University of Texas Best Basketball Players of All Time

The University of Texas is home to some of the best basketball players of all time. From the legendary sharpshooter, T.J. Ford, to the dominant big man, Kevin Durant, the Longhorns have produced some of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood.

Not only have these players made their mark in college basketball, but they have also gone on to have successful careers in the NBA. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best basketball players to have ever donned the burnt orange of Texas.

1. Jericho Sims

Career

• NIT champion (2019)

Jericho Sims attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sims played college basketball for the New York Knicks and averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game as a junior before being drafted by the team in 2018.

Sims has represented America at various youth levels including the U19 FIBA World Cup where he helped Team USA to a bronze medal finish, and also participated at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit with fellow NBA prospects Trae Young and Lonzo Ball.

In November 2018, it was announced that Sims had signed a three-year deal with German club Brose Bamberg after playing sparingly for New York during their season in the NBA playoffs (he only appeared in two playoff games). 

As an international player, Jericho is not subject to any NCAA rules which could affect his draft eligibility or potential professional career path should he decide to leave school early .

Jericho Sims was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2021 NBA draft. He is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. 

In his two seasons at Texas, Sims averaged 14 points and six assists per game. Sims has won several awards during his career, including an NIT champion with Westchester in 2019.

Also Played For: new york knicks, new york knights

2. Jarrett Allen

Center

Career

• High school: , Round Rock (Round Rock, Texas), St. Stephen's Episcopal School, (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star (2022), Third-team All-Big 12 (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Jarrett Allen is a 24-year-old center from San Diego, California. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and has since played for them, Toronto Raptors and now Cleveland Cavaliers.

JarrettAllen is known for his high energy play on the court and strong defense. In 2018–19 he averaged 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game while playing 39 minutes per contest. Allen will be participating in this year's NBA All Star Game in Cleveland as part of the Eastern Conference team.

Jarrett Allen is a two-time McDonald’s All American and was a third team selection to the 2017 NBA All Star game. Jarrett started his collegiate career at Texas before transferring to Iowa State for his sophomore season where he averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 1 block per game. 

He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 7th overall pick in the 2017 draft and has since played for Cleveland Cavaliers.

Allen is known for his athleticism, strength, rebounding skills and shotblocking ability on both sides of the ball which will be important as he progresses in his young career.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, cleveland cavaliers

3. LaMarcus Aldridge

Power forward

Career

• High school: Seagoville (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Texas (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2015–2021: San Antonio Spurs
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 7× NBA All-Star (2012–2016, 2018, 2019), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2015, 2018), 3× All-NBA Third Team (2011, 2014, 2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007), Third-team All-American – NABC (2006), First-team All-Big 12 (2006), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2006), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2006), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

LaMarcus Aldridge is a center and power forward who has spent his entire career with the Portland Trail Blazers. LaMarcus Aldridge was drafted second overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls but never played for them due to a contract dispute.

He instead joined the Portland Trail Blazers and quickly became one of their most important players, winning an NBA championship in 2015. In 2018, LaMarcus Aldridge announced that he would be leaving Portland at the end of the season to join the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent.

LaMarcus Aldridge is considered one of the best big men in history and will go down as one of basketball's all-time greats LaMarcus Aldridge is a 7-time NBA All-Star and 2x All-NBA Second Team selection. 

He was drafted 3rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007 but only played one season with them before being traded to San Antonio.

In his first year with the Spurs, he led the team in scoring and won his first NBA Championship. LaMarcus has also been a huge part of the Spurs' success over the past few years, helping lead them to back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017.

Well as making an appearance in this year's Finals once again. Outside of basketball, LaMarcus is known for his philanthropy work - most notably donating $1 million towards building playgrounds in impoverished areas across Texas.

With two more seasons left on his contract with San Antonio, it looks like we could be seeing some more great things from LaMarcus Aldridge - who will always be remembered as one of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, western conference

4. Myles Turner

Power forward

Career

• High school: Trinity (Euless, Texas)
• College: Texas (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–present: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2016), 2× NBA blocks leader (2019, 2021), Third-team All-Big 12 (2015), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 Colorado Springs: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 Colorado Springs: National team

Turner was drafted 11th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2015 NBA draft. Turner has spent his entire career with the Pacers, playing over 200 games and averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game.

He is a two-time All-Star and was named to the 2017 Eastern Conference All-Defensive Second Team. Turner announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 25, 2018 after 18 seasons in the NBA Turner is a 6'8" forward who was the No.

1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. Turner led his team to their first-ever playoff appearance in 2018, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors 4 games to 2. 

He has won multiple awards and accolades during his career including being named an All-Rookie Second Team member in 2016 and a blocks leader for both 2019 and 2021 seasons.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, center basketball

5. D. J. Augustin

Career

• High school: , Brother Martin, (New Orleans, Louisiana), Hightower, (Missouri City, Texas)
• College: Texas (2006–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2012: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2012–2013: Indiana Pacers
• 2013: Toronto Raptors
• 2013–2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014–2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016: Denver Nuggets
• 2016–2020: Orlando Magic
• 2020–2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021–2022: Houston Rockets
• 2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009), Bob Cousy Award (2008), Consensus first-team All-American (2008), First-team All-Big 12 (2008), Second-team All-Big 12 (2007), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2007), McDonald's All-American (2006), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2006)

D. J. Augustin was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school, and he proved it by leading Texas to the NCAA Championship in 2006. Augustin started his career with Charlotte before being traded to Houston midway through the 2011–12 season.

In 2017, Augustin signed with the Utah Jazz after playing for Orlando and Memphis in previous seasons. After averaging 14 points and 5 assists per game for Utah last season, he is expected to be one of the top free agents this summer. 

At 35 years old, Darnell Jackson may be more likely than not to retire at the end of next season which would open up an opportunity for D-Jou to start from day one on another team next year if interested; however nothing has been confirmed as of yet so we'll just have to wait and see.

D. J. Augustin is a former professional basketball player who has played for the Charlotte Bobcats, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 

Augustin was born on December 28th 1988 in Fort Myers, Florida to parents Darnell and Patricia. He attended Bishop Moore High School where he was a four-year letter winner for the Knights as both a guard and forward before being drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 15th overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft.

After playing one season with Charlotte, he was traded to Indiana along with Brendan Haywood and Jason Maxiell in exchange for Roy Hibbert and Donald Sloan. 

In his five seasons with Indiana he averaged 8 points 2 assists 3 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from three point range which earned him an All-Star selection in 2013 AND 2014 respectively.

On July 10th 2016 it was announced that Augustin had signed with Denver Nuggets on a 5 year deal worth $80 million dollars which made him their all time leading scorer surpassing Andre Iguodala's record of 27000 points scored within NBA history.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets, texas longhorns men's basketball

6. Kai Jones

Career

• High school: , Orlando Christian Prep, (Orlando, Florida), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Texas (2019–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Charlotte Hornets
• 2021–2022: →Greensboro Swarm
• Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year (2021)

At 21 years old, Kai Jones is one of the youngest players in the NBA. He was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. At 6'11", 222 lbs., he's a power forward/center with potential to be a star player in the league.

Jones attended Orlando Christian Prep and then Brewster Academy before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2016. In his rookie season, Jones averaged 5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assists per game while shooting 50% from three-point range (41 FGs).

His second season saw him improve statistically as he averaged 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists per game while also adding 42 FGs for%. 

The third year of his career has been even better so far; Jones is averaging 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game on 51% shooting from three-point range thus far this season.

7. Greg Brown III

Career

• High school: Vandegrift (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2022: →Ontario Clippers
• Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2021), Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2021), McDonald's All-American (2020), Texas Mr. Basketball (2020), Texas Gatorade Player of the Year (2020)

Greg Brown III was born on September 1, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. He is a power forward who played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns in 2020-21. The Blazers selected him with the 43rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft and he will join their team shortly thereafter.

