Undrafted Nba Best Players of All Time

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The NBA is a competitive league, full of talented athletes vying for a spot on one of the thirty teams. For some players, the dream of playing in the NBA can become a reality without ever being drafted. Undrafted players are those who have not been drafted by an NBA team yet have still found success in the league.

These players often have to take a longer path to the NBA, with many of them playing in the G-League or overseas before getting their shot in the big league. Despite the odds, there have been many successful players who have gone undrafted and made a name for themselves in the NBA. This article will explore some of the most successful undrafted players in NBA history.

Table of Contents

1. John Starks

John Starks Career

  • NBA All-Star (1994)
  • NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1993)
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1997)
  • CBA All-Star (1990)

John Starks was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He started his career with the Golden State Warriors, before playing for the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets and Oklahoma State Cowboys.

In 2002, he retired from professional basketball following a stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. After retiring, John became an assistant coach at Stanford University and then Butler University before joining the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach in 2016.

He is married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith and they have two children together: Willow Rose (born 2006) and Jaden Ray (born 2009). 

John Starks was a versatile and productive player in the NBA for over two decades. He started out as a power forward but later transitioned to small forward and center.

Starks was an All-Star for six seasons and won two Sixth Man of the Year Awards. He is perhaps best known for his time with the New York Knicks, where he teamed up with Carmelo Anthony to form one of the most potent backcourts in league history. 

After leaving New York in 2000, Starks played briefly with the Chicago Bulls before retiring from basketball at age 38 due to injury concerns.

Also Played For: new york knicks, new york knights

2. LeBron James

Power forward

LeBron James Career

  • 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2010–2014: Miami Heat
  • 2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is a two-time NBA champion and three-time MVP. He has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Lakers for an unprecedented move westward in the NBA's history.

His jersey number (6) was retired by both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat organizations after his third consecutive MVP award in the 2014–2015 season. 

LeBron James also holds several other records such as the most points scored in a playoff game with 73 against Boston Celtics.

Also, the highest scoring average ever with 38 points per game over his whole career, youngest player to score 30 000 points or more and fastest player to reach 20 000 assists milestone among others LeBron James is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time MVP, and eighteen-time All-Star.

He has been named to the NBA’s all-defensive teams five times and was an AP Athlete of the Year nominee in 2013, 2016, and 2018. 

LeBron also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics respectively. 

In 2020 he became only the fourth player in history to win scoring titles in each of his first six seasons as a professional (28 points per game).

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, school basketball

3. Udonis Haslem

Power forward

Udonis Haslem Career

  • 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004)
  • Second-team All-American – NABC (2002)
  • Third-team All-American – AP (2001)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2001, 2002)
  • 2× Third-team All-SEC (1999, 2000)

Udonis Haslem is a power forward for the Miami Heat and was drafted by them in 2002. He has played with the Heat since 2007 and is one of their longest-serving players.

In 2011, he won his first championship with the team, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in six games. He has also been named to two All-Star Teams (2008, 2010) and won an NBA Championship in 2011.

Udonis Haslem's career high points are 19 points (2011), 14 rebounds (2009), and five assists (2007). His nickname is "The Big Three" because he shares it with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh; they all play together for the Miami Heat basketball team.

Udonis Haslem is a Miami Heat player who has been with the team since 2002. He has won three championships with the Heat and was an All-Star in each of his first five seasons in the NBA.

Haslem also played for Chalon-sur-Saône and Miami, winning two French Championships during his playing career there.

In 2002, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks but never played for them as he joined the Miami Heat instead soon after being drafted; however, he did play briefly for their D-League affiliate before rejoining the main roster later on that year. 

He remains with Miami to this day and is one of only six players (along with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Durant) to win multiple titles while playing across all four major U.S professional leagues – MLB/NBA/WNBA – at some point in their careers.

Also Played For: 2003–04 nba season, 2006–07 nba season

4. Duncan Robinson

Small forward

Duncan Robinson Career

  • The Governor's Academy
  • (Newbury, Massachusetts)
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • (Exeter, New Hampshire)

Duncan Robinson was born on April 22, 1994, in York, Maine. He attended The Governor's Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy before being drafted by the Miami Heat in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft.

Robinson has spent three seasons with the Miami Heat and has played in 174 games (averaging 4 minutes per game). In 2018-19, he signed with Baskonia Orléans of the French LNB Pro A league where he averaged 10 points per game.

Robinson is a two-time All-Star and 2017 Olympic Gold Medalist for Team USA which makes him one of only four players to win an NCAA championship, an NBA title, an Olympic gold medal, and a FIBA World Cup tournament medal (the others are LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan).

He is married to actress Nia Long and they have one child together Duncan Robinson was a standout player at both the college and professional levels. 

He starred for Williams College before transferring to Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to an NCAA Tournament appearance in his lone season with the team.

Robinson spent last year playing professionally in Australia, where he averaged 18 points per game over 32 games with Sioux Falls Skyforce. 

The Miami Heat drafted Robinson in 2018 but he has yet to make an appearance in the NBA due to injury; however, he is set to join Sioux Falls this season as part of their rotation.

At just 22 years old, Duncan Robinson has a lot of potentials and looks primed for big things down the road.

He is a versatile scorer who can play either shooting guard or small forward positions on offense and also provides strong defense off the bench; making him an ideal addition for any team looking for scoring help.

Also Played For: nba undrafted, miami heat

5. Caleb Martin

Small forward

Caleb Martin Career

  • Mountain West Player of the Year (2018)
  • 2× First-team All-Mountain West (2018, 2019)
  • Mountain West Newcomer of the Year (2018)

Caleb Martin was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2017 NBA draft. Caleb Martin attended Oak Hill Academy and played for the school's basketball team. In his two seasons with Miami (2017-2018), he averaged 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist per game.

He is a small forward or power forward who can play both defense and offense effectively on either side of the court. Martin was a standout at NC State, where he averaged 20.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a senior in 2017-2018. 

Martin went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft but signed with the Charlotte Hornets shortly thereafter.

He made his debut for the Hornets on October 10th against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 11 points on 5 of 8 shooting from the field and adding 4 rebounds in 26 minutes of play. 

Martin played sparingly for Charlotte over the next few months before being traded to Greensboro Swarm late into December - where he led all players in scoring (25 ppg) and rebounding (10 RPG).

In February 2020, Martin was traded to Miami Heat along with center Bam Adebayo and point guard Shabazz Napier in exchange for Goran Dragic, Kelly Olynyk, Josh Richardson, Devin Booker & a future first-round draft pick. 

However, due to injury concerns around Adebayo & Napier respectively; Martin only featured sporadically across 14 games during this time frame averaging 6 PPG while grabbing 2 RPGs off the bench .

Failing to make an impact overall aside from helping lead Miami back into playoff contention as they finished 3rd seed behind Milwaukee Bucks & Philadelphia 76ers.

Also Played For: nevada wolf pack basketball, university of nevada basketball

6. Orlando Robinson

Orlando Robinson Career

  • Centennial
  • (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • Cathedral
  • (Los Angeles, California)
  • Middlebrooks Academy
  • (Los Angeles, California)

Robinson was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, and he played basketball for two powerhouse programs in Cathedral (Los Angeles) and Centennial (Las Vegas).

He entered the NBA as a rookie with the Miami Heat in 2019. Robinson averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.8 blocks per game over 58 games played that season.

In 2020–21, Robinson started all 82 games for Miami and averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block per game while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from the three-point range across 397 total minutes. 

Played The following season saw more of the same as Robinson continued to produce at an elite level – averaging 16 points (on 48% shooting), 8 boards (+1st on the team), and 2 dimes. (.482 FG%, .365 3P%), 0 steals (-0th on team) en route to his first All-Star Game nomination. 

Finishing 4th among Eastern Conference frontcourt players in MVP voting behind Kyrie Irving (#1), James Harden (#2), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (#3).

Also Played For: mountain west conference

7. Chris Andersen

Forward-center

Chris Andersen Career

  • NBA champion (2013)

Andersen began his professional career in 1999 with the Denver Nuggets. He played for them until 2017. Andersen is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he spent 8 seasons (2011-2017).

In 2011, Andersen was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team and led the team to its first-ever championship victory. In total, Andersen has won 3 championships: with Miami in 2012, then again with Minnesota in 2016, and finally with Houston in 2017.

After leaving Miami following their second title win, Andersen joined the Charlotte Hornets for one season before retiring from playing at age 38 after a stint as an assistant coach of the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018–19 season. Andersen is a 7-foot-1, 230-pound center who played college basketball at Colorado.

Andersen was signed by the Denver Nuggets as an undrafted free agent in 2001 and made his NBA debut that year. He has spent most of his career with the Nuggets, playing for them from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2012. 

Andersen has averaged 9 points and 6 rebounds per game over his career and won two championships with the Heat in 2013 and 2016.

In 2017 he was traded to Cleveland but was waived shortly thereafter. Since retiring from professional basketball, Andersen has worked as a television commentator for NBA games on TNT or ESPN networks in Europe or Asia Pacific regions where there are no American teams playing live games.  

As of 2019, Andersen is a player/coach for Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania) in Baltic Basketball League (BBL).

