in Newport Beach, California. Paul Neumann passed away on January 21, 2019 at the age of 85.

Paul Neumann was a standout player at Washington Tapers and Syracuse Nationals, both in the Eastern Conference in the early 1960s. Neumann was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1965 NBA draft.

Neumann played with the San Francisco Warriors for six seasons, retiring in 1967. Neumann was a two-time All-Star and was awarded the prestigious Julius Erving Award in 1968. 

Neumann was inducted into the Washington Tapers and Syracuse Nationals Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2006, respectively.

After his retirement from the NBA, Neumann served as a scout for the Warriors and 76ers. Neumann currently resides in Sacramento, California.

30. Jim Walsh

Career

• College: Stanford (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Round: 12 / Pick: 97th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1957–1958
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 20
• 1957–1958: Philadelphia Warriors
• Second-team All-PCC (1952)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1956 Melbourne: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1956 Melbourne: Team competition

Jim Walsh was a talented basketball player who was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1952 NBA draft. Walsh played for the Baltimore Bullets from 1957 to 1958 and was a part of the team that made it to the NBA Finals.

Walsh died in 1976 at the age of 45 after a long battle with cancer. Walsh was a versatile player who was able to play both forward positions. Walsh was a highly-touted prospect when he was drafted and is considered one of the greatest small forwards in NBA history.

Walsh's career was cut short due to his illness, but he will always be remembered for his talent and contributions to the NBA. Jim Walsh was a player for the Philadelphia Warriors in the late 1950's and early 1960's. He was a versatile player who was able to play both inside and outside.

He was a part of the team that won the 1957 and 1958 championships. He was also named to the Second Team All-PCC in 1952. Jim Walsh was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. He currently works as a scout for the Miami Heat.

31. Greg Butler

Career

• High school: Rolling Hills, (Rolling Hills Estates, California)
• College: Stanford (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Position: Center
• Number: 54, 45
• 1988–1990: New York Knicks
• 1990: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1991: New Haven Skyhawks
• 1991–1992: Bakersfield Jammers

Greg Butler was born in Inglewood, California on March 11, 1966. He attended Rolling Hills High School in Rolling Hills Estates, California and played football and basketball.

Butler played college football at Stanford and was a starting defensive end. Butler has been a professional football player for over 20 years. He has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and most recently the Cincinnati Bengals.

Butler has been a member of the Pro Bowl in 1998, 2003, and 2004. He is a two-time All-Pro selection and has been named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1990s.

 Butler is married and has two children. He currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Butler was selected 37th overall by the New York Knicks in the 1988 NBA draft.

He would play two seasons with the Knicks before being traded to the LA Clippers in 1990. Butler would spend four seasons with the Clippers, helping them to the playoffs twice. 

He would then move to the New Haven Skyhawks, where he would spend one season. Butler then signed with the Bakersfield Jammers, where he would spend the 1991-1992 season.

He would then join the New York Knicks for the 1992-1993 season. Butler would play his last season with the Knicks in 1993-1994. He would then retire from the NBA in 1995. Butler was a very good center, averaging 13.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over his career.

32. John Windsor

Career

• High school: Pembroke Country-Day, (Kansas City, Missouri)
• College: Stanford (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 5 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1961–1963
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 15
• 1961–1962: Kansas City Steers
• 1963–1964: San Francisco Warriors
• First-team All-AAWU (1962), Second-team All-AAWU (1961)

John Windsor was born on April 3, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Pembroke Country-Day High School in Kansas City. Windsor played college basketball at Stanford.

He was drafted in the 1962 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals. Windsor played in the NBA for three seasons with the Syracuse Nationals and the St. Louis Hawks. He retired from the NBA in 1963.

John Windsor has since worked as a basketball coach. He has also appeared in a number of movies and TV shows. John Windsor is currently aged 82 and living in California. John Windsor was a 15-year veteran power forward who played for the Kansas City Steers and San Francisco Warriors during the early 1960s.