Greg Brown III is a 20-year-old forward who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was born in Texas and played high school basketball at Gregory-Portland High School before going on to play college ball at Texas. 

Brown has spent most of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he's been a key player off the bench over the past two seasons.

He's averaged 3 points and 2 rebounds per game during his NBA career so far, but he'll be looking to improve those numbers this season as he looks to continue his development as a player.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers

8. Timmy Allen

Career

• High school: , Desert Ridge, (Mesa, Arizona), Red Mountain, (Mesa, Arizona)
• College: , Utah (2018–2021), Texas (2021–present)
• Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2022), Second-team All-Big 12 (2022), First-team All-Pac-12 (2021), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2019)

Timmy Allen is a small forward from Texas who played in the Big 12 Conference. He was born in 2000 and stands at 6'6", weighing 210 pounds. 

Timmy has starred at Desert Ridge High School, where he averaged 23 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game as a senior in 2018-19.

Allen declared for the 2019 NBA Draft but opted to return to Texas for his sophomore season instead of attending the draft combine or working out for teams personally. In two seasons with Texas, Allen has averaged 14 points and 5 rebounds while shooting 41 percent from three-point range (76-of-205).

Timmy Allen is a redshirt junior guard for the Utah Utes men's basketball team. He played college ball at Utah and was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team in his sophomore season.

 Allen started all 31 games he appeared in during his junior year, averaging 16 points per game while shooting 47 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range.

The 6'5" guard transferred to Texas prior to his senior season and helped lead them to their first Final Four appearance since 2003, where they lost to Michigan State 71–65 in the national championship game. 

Allen is a two-time Pac-12 All-Freshman Team selection (2018, 2019) as well as being named Second Team All Big 12 both seasons. He also averaged 17 points per game as a freshman with UTEP before transferring there full time after one year of eligibility remaining due an NCAA rule change that allowed players.

Who left school early without sitting out a year to play immediately upon transferring without having any playing time counted against their original stats or record (Allen had sat out one semester).

Also Played For: college basketball

9. Albert Burditt

Career

• High school: Lanier (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1994–2009
• Position: Power forward
• 1994–1995: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1995–1996: Gran Canaria
• 1996: Gigantes de Carolina
• 1996–1997: Gran Canaria
• 1997: Santeros de Aguada
• 1997–1998: Gran Canaria
• 1999: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1999: Andrea Costa Imola
• 1999–2000: Cordivari Roseto
• 2000–2001: Pallacanestro Varese
• 2001–2002: Pallacanestro Reggiana
• 2002–2003: Carife Ferrara
• 2003: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2003–2004: Benfica
• 2004–2005: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2005–2006: Cometas de Querétaro
• 2006–2007: Belgrano de San Nicolás
• 2007–2008: Lobos de la UAC Saltillo
• 2008: Plannja Basket
• 2008–2009: Lobos de la UAC Saltillo
• 2009: La Salle-UPB Cochabamba
• Texas Mr. Basketball (1990)

Albert Burditt was born on May 15, 1972 in Austin, Texas. He attended high school at Lanier (Austin, Texas). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 1990 to 1994.

In 1994 Burditt was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 53rd overall pick and he spent most of his career with them until 2009 when he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Albert is best known for his time with the Rockets where he averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game over a ten-year span before retiring in 2009 due to injury..

Albert has also had stints playing in Spain (Gran Canaria), Mexico (Santeros de Aguada) and Italy (Gigantes de Carolina). After retirement from professional basketball, Albert started working as an assistant coach for his former team, Houston Rockets II of the NBA Development League.

Also Played For: 1994 nba draft

10. B. J. Tyler

Career

• High school: Lincoln (Port Arthur, Texas)
• College: DePaul (1989–1990), Texas (1991–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1994–1995
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1
• 1994–1995: Philadelphia 76ers
• Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1994), SWC Player of the Year (1994)

B. J. Tyler was a tough defender in the NBA, and he helped lead Philadelphia to the playoffs twice during his tenure with the team. Tyler also had some successful seasons outside of basketball, including being an entrepreneur and actor.

He announced his retirement from professional basketball following the 2006-07 season, but has since returned to play for various teams around the world. B B Tyler is currently 52nd all time in points scored in NBA history, with 10,471 total over 994 games played.

B. J. Tyler was a standout point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1994-1995 season, earning third-team All American honors from both AP and UPI. He led his team to a SWC title that year, averaging 21 points per game en route to becoming the league's top player.

After two seasons in the NBA with Philadelphia, he signed as a free agent with Portland in 1997 before moving on to various European teams over the next few years before retiring at age 34 in 2001.

Also Played For: depaul basketball

11. Cory Joseph

Detroit Pistons

Career

• High school: , Pickering (Ajax, Ontario), Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
• College: Texas (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2015: San Antonio Spurs
• 2012–2013: →Austin Toros
• 2015–2017: Toronto Raptors
• 2017–2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2021: Sacramento Kings
• 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA champion (2014), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013), All-NBA D-League Defensive Second Team (2013), Big 12 All-Freshman team (2011), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2015 Mexico City: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2008 Formosa: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2015 Mexico City: National team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2008 Formosa: National team

Cory Joseph is a point guard for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Joseph was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He played college basketball at Texas before being drafted by the Spurs in 2011.

Cory Joseph has spent his entire playing career with the San Antonio Spurs to date. Cory Joseph is a guard who has played in the NBA for three seasons. Cory Joseph was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2011 and spent two seasons with them before moving on to Austin Toros of the D-League.

In 2013, he joined Toronto Raptors and had an excellent season, averaging 16 points per game on 44 percent shooting from three-point range en route to being voted into the All-NBA D-League Second Team. 

He then signed with Indiana Pacers for the 2014–15 season but only managed 10 games before being traded to Sacramento Kings midway through the year as part of a larger deal that saw DeMarcus Cousins join Toronto.

Cory Joseph continued his good form in Sacramento and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2006, where they were beaten 4–1 by Golden State Warriors in the First Round (although he averaged just 11 minutes off the bench). 

The following year saw him sign with Detroit Pistons but after appearing sparingly throughout preseason he was waived at midseason and subsequently retired due to injury.

 After retiring from basketball, Cory Joseph enrolled at Stanford University where he plans to study business administration.

Also Played For: fiba

12. P. J. Tucker

Miami Heat

Career

• High school: William G. Enloe, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: Texas (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2007: Toronto Raptors
• 2012–2017: Phoenix Suns
• 2017: Toronto Raptors
• 2017–2021: Houston Rockets
• 2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021–2022: Miami Heat
• 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (2021), German League champion (2012), German League Finals MVP (2012), German Cup champion (2012), German Champions Cup (2012), German League All-Star (2012), German League Import Player of the Year (2012), Israeli Super League champion (2008), Israeli Super League MVP (2008), Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP (2008), Ukrainian SuperLeague All-Star (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2006), Big 12 Player of the Year (2006), Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2004)

Tucker spent six seasons with the Toronto Raptors, helping them reach two Eastern Conference Finals. He was drafted 35th overall by the Raptors in 2006 and has since played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets.

Tucker is a versatile player who can play both forward positions well, contributing on offense with his scoring and rebounding skills as well as being a defensive stalwart down low. 

In 2019 he averaged 18 points per game off the bench for the Houston Rockets in their run to the Western Conference Finals where they lost to eventual champions Golden State Warriors 4-1.

Tucker was one of the best players in the German League during his time there, winning championships and MVP awards. Tucker became an All-Star in Germany while playing for the Phoenix Suns before joining their rivals, the Toronto Raptors, later on in his career. 

Tucker is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside positions well. He has been a regular member of Houston Rockets squads over the past few years but will move to Philadelphia 76ers next season as they look to improve on their 17th place finish last year.