8. Brad Miller

Brad Miller Career

  • High school: , East Noble, (Kendallville, Indiana), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
  • College: Purdue (1994–1998)
  • NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1998–2012
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 40, 52
  • 1998: Bini Viaggi Livorno
  • 1999–2000: Charlotte Hornets
  • 2000–2002: Chicago Bulls
  • 2002–2003: Indiana Pacers
  • 2003–2009: Sacramento Kings
  • 2009–2010: Chicago Bulls
  • 2010–2011: Houston Rockets
  • 2011–2012: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2004)
  • Points: 9,724 (11.2 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 6,199 (7.1 rpg)
  • Assists: 2,137 (2.8 apg)
  • Medals, , Representing  United States, World Championships, : 1998 Athens: USA, : 2006 Japan: USA
  • Representing  United States
  • World Championships
  • : 1998 Athens: USA
  • : 2006 Japan: USA

Brad Miller was born in 1976 and played college basketball at Purdue. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1998 but never played a game for them. In 2002, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and spent four seasons there before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007.

The Bucks traded him back to Philly during the 2010–11 season and he spent two more years with them before signing with Charlotte Hornets in 2012. 

Brad Miller finished his playing career in 2013 after averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game over his 13-year career Miller is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Miller has been in the NBA for 10 seasons, and he has averaged 11.2 points per game during that time. In 2002, Miller was drafted by the Indiana Pacers and he played with them for two seasons before moving to Sacramento in 2003. 

With Sacramento, Miller won two championships (2003, 2004) and made three All-Star appearances including being named an MVP of the 2003 playoffs.

After spending one season with Chicago Bulls, where he helped lead them to their first-ever Eastern Conference title, Miller joined Houston Rockets in 2009 as a free agent and stayed there until 2011 when he signed with Minnesota Timberwolves.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, chicago bulls

9. Joe Ingles

Small forward

Joe Ingles Career

  • 2005–2006: Australian Institute of Sport
  • 2006–2009: South Dragons
  • 2009–2010: CB Granada
  • 2010–2013: FC Barcelona
  • 2013–2014: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2014–2022: Utah Jazz
  • 2022–present: Milwaukee Bucks

Joe Ingles is a small forward and power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. 

He was born on October 2, 1987 in Adelaide, Australia. Joe attended high school at Pasadena (Adelaide, South Australia) and Lake Ginninderra (Canberra, ACT).

In 2005 he played with the Australian Institute of Sport before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2009 without playing any professional games. Joe has been with the Jazz ever since and has averaged 8 points per game over his career so far. 

Joe married American actress Georgina Haig in 2018 after they had been dating for two years beforehand Joe Ingles is a versatile player who has spent his entire career playing for different teams in the NBA.

He started out with the South Dragons of the 2006–2009 season, then moved to CB Granada before joining Barcelona in 2010. In 2013, he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv and won Israeli League championships in 2014 and 2015. 

Joe was traded to Utah Jazz in 2016 where he played until 2020. After signing with Milwaukee Bucks, Ingles will continue his basketball career there until 2022.

Also Played For: utah jazz, small forward

10. Seth Curry

Guard

Seth Curry Career

  • High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • College: , Liberty (2008–2009), Duke (2010–2013)
  • NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2013–present
  • 2013–2014: Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2013–2014: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2014–2015: Erie BayHawks
  • 2015: Phoenix Suns
  • 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
  • 2016–2018: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2018–2019: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2019–2020: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2020–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2× NBA D-League All-Star (2014, 2015), All-NBA D-League First Team (2015), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2014), Second-team All-American – SN (2013), First-team All-ACC (2013), Third-team All-ACC (2012)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, U-19 World Championship, : 2009 New Zealand: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • U-19 World Championship
  • : 2009 New Zealand: Team

Seth Curry was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 23, 1990. He attended high school at Charlotte Christian and played for the team from 2008-2009 before going to Duke University for two years.

After graduating from Duke with a degree in business administration in 2013, Seth entered the NBA draft but went undrafted and decided to play overseas instead. During his time playing overseas, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks where he currently plays shooting guard/small forward.

Seth's first season with the Mavericks was impressive averaging 18 points per game on 45% shooting along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists while also providing leadership on and off court as captain of their D-League affiliate.

The Texas Legends; helping them make it all the way to the Finals where they lost against The Golden State Warriors 99-92 after leading 2 games to 1 (including a 101-95 victory at home).

In 2018–19 he averaged 22 points per game on 50% shooting along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists while becoming an All Star for Dallas alongside teammates Dirk Nowitzki (forward) & Harrison Barnes (power forward); finishing third overall in voting behind Kyrie Irving & Anthony Davis respectively. 

On July 6th 2019, it was announced that Curry had signed a three year contract extension worth $101 million ($40 million each year) with Dallas which will keep him there until 2021 barring any unforeseen circumstances or injuries; making him one of only 8 players ever to sign an extended deal worth over $100 million (>=$201k annually).

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, duke university

11. Alondes Williams

Alondes Williams Career

  • High school: Riverside, (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
  • College: , Triton (2017–2019), Oklahoma (2019–2021), Wake Forest (2021–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2022–present: →Long Island Nets
  • ACC Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-ACC (2022), N4C Player of the Year (2019), 2× First-team All-N4C (2018, 2019)

Williams played collegiately for Triton. Williams was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA Draft. Williams has stated his desire to play professionally in Europe after completing his college career.

Williams is known for his scoring ability and athleticism at point guard and shooting guard positions, respectively, on both sides of the ball Alondes Williams is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets.

He was named an All-ACC performer in his final season at Wake Forest, and he has also been nominated for N4C Player of the Year honors. Williams played two seasons with Long Island before joining the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2020. In his first year with the team, he led them to their first playoff appearance since 2015.

Williams is known for his scoring ability from beyond the arc, and he has averaged over 20 points per game throughout his career thus far. He will likely be playing professionally until at least 2030, given that he is still only 26 years old.

Also Played For: atlantic coast conference, wake forest best basketball players

12. Darrell Armstrong

Point guard

Darrell Armstrong Career

  • High school: Ashbrook (Gastonia, North Carolina)
  • College: Fayetteville State (1988–1991)
  • NBA draft: 1991 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1991–2008
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 10, 3, 24
  • Coaching career: 2009–present
  • As player, NBA Most Improved Player (1999), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1999), Galician Cup champion (1995), Spanish League Top Scorer (1995), Cyprus Basketball Player of the Year (1994), ULEB All-Star (1994), 2× All-USBL First Team (1993, 1994), All-USBL Second Team (1992), 3× USBL All-Defensive Team (1992–1994), First-team All-CIAA (1991), As assistant coach, NBA champion (2011)
  • Points: 7,712 (9.2 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,269 (2.7 rpg)
  • Assists: 3,394 (4.0 apg)

Darrell Armstrong played professional basketball for 17 seasons, from 1991 to 2008. He was a point guard and spent 10 of those seasons with the Dallas Mavericks.

After retiring as a player, Armstrong became an assistant coach with the Mavericks in 2009. In 2013, he was promoted to head coach of the team's G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, but resigned after one season due to personal health concerns.

Darrell Armstrong was a 6-foot-7 forward who played 13 seasons in the NBA. He started his career with the Atlanta Eagles/Trojans and won two championships as part of the Magic's 2003–2004 squad. 

After spending three years with New Orleans, he joined Dallas in 2006 where he spent four seasons before joining Indiana midway through the 2008 season.

After leaving Indiana, Armstrong retired from playing basketball in 2009 but continued to coach for Dallas until 2017 when he left to become an assistant coach on Rick Carlisle's staff there.

Also Played For: orlando magic

13. Ben Wallace

Power forward

Ben Wallace Career

  • High school: Central (Hayneville, Alabama)
  • College: , Cuyahoga CC (1992–1994), Virginia Union (1994–1996)
  • NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1996–2012
  • Position: Center / Power forward
  • Number: 30, 4, 3, 6
  • 1996: Viola Reggio Calabria
  • 1996–1999: Washington Bullets / Wizards
  • 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
  • 2000–2006: Detroit Pistons
  • 2006–2008: Chicago Bulls
  • 2008–2009: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2009–2012: Detroit Pistons
  • NBA champion (2004), 4× NBA All-Star (2003–2006), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2003, 2004, 2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2005), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2002–2006), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2002, 2003), NBA blocks leader (2002), No. 3 retired by Detroit Pistons, First-team Division II All-American – NABC (1996)
  • Points: 6,254 (5.7 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 10,482 (9.6 rpg)
  • Blocks: 2,137 (2.0 bpg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Ben Wallace was a dominant center and power forward in the NBA for 12 seasons. He led the league in Defensive Rating six times and was an All-Star seven times.

Wallace played his entire career with the Pistons, where he won two championships (2004, 2008). After retiring from playing basketball, Wallace became team engagement advisor for the Detroit Pistons.

He is responsible for helping to develop new strategies and techniques for the organization. Ben Wallace is a two-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1996 and played for them until 1999 before joining Orlando Magic.

Wallace then spent three seasons with Detroit Pistons before moving to Chicago Bulls where he won another title in 2008. Wallace retired from basketball in 2012 after playing nine seasons with Cleveland Cavaliers.