Windsor was a versatile player who was effective both inside and outside the paint. He was a first-team All-AAWU selection in 1962 and a second-team All-AAWU selection in 1961. Windsor retired from the NBA in 1964. 

He later served as the head coach at the University of Iowa from 1970 to 1974. Windsor was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. He passed away in 1998.

33. Howard Wright

Career

• High school: Patrick Henry, (San Diego, California)
• College: Stanford (1985–1989)
• NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1990–2000
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 41, 42, 34
• 1990: Atlanta Hawks
• 1990: Orlando Magic
• 1991: Dallas Mavericks
• 1991: Atlético Madrid Villalba
• 1991–1992: Reims Champagne Basket
• 1992: Tri-City Chinook
• 1992–1993: Auxilium Torino
• 1993: Orlando Magic
• 1993–1994: Andorra
• 1994–1995: Joventut Badalona
• 1995–1996: Murcia
• 1996–1998: Japan Energy Griffins
• 1998–2000: Toyota Motors Pacers
• 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1988, 1989)

Howard Wright was born on December 20, 1967 in San Diego, California. Wright attended high school at Patrick Henry in San Diego and played college basketball for Stanford.

Wright was undrafted by the NBA but played in the 1990-2000 seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Utah Jazz. Wright is 6'8" and 220 pounds and is best known for his time with the Magic and Jazz.

Howard Wright played basketball at the collegiate level for the University of Washington. After a standout career with the Huskies, Wright was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 1991 NBA draft.

Wright spent three seasons with the Mavericks, playing a key role on their title-winning team in 1991. He then spent two seasons with the Atlético Madrid Villalba team in Spain, before joining the Reims Champagne Basket team in France.

Wright returned to the NBA in 1992, joining the Tri-City Chinook team in the United States. He then spent two seasons with the Auxilium Torino team in Italy, before returning to the United States and joining the Orlando Magic. Wright spent two seasons with the Magic, before joining the Joventut Badalona team in Spain.

He then spent one season with the Murcia team in Spain, before retiring in 1998. Wright spent the majority of his career in the United States, playing for teams such as the Toyota Motors Pacers, the Toyota Racing Corolla AE52 team, and the Osaka Sharks. 

He also played for the Japan Energy Griffins in the 1998 FIBA World Championship. Wright retired from professional basketball in 2000, after playing for the Toyota Motors Pacers, the Osaka Sharks, and the Toyama Grouses. He now works as a basketball coach in Japan.

Wright was a two-time NCAA champion with the University of Washington, and he was a key member of the Mavericks' 1991 title team. He is now considered one of the best players in Mavericks history.

Wright is a two-time All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1992. He is also a two-time member of the Japanese national team, and he competed in the 1998 FIBA World Championship. 

Wright is currently a coach with the Toyama Grouses in Japan. He is also the head coach of the Japanese Men's National Team.

34. Johnny Rogers

Career

• High school: La Quinta (Westminster, California)
• College: , Stanford (1981–1983), UC Irvine (1984–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1986–2004
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32
• 1986–1987: Sacramento Kings
• 1987–1988: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1988–1989: Real Madrid
• 1989–1991: Pamesa Valencia
• 1991–1992: Philips Milano
• 1992–1993: Cagiva Varese
• 1993–1994: Telemarket Forlì
• 1994–1995: CB Murcia
• 1995–1996: Cáceres CB
• 1996–1997: Pamesa Valencia
• 1997–1999: Olympiacos
• 1999–2002: Panathinaikos
• 2002–2004: Caprabo Lleida
• 2× EuroLeague champion (2000, 2002), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1982), Third-team Parade All-American (1981)

Johnny Rogers was born in 1963 in Fullerton, California. He attended high school at La Quinta in Westminster, California and played college basketball at Stanford.