Tucker is known for having a high basketball IQ and being able to pass effectively from either half court or in transition; attributes that have helped him earn accolades such as NBA champion and All-Star selection multiple times throughout his career so far.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft, 2006–07 nba season

13. Daniel Gibson

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Jones (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2006–2013
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 1
• 2006–2013: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2005), 2× Third-team All-Big 12 (2005, 2006), Big 12 All-Defensive Team – Media (2006), McDonald's All-American (2004), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003)
• Points: 3,115 (7.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 792 (2.0 rpg)
• Assists: 775 (2.0 apg)

Gibson was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. Gibson played for the Cavs from 2006 to 2013. In his career, Gibson averaged 12 points and 4 assists per game.

Gibson is a two-time All-Star (2011, 2012). After leaving the Cavaliers, Gibson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies but was traded to New Orleans Pelicans before playing a single game for them .

Gibson was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and played his first two years at the University of Memphis. He was drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Cavaliers and made an immediate impact, starting all 82 games he appeared in as a rookie.

Gibson averaged 11 points per game and 4 rebounds on average during his time with Cleveland. In 2013, Gibson signed with New Orleans Pelicans as a free agent where he has continued to produce offensively (15 ppg) but has also been more consistent defensively (4 apg).

14. Damion James

Texas Longhorns men's basketball

Career

• High school: Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, Texas)
• College: Texas (2006–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2010–2018
• Position: Small forward
• 2010–2012: New Jersey Nets
• 2012–2013: Bakersfield Jam
• 2013: Brooklyn Nets
• 2013–2014: Bakersfield Jam
• 2014: Texas Legends
• 2014: San Antonio Spurs
• 2014–2015: Texas Legends
• 2015: Alaska Aces
• 2015: Le Mans Sarthe Basket
• 2015: Sydney Kings
• 2016: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• 2016: Guaros de Lara
• 2017: Cariduros de Fajardo
• 2017: Hapoel Eilat
• 2018: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2018: Cariduros de Fajardo
• 2018: Vaqueros de Bayamón
• NBA champion (2014), BSN champion (2018), BSN Foreign MVP (2016), BSN All-Star (2016), BSN All-Defensive Team (2016), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2016), BSN scoring champion (2016), NBA D-League All-Star (2013), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013), Second-team All-American – TSN (2010), Third-team All-American – AP (2010), Second-team All-Big 12 (2009), Second-team Parade All-American (2006)

James was a standout player at Nacogdoches High School. He entered the NBA draft in 2010, and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks. James played for the New Jersey Nets, Brooklyn Nets, and Bakersfield Jam over the course of four seasons.

In 2018 he signed with Italian club Enel Braga II where he averaged 16 points per game in EuroLeague competition during his first season there Damion James was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft.

Damion James played college basketball at Texas and won a National Championship with the team in 2014. In his rookie season, he averaged 8 points and 4 rebounds per game while helping the Spurs to their fourth championship title in five years.

Damion James has since developed into one of the premier scorers in Europe, winning multiple trophies with teams such as Lámpsa Sarthe Basket (France), Barcelona Regal Baloncesto (Spain) and Gran Canaria Basket ( Canary Islands). 

He is currently playing for Cariduros de Fajardo on loan from Sydney Kings where he has been spectacularly successful so far this year, averaging 25 points and 7 rebounds per game on 60% shooting from downtown.

Also Played For: 2010 nba draft

15. Avery Bradley

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: , Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, Washington), Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
• College: Texas (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2017: Boston Celtics
• 2011: →Maine Red Claws
• 2011: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2017–2018: Detroit Pistons
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2019–2020: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2020–2021: Miami Heat
• 2021: Houston Rockets
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA champion (2020), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2016), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2009), McDonald's All-American (2009)

Avery Bradley was born on November 26, 1990 in Tacoma, Washington. He attended Bellarmine Prep and then transferred to Findlay Prep before playing college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

After being drafted 19th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2010 NBA draft, Bradley has played for them since 2010. Avery is a shooting guard who can score from anywhere on the court and is known as one of the best defenders in the league.

In 2015–16 he led all guards with an average of 2 steals per game and also averaged 17 points per game while shooting 46% from three-point range Avery Bradley is a versatile player who has played both guard positions in the NBA. 

He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2010 and has since won two championships with them.

In 2016, he was awarded an All-Def defensive First Team nod and helped lead Boston to their second title that season. Avery Bradley currently plays for the Detroit Pistons and is expected to help take them to another level this upcoming season. 

He is also known for his competitiveness on the court as well as being a vocal leader amongst his teammates.

Also Played For: 2011–12 boston celtics season, nba 2k18

16. Tristan Thompson

Power forward

Career

• 2011–2020: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2020–2021: Boston Celtics
• 2021–2022: Sacramento Kings
• 2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022: Chicago Bulls

Tristan Thompson was drafted fourth overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played college basketball at Texas before being selected by the Cavs.

Thompson has appeared in over 800 regular season games and scored more than 20,000 points during his career. 

In 2017, he signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent and helped them to win two championships that year.

Thompson is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be joining either the Los Angeles Lakers or Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Thompson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

Thompson has had a successful career as a member of the Cavs, winning two championships and being an All-Star multiple times. 

He is known for his strong defense and rebounding abilities, which have led to him averaging 11 rebounds per game over his career so far.

Thompson also stands out offensively due to his ability to score from anywhere on the court, making him one of the most versatile players in all of basketball.

17. Mohamed Bamba

Orlando Magic

Career

• High school: , Cardigan Mountain School, (Canaan, New Hampshire), Westtown School, (Westtown, Pennsylvania)
• College: Texas (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Orlando Magic
• Second-team All-Big 12 (2018), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2018), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Mohamed Bamba is a promising center prospect who was drafted sixth overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA draft. At 7'0", 218 pounds, Bamba has an imposing frame and outstanding athleticism which allow him to dominate on both ends of the court.

He spent two years at Texas before declaring for the draft and should be a key contributor for Orlando from day one. Blessed with excellent footwork and touch around the rim, Bamba will need to improve his shooting range if he wants to make it as a professional player.

With his powerful offensive game and intimidating presence on defense, Mohamed Bamba is poised to become one of the top centers in basketball within the next few years Mohamed Bamba was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and played high school basketball for Oak Hill Academy.

He then went on to play college ball at Texas, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore and junior. The Orlando Magic selected him with the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. 

In his rookie season, Mohamed Bamba averaged 13 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game while appearing in all 82 games for the Magic.

As a result of his impressive performances, he was named to both the 2019 NBA All-Rookie Team and 2019 NBA Rising Stars Game roster . 

Mohamed is also known for his defensive prowess; he holds career averages of 2 blocks per game (tied for sixth all time) and 0 steals per game (seventh).

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18. Slater Martin

Career

• High school: Jefferson Davis (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (1943–1944, 1946–1949)
• BAA draft 1949 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
• Playing career: 1949–1960
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 22, 7
• 5× NBA champion (1950, 1952–1954, 1958), 7× NBA All-Star (1953–1959), 5× All-NBA Second Team (1955–1959), No. 22 honored by Los Angeles Lakers, Second-team All-American – Look (1949), Third-team All-American – Helms (1948), No. 15 retired by Texas Longhorns
• Points: 7,337 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,302 (3.4 rpg)
• Assists: 3,160 (4.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Slater Martin was born on October 22, 1925 in Elmina, Texas. He attended high school in Houston, Texas and then college at Texas. Slater was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1949 and played with them for six seasons.

He is best known for his time with the Lakers, but also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Slater retired from playing in 1960 and later worked as a basketball coach. He passed away on October 18, 2012 at the age of 86.

Slater Martin was a legendary coach in the NBA. He won five championships with the New York Knicks and seven All-Star selections. 

Martin was born in Texas and played college basketball at Texas Longhorns. After coaching in the NBA for several years, Martin became the head coach of the Houston Mavericks in 1967.