Also Played For: 2001–02 nba season, nba 2000s

14. Bo Outlaw

Bo Outlaw Career

  • High school: John Jay (San Antonio, Texas)
  • College: , South Plains (1989–1991), Houston (1991–1993)
  • NBA draft: 1993 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1993–2007
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • Number: 6, 45, 46
  • 1993: Grand Rapids Hoops
  • 1993: CB Estudiantes
  • 1994–1997: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 1997–2001: Orlando Magic
  • 2001–2003: Phoenix Suns
  • 2003–2004: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2004–2005: Phoenix Suns
  • 2005–2007: Orlando Magic
  • CBA blocks leader (1994), First-team All-SWC (1993)
  • Points: 4,970 (5.4 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 4,437 (4.9 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,441 (1.6 apg)

Bo Outlaw was a power forward and center for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1993 to 2007. Bo Outlaw led the league in field goal percentage twice, including during the 2002–03 season when he hit 61 percent of his shots from the floor.

Bo Outlaw was named an All-Star six times and earned three Defensive Player of the Year Awards while with Portland. After playing his final game in 2007, Bo Outlaw announced that he had retired from professional basketball due to recurring injuries sustained over his career.

In 2015, Bo Outlaw became an assistant coach for Texas Southern University's men's basketball team as part of their coaching staff under head coach Jody Conradt Recently, Bo has been working on becoming a full-time NBA analyst for ESPN.. Bo Outlaw was a dominant player in the CBA and later, in the NBA.

He had an impressive rebounding rate for his era and is still considered one of the best rebounders in NBA history. Outlaw also averaged over 1 assists per game during his career and was known as a great passer. Bo Outlaw's story is one of overcoming obstacles, including being born with cerebral palsy which limited his mobility early on in life.

Despite these challenges, Bo Outlaw went on to have a successful professional basketball career and remains highly respected by many fans today.

Also Played For: houston cougars basketball, university of houston basketball

15. T. J. McConnell

Point guard

T. J. McConnell Career

  • High school: Chartiers Valley, (Bridgeville, Pennsylvania)
  • College: , Duquesne (2010–2012), Arizona (2013–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2019–present: Indiana Pacers
  • AP honorable mention All-American (2015), First-team All-Pac-12 (2015), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2011), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2011)

T. J. McConnell is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He attended high school at Chartiers Valley and played college ball at Duquesne. In 2013, he was drafted by the Phoenix Suns but did not play with them due to an injury sustained during his rookie season with Arizona.

He then signed with Philadelphia 76ers and spent two seasons there before being traded to Indiana in 2015 where he has since been playing professionally McConnell is a shooting guard who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers in the NBA. 

McConnell was drafted by the Sixers with the 47th overall pick in 2015, but he never appeared in an NBA game.

He transferred to Indiana midway through the 2017-2018 season and has since become one of their most important players, averaging 13 points, six assists and four rebounds per game this year. 

McConnell’s best season came in 2018-2019 when he averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game while helping lead Indiana to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, arizona wildcats men's basketball

16. Wesley Matthews

Small forward

Wesley Matthews Career

  • High school: James Madison Memorial, (Madison, Wisconsin)
  • College: Marquette (2005–2009)
  • NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2010: Utah Jazz
  • 2010–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2015–2019: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2019: New York Knicks
  • 2019: Indiana Pacers
  • 2019–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
  • 2020–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
  • Second-team All-Big East (2009), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2005)

Wesley Matthews is a shooting guard who has played in the NBA for 9 years. Wesley Matthews attended James Madison Memorial High School before playing college basketball at Marquette.

After being undrafted, Wesley Matthews joined the Milwaukee Bucks and had a successful career there until he was traded to Dallas Mavericks in 2017. 

Wesley Matthews is currently a free agent and has been linked with several teams including Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves among others Wesley Matthews is a professional basketball player who has played for the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks.

Wesley Matthews was born on January 17, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. As a junior at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), Wesley averaged 23 points per game while leading his team to back-to-back Pacific West Conference championships and an appearance.

in the NCAA tournament where he led all scorers with 21 points against Marquette in the first round. He entered the 2007 NBA draft but went undrafted before signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel for one season where he averaged 16 points per game.

In 2008, Wesley signed with the Utah Jazz as a free agent and made his debut that same year appearing in 24 games averaging 4 minutes per game off the bench scoring 7 points total including 2 three pointers making him only second rookie.

Kobe Bryant to make multiple 3 pointer shots from behind half court or beyond during their inaugural season.

We would hit another one. And then came 2016 when Wes put up career highs across all categories averaging 19 ppg 5 apg 6 rpg shooting 44% from deep becoming just 8th player ever to average 20+ppg 5+apg 6rpg over 400 min playing 47% of available minutes.

Wes joins elite company Kobe(23) Michael Jordan(25) Oscar Robertson(24) Hakeem Olajuwon(26) LeBron James (27)/Dwyane Wade (33).

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, dallas mavericks

17. Christian Wood

Power forward

Christian Wood Career

  • High school: , Los Alamitos, (Los Alamitos, California), Knight, (Palmdale, California), Findlay, (Henderson, Nevada)
  • College: UNLV (2013–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2016: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2015–2016: →Delaware 87ers
  • 2016–2017: Charlotte Hornets
  • 2016–2017: →Greensboro Swarm
  • 2017–2018: Delaware 87ers
  • 2018–2019: Milwaukee Bucks
  • 2018–2019: →Wisconsin Herd
  • 2019: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2019–2020: Detroit Pistons
  • 2020–2022: Houston Rockets
  • 2022–present: Dallas Mavericks
  • All-NBA G League Second Team (2018), All-NBA G League Third Team (2019), First-team All-MWC (2015)

Christian Wood is a power forward for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He attended high school in Los Alamitos and Knight before playing college ball at Findlay.

In his rookie season, Christian averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 46% from the field and 31% from three-point range. Look for him to continue developing his skills as a player over the next few years with Dallas looking to make it deep into playoffs each year.

Wood was undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft but signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent two seasons with Philadelphia before being traded to the Delaware 87ers midway through his second season. 

Wood then joined the Charlotte Hornets for a brief spell, before moving to Greensboro Swarm for the 2017–2018 campaign.

In 2018, he rejoined Milwaukee and had an impressive year statistically; averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game whilst shooting 50% from within the three-point range. 

In 2019, Wood moved to New Orleans where he has continued his excellent play; amassing averages of 15 points and 5 rebounds per game over 20 games played so far this season (as of November 14th).

Wood is currently playing for Dallas Mavericks as their starting power forward/center.

Also Played For: nba isolation, nba 2k21

18. Chucky Atkins

Chucky Atkins Career

  • High school: Maynard Evans (Orlando, Florida)
  • College: South Florida (1992–1996)
  • NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1996–2010
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 31, 7, 9, 32, 3, 12, 8, 17
  • 1996–1997: La Crosse Bobcats
  • 1997–1999: Cibona Zagreb
  • 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
  • 2000–2004: Detroit Pistons
  • 2004: Boston Celtics
  • 2004–2005: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2005–2006: Washington Wizards
  • 2006–2007: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2007–2009: Denver Nuggets
  • 2009: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2009–2010: Detroit Pistons
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), 3× Croatian League champion (1997–1999), Croatian Cup champion (1999), Second-team All-Conference USA (1996), Second-team All-Metro Conference (1995), No. 12 jersey retired by South Florida Bulls
  • Points: 6,863 (9.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,186 (1.7 rpg)
  • Assists: 2,396 (3.4 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Summer Universiade
  • : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition

Chucky Atkins was a talented point guard who played in the NBA for seven seasons. He started his career with the La Crosse Bobcats and later played for Cibona Zagreb and Orlando Magic.

After playing sparingly during his first two years in the league, he became a key player on Orlando's playoff teams of 2000 and 2001. In 2003, Atkins signed with Denver as a free agent and helped lead them to their first-ever championship title that season.

He went on to play for Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics (where he won an Eastern Conference Championship), and New Orleans Hornets before retiring in 2010. 

Chucky is currently an assistant coach with the Nuggets organization where he works alongside head coach Brian Shaw Atkins was a versatile player who excelled in the paint and on defense.

He played for six different teams over his 10-year career, including two stints with the Boston Celtics. Atkins was named to an All-Rookie Second Team in 2000 and helped lead Detroit Pistons to their first playoff appearance in four years that year. 

After spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Atkins moved on to Washington Wizards before joining Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent in 2007.

In 2009, he joined Oklahoma City Thunder where he finished his career playing 54 games averaging 5 points and 2 rebounds per game before retiring at the end of the 2010 season due to injury.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies

19. Kent Bazemore

Small forward

Kent Bazemore Career

  • High school: Bertie (Windsor, North Carolina)
  • College: Old Dominion (2008–2012)
  • NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2014: Golden State Warriors
  • 2012–2014: →Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2014: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2014–2019: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2019–2020: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2020: Sacramento Kings
  • 2020–2021: Golden State Warriors
  • 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
  • Lefty Driesell Award (2011), First-team All-CAA (2012), Second-team All-CAA (2011), 2× CAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2012), 3× CAA All-Defensive Team (2010–2012), No. 24 retired by Old Dominion Monarchs

Kent Bazemore was born on July 1, 1989 in Kelford, North Carolina. He played college basketball at Old Dominion before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2012.

Bazemore has since spent time with the Santa Cruz Warriors and Atlanta Hawks in his NBA career. In 2017, he announced that he would be retiring from professional basketball after eight seasons.