Rogers was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 1986 NBA draft and played for the team from 1986 to 2004. He is best known for his time with the Kings, where he won two NBA championships in 2002 and 2004.

Rogers is also a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Sacramento Kings Hall of Fame in 2006. Rogers currently works as a basketball analyst for ESPN. He has two children and resides in Orange County, California.

Johnny Rogers is a retired professional basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA and EuroLeague. Rogers was a versatile player who was able to play both shooting guard and small forward positions. 

He was a two-time EuroLeague champion with Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, and also won a Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Award. Rogers retired in 2004 after playing for Caprabo Lleida in the Spanish league.

35. Dan Grunfeld

Career

• High school: Nicolet (Glendale, Wisconsin)
• College: Stanford (2002–2006)
• NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–present
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 21
• 2006–2007: EWE Baskets Oldenburg
• 2007–2008: Aguas de Valencia Gandía Bàsquet
• 2008–2010: CB Valladolid
• 2010–2011: Bnei Hasharon
• 2011: Hapoel Holon
• 2011–2013: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2013–2014: Bnei Herzliya
• First-team All-Pac-10 (2005)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, Maccabiah Games, : 2009 Maccabiah: Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• Maccabiah Games
• : 2009 Maccabiah: Basketball

Dan Grunfeld was born in 1984 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. He played college basketball at Stanford, where he was a two-time All-American. Grunfeld was undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft but was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers.

He has played for the 76ers, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets. Grunfeld is a versatile player, playing both small forward and shooting guard. In 2017, he signed with the Indiana Pacers. Grunfeld is a member of the Israeli national team.

He is married and has two children. Grunfeld is a popular player in the NBA, known for his shooting ability. 

A versatile player, Grunfeld has played at both point guard and shooting guard positions in his career. He was a two-time Pac-10 player of the year and played for the United States at the 2009 Maccabiah Games.

He recently signed with CB Valladolid in Spain.

36. Tyrell Terry

Career

• High school: DeLaSalle, (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
• College: Stanford (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2020–2022
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1, 3
• 2020–2021: Dallas Mavericks
• 2021: →Memphis Hustle
• 2021–2022: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2022: →Memphis Hustle
• Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2020)

Tyrell Terry is a 2020 NBA draft prospect who played his college ball at Stanford. Terry is a 6'2" guard who is known for his high shooting percentages.

Terry was a two-time North Dakota state champion while at high school. Terry is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Terry is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

Terry is looking to make an impact in the NBA very soon. Tyrell Terry is a point guard who is currently playing for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G-League. He has played for the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Memphis Hustle in his career.

Terry was selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team in 2020 and averaged 14.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. 

Terry is a versatile player who can play multiple positions, including point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. Terry has a bright future in the NBA and is expected to be a top point guard in the league in the future.

Terry is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on and off the court. He is a role model for younger players and has helped to develop many young players in the NBA G-League. T

erry is a native of Southern California and is a vocal leader on and off the court. He is a good teammate and has a lot of respect for his opponents. Terry is a passionate player and is always enthusiastic about playing the game.

Terry is a winner and has been able to win a lot of championships and awards in his career. He is a highly respected player in the NBA G-League and is a key player for the Memphis Hustle. 

Terry is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a versatile player who is expected to be a key player for the Memphis Hustle in the future.

37. Katy Steding

Career

• High school: Lake Oswego, (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
• College: Stanford (1986–1990)
• WNBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Monarchs
• Playing career: 1996–2001
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 1, 11, 23
• Coaching career: 2001–present
• As player:, NCAA champion (1990), , As coach:, , NCAA champion (2021)
• Points: 193 (3.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 74 (1.3 rpg)
• Assists: 38 (0.7 apg)
• Medals, , Women's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Team competition, Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: Team competition
• Women's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Team competition
• Universiade
• : 1991 Sheffield: Team competition

Katy Steding played professional basketball for the Portland Monarchs and Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA. In the 2000 NBA Draft, Steding was selected 14th overall by the Sacramento Monarchs.