Martin led the Mavericks to the playoffs three times and to the Western Conference Finals in 1971. He retired from coaching following the 1972–1973 season. 

Martin has since been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Martin currently resides in Houston, Texas. Martin is a beloved figure in the NBA and is beloved by his players and staff.

Martin is a true legend of the game and deserves to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers

19. Johnny Moore

Career

• High school: Altoona Area, (Altoona, Pennsylvania)
• College: Texas (1975–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1980–1992
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 00
• NBA assists leader (1982), No. 00 retired by San Antonio Spurs, First-team All-SWC (1979)
• Points: 4,890 (9.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,548 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,866 (7.4 apg)

Johnny Moore was born on March 31, 1958 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Moore attended high school in Altoona, Pennsylvania and starred for the Altoona Area Cougars.

Moore played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 1975 to 1979. Moore was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1979 NBA draft and played for them from 1980 to 1992.

Moore was an All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection during his career with the SuperSonics. Moore finished his career with the San Antonio Spurs in 1992. Moore has since been a commentator for NBA games and worked as a color commentator for the Spurs' television broadcasts.

Moore was inducted into the Texas Longhorns Hall of Honor in 2006. Moore was married to Lisa Moore from 1984 to 1998 and they have two children. Moore was a versatile player in the NBA, playing both forward positions. Moore was a two-time All-SWC player at Tulsa and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1990.

Moore played his first NBA season with the New Jersey Nets in 1987. Moore played two seasons with the Tulsa Fast Breakers before joining the San Antonio Spurs in 1989. 

Moore played two seasons with the Girona team in Spain before returning to the Spurs in 1992. Moore retired from the NBA in 1995. Moore served as an assistant coach with the Spurs from 2004 to 2005.

Moore is currently a basketball coach in the lower levels of the American basketball system. Moore was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

20. T.J. Ford

Career

• High school: Willowridge (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (2001–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2003–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 5
• 2003–2006: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2006–2008: Toronto Raptors
• 2008–2011: Indiana Pacers
• 2011: Zagreb
• 2011–2012: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004), Naismith Player of the Year (2003), John R. Wooden Award (2003), Sporting News Player of the Year (2003), Consensus first-team All-American (2003), AP Honorable mention All-American (2002), First-team All-Big 12 (2003), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2002), NCAA season assists leader (2002), No. 11 retired by Texas Longhorns, Second-team Parade All-American (2001)
• Points: 4,797 (11.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,331 (3.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,495 (5.8 apg)

Ford was drafted eighth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2003 NBA draft. He played for the Bucks from 2003 to 2012. Ford is a point guard and averaged 11.4 points, 5.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game in his career.

Ford was a part of the Raptors team that made it to the playoffs in 2007 and 2008. He also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks in 2012. Ford is currently a free agent and is considering offers from the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets.

Ford was a highly touted high school player and one of the most highly touted freshman of all time when he entered the NBA in 2003. Ford was a key player on the Pacers' 2004 and 2005 playoff teams. After being traded to San Antonio in 2006, Ford continued to be a key player on the Spurs' championship teams in 2007 and 2008.

Ford was traded to the Zagreb team in 2011 and then retired in 2012. Ford was a four-time All-Star and was a key player on the Pacers, Spurs and Zagreb teams.

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21. Jaxson Hayes

Center

Career

• High school: Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• College: Texas (2018–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021: →Birmingham Squadron
• NIT champion (2019), Second-team All-Big 12 (2019), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2019), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2019)

Jaxson Hayes was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Hayes played college basketball for Texas, where he averaged 18.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game in his final season.

Hayes is a center/power forward who is known for his athleticism and shot-blocking ability. Hayes is expected to contribute immediately for the Pelicans, who finished the 2018–19 season with a 38–44 record. Jaxson Hayes was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Hayes has played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Birmingham Squadron during his career. Hayes was a Second-team All-Big 12 and Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection in 2019. Hayes is a native of Texas and played college basketball in Texas. Hayes is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Hayes is expected to compete for a spot on the Atlanta Hawks roster in the 2019-20 season. Hayes is a skilled player with a high basketball IQ. Hayes is a hard worker who is dedicated to his game. Hayes is a talented player with a high ceiling who is expected to improve in the future.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans

22. Sheldon Mac

Guard

Career

• High school: Bellaire (Houston, Texas)
• College: , Texas (2011–2013), Miami (Florida) (2014–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2018: Washington Wizards
• 2016: →Delaware 87ers
• 2019–2021: Canton Charge
• 2021: ESSM Le Portel
• 2021: BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
• 2022: Cleveland Charge
• 2022: Stockton Kings
• 2022: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2022: Gigantes de Carolina
• 2022: Gladiadores de Anzoátegui
• 2022: Club Atlético Aguada
• 2023–present: Gigantes de Carolina
• 1× BSN top scorer (2021–2022), Second-team All-ACC (2016)

Sheldon Mac is a shooting guard / small forward who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2016 NBA draft but has not yet played in the league. Mac played college basketball at Texas and Miami.

Mac is a tall and lanky shooting guard who is known for his high shooting percentage. Mac is currently a member of the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) in Argentina. 

Sheldon Mac is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways. Mac has had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the Washington Wizards and Delaware 87ers. 

He is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways, which has helped him earn a place in the NBA. Mac has also had success in Europe, playing for the Canton Charge and ESSM Le Portel.

Mac is looking to continue his success in the NBA and abroad in the future. Mac is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a team player who is always looking to help his team win. 

Mac is a quality player who is always looking to contribute to his team's success. Mac is a player who is always looking to improve his game and help his team win.

Also Played For: miami hurricanes basketball, university of miami basketball

23. Maurice Evans

Atlanta Hawks

Career

• High school: Wichita Collegiate (Wichita, Kansas)
• College: , Wichita State (1997–1999), Texas (2000–2001)
• NBA draft: 2001 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2001–2012
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 5, 6
• 2001–2002: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2002–2003: Olympiacos
• 2003–2004: Benetton Treviso
• 2004–2005: Sacramento Kings
• 2005–2006: Detroit Pistons
• 2006–2007: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2007–2008: Orlando Magic
• 2008–2011: Atlanta Hawks
• 2011–2012: Washington Wizards

Maurice Evans was one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history. Evans was a three-time All-American at Wichita State and led the team to the NCAA Tournament in his final season.

He was undrafted in the 2001 NBA Draft but was signed by the Washington Wizards. Evans played for the Wizards for four seasons before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 2007. Evans played for the Magic for four seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011.

Evans retired from the NBA in 2013 after playing for the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. Evans is a two-time champion with the Wizards (2002, 2004) and a three-time champion with the Magic (2007, 2010, 2011). Evans has also played for the United States national team. Evans is currently an NBA commentator for ESPN.

Also Played For: wichita state shockers basketball

24. Royal Ivey

Career

• High school: , Benjamin N. Cardozo, (Queens, New York), Blair Academy, (Blairstown, New Jersey)
• College: Texas (2000–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2004–2014
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 36, 12, 11, 7
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• 2× Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2003, 2004)

Royal Ivey is currently an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets, having been with the organization since the 2016-17 season. Ivey played college basketball at Texas, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Longhorns to the NCAA Tournament in his final season.

After spending four seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ivey signed with the Nets and has since been an important part of their coaching staff. Ivey is a highly-rated assistant coach, and his experience and skills will be invaluable as the Nets look to improve in the upcoming season.

Royal Ivey is originally from Harlem and attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. After playing college basketball at Texas, he was drafted by the 76ers in the 2004 NBA Draft. Ivey is married and has two children. He enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his family.