Kent Bazemore played collegiately for Old Dominion Monarchs and was a two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks in 2014 and has since played for them, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors.

Kent is known as a versatile player who can play multiple positions well. His best season statistically came with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2016–17 when he averaged 16 points per game on 49% shooting from beyond the arc and 7 rebounds per game. 

In 2020–21, he joined forces with former teammate Stephen Curry to help lead the Golden State Warriors to their first championship in 40 years.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks

20. Robert Covington

Power forward

Robert Covington Career

  • High school: Proviso West (Hillside, Illinois)
  • College: Tennessee State (2009–2013)
  • NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2013–present
  • 2013–2014: Houston Rockets
  • 2013–2014: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2014–2018: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2018–2020: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2020: Houston Rockets
  • 2020–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018), NBA D-League All-Star (2014), NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2014), All-NBA D-League First Team (2014), NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2014), First-team All-OVC (2012), 2× Second-team All-OVC (2011, 2013), OVC All-Newcomer Team (2010)

Robert Covington is a power forward and center for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He was born on December 14, 1990 in Bellwood, Illinois. At 6'7", he's listed as one of the tallest players in the NBA and has a weight of 209 pounds (95 kilograms).

Robert played college basketball at Tennessee State before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2013 without playing an official game with them. 

After two seasons with Houston, he was traded to Rio Grande Valley Vipers where he had his best season statistically, averaging 18 points and five rebounds per game during the 2017–2018 season.

Which led to him getting called up to represent Team USA at this year's FIBA World Cup tournament in Spain where they were eliminated after losing their first round match against Croatia 4-1 Robert Covington is a 6-foot-9 forward who has spent most of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

After being drafted by the Sixers in 2013, he made an immediate impact and was named to the All-Defensive First Team before signing with Minnesota as a free agent in 2018. He averaged 14 points per game last season for Philly but will likely be playing more minutes with Houston next year after they traded for him. 

Covington is known for his perimeter shooting and strong defense, making him a valuable player on any team he plays on. 

He's also been involved in some controversy over the years, including allegations of sexual assault that were never proven but still caused problems for him professionally and personally later in life."

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, los angeles clippers

21. Danuel House Jr.

Power forward

Danuel House Jr. Career

  • High school: Hightower (Missouri City, Texas)
  • College: , Houston (2012–2014), Texas A&M (2014–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Washington Wizards
  • 2016–2017: →Delaware 87ers
  • 2017: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2017–2018: Phoenix Suns
  • 2017–2018: →Northern Arizona Suns
  • 2018: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2018–2021: Houston Rockets
  • 2018–2019: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2021–2022: New York Knicks
  • 2022: Utah Jazz
  • 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
  • AP honorable mention All-American (2016), First-team All-SEC (2015), Second-team All-SEC (2016), C-USA Freshman of the Year (2013), C-USA All-Freshman Team (2013)

Danuel House Jr. was born on June 7, 1993, in Houston, Texas. He attended high school at Hightower (Missouri City, Texas). In 2016, House was undrafted and played for the Houston Rockets during the NBA Summer League where he averaged 18 points per game and 5 rebounds per game.

On July 6th of that year, House signed a two-year deal with the 76ers worth $1 million dollars with a player option for the 2019–2020 season. He made his regular-season debut on October 26th against the Miami Heat where he recorded 11 points and 3 rebounds off the bench in 23 minutes of play. 

However, Philadelphia lost 139–128 as they trailed by as many as 31 points in the fourth quarter but still managed to come back thanks to their reserves playing well despite not getting much playing time earlier in games.

On January 10th, 2020 against Milwaukee Bucks he had 22 points and 8 rebounds off of the bench while also shooting 4 out of 7 from three-point range en route to earning. 

Eastern Conference Player Of The Week honors; it marked Philadelphia's first such honor since Allen Iverson won it back-to-back years during 1997 & 1998. 

He then went on to have another strong performance against Indiana Pacers recording 29 Points 13 Rebounds 5 assists along. 

With 2 blocks making he was just one rebound short of becoming only sixth player ever to average 20+ PPG / 10+ RPG / 5+ APG over an entire season.

( joining LeBron James Kevin Durant Kawhi Leonard Russell Westbrook) which would’ve been an incredible accomplishment considering how deep this Sixers squad is currently stacked.

On March 1st vs Charlotte, Hornets Danuel scored 27 Points 12 Rebs 9 assists good enough for the second-best triple-double streak so far this season trailing only reigning MVP Stephen Curry who has done it twice.

As we edge closer towards May 15th when playoff seeding will be determined there are definitely some questions about whether or not Philly can keep up their hot play especially if other teams start catching up. 

But regardless of what happens next month Danuel has already proven himself worthy as one of the contenders for the ROY award.

Also Played For: texas a&m university basketball, rockets lakers basketball

22. David Wesley

David Wesley Career

  • High school: Longview (Longview, Texas)
  • College: , Temple JC (1988–1989), Baylor (1989–1992)
  • NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1992–2007
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • 1992–1993: Wichita Falls Texans
  • 1993–1994: New Jersey Nets
  • 1994–1997: Boston Celtics
  • 1997–2002: Charlotte Hornets
  • 2002–2003: New Orleans Hornets
  • 2004–2006: Houston Rockets
  • 2006–2007: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • First-team All-SWC (1992)
  • Points: 11,842 (12.5 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,405 (2.5 rpg)
  • Assists: 4,159 (4.4 apg)

David Wesley was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1992 NBA draft but did not play in the league. David Wesley played for five different teams during his playing career, most notably with the Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets.

In 2006, Wesley retired from professional basketball after 17 seasons. David Wesley is a two-time All-Star and holds several records as a player, including most games played (1,831) and minutes played (37,186). 

After retirement from basketball, David Wesley became an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs David Wesley was a versatile player who could play both point guard and shooting guard.

He played for the Wichita Falls Texans, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Houston Rockets in his career. Wesley won two SWC titles with the Texans (1992) and one with the Hornets (1997). 

He also reached the NBA Finals twice with the Celtics (1994 and 1997) but failed to win an championship overall. After playing 11 seasons in the NBA he retired in 2007 after stints with Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets, new orleans pelicans

23. Collin Gillespie

Guard

Collin Gillespie Career

  • High school: Archbishop Wood Catholic, (Warminster, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Villanova (2017–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Denver Nuggets
  • 2022–present: →Grand Rapids Gold
  • NCAA champion (2018), 2× Third-team All-American – USBWA, NABC (2021, 2022), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2022), Bob Cousy Award (2022), 2× Big East Player of the Year (2021, 2022), 2× First-team All-Big East (2021, 2022), Second-team All-Big East (2020), 2× Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2021, 2022), Big East tournament MVP (2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2019 Lima: Team

Gillespie was a two-time All-American at Villanova, and is widely considered one of the best point guards in college basketball history. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 22nd round of the NBA Draft in 2022, but did not play for them during his rookie season.

Gillespie signed with Grand Rapids Gold as a free agent in February 2023, and has played there ever since. Collin Gillespie was a four-year starter for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and he helped lead his team to two Big East championships. 

He was named Second Team All American in both 2021 and 2022, and won the Bob Cousy Award in 2022.

Collin is also a two-time Big East Player of the Year and an Olympian, having played on Team USA's gold medal-winning squad at the FIBA World Cup in Spain last year. After graduating from Rutgers with a degree in business administration, Gillespie will now join ESPN as an NBA analyst.

Also Played For: villanova wildcats

24. Connie Hawkins

Phoenix Suns

Connie Hawkins Career

  • High school: Boys (Brooklyn, New York)
  • NBA draft: 1964 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1961–1976
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • Number: 42
  • 1961–1963: Pittsburgh Rens
  • 1963–1967: Harlem Globetrotters
  • 1967–1969: Pittsburgh/Minnesota Pipers
  • 1969–1973: Phoenix Suns
  • 1973–1975: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 1975–1976: Atlanta Hawks
  • ABA champion (1968), ABA Playoffs MVP (1968), ABA MVP (1968), 4× NBA All-Star (1970–1973), ABA All-Star (1968), All-NBA First Team (1970), 2× All-ABA First Team (1968, 1969), ABA All-Time Team, No. 42 retired by Phoenix Suns, ABL MVP (1962), All-ABL First Team (1962), Mr. Basketball USA (1960), First-team Parade All-American (1960)
  • Points: 11,528 (18.7 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 5,450 (8.8 rpg)
  • Assists: 2,556 (4.1 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Connie Hawkins was a dominant player in the ABA and NBA, winning multiple awards and making an impact on both leagues. He began his playing career with the Pittsburgh Rens before being traded to the Harlem Globetrotters.

After one season with them, he joined the Minnesota Pipers for two more seasons of play. In 1971, he signed with the Boston Celtics where he spent most of his career as a power forward or center until retiring in 1976 at age 34 due to knee problems.

Connie Hawkins is considered one of the best players in ABA history and was inducted into both the Basketball Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame (with honorary induction from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell). 

On October 6th 2017, aged 75 years old, Connie passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Also Played For: american basketball association, phoenix suns

25. Jean Montero

Jean Montero Career

  • High school: DME Academy, (Daytona Beach, Florida)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–2022: Gran Canaria
  • 2019–2021: →Gran Canaria B
  • 2021–2022: →Team Overtime
  • OTE scoring champion (2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  Dominican Republic, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  Dominican Republic
  • FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
  • : 2019 Brazil: Team

Jean Montero is a 19-year-old point guard who played for DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was not drafted into the NBA but he has been playing since 2019 with several different teams.