Steding played for Stanford University from 1986 to 1990. After playing in the WNBA for six seasons, Steding retired in 2001. Steding is currently an assistant coach for the Stanford Cardinal.

Steding was born on December 11, 1967, in Portland, Oregon. Steding is 1.83 meters tall and weighs 173 kilograms. Steding played professional basketball for six seasons, retiring in 2001. Steding is currently an assistant coach for the Stanford Cardinal.

Katy Steding has been a coach for over a decade and has coached for several teams in the WNBA. She has coached for both the Seattle Storm and the Boston University Terriers. Steding has been successful in her coaching career, winning a championship with the Seattle Storm in 2001.

She has also been successful with her teams at Boston University, winning a conference championship in 2018. Katy Steding is currently an assistant coach with the Stanford Cardinal.

38. Arthur Lee

Career

• High school: North Hollywood, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Stanford (1995–1999)
• NBA draft: 1999 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1999–2012
• Position: Point guard
• 1999–2000: Kombassan Konya
• 2000–2001: Cibona Zagreb
• 2001–2002: Basket Rimini Crabs
• 2002–2003: Ironi Nahariya
• 2003–2004: Dinamo Sassari
• 2004: Ironi Nahariya
• 2005–2006: Élan Chalon
• 2006–2007: AEL Larissa
• 2007–2010: ČEZ Nymburk
• 2010–2011: APOEL Nicosia
• 2011–2012: Bejjeh SC
• 2012: Turów Zgorzelec
• All-EuroCup Second Team (2010), First-team All-Pac-10 (1999)

Arthur Lee is an American point guard who played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He attended high school in North Hollywood, California and played college basketball at Stanford.

Lee was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1999 NBA draft but did not play for them. He then played for the Kombassan Konya in the Turkish League. He signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2001 and played with them until 2012.

Lee was a two-time All-Star and won a championship with the Warriors in 2010. He has since played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Hawks. Arthur Lee is married and has two children. He is a business consultant and lives in Southern California.

Arthur Lee is 45 years old and 6 feet 1 inches tall. Arthur Lee was drafted third overall by the Cibona Zagreb team in the 2000 European League. 

He played there for four seasons, averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. In 2002, he transferred to Rimini Crabs in Italy and helped them win the Serie A championship.

He then moved to Cyprus and played for AEL Larissa for two seasons. He joined the Nymburk team in the Czech Republic in 2007 and averaged 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. 

He then transferred to the Polish team Turów Zgorzelec in 2012 and averaged 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He retired from professional basketball in 2014. 

He currently works as an assistant coach for the Israeli team Bejjeh SC. He has been a part of the Israeli national basketball team since 2007.

39. John Arrillaga

John Arrillaga was born on April 3, 1937, in Inglewood, California. He attended Stanford University and graduated with a degree in architecture. Arrillaga began his career as a real estate developer and quickly became one of the most successful in the industry.

He is best known for his work on the Stanford Campus, which he developed into one of the most prestigious and successful universities in the world. Arrillaga is also a philanthropist, and has donated millions of dollars to various causes over the years. He died on January 24, 2022, at the age of 84.

Born in 1939, John Arrillaga is the son of two of Silicon Valley's most successful entrepreneurs. John Arrillaga started his career at Intel in the early 1960s, and went on to become one of the company's most successful managers. 

In 1985, he and his wife, Gioia Fasi, founded the venture capital firm, Arrillaga-Andreessen Horowitz. The firm has been responsible for some of the most important investments in Silicon Valley history, including the founding of Netscape, Sun Microsystems, and Google. 

John Arrillaga has received numerous awards for his work in the technology industry, including a Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush in 2005. John Arrillaga passed away in 1995, leaving behind a wife and two children.