25. Jordan Hamilton

Career

• High school: , Susan Miller Dorsey, (Los Angeles, California), Manuel Dominguez, (Compton, California)
• College: Texas (2009–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2014: Denver Nuggets
• 2012: →Idaho Stampede
• 2014: Houston Rockets
• 2014: Iowa Energy
• 2014–2015: Reno Bighorns
• 2015: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2015: Krasny Oktyabr
• 2016: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2016: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2016: Bucaneros de La Guaira
• 2016: Tofaş
• 2016–2017: Guaros de Lara
• 2017: Metros de Santiago
• 2017–2018: Uşak Sportif
• 2018: Hapoel Holon
• 2018–2019: Basket Brescia Leonessa
• 2019: Metros de Santiago
• 2019–2020: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2020–2021: Shiga Lakestars
• 2021–2022: Kumamoto Volters
• 2022–present: Shiga Lakestars
• FIBA South American Basketball League champion (2017), Dominican Republic Basketball League champion (2017), All-Dominican Republic Basketball League Second Team (2017), Venezuelan Basketball League champion (2017), NBA D-League All-Star (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2011), First-team All-Big 12 (2011)

Jordan Hamilton played college basketball at Texas and was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 2011 NBA Draft. Hamilton was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2014 and then to the Brooklyn Nets in 2016.

He has appeared in over 100 NBA games and has averaged 5.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. Jordan Hamilton has also played in the B.League in China and in the EuroLeague. In 2017, Hamilton signed with the Uşak of the Turkish Basketball League.

Hamilton is married and has two children. Jordan Hamilton is a member of the US national team. Hamilton is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward positions. Jordan Hamilton is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game every season.

Jordan Hamilton played college ball at Texas. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2011 NBA Draft. He played for the Nuggets, the Idaho Stampede, the Houston Rockets, and the Iowa Energy. He was traded to the LA Clippers in 2014. He was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016.

He was traded to the Basket Brescia Leonessa in 2018. He is currently playing for the Metros de Santiago in the Venezuelan Basketball League. He has played in the NBA for four seasons. He has played in the NBA for six seasons.

26. Terrence Rencher

Career

• High school: St. Raymond (The Bronx, New York)
• College: Texas (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1995–2007
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 15, 14
• Coaching career: 2007–present
• 2× First-team All-SWC (1992, 1995), SWC Freshman of the Year (1992), Mr. New York Basketball (1991)
• Points: 106 (2.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 44 (1.2 rpg)
• Assists: 54 (1.5 apg)

Rencher was an assistant coach at Oklahoma State. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the 1995 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for six seasons, from 1995 to 2003.

He then played in the European leagues for six more seasons. He is now an assistant coach at Oklahoma State. Terrence Rencher played 10 seasons in the NBA, including two with the Miami Heat.

Rencher has since transitioned into a coaching career, most notably coaching Regents HS in 2007–2008 and Saint Louis (GA) in 2009–2011. Rencher is currently an assistant coach with Texas State.

27. Travis Mays

Career

• High school: Vanguard (Ocala, Florida)
• College: Texas (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1990–2002
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 1
• Coaching career: 2002–present
• As player:, NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1991), Greek League All-Star (1994 (II)), Greek All-Star Game 3-Point Shootout Champion (1994 II), 2× SWC Player of the Year (1989, 1990), 3× First-team All-SWC (1988–1990)
• Points: 1,273 (11.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 233 (2.0 rpg)
• Assists: 326 (2.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1989 Duisburg: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1989 Duisburg: National team

As a shooting guard, Travis Mays was one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA. He averaged 20.6 points per game during his career and won two scoring titles.

Mays also made an impact on the defensive side of the ball, averaging 3.7 steals per game over his career. After retiring from the NBA, Mays started his coaching career with the Sacramento Kings.

He currently coaches the Orlando Magic. Mays was born in Ocala, Florida, and attended Vanguard High School. He played college basketball at Texas. Mays was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 1990 NBA draft.

He spent six seasons with the Kings before moving to Orlando in 2002. Mays is a two-time scoring champion and two-time All-Star. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Travis Mays played professional basketball for 14 years, including a stint as the head coach of the SMU Mustangs.

Mays was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1991 and played for the team until 1993. Mays then played for the Rochester Renegade and the Panionios before returning to the Atlanta Hawks in 1994. 

Mays spent the next two seasons with the Ironi Ramat Gan team before moving to Italy to play for the Tuborg Pilsener team in 1998.

Mays then moved back to the United States to join the Mens Sana 1871 Basket team in 1999. Mays spent two seasons with Mens Sana before returning to the Atlanta Hawks in 2002. 

Mays spent two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach before joining the Texas Longhorns as associate head coach in 2007. Mays remained with the Texas Longhorns until 2011, when he was hired as the head coach of the LSU Tigers.

Mays remained with the LSU Tigers until 2016, when he was hired as the associate head coach of the SMU Mustangs.

28. James Thomas

Career

• High school: Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
• College: Texas (2000–2004)
• NBA draft: 2004 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2004–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 12, 6, 30
• NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2005), All-NBDL Second Team (2005), CBA Newcomer of the Year (2006), All-CBA First Team (2006), CBA All-Defensive First Team (2006)

James Thomas was undrafted out of college, but found success in the NBA as a power forward for the Portland Trail Blazers. Thomas was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, and retired in 2015.

Thomas has two children and lives in Oregon. Thomas is a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player. He was inducted into the Portland Trail Blazers Hall of Fame in 2016. James Thomas is a retired American professional basketball player.

Thomas played for several teams in the NBA, most notably the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. He also played for the Albany Patroons, Chicago Bulls, and Climamio Bologna in Europe. Thomas was most successful as a coach, having led the Maine Red Claws to the playoffs in both his seasons as coach.

29. LaSalle Thompson

Career

• High school: Withrow (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• College: Texas (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Kansas City Kings
• Playing career: 1981–1997
• Position: Center
• Number: 41
• Coaching career: 2008–2014
• NCAA rebounding leader (1982), 2× First-team All-SWC (1981, 1982)
• Points: 7,806 (7.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,689 (6.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 972 (1.0 bpg)

LaSalle Thompson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 23, 1961. He attended high school in Withrow, Ohio and played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

Thompson was drafted fifth overall by the Kansas City Kings in the 1982 NBA draft. He played center for the Kings from 1981 to 1997. Thompson then spent two years as a player/coach with the Italian club Treviso before returning to the NBA as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2008.

Thompson was fired by the 76ers in 2014. He then served as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons from 2015 to 2017. Thompson was hired as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. 

LaSalle Thompson was a standout player at Kansas City and Sacramento, leading the way in both rebounds and blocks during his playing career.

Thompson spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers, before joining the New York Knicks in 2012. He is currently an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats.

 Thompson is a three-time All-SWC honoree and a two-time NCAA rebounding champion. Thompson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft.

He played in 786 games over his career, averaging 7.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. LaSalle Thompson is currently an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats.

30. Chris Mihm

Career

• High school: Westlake (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (1997–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2000–2009
• Position: Center
• Number: 4, 31
• 2000–2003: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2003–2004: Boston Celtics
• 2004–2009: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2001), Consensus first-team All-American (2000), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (1999, 2000), 2× Big 12 All-Defensive Team (1999, 2000), Big 12 All-Freshman Team (1998), Third-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 3,262 (7.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,302 (5.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 444 (1.0 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: Team competition

Chris Mihm was a standout center at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2000 NBA Draft and spent three seasons with the team.

In 2004, he was traded to the Boston Celtics and spent two more seasons with them. Mihm then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2006 and spent two seasons with them. He retired from the NBA in 2009.

Chris Mihm is now a basketball analyst for ESPN. He has two children and lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chris Mihm is a seven-time NBA All-Star and is the all-time leader in field goals made (2,884). He has been awarded the John W.

McConathy Award, the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, and the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Chris Mihm was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 player at Kansas and was drafted in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

In his rookie season, Mihm averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 76 games. He improved his field goal percentage to 42 percent in his second season and became a key player on the Lakers' 2002 championship team. 

Mihm spent the next three seasons with the Lakers, averaging 8.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 168 games.