Jean is known for his passing and shooting skills; he averaged 10 points per game last season. In 2020, Montero won the Nike EYBL Championship with Team Takeover Dallas Mavericks and this year he joined Real Madrid of Liga ACB as their third Point Guard behind Luka Doncic and Dejounte Murray Jean's older brother Yannick also play.

In the NBA - most recently with the Detroit Pistons Jean Montero is a professional basketball player from Gran Canaria, Spain.

He has played for the Spanish club CB Gran Canaria and also the Dominican Republic national team. In 2019, he was named scoring champion of the EuroCup with his 22 points per game average in 5 games played. 

Jean Montero is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds as of October 2020 which makes him quite an imposing figure on court.

Also Played For: overtime elite

26. Fred VanVleet

Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet Career

  • High school: Auburn (Rockford, Illinois)
  • College: Wichita State (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–present: Toronto Raptors
  • 2016–2017: →Raptors 905
  • NBA champion (2019), NBA All-Star (2022), NBA D-League champion (2017), Third-team All-American – SN, NABC (2014), 3× AP Honorable mention All-American (2014–2016), 2× MVC Player of the Year (2014, 2016), 3× First-team All-MVC (2014–2016)

Fred VanVleet is a point guard for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He attended Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, and played college basketball at Wichita State from 2012 to 2016.

In June of 2016, he was undrafted but signed with the Raptors as an unsigned free agent that same month. VanVleet has appeared in over 100 games for Toronto since joining the team and averaged 9 points per game throughout his career thus far.

Fred VanVleet is a professional basketball player who hails from Canada. He has played for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA since 2016 and was named an All-Star in 2022. 

VanVleet has also won championships with the Raptors' D-League team in 2017 and been selected to three consecutive All-MVC teams.

The versatile guard/forward is known for his high energy play on both ends of the court, as well as his individual scoring prowess. 

VanVleet will be looking to add another championship ring this season with the Raptors, having made it to back-to-back Finals appearances in 2018 and 2019 without success yet.

Also Played For: nba, fantasy basketball

27. Johnny Juzang

Shooting guard

Johnny Juzang Career

  • High school: Harvard-Westlake School, (Los Angeles, California)
  • College: , Kentucky (2019–2020), UCLA (2020–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Utah Jazz
  • 2022–present: →Salt Lake City Stars
  • Third-team All-American – NABC (2022), First-team All-Pac-12 (2022), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2021)

Johnny Juzang is a talented shooting guard who was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2019 NBA draft. He started his college career at Kentucky, but transferred to UCLA after one season.

Johnny has good range on his shot and is also very athletic which makes him difficult to defend. He is expected to make an impact with the Utah Jazz this upcoming season, and he could be a key player for them down the road.

Johnny Juzang played for UCLA from 2020 to 2022. He was a Third-team All-American in NABC play in 2022 and First-team All-Pac-12 honoree the following year. Johnny has spent his entire career with Utah Jazz, where he is currently playing as a reserve guard/forward.

Outside of basketball, Johnny is an economics major at UCLA and plans on getting his MBA after playing professionally for a few more years.

Also Played For: ucla bruins men's basketball

28. J. J. Barea

Cangrejeros de Santurce

J. J. Barea Career

  • 2001–2002: Indios de Mayagüez
  • 2006: Cangrejeros de Santurce
  • 2006–2011: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2007: Fort Worth Flyers
  • 2011–2014: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2014–2020: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2021: Movistar Estudiantes
  • 2021–2022: Cangrejeros de Santurce
  • As coach:
  • 2017: Indios de Mayagüez
  • 2021: Dallas Mavericks (player development coach)

Barea was born in Puerto Rico and starred at Miami Christian School before playing college ball at Northeastern. After being undrafted, he played for several years in the Spanish leagues before landing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.

Barea has been a mainstay of the Mavericks since then, helping them to two NBA Finals appearances (2013 and 2015) as well as back-to-back Southwest Division titles (2015–16). 

In 2017, he took over as head coach of his former team, retiring from active play later that year after guiding Dallas to their first ever playoff series win.

J. J. Barea is a former NBA player who won an championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Barea spent time playing in Spain and then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves before ending up back in his home country of Puerto Rico with the Cangrejeros de Santurce, where he currently serves as head coach. 

He has also been involved in player development coaching roles with both the Dallas Mavericks and Indios de Mayagüez during his career to this point.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

29. Julian Champagnie

Philadelphia 76ers

Julian Champagnie Career

  • High school: Bishop Loughlin, (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: St. John's (2019–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2022–present: →Delaware Blue Coats
  • 2× First-team All-Big East (2021, 2022), Big East Co-Most Improved Player (2021), Big East All-Freshman Team (2020)

Julian Champagnie is a 21-year old shooting guard who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft. Julian played college basketball for St.

John's and averaged 10 points per game over his two seasons there. He has also been picked up by teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Portland Trail Blazers during the draft process but has not yet signed with any of them.

Julian is known for his explosive scoring ability from beyond the arc and will be looking to make an impact in the NBA next season Champagnie is a versatile forward who has spent the last two seasons playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Champagnie was highly productive during his time at Delaware, averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 46% from the field.

Champagnie is likely to be drafted in 2022, but he will have an opportunity to make an impact with either the Sixers or Delaware Blue Coats next season.

Also Played For: big east conference, st. john's university

30. Dorian Finney-Smith

Power forward

Dorian Finney-Smith Career

  • High school: I. C. Norcom (Portsmouth, Virginia)
  • College: , Virginia Tech (2011–2012), Florida (2013–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–present: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2× Second-team All-SEC (2015, 2016), SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2014), ACC All-Freshman Team (2012)

Dorian Finney-Smith was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft. Finney-Smith played college basketball for Virginia Tech.

In the NBA, Finney-Smith has played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets. Finney-Smith has averaged 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in his NBA career. Finney-Smith has a twin brother, T.

J. Finney-Smith, who is also a professional basketball player. Finney-Smith is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. Finney-Smith is married. Finney-Smith has a daughter. Finney-Smith is a free agent.

Dorian Finney-Smith played at Florida from 2013-2016, where he averaged 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. He was a Second-team All-SEC selection in 2015 and 2016, and was also named SEC Sixth Man of the Year in 2014.

Finney-Smith is coming off of a successful NBA draft, being selected in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks. Finney-Smith will look to make an impact in the NBA, and is expected to be a key contributor for the Mavericks. Dorian Finney-Smith is a versatile player, able to play both forward positions.

He is a natural scorer, and is expected to be a major contributor for the Mavericks this season. Finney-Smith is a hard worker, and is expected to develop further into a dominant player in the NBA. 

Dorian Finney-Smith is a player with a lot of potential, and is expected to be a key player for the Mavericks this season and in the future.

Dorian Finney-Smith is a versatile player, able to play both forward positions, who is expected to make an impact in the NBA this season.

31. Maxi Kleber

Power forward

Maxi Kleber Career

  • NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2011–present
  • 2011–2014: Würzburg
  • 2014–2015: Obradoiro
  • 2015–2017: Bayern Munich
  • 2017–present: Dallas Mavericks
  • All-EuroCup Second Team (2017), 2× German League All-Star (2015, 2017), All-German League Second Team (2017), German League Most Effective Player (2017), Galician Cup champion (2014)

Maxi Kleber was born on January 29, 1992, in Würzburg, Germany. Kleber is a power forward and was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2014 NBA draft. Kleber has played in the NBA for the Mavericks since the 2014-15 season.

Kleber has had a successful career in the NBA, averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Kleber is a strong perimeter defender and is known for his ability to score in multiple ways. Kleber is married and has two children.

Kleber is a loyal teammate and is known for his positive attitude both on and off the court. Kleber is an ambassador for the Mavericks and participates in various community outreach programs. Kleber is a true professional and is always looking to improve his game.

Kleber is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Kleber was drafted by the Mavericks in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft. 

Kleber played college basketball at Würzburg and Obradoiro. Kleber has had a successful career in the German League, where he has won two championships.

Kleber is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Kleber is an excellent scorer and passer. Kleber is a good defender who can keep the other team from scoring. Kleber has a good work ethic and is always looking to improve his game. 

Kleber is a valuable member of the Mavericks and is looking to help the team win a championship.

Also Played For: western conference

32. Alex Caruso

Point guard

Alex Caruso Career

  • High school: A&M Consolidated, (College Station, Texas)
  • College: Texas A&M (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Oklahoma City Blue
  • 2017–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2017–2019: →South Bay Lakers
  • 2021–present: Chicago Bulls
  • NBA champion (2020), Second-team All-NBA G League (2018), Second-team All-SEC (2016), SEC All-Defensive Team (2015)

Alex Caruso is a point guard for the Chicago Bulls and was drafted in the 2016 NBA draft but did not sign with any team. Alex Caruso attended the University of Texas at A&M where he played basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Alex Caruso is 6'5" tall and weighs 186 pounds. He has played for the Bulls since 2016. Alex Caruso has been a part of the Bulls' summer league team and is competing for a spot on the roster this season. 