40. Lexie Hull

Career

• High school: Central Valley, (Spokane Valley, Washington)
• College: Stanford (2018–2022)
• WNBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Fever
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Indiana Fever
• NCAA champion (2021), Senior CLASS Award (2022), 3× All-Pac-12 Team (2020–2022), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2020, 2022), Elite 90 Award (2022)

Lexie Hull is a shooting guard from Liberty Lake, Washington, who is currently a student at Stanford. Hull played high school basketball for Central Valley in Spokane Valley, Washington.

In her freshman year at Stanford, Hull was a member of the Cardinal's championship team. Hull is a versatile player, who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions. In the 2017 WNBA season, Hull averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

Hull is a member of the United States national team, and has played for the team at the junior level, as well as the U-20 and U-23 levels. Hull is expected to be a top pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. 

Lexie Hull is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. She was a key part of the Stanford team that won the NCAA Championship in 2021.

Hull was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 6th round of the WNBA draft in 2022. She has spent the entirety of her playing career with the Fever, appearing in over 200 games. Hull has been a key contributor on both the offensive and defensive end of the court. 

She has been named to both the All-Pac-12 and All-Defensive teams multiple times. Hull is a two-time Elite 90 Award winner.

She is a valuable member of the Indiana Fever team, and is expected to continue to play at a high level for many years to come.

41. Chiney Ogwumike

Los Angeles Sparks

Career

• High school: Cy-Fair (Cypress, Texas)
• College: Stanford (2010–2014)
• WNBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Connecticut Sun
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2018: Connecticut Sun
• 2014–2015: Famila Schio
• 2016: Henan Phoenix
• 2019,, 2021–present: Los Angeles Sparks
• 2× WNBA All-Star (2014, 2018), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2014), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2010)
• Medals, , Women’s Basketball, Representing  United States, U18 and U19, : 2010 U18 Colorado Springs: Team Competition, World University Games, : 2011 Shenzhen: Team Competition, Basketball 3x3, World Championship, : 2012 Athens: Women's
• Women’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• U18 and U19
• : 2010 U18 Colorado Springs: Team Competition
• World University Games
• : 2011 Shenzhen: Team Competition
• Basketball 3x3
• World Championship
• : 2012 Athens: Women's

Chiney Ogwumike is a power forward for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She was drafted 1st overall in the 2014 WNBA draft. Chiney attended Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas.

She was a four-year letterwinner and was a McDonald's All-American. Chiney played college basketball at Stanford. She was a two-time All-American and helped the Cardinal win the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship in 2013.

Chiney was the WNBA MVP in 2017. She was also named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team that season. Chiney has played for the Connecticut Sun since the 2014 season. She has led the team in scoring in each of her four seasons.

Chiney was part of the United States women's national basketball team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Chiney is married to former Stanford football player Ogden Mitchell. They have one daughter. Chiney is a ambassador for the Special Olympics.

42. Jennifer Azzi

Stanford Cardinal women's basketball

Career

• High school: Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, Tennessee)
• College: Stanford (1986–1990)
• WNBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Shock
• Playing career: 1990–2003
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 8
• Honda Sports Award (1990)
• Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Women’s Basketball, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Team Competition, FIBA World Championship, : 1990 Malaysia: Team Competition, : 1998 Germany: Team Competition, : 1994 Australia: Team Competition, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: Team Competition, Jones Cup, : 1988 Taipei: Team Competition
• Representing  United States
• Women’s Basketball
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Team Competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1990 Malaysia: Team Competition
• : 1998 Germany: Team Competition
• : 1994 Australia: Team Competition
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: Team Competition
• Jones Cup
• : 1988 Taipei: Team Competition

Jennifer Azzi played point guard for the Detroit Shock during the WNBA's early years. Azzi then coached the University of San Francisco women's basketball team from 2003 to 2012.

Azzi was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2017, Azzi was named the head coach of the University of California, Berkeley women's basketball team. Azzi was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1968.