He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007 and played in 65 games before being traded to the Detroit Pistons the next season. Mihm retired after the 2009 season. Mihm has since worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN. 

He has two children, a daughter and a son. Chris Mihm is a four-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection.

31. Lance Blanks

Career

• High school: McCullough (The Woodlands, Texas)
• College: , Virginia (1985–1987), Texas (1988–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1990–1999
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 32, 21
• 1990–1992: Detroit Pistons
• 1992–1993: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1993: Quad City Thunder
• 1993–1994: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1994–1995: Gießen 46ers
• 1997–1998: Albacomp Fehérvár
• 1998–1999: Keravnos
• Third-team Parade All-American (1985), Texas Mr. Basketball (1985)
• Points: 289 (2.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 110 (0.8 rpg)
• Assists: 117 (0.8 apg)

Lance Blanks was a point guard and shooting guard in the NBA for 10 seasons. Blanks was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the first round in 1990 and played for them for six seasons.

He was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1998 and played for them for two seasons. He then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for two more seasons. He retired in 1999.

Blanks was a three-time All-Star and won a championship with the Pistons in 2004. He currently works as a commentator for the NBA on TNT. Blanks has two children. He is 56 years old and was born in Del Rio, Texas.

Lance Blanks was a player for the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1990s. He was a versatile player who was known for his shooting and passing skills. He was a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

He is currently the head coach of the Quad City Thunder.

32. Ron Baxter

Career

• High school: Dorsey (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Texas (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 91st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 31
• 1982–1983: Reno Bighorns
• AP Honorable mention All-American (1978), NIT co-MVP (1978), 2× First-team All-SWC (1978, 1980)

Baxter was a 4th round pick of the Boston Celtics in the 1980 NBA draft. Baxter played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1980 to 1985, averaging 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Baxter then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1985 to 1989, averaging 12.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Baxter then played for the Dallas Mavericks from 1989 to 1994, averaging 15.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Baxter then played for the Phoenix Suns from 1994 to 1997, averaging 16.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. 

Baxter then played for the Toronto Raptors from 1997 to 1999, averaging 15.5 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Baxter then played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1999 to 2003, averaging 12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Baxter then retired from professional basketball in 2003. Baxter currently works as a basketball analyst for TNT.

33. Joey Wright

Career

• High school: Gavit (Hammond, Indiana)
• College: , Drake (1986–1987), Texas (1988–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1991–1996
• Position: Point guard
• Coaching career: 1997–present
• As player:, First-team All-SWC (1991), , As coach:, , NBL champion (2007), 3× NBL Coach of the Year (2004, 2007, 2017)

Joey Wright was a talented point guard in the NBA for many years. Wright played for the Phoenix Suns from 1991 to 1996. Wright was a two-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection.

Wright retired from playing in 1996 and began a long coaching career. Wright is currently the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Joey Wright is a two-time NBL Coach of the Year and NBL Champion with the Brisbane Bullets.

Wright spent 19 years as a player, including two seasons with APOEL B.C. Wright was an assistant coach with the Adelaide 36ers for two seasons before taking over as head coach of the Gold Coast Blaze.

34. Dylan Disu

Career

• High school: Hendrickson, (Pflugerville, Texas)
• College: , Vanderbilt (2019–2021), Texas (2021–present)

Dylan Disu is a top prospect for the 2020 NBA Draft. He is a versatile small forward/power forward who can play both inside and out. Disu has a high basketball IQ and is a great passer.

He is a strong rebounder and shot blocker. Disu is a hard worker who has a high basketball IQ. He is a team player who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Disu is a great leader and has a great work ethic.

He is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. Dylan Disu is a top prospect for the 2020 NBA Draft and is sure to be a high pick. Dylan Disu is a high school senior from Pflugerville, Texas who is currently playing for Vanderbilt.

Dylan has been a standout player for the varsity team, and is considered one of the best midfielders in the country. 

Dylan has a bright future ahead of him, and is expected to be one of the best midfielders in the country in the future. Dylan is also a very talented footballer, and is known for his strong ball control and passing ability.

Dylan is a hard worker, and is constantly putting in extra effort in training and in games. Dylan is also known for his strong character, and is a leader on and off the field. Dylan is a great teammate, and is always willing to help out his teammates. 

Dylan is also a good citizen, and is known for his good character and work ethic. Dylan is a down-to-earth person, and is always willing to have a good time.

Dylan is also a great friend, and is always willing to help out his friends. Dylan is a talented player, and is always able to score goals and create opportunities for his teammates. Dylan is also a good defender, and is known for his strong defensive play. 

Dylan is a hard worker, and is always willing to put in the extra effort in order to improve his game. Dylan is also a great ambassador for his school, and is always willing to help out with charity events.

Dylan is a great person, and is always willing to help out his community. Dylan is also a great father, and is always willing to spend time with his children. Dylan is a great athlete, and is always able to perform at the highest level. 

Dylan is also a great person, and is always willing to help out his community. Dylan is a future star, and is sure to be a major contributor to the Vanderbilt football program.

35. Jim Krivacs

Career

• High school: Southport (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: , Auburn (1974–1975), Texas (1976–1979)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 6 / Pick: 114th overall
• Selected by the Kansas City Kings
• Position: Point guard
• 2× AP Honorable mention All-American (1978, 1979), NIT co-MVP (1978)

Jim Krivacs attended high school in Southport, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Krivacs attended Auburn University. Krivacs was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth round of the 1974 amateur draft.

Krivacs made his professional debut with the Reds in 1975. Krivacs played for the Reds through the 1980 season. Krivacs then played for the Texas Rangers and the Montreal Expos. Krivacs ended his career with the Boston Red Sox in 1992.

Jim Krivacs was inducted into the Auburn Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Krivacs currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. Krivacs was a 6'1" point guard who played college ball at Kansas. Krivacs was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in the 1978 NBA draft and played for the team for two seasons.

Krivacs was a two-time All-American and co-MVP of the 1978 NIT. Krivacs later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons. Krivacs retired in 1984 after playing in the NBA for six seasons. Krivacs is now a basketball coach.

36. Dexter Pittman

Career

• High school: B. F. Terry High School (Rosenberg, Texas)
• College: Texas (2006–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Miami Heat
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2013: Miami Heat
• 2010–2011,, 2012–2013: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2013: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2013: Foshan Long Lions
• 2013–2014: Austin Toros
• 2014: Atlanta Hawks
• 2014: Caciques de Humacao
• 2014–2015: TED Ankara Kolejliler
• 2015–2016: Virtus Bologna
• 2016: Santeros de Aguada
• 2016–2018: Toyama Grouses
• 2018–2019: Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
• 2019–2020: Al-Ahli
• 2021–2022: Al-Sharjah
• 2022–present: Al-Qurain SC
• NBA champion (2012), NBA D-League All-Star (2011)

Dexter Pittman was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2010 NBA draft. He played for the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2013. He then played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2013 to 2017.

He then played for the Utah Jazz from 2017 to 2018. He then signed with the Al-Qurain SC. Dexter Pittman is a 6'10" center from the United States who has played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies, Austin Toros, and Foshan Long Lions.

Pittman has spent the majority of his career in the D-League, where he has been a part of the Austin Toros, TED Ankara Kolejliler, and Virtus Bologna. Pittman has a strong skillset for a center, being able to shoot from long range and score inside.

Pittman is a physical player who is not afraid to get into the paint. Pittman is a good team player who is always looking to help his team win. 

Pittman is a potential starter in the NBA and could develop into a high-level player. Pittman is currently playing with Al-Qurain SC in the UAE Pro League.

37. A. J. Abrams

Career

• High school: McNeil (Round Rock, Texas)
• College: Texas (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 8
• 2009–2010: Trikala 2000
• 2010–2011: Scaligera Basket Verona
• 2011–2012: ČEZ Nymburk
• Czech NBL champion (2012), Czech Cup winner (2012), Second-team All-Big 12 (2009)

A. J. Abrams attended high school at McNeil in Round Rock, Texas. Abrams attended the University of Texas, where he played college basketball. Abrams was not drafted into the NBA, but he got a job as a writer for TV series "Lost".