Alex Caruso is a high-energy player who is always looking to create opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Alex Caruso is a point guard who is known for his competitiveness and his ability to get his team into the best possible position to win. 

Alex Caruso is a professional basketball player who has played for the Oklahoma City Blue and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

Caruso was a standout player in college at South Carolina, where he was a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-American. 

Caruso has been a key player for the Lakers this season, averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Caruso is a versatile player, able to play both the guard and forward positions.

He is a strong defender who is capable of guarding multiple positions. Caruso is a tireless worker who is always looking to improve his game. 

He is a hard worker who is always looking for ways to improve his game. Caruso is a motivated player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a hard worker who is always looking for ways to improve his game.

Caruso is a versatile player, able to play both the guard and forward positions. He is a strong defender who is capable of guarding multiple positions. Caruso is a tireless worker who is always looking to improve his game. 

He is a hard worker who is always looking for ways to improve his game. Caruso is a motivated player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a hard worker who is always looking for ways to improve his game.

Also Played For: south bay lakers

33. Raja Bell

Shooting guard

Raja Bell Career

  • High school: Miami Killian (Miami, Florida)
  • College: , Boston University (1994–1996), FIU (1997–1999)
  • NBA draft: 1999 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1999–2013
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Number: 19, 11, 18
  • 1999–2000: Yakima Sun Kings
  • 2001–2002: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2002–2003: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2003–2005: Utah Jazz
  • 2005–2008: Phoenix Suns
  • 2008–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
  • 2009–2010: Golden State Warriors
  • 2010–2013: Utah Jazz
  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (2007), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008), CBA All-Rookie Team (2000), First-team All-TAAC (1998), North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year (1995)
  • Points: 6,998 (9.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,968 (2.8 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,208 (1.7 apg)

Raja Bell was a shooting guard in the NBA for thirteen seasons, most notably with the Phoenix Suns. Bell is a two-time All-Star and two-time Second-Team All-NBA selection.

Bell is also a two-time champion in the NBA's Three-Point Shootout. Bell is the son of former NBA player Rick Bell. Bell was born in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, and played high school basketball in Miami Killian.

Bell attended Boston University, where he played alongside future NBA players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Bell was undrafted in the 1999 NBA draft, but was signed by the Phoenix Suns. 

Bell played for the Suns from 1999 to 2013, winning two Championships (2004, 2009) and making three All-Star appearances.

Bell retired in 2013. Raja Bell was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft. After playing for the 76ers for two seasons, Bell was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2004. 

Bell played for the Mavericks for three seasons before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2007. Bell spent three seasons with the Jazz before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2009.

Bell played for the Suns for two seasons before being traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in 2010. Bell spent one season with the Bobcats before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2013. Bell has played in 883 games in the NBA, averaging 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. 

Bell has won two NBA championships with the Warriors in 2014 and 2017. Bell is a two-time All-Defensive First Team selection and a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection.

34. Bruce Bowen

Bruce Bowen Career

  • High school: Edison (Fresno, California)
  • College: Cal State Fullerton (1989–1993)
  • NBA draft: 1993 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1993–2009
  • Position: Small forward
  • Number: 3, 12
  • 1993–1994: Le Havre
  • 1994–1995: Évreux
  • 1995: Fort Wayne Fury
  • 1995–1996: Rockford Lightning
  • 1996–1997: Besançon
  • 1997: Rockford Lightning
  • 1997: Miami Heat
  • 1997–1999: Boston Celtics
  • 1999–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2000–2001: Miami Heat
  • 2001–2009: San Antonio Spurs
  • 3× NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2004–2008), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001–2003), No. 12 retired by San Antonio Spurs[a], 2× LNB Pro B Best Scorer (1994, 1995), First team All-Big West (1993), Second team All-Big West (1992)
  • Points: 5,290 (6.1 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,428 (2.8 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,089 (1.2 apg)

Bowen was a three-time All-Star and two-time champion with the San Antonio Spurs. Bowen was undrafted out of college but was signed by the Spurs. Bowen started his career with the Le Havre team in France before signing with the Fort Wayne Fury in the United States.

Bowen won two championships with the Spurs and was an All-Star in each of his three seasons. Bowen played his last season with the Golden State Warriors before retiring in 2009. Bowen was a three-time champion with the San Antonio Spurs, and he was also an All-Defensive First Team selection.

Bowen was a superb scorer and rebounder, and he is also known for his defensive skills. Bowen was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft. 

Bowen played for the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 2009. Bowen is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bowen currently coaches the San Antonio Spurs' player development staff.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, nba defensive

35. Avery Johnson

Point guard

Avery Johnson Career

  • 1988: Palm Beach Stingrays
  • 1988–1990: Seattle SuperSonics
  • 1990: Denver Nuggets
  • 1991: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1992: Houston Rockets
  • 1992–1993: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1993–1994: Golden State Warriors
  • 1994–2001: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2001–2002: Denver Nuggets
  • 2002–2003: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2003–2004: Golden State Warriors
  • As coach:
  • 2004–2005: Dallas Mavericks (assistant)
  • 2005–2008: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2010–2012: New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
  • 2015–2019: Alabama

Avery Johnson played professional basketball for over 20 years, including 14 seasons as a point guard with the Dallas Mavericks and six seasons as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history, and he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2011. Johnson led Dallas to the 1994 NBA Finals, and he was named the NBA Finals MVP.

Johnson coached the Mavericks to the 1999 NBA Finals, but Dallas lost to the Utah Jazz. Johnson was named the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002, and he led Milwaukee to the playoffs seven times in his eight seasons as coach.

Johnson was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks in May 2016 after two seasons. Johnson has since been hired as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Avery Johnson played professional basketball for over 20 years and coached for over 10 years.

Avery Johnson was an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks for four seasons before becoming head coach of the New Jersey Nets in 2010. 

In 2015, Avery Johnson was hired as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Avery Johnson has led the Crimson Tide to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the 2017 Final Four.

Avery Johnson is considered one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and his teams have consistently been among the most successful in the nation. 

Avery Johnson is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, having won the award in 2006 with the San Antonio Spurs and in 2016 with the Golden State Warriors. 

Avery Johnson has also been nominated for the National Coach of the Year Award, and he has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Avery Johnson is a tireless workaholic, and he is known for his outstanding coaching skills and for his ability to connect with his players. Avery Johnson is a highly respected figure in the NBA, and he is widely considered to be one of the best coaches in the history of the sport.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics

36. Jeremy Lin

Point guard

Jeremy Lin Career

  • High school: Palo Alto (Palo Alto, California)
  • College: Harvard (2006–2010)
  • NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2010–present
  • 2010–2011: Golden State Warriors
  • 2010–2011: →Reno Bighorns
  • 2011: Dongguan Leopards
  • 2011–2012: New York Knicks
  • 2012: →Erie BayHawks
  • 2012–2014: Houston Rockets
  • 2014–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2015–2016: Charlotte Hornets
  • 2016–2018: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2018–2019: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2019: Toronto Raptors
  • 2019–2020: Beijing Ducks
  • 2021: Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2021–2022: Beijing Ducks
  • 2022: Guangzhou Loong Lions
  • 2023–present: Kaohsiung Steelers
  • NBA champion (2019), CBA All-Star (2020), 2× First-team All-Ivy League (2009, 2010), Second-team All-Ivy League (2008)

Jeremy Lin is an American-Taiwanese point guard who has played in the NBA since 2010. Lin played college basketball at Harvard, where he was a two-time All-American and won the John R.

Wooden Award as the best player in the NCAA in 2010. Lin was undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft but was signed by the Houston Rockets. Lin spent three seasons with the Rockets, helping them to two playoff appearances.

Lin was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2015, and helped them to a championship in 2017. Lin announced his retirement from the NBA in 2018. Lin is a philanthropist and has donated money to charitable causes. Lin has been married to Taiwanese actress Andrea Lin since 2016.

Jeremy Lin is the first American-Taiwanese player to win an MVP award in the NBA. Jeremy Lin is a Taiwanese-American basketball player who has played for the Golden State Warriors.

the Reno Bighorns, the New York Knicks, the Erie BayHawks, the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Charlotte Hornets, the Brooklyn Nets, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Lin has been a key player for several of these teams, and he has been a champion with the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Lin was born in Palo Alto, California, in 1992. 

Lin played college basketball at Harvard University and was a two-time All-American and an NCAA Champion in his freshman and sophomore seasons. 

Lin was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft. Lin's first season with the Warriors was a success, as he averaged 10.1 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Lin was traded to the Reno Bighorns in December of 2013. Lin continued to be a key player for the BayHawks, averaging 18.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game in the 2014–2015 season. Lin was traded to the Houston Rockets in July of 2015. 

Lin played for the Rockets for two seasons, before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in July of 2016. 

Lin played for the Lakers for two seasons, before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets in December of 2016. Lin played for the Hornets for one season, before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February of 2018.

Lin played for the Nets for two seasons, before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February of 2019. Lin has played in the NBA Finals twice, with the Golden State Warriors in 2019 and with the Houston Rockets in 2017. 

Lin has been a key player for several of the teams he has played for, and he is widely considered to be one of the best players in the NBA.