Azzi played collegiately at Stanford and was drafted by the Detroit Shock in 1999. Azzi spent her entire professional playing career with the Shock. 

Azzi was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. Azzi was named the head coach of the University of California, Berkeley women's basketball team in 2017.

Azzi played college basketball for the University of San Francisco. She was selected in the first round of the 2000 WNBA Draft by the Utah Starzz. 

Azzi also played for the San Antonio Silver Stars, Detroit Shock and University of San Francisco. Azzi was named the Honda Sports Award winner in 1990. She was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Azzi is currently a coach for the University of San Francisco.

43. Kristin Folkl

Kristin Folkl was born on December 19, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee. Folkl played volleyball at the collegiate level for the University of Tennessee and then professionally for several teams in the United States and abroad.

Folkl also played basketball at the collegiate and professional levels, and has since retired from the sport. Kristin Folkl is married and now goes by her married name of Kristin Folkl-Kaburakis. Kristin Folkl has two children and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Kristin Folkl is a physical therapist by profession. Kristin Folkl continues to play volleyball recreationally and is a member of the Knoxville Volleyball Association. Kristin Folkl has been inducted into the University of Tennessee Athletic Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Kristin Folkl is a motivational speaker and has given speeches to groups such as the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy.

44. Bethany Donaphin

Bethany Donaphin is the Head of League Operations for the Women’s National Basketball Association. She has worked in the sports industry for many years and has been recognized for her professional achievements.

Donaphin is 6’2” and has a background in business. She has been a part of the Women’s National Basketball Association for many years and has helped in the growth of the league. Donaphin is a well-respected member of the sports industry and is known for her dedication to her work.

She has a strong background in business and has helped the Women’s National Basketball Association grow into a premier league. Donaphin is a dedicated professional and is responsible for the league’s operations. She is highly respected in the sports industry and is known for her hard work.

Donaphin is a dedicated professional and is responsible for the league’s operations. She is an important part of the Women’s National Basketball Association and has helped to make it one of the premier leagues in the world.

45. Vanessa Nygaard

Career

• High school: Carlsbad High School, (Carlsbad, California)
• College: Stanford (1994–1998)
• WNBA draft 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the New York Liberty
• Playing career: 1999–2003
• Coaching career: 2003–present

Vanessa Nygaard is a head coach for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. Vanessa Nygaard attended Stanford and played for the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team there.

Vanessa Nygaard was drafted by the New York Liberty in the 1998 WNBA Draft. Vanessa Nygaard played for the Liberty from 1999 to 2003. In 2003, Vanessa Nygaard retired from playing professional basketball.

Vanessa Nygaard was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. Vanessa Nygaard was the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury from 2013 to 2016. 

Vanessa Nygaard was replaced as the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury by Penny Taylor in September 2016.

Vanessa Nygaard is married and has two children. Vanessa Nygaard is a successful coach and has had a successful coaching career since 2003. 

Vanessa Nygaard has worked as an assistant coach with Long Beach State, Pepperdine, and San Antonio Stars. Vanessa Nygaard was named head coach of the Phoenix Mercury in July 2022.

Vanessa Nygaard is a successful coach and has led her teams to several championships.

46. Carolyn Moos

Career

• High school: The Blake School, (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
• College: Stanford (1997–2001)
• WNBA draft 2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 53rd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Mercury
• Position: Center
• Number: 53
• 2002: Miami Sol
• Medals, , Women’s Basketball, Representing  United States, U18 and U19, : 1996 U18 Chetumal, Mexico: Team Competition, : 1997 U19 Natal, Brazil: Team Competition
• Women’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• U18 and U19
• : 1996 U18 Chetumal, Mexico: Team Competition
• : 1997 U19 Natal, Brazil: Team Competition

Carolyn Moos played college basketball at Stanford and was drafted by the WNBA in 2001. She has since played for the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream. Carolyn Moos is a two-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist with the United States Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Carolyn Moos was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in the suburb of Eden Prairie. Carolyn Moos has been married to former NBA player Brad Miller since 2009. 