Abrams then wrote and directed the blockbuster movie "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens". Abrams is currently working on the sequel to "The Force Awakens", which is set to be released in December 2017. Abrams has also directed the TV series "Westworld", "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" and "Star Trek: Discovery".

Abrams is married to actress Emma Watts. Abrams has two children with Watts. Abrams is a well-known supporter of the Democratic Party. Abrams is a successful film director and producer. 

He has directed and produced hit movies such as Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. Abrams has also directed TV shows such as Lost and Alias.

Abrams has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for the film Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Abrams is married to actress Katie McGrath. The couple have two children. 

Abrams is a self-taught artist and has exhibited his work in various galleries. Abrams is currently working on the upcoming film Star Wars: Episode IX – The End of the Jedi.

38. Reggie Freeman

Career

• High school: Rice High School
• College: Texas (1993–1997)
• NBA draft: 1997 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1997–2009
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 5
• 1997–1998: Connecticut Pride
• 1998–1999: Quad City Thunder
• 1999: Long Island Surf
• 1999: Gallitos de Isabela
• 1999–2000: İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
• 2000: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2001: Indiana Legends
• 2001: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• 2001–2002: Cibona Zagreb
• 2002: Euro Roseto
• 2002: ASVEL Basket
• 2002–2003: FMP
• 2003: Crvena zvezda
• 2003–2005: Reflex
• 2005: NIS Vojvodina
• 2005–2006: Žalgiris Kaunas
• 2006–2007: Upea Capo d'Orlando
• 2007–2008: Rethymno
• 2008: Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
• 2009: Metalac Valjevo
• Adriatic League champion (2004), French League champion (2002), 2× Radivoj Korać Cup champion (2003, 2005), First-Team All-SWC (1996), First-Team All-Big 12 (1997), AP Honorable-Mention All-American (1997)

Reggie Freeman was born in the Bronx, New York on May 17, 1975. He attended Rice High School in Houston, Texas and played on the varsity team as a shooting guard.

He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1997 NBA draft but did not play for them. He played for the Connecticut Pride, the Quad City Thunder, the Long Island Surf, and the Gallitos de Isabela in the 1997–1999 season.

He then played for the İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi in the 1999–2000 season. He played for the Atlanta Hawks from the 2001–2002 season to the 2009–2010 season. He was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2010–2011 season.

He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012–2013 season. He was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2014–2015 season. 

Reggie Freeman was born in the year 1980 in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Reggie Freeman attended college at the University of South Carolina, where he played for the Gamecocks.

Reggie Freeman was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. Reggie Freeman has played for the Pacers, the Utah Jazz, and the Atlanta Hawks. 

Reggie Freeman has won two gold medals with the United States men's national basketball team. Reggie Freeman was part of the Pacers team that won the 2004 NBA championship.

Reggie Freeman is a three-time All-Star. Reggie Freeman has played in the playoffs eleven times. Reggie Freeman is currently a free agent.

39. Chris Owens

Career

• High school: Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas)
• College: , Tulane (1997–1998), Texas (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2002–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 20
• 2002–2003: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2004: Cedar Rapids River Raiders
• 2004–2005: Banca Nuova Trapani
• 2005–2006: Granada
• 2006: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2006: Panionios
• 2006–2007: ALBA Berlin
• 2007–2008: Galatasaray
• 2008–2009: Donetsk
• 2010: Panellinios
• 2010: BCM Gravelines
• 2010–2011: Azovmash
• 2011–2012: Cedevita Zagreb
• 2013–2014: KTP-Basket
• 2014–2015: Argentino de Junín
• Second-team Parade All-American (1997), Texas Mr. Basketball (1997)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing the  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2001 Beijing: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2001 Beijing: Team competition

Owens was one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA for most of his career. Owens was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002 and played for the team until 2015.

Owens was a member of the United States national team in the FIBA World Championship in 2006 and 2010. Owens played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013-14 season.

Owens signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015 and played for the team until 2017. Owens is currently a free agent and has not played in the NBA since 2017. Owens is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2009 and 2011.

Owens has also been named to the All-Defensive Second Team three times. Owens has been married to his wife, Tasha, since 2006. Owens was born on December 14, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Memphis College School and played collegiately at Memphis Grizzlies.

He was drafted by the Cedar Rapids River Raiders in the 2004 NBA Draft. He played for the Granada in Spain, the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA, and the Panionios in Greece. 

He has also played in Germany with ALBA Berlin and in Argentina with Cedevita Zagreb. Owens has been a member of the Ukrainian national team.

He has won the Greek Cup with Panionios in 2013 and the Turkish Cup with KTP-Basket in 2014. Owens is a two-time All-EuroLeague Second Team selection. Owens was named to the 2018–19 EuroLeague All-Star Team.

40. Kris Clack

Career

• High school: Anderson (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Position: Small forward
• 2000: San Diego Stingrays
• 2000–2002: Pallacanestro Reggiana
• 2002–2003: Basket Napoli
• 2003–2004: Austin Cyclones
• 2004–2005: Pallacanestro Trapani
• 2005–2006: Juvecaserta Basket
• 2006–2007: Austin Toros
• 2008: Albuquerque Thunderbirds
• Second-team All-Big 12 (1998), Third-team All-Big 12 (1999), 2× Big 12 All-Defensive Team (1997, 1998)

Kris Clack was born on July 6th, 1977 in Austin, Texas. He attended high school at Anderson in Austin, Texas and played college basketball for Texas. Clack was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1999 NBA draft.

He played for the San Diego Stingrays in the 2000 NBA season. He has since played for the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Sacramento Kings. Clack is a small forward who has played in the NBA for over a decade. He has averaged over 15 points per game throughout his career.

Kris Clack is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be joining the Dallas Mavericks. Kris Clack is a two-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA performer. A point guard who starred at Kansas, Clack played professionally in Italy for a few years before landing in the United States with the Dallas Mavericks.

Clack had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Toronto Raptors. He retired in 2012 after playing in China for a season. Clack has since returned to Kansas and is a graduate assistant coach for the Jayhawks. 

He was inducted into the Kansas Hall of Fame in 2018. Clack is currently a color commentator for the Jayhawks' radio broadcasts.

Kris Clack is a two-time All-American and two-time USBWA Player of the Year at the University of Kansas. He is a graduate of Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas. Kris Clack is married and has two children.

41. J'Covan Brown

Guard

Career

• High school: Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)
• College: Texas (2009–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012: Rethymno Aegean
• 2013–2014: KAOD
• 2014: Cañeros de La Romana
• 2014–2015: Astana
• 2015–2016: Türk Telekom
• 2016: AEK Athens
• 2016–2017: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2017–2018: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
• 2018–2021: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2021–present: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2× Israeli State Cup winner (2019, 2020), Israeli State Cup Final MVP (2020), Israeli League Cup winner (2019), Kazakhstan League champion (2015), First-team All-Big 12 (2012)

J'Covan Brown was born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1990. He attended Memorial High School in Port Arthur and played for the school's basketball team. Brown played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 2009 to 2012.

He was not drafted by any NBA team in the 2012 NBA draft and decided to continue his career in Europe. Brown has played for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League, EuroCup, and the Adriatic League. He has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Summer League.

Brown is currently a member of the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League. Brown is a two-time Israeli Premier League champion and a EuroLeague champion. 

Brown has also been a part of the United States national team. Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1992. Brown attended the University of Kansas, where he played basketball for the Jayhawks.

Brown was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft. Brown has played for the Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Washington Wizards. Brown signed with the Hapoel Tel Aviv Tel Aviv in the Israeli League in 2019. 