Also Played For: china basketball league, chinese basketball association

37. José Calderón

Point guard

José Calderón Career

  • NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1998–2019
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 8, 3, 5, 13, 81
  • 1998–1999: Diputación Foral Alava
  • 1999–2001: Lucentum Alicante
  • 2001–2002: Fuenlabrada
  • 2002–2005: Tau Cerámica
  • 2005–2013: Toronto Raptors
  • 2013: Detroit Pistons
  • 2013–2014: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2014–2016: New York Knicks
  • 2016–2017: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2017: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2018–2019: Detroit Pistons
  • Spanish King's Cup winner (2004), All-Spanish League Team (2005), LEB Oro champion (2000)
  • Points: 7,921 (8.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 5,148 (2.4 rpg)
  • Assists: 2,148 (5.8 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2008 Beijing: Team, : 2012 London: Team, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, FIBA World Cup, : 2006 Japan: , EuroBasket, : 2011 Lithuania: , : 2003 Sweden: , : 2007 Spain: , : 2013 Slovenia: , FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, : 1999 Portugal: U19 Team, FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, : 2000 Macedonia: U20 Team, FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, : 1998 Bulgaria: U18 Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Spain
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2008 Beijing: Team
  • : 2012 London: Team
  • : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
  • FIBA World Cup
  • : 2006 Japan:
  • EuroBasket
  • : 2011 Lithuania:
  • : 2003 Sweden:
  • : 2007 Spain:
  • : 2013 Slovenia:
  • FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup
  • : 1999 Portugal: U19 Team
  • FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
  • : 2000 Macedonia: U20 Team
  • FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
  • : 1998 Bulgaria: U18 Team

José Calderón played professional basketball in the NBA for 13 seasons and was a key point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. Calderón has served as a special advisor to the Cavaliers since 2017.

Calderón is a Spanish national and was born in Villanueva de la Serena. Calderón was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 but did not play in the NBA until later that season. Calderón spent three seasons with the Lucentum Alicante team in the Spanish Liga ACB before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Calderón was a three-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2017. Calderón is now an assistant coach for the Cavaliers. Calderón is married and has three children. 

Calderón is a Spanish-born American professional basketball player who has played for the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Calderón was born on October 17, 1983, in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain. Calderón played for the Tau Cerámica club of the Spanish ACB League from 2002 to 2005. Calderón was signed by the Toronto Raptors in 2005. 

He won the 2006 NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and was also named to the All-NBA First Team and the All-NBA Second Team. Calderón was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2013. He won the 2014 NBA Championship with the Pistons.

Calderón was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2014. He was elected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2016. Calderón was traded to the New York Knicks in 2016. He won the 2017 NBA Championship with the Knicks. 

Calderón was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017. He was elected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2018. Calderón was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. He was elected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2019.

Also Played For: toronto raptors, nba european

38. Ron Harper Jr.

Ron Harper Jr. Career

  • High school: Don Bosco Prep, (Ramsey, New Jersey)
  • College: Rutgers (2018–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Toronto Raptors
  • 2022–present: →Raptors 905
  • Honorable mention All-American – AP (2022), Second-team All-Big Ten (2022), Third-team All-Big Ten (2021), Haggerty Award (2022)

Harper is a 22-year-old small forward who played for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. Harper attended Don Bosco Prep and was drafted by the Raptors in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Harper scored 10 points in his NBA debut for the Raptors and has since established himself as a valuable player for the team. Harper is a versatile player who can both score and rebound, and is considered to be a rising star in the NBA.

Harper is a passionate player who is always looking to give his best performance on the court. Harper is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his skills. Harper is a dedicated player who puts in a lot of effort on and off the court.

Harper is a popular player among his peers and fans, and is considered to be one of the rising stars in the NBA.

Also Played For: rutgers–new brunswick basketball

39. Jose Alvarado

Point guard

Jose Alvarado Career

  • High school: Christ the King, (Middle Village, New York)
  • College: Georgia Tech (2017–2021)
  • NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–present: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2021: →Birmingham Squadron
  • ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2021), Second-team All-ACC (2021), Third-team All-ACC (2020)

Jose Alvarado is a 24-year-old point guard for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He was born in New York City and played high school basketball at Christ the King.

Alvarado was drafted by the Pelicans in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut in the 2018-19 season. Alvarado has played for the Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.

He has also played for the Mexican national team. Alvarado is a two-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Mexican national team that played in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Alvarado has a reputation for being a good passer and defender.

He has been described as a "smart player" and a "pass-first point guard". Alvarado is married to Yara Shahidi and they have one child. Jose Alvarado is a 2021 NBA draft prospect and Undrafted player from Georgia Tech. Alvarado is a ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Third-team All-ACC selection in 2021.

Alvarado has a career history of playing for the Birmingham Squadron of the New Orleans Pelicans in 2021-present. Alvarado has had a successful career thus far, earning accolades such as ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Third-team All-ACC selection in 2021. 

Alvarado is a highly-skilled player who is capable of guarding multiple positions on the court. Alvarado is an exciting prospect who should continue to develop his skills over the next few years.

40. Dereon Seabron

Dereon Seabron Career

  • High school: , Lake Taylor, (Norfolk, Virginia), Massanutten Military Academy, (Woodstock, Virginia)
  • College: NC State (2020–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2022–present: →Birmingham Squadron
  • ACC Most Improved Player (2022), Second-team All-ACC (2022)

Dereon Seabron is a shooting guard for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He was born on May 26, 2000 in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Lake Taylor, Virginia.

At high school, Seabron attended Lake Taylor. He then played two years of college basketball at Massanutten Military Academy. Seabron was drafted by the Pelicans in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft.

Seabron has played for the Pelicans in their first two seasons in the NBA. He has averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Seabron is signed through the 2022-23 NBA season. Dereon Seabron is a 2020 NC State College basketball player who is projected to be drafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Seabron has a career history of playing for the New Orleans Pelicans and Birmingham Squadron. Seabron was named Second-team All-ACC in 2022 and Most Improved Player in 2022. 

Seabron is a hard worker and is known for his defensive skills. Seabron is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Seabron is a high-character player and is a team player. Seabron will be a valuable asset to any team. Seabron is a rising star in the NBA and is poised for continued success.

41. Luguentz Dort

Guard

Luguentz Dort Career

  • High school: , Arlington Country Day School, (Jacksonville, Florida), Conrad Academy, (Orlando, Florida), Athlete Institute, (Mono, Ontario)
  • College: Arizona State (2018–2019)
  • NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2019–2020: →Oklahoma City Blue
  • Second-team All-Pac-12 (2019), Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2019), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2019), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2019), 2× BioSteel All-Canadian Game MVP (2017, 2018)

Luguentz Dort is a talented shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 NBA Draft. Dort played college basketball at two different schools, Arlington Country Day School and Conrad Academy.

Dort has excellent shooting skills and is a strong defender. Dort is expected to make an impact with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022-23 season. Luguentz Dort is a professional basketball player who most recently played for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Luguentz Dort was born and raised in Mono, Ontario. Dort played college ball at Arizona State and was a Second-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2019. 

Dort is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Dort has appeared in multiple international tournaments, including the BioSteel All-Canadian Game and FIBA Americas Championship.

Dort is currently playing in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luguentz Dort is a future NBA All-Star and is one of the most promising young players in the league. Dort is a hard-working player who is looking to continue improving his game. 

Luguentz Dort is an exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major contributor in the NBA for years to come.

Also Played For: oklahoma city thunder

42. Royce O'Neale

Royce O Career

  • High school: Harker Heights, (Harker Heights, Texas)
  • College: , Denver (2011–2013), Baylor (2013–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2016: Riesen Ludwigsburg
  • 2016–2017: Gran Canaria
  • 2017–2022: Utah Jazz
  • 2017: →Salt Lake City Stars
  • 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
  • Spanish Supercup winner (2016), Third-team All-WAC (2013)

O'Neale was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 00 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. O'Neale played college basketball for Baylor before being drafted by the Nets.

O'Neale has spent the majority of his career with the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 237 games over five seasons. O'Neale has averaged 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his career.

O'Neale is a versatile small forward who can play both on the perimeter and inside. O'Neale is entering the final year of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets and is expected to be a free agent in 2019.

O'Neale is a strong rebounder and passer who can create his own shot. O'Neale is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. O'Neale is a understated player who does not always get the recognition he deserves.

Also Played For: baylor bears

43. Buddy Boeheim

Buddy Boeheim Career

  • High school: , Jamesville-DeWitt, (DeWitt, New York), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
  • College: Syracuse (2018–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Detroit Pistons
  • 2022–present: →Motor City Cruise
  • First-team All-ACC (2022)

Buddy Boeheim is a 23-year-old shooting guard who is currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Buddy Boeheim is a two-time NCAA champion and three-time Big East regular season champion.

Boeheim has led Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament every year he has been coach, reaching the Final Four in 2013. Boeheim was named ACC Coach of the Year in 2012 and has been a finalist for the National Coach of the Year award multiple times.

Boeheim was born in Fayetteville, New York and attended Jamesville-DeWitt High School. Boeheim has a degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse and is working on a doctorate in mechanical engineering. 

Boeheim has coached the Syracuse Orange to a record of 536-273 in 16 seasons and has led them to the NCAA Tournament every year he has been coach.

Boeheim is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year. Buddy Boeheim is a highly respected coach and player in the NBA and is regarded as one of the best coaches in NCAA history.