They have two children. Carolyn Moos is a passionate advocate for women's basketball and frequently speaks to youth groups and schools about the sport.

Carolyn Moos is the founder of the "Carolyn Moos Basketball Camp", which she runs annually in Minnesota. Carolyn Moos is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

47. Lindsey Yamasaki

Career

• High school: Oregon City (Oregon City, Oregon)
• College: Stanford (1998–2002)
• WNBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Miami Sol
• Playing career: 2002–2006
• Position: Forward
• 2002: Miami Sol
• 2003: New York Liberty
• 2003: Botas Spor
• 2004: Chicago Blaze
• 2004: Ceyhan Belediyespor
• 2005–2006: San Jose Spiders
• Medals, , Women’s Basketball, Representing  United States, World University Games, : 2001 Beijing: Team Competition
• Women’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• World University Games
• : 2001 Beijing: Team Competition

Lindsey Yamasaki was born on June 2, 1980 in Oregon City, Oregon. She attended high school at Oregon City and played college basketball at Stanford. She was drafted by the Miami Sol in the 2002 WNBA draft and played for the team from 2002 to 2006.

She was named to the All-WNBA First Team in 2006. She played for the Seattle Storm from 2007 to 2009, then played for the Phoenix Mercury from 2010 to 2013. She played for the Tulsa Shock from 2014 to 2015 and for the Indiana Fever from 2016 to 2017.

She was named the WNBA MVP in 2006 and the WNBA Finals MVP in 2007. She married musician Lamar Hill in December of 2017. Lindsey Yamasaki retired from professional basketball.

In February of 2018. Lindsey Yamasaki is a former professional basketball player who played for the Miami Sol, New York Liberty, Chicago Blaze, and Ceyhan Belediyespor in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Yamasaki was a two-time WNBA All-Star and was named to the WNBA’s All-Defensive Second Team in 2003. Yamasaki graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in business administration. 

Yamasaki was born in Torrance, California and played high school basketball for Compton Christian. Yamasaki played for the Miami Sol from 2002 to 2003. She was traded to the New York Liberty in 2003 and won the WNBA Championship with the Liberty in 2004.

Yamasaki played for the Botas Spor of Turkey from 2003 to 2004. Yamasaki then played for the Chicago Blaze from 2004 to 2005. Yamasaki played for the San Jose Spiders from 2005 to 2006

. Yamasaki played her final season in the WNBA in 2006 with the San Jose Spiders. Yamasaki played in the WNBA for eight seasons and was a two-time WNBA All-Star and All-Defensive Second Team selection. 

Yamasaki retired from professional basketball in 2006. She now works in business development for a technology company.

48. Sonja Henning

Sonja Henning is an American attorney and retired professional women's basketball player who played for the WNBA's Houston Comets and the Connecticut Sun.

Henning was one of the most accomplished players in WNBA history, winning four championships (1995, 1997, 2002, 2003) and three MVP Awards. After retiring as a player, Henning served as an assistant coach with the Connecticut Sun from 2006 to 2008.

In 2016, Henning was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Sonja Henning was born in Houston, Texas on October 4, 1969. Henning played collegiate basketball for the Connecticut Sun and was selected in the first round of the 1993 WNBA Draft.

Henning was a key member of the 1995 and 1997 WNBA championship teams, and was named MVP of the 2002 and 2003 championships. 

Henning retired from playing in 2003 after winning her fourth championship with the Connecticut Sun. Henning is an attorney and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Connecticut Sun.

Final Words

Stanford University is home to one of the most successful men’s basketball programs in the nation. With over 1,000 wins, the Cardinal have produced some of the best players in the game.

From stars like Bill Walton and Kevin Garnett to recent stars like Dwight Powell and Anthony Brown, Stanford has produced some of the best players in the country.