Also Played For: syracuse orange men's basketball

44. Jared Rhoden

Jared Rhoden Career

  • High school: , Baldwin, (Baldwin, New York), Our Saviour Lutheran, (The Bronx, New York)
  • College: Seton Hall (2018–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022: College Park Skyhawks
  • 2022–present: Detroit Pistons
  • 2022–present: →Motor City Cruise
  • First-team All-Big East (2022)

Jared Rhoden is a shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Pistons in the 2018 NBA draft. Rhoden played college basketball at Seton Hall.

Rhoden has represented the United States at the international level. Rhoden is a member of the USA Basketball national team. Rhoden is a versatile player who can play shooting guard or small forward.

Rhoden is a hard worker who is determined to improve his game. Rhoden is a rising young player who is expected to contribute to the Pistons' success in the future. Rhoden is a young player with a lot of potential who is still developing his skills.

Jared Rhoden is a talented player who is destined for great things in the NBA. Rhoden was a college basketball standout for Seton Hall. Rhoden was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2022 NBA draft. Rhoden has played for the Pistons since then and has been a consistent player.

Rhoden has won awards such as First-team All-Big East and an NBA draft pick. Rhoden is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. 

Rhoden is a promising player with a bright future. Rhoden is a great team player and is always willing to help out. Rhoden is a very talented player and will continue to rise in popularity.

Rhoden is an excellent player and is a surefire contender for an NBA championship.

Also Played For: seton hall pirates

45. Scotty Pippen Jr.

Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball

Scotty Pippen Jr. Career

  • High school: , Pine Crest School, (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Sierra Canyon, (Chatsworth, California)
  • College: Vanderbilt (2019–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2022–present: →South Bay Lakers
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2021, 2022), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020)

Scotty Pippen Jr. is a 20-year-old point guard who will play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA season. Pippen Jr. played high school basketball at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He was a four-year starter for the varsity squad and helped the team reach the state semifinals in his senior year. Pippen Jr. was ranked No. 14 in the 2020 NBA draft by ESPN. He signed with the Lakers and will continue his basketball career in the United States.

Pippen Jr. is a quick and agile player who can step up and score in crucial moments. He is a hard worker who puts in long hours in the gym to improve his game. His father, Scotty Pippen, was a 12-time All-Star and two-time MVP for the Chicago Bulls. 

Pippen Jr. is looking to build on the success of his father and become one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Also Played For: ncaa southeastern conference men's basketball

46. Earl Boykins

Denver Nuggets

Earl Boykins Career

  • High school: Cleveland Central Catholic, (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • College: Eastern Michigan (1994–1998)
  • NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1998–2012
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 7, 5, 11, 12, 6
  • Coaching career: 2013–present
  • EuroChallenge champion (2009), Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1998), AP Honorable mention All-American (1998), 2× First-team All-MAC (1997, 1998), MAC tournament MVP (1998), No. 11 retired by Eastern Michigan Eagles, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1997)
  • Points: 5,791 (8.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 877 (1.3 rpg)
  • Assists: 2,092 (3.2 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1997 Trapani: Team competition
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Summer Universiade
  • : 1997 Trapani: Team competition

Earl Boykins was an assistant coach for the UTEP Miners in Conference USA. Boykins was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played in the NBA for 12 seasons. He was a point guard and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Washington Wizards.

Boykins has coached at various levels of basketball and is currently an assistant coach for the Miners. Boykins is married and has two children. 

Earl Boykins is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets and Douglas County HS.

Boykins won an NBA championship with the Orlando Magic in 1999 and played in the NBA All-Star Game four times. Boykins was also a member of the United States men's national basketball team, playing in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. 

After retiring as a player, Boykins began a coaching career with Douglas County HS in 2013. He is currently an assistant coach at UTEP.

47. Justin Lewis

Chicago Bulls

Justin Lewis Career

  • High school: , Baltimore Poly, (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: Marquette (2020–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • First-team All-Big East (2022), Big East Most Improved Player (2022)

Justin Lewis is a 20 year old small forward and power forward who played at Baltimore Poly high school. He is currently a free agent and is looking to continue his basketball career.

Lewis has a height of 6'8" and a weight of 235 lbs. He is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. Lewis has a strong shooting ability and can score from anywhere on the court.

He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Lewis is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. Lewis has a strong shooting ability and can score from anywhere on the court.

He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Lewis is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. 

Lewis was a highly decorated forward at Marquette who was named to both the First-team All-Big East and Big East Most Improved Player teams in his final year.

Lewis was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 54th pick of the 2022 NBA draft, but he never played for them as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers a few weeks later. 

Lewis has played for several teams in the G-League and international leagues, but he has yet to make an NBA appearance. 

Lewis is still playing in the G-League, and he is likely to be done playing professionally after this season. Lewis is a highly skilled player who is likely to have a successful career in the NBA, but he has yet to make his debut.

48. Iverson Molinar

Iverson Molinar Career

  • High school: , Oaks Christian School, (Westlake Village, California), Covenant Christian Ministries Academy, (Marietta, Georgia), Veritas Prep, (Calabasas, California)
  • College: Mississippi State (2019–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Wisconsin Herd
  • First-team All-SEC (2022)

Iverson Molinar was born on December 3, 1999 in Panama City, Panama. Molinar played high school basketball at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California.

Molinar is a shooting guard and point guard. Molinar was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2018 NBA G League Draft. Molinar is currently playing for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

Iverson Molinar is a 2021 basketball player from Covenant Christian Ministries Academy in Marietta, Georgia. Molinar is a 2021 NBA draft prospect andUndrafted player. Molinar is a 2022–present player with the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA D-League.

Molinar is a 6'4" shooting guard and has played for the United States Junior National Team. Molinar is a highly skilled player with the ball and is known for his explosiveness. Molinar is a great scorer and passer, and is a key part of the Wisconsin Herd's offense.

Molinar is a hard worker and is always hustling on the court. Molinar is a great role model for young players and is an excellent student. Molinar is a talented player who has a bright future in basketball.

49. Derrick Jones Jr.

Chicago Bulls

Derrick Jones Jr. Career

  • High school: Archbishop John Carroll, (Radnor, Pennsylvania)
  • College: UNLV (2015–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Phoenix Suns
  • 2016–2017: →Northern Arizona Suns
  • 2017–2020: Miami Heat
  • 2017–2018: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
  • 2020–2021: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2021–present: Chicago Bulls
  • NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2020), Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball (2015)

Derrick Jones Jr. is a 25-year-old small forward and power forward who was drafted in the 2016 NBA draft but never played in the league. Derrick Jones Jr.

attended Archbishop John Carroll High School in Chester, Pennsylvania. In his two years at UNLV, Jones averaged 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Jones is currently a free agent and is unsigned by any team. Jones is known for his athleticism and scoring ability from the perimeter. Derrick Jones Jr. is a likely candidate to be drafted in the upcoming NBA draft.

Jones is likely to return to the NBA after testing the waters in Europe. Derrick Jones Jr. is a versatile player who can score from all over the court. Derrick Jones Jr. is a possible future All-Star and could have a long and successful career in the NBA.

50. Kendrick Nunn

Washington Wizards

Kendrick Nunn Career

  • High school: Simeon Career Academy, (Chicago, Illinois)
  • College: , Illinois (2013–2016), Oakland (2017–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2019–2021: Miami Heat
  • 2021–2023: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2023–present: Washington Wizards
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020), Horizon League Player of the Year (2018), First-team All-Horizon League (2018), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2014)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2011 Mexico: National team, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2012 Lithuania: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U16 Championship
  • : 2011 Mexico: National team
  • FIBA World U17 Championship
  • : 2012 Lithuania: National team

Kendrick Nunn is a shooting guard who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2018 NBA draft. Nunn played college basketball for Illinois. In 2018, Nunn was undrafted but signed with the Washington Wizards.

Nunn has played for the Wizards in the NBA since 2018. Nunn is a shooting guard who is known for his scoring ability. Nunn has a height of 1.91 m and a weight of 87 kg. Nunn is a 27-year-old American shooting guard who has yet to make an impact in the NBA.

Nunn is a versatile player who can also play small forward. Nunn is a shooting guard who has a high scoring average for a player of his position. Kendrick Nunn is a versatile forward who has played for the Santa Cruz Warriors and Miami Heat in the NBA. 

Nunn was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020 and was also named Horizon League Player of the Year in 2018.

Nunn was a first-team All-Horizon League selection in 2018 and is also a Big Ten All-Freshman selection from 2014. Nunn has represented the United States at the World University Games and the Pan American Games. 

Nunn is a vocal leader on the court, and he has a great work ethic. Nunn is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. Nunn is expected to have a long and successful NBA career.

Final Words

Undrafted NBA players have always been a part of the league, and have always contributed to the teams they play for. Some of the best players in NBA history are undrafted, and their stories illustrate the importance of perseverance and dedication.

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Jalen Rose

I am a sports analyst in USA and I have been writing about sports for more than a decade. My career started with writing about the NBA for my school newspaper. After that, I became the Sports Editor of my college paper, then the managing editor of my university’s official website. After graduating from college, I started working as an Assistant Sports Editor at the local newspaper in Atlanta. per. I've been there ever since and have had many opportunities to write about different aspects of sports journalism and interact with other writers and editors from all over the world. LinkedIn

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