Brown has also played for the Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Washington Wizards. Brown has won a Israeli State Cup and a Kazakh League title. Brown is a two-time All-Big 12 selection. Brown was named to the 2019-2020 Israeli National Team.

42. Bradley Buckman

Career

• High school: Westlake (West Lake Hills, Texas)
• College: Texas (2002–2006)
• NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–2014
• Position: Small forward
• 2006–2007: Austin Toros
• 2008: CS Universitatea Mobitelco Cluj-Napoca
• 2008: Keravnos Strovolos
• 2009: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
• 2009–2010: Kepez Belediyesi
• 2010: Fraport Skyliners
• 2011: Antalya BB
• 2011–2012: Tofaş S.K.
• 2012: Cajasol Sevilla
• 2013: Artland Dragons
• 2013–2014: Beşiktaş
• TBL All-Star (2012), Third-team Parade All-American (2002)

Bradley Buckman was born on January 11, 1984 in Austin, Texas. He attended high school at Westlake (West Lake Hills, Texas). He played college basketball for Texas from 2002 to 2006.

He was undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft but was signed by the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. He played for the Austin Toros and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants before being signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in March 2010.

He was waived by the Timberwolves in December 2010. He was signed by the Golden State Warriors in March 2011 and played for them until he was waived in February 2014. He has since played for the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Utah Jazz.

Bradley Buckman is currently a free agent. Bradley Buckman is a former college basketball player who currently plays for Artland Dragons in the Turkish Basketball League. 

Bradley Buckman was born on December 2, 1986, in Tucson, Arizona. Bradley Buckman played college basketball for the Universitatea Mobitelco Cluj-Napoca in Romania.

Bradley Buckman has played in the Turkish Basketball League for Artland Dragons since 2013. Bradley Buckman has also played for the Kepez Belediyesi and Fraport Skyliners in the Turkish Basketball League. 

Bradley Buckman has also played for the Antalya BB in the Turkish Basketball League. Bradley Buckman has also played for the Hapoel Gilboa Galil in the Israeli Basketball League.

Bradley Buckman has also played for the Cajasol Sevilla in the Spanish Basketball League. Bradley Buckman has also played for the Artland Dragons in the Turkish Basketball League.

43. Raymond Downs

Raymond Downs was a three-year starter for the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team and helped lead the team to a record of 46-18 during his tenure. Downs was a highly-touted player coming out of high school and was considered a top prospect for the University of Texas.

Downs averaged 11.7 points per game during his college career and was a key player on the team that made it to the Final Four in 1957. Downs was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia Warriors in 1958 but never played in the league. 

After his playing days were over, Downs became a head coach at Southwest Texas State University and later at Austin Community College.

Raymond Downs was inducted into the University of Texas Athletic Hall of Honor in 1998. Raymond Downs passed away in November of 2013 at the age of 80.

44. Isaiah Taylor

Žalgiris Kaunas

Career

• High school: The Village School (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (2013–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2017: Houston Rockets
• 2017–2018: Atlanta Hawks
• 2019–2020: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2020–2021: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2021–2022: Murcia
• 2022–2023: Anadolu Efes
• 2023–present: Žalgiris Kaunas
• Spanish League Second Team (2022), NBA D-League All-Rookie Team (2017), First-team All-Big 12 (2016), Third-team All-Big 12 (2015), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2014)

Taylor was a standout player in high school and played college basketball for Texas. He was not drafted in the 2016 NBA Draft but signed with the Atlanta Hawks.

Taylor has been a key player for the Hawks and has led them to a playoff appearance in his first year in the league. He is a very versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions.

Taylor is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a threat to score from anywhere on the court and is a valuable asset for the Hawks. Taylor is a promising young player who has a lot of potential to achieve great things in the NBA.

He is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions. Taylor is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. 

Taylor was drafted by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft. He played for the Houston Rockets for the 2017-2018 season.

He then played for the Atlanta Hawks for the 2018-2019 season. He then moved to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the 2019-2020 season. He played for the Maccabi Rishon LeZion for the 2020-21 season. 

He then moved to the Murcia for the 2021-22 season. He then moved to the Anadolu Efes for the 2022-23 season. He then moved to the Žalgiris Kaunas for the present day.

45. Jay Arnette

Career

• High school: McCallum (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (1957–1960)
• NBA draft 1960 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1963–1965
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21
• 1963–1965: Cincinnati Royals
• SWC Player of the Year (1960), First-team All-SWC (1960)
• Points: 424 (3.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 116 (1.0 rpg)
• Assists: 139 (1.2 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Jay Arnette was born on December 19, 1938 in Austin, Texas. Arnette attended high school at McCallum in Austin, Texas and played college basketball for Texas.

Arnette was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1960 NBA draft and played for the team from 1963-1965. Arnette is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Royals, but also played for the Baltimore Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks in his career.

Arnette retired from playing in 1965 and has since worked in broadcasting and coaching. He is currently an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Arnette is a six-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Arnette was a multi-talented player in both college and the NBA.

Arnette was a three-time first-team All-Southwest Conference player and was named SWC Player of the Year in 1960. Arnette played for the Fort Wayne Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 1972. 

Arnette was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. Arnette currently works as an NBA analyst for Fox Sports.

Arnette is the father of current Indiana Pacers player Jaylen Brown. Arnette is a member of the Indiana Pacers Ring of Honor. Arnette is also a member of the American Basketball Hall of Fame. Arnette currently resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

46. John Hargis

Career

• High school: Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, Texas)
• College: Texas (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
• NBA draft: 1947 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1947–1951
• Position: Guard / Forward
• Number: 6, 9, 14
• 1947–1950: Anderson Packers
• 1950: Fort Wayne Pistons
• 1950–1951: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
• NBL champion (1949), Consensus second-team All-American (1947), 2× All-SWC (1943, 1947)
• Points: 766[a]
• Rebounds: 66[a]
• Assists: 127[a]

John Hargis was born on August 20, 1920, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He attended high school in Nacogdoches and played college basketball for Texas. He was drafted by the NBA in 1947 but did not play in the league.

He later played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He retired from playing professional basketball in 1951. John Hargis died on January 2, 1986. John Hargis was a standout player for the Anderson Packers in the NBL.

He then played for the Fort Wayne Pistons and Tri-Cities Blackhawks in the 1950s. Hargis was a consensus second-team All-American in 1947 and was a two-time All-SWC selection. 

Hargis played in the NBA for the Fort Wayne Pistons and the Syracuse Nationals. He retired from playing in the NBA in 1961. John Hargis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984. He died in 2003. John Hargis is a basketball legend.

47. Dexter Cambridge

Career

• High school: A.F. Adderly (Nassau, Bahamas)
• College: , Lon Morris (1988–1990), Texas (1990–1992)
• NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1992–2001
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 30
• 1992–1993: Dallas Mavericks
• 1993–1996: Petrarca Padova
• 1996: Gigantes de Carolina
• 1996–1997: Dinamica Gorizia
• 1997: Gigantes de Carolina
• 1997–1998: Dinamica Gorizia
• 1998–1999: Fabriano Basket
• 1999–2000: Regatas San Nicolás
• 2000–2001: Obras Sanitarias
• 2001: Panteras de Miranda
• First-team All-SWC (1992)

Dexter Cambridge was born in 1970 in Eleuthera, Bahamas. Dexter attended high school in Nassau, Bahamas, and played college basketball at Lon Morris. Dexter was undrafted in the 1992 NBA draft, but played in the league for six seasons.

He was most notable for his time with the Houston Rockets. Dexter retired from playing in 2001. He currently lives in Houston, Texas. Dexter is a small forward who averaged 16.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in his career. Dexter has been involved in a number of charity work, including work with the Special Olympics.

Dexter was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Houston in 2018. Dexter is married and has two children. Dexter is a member of the Bahamas national basketball team. 

Dex Cambridge was born in the early 80s in North Carolina. Dex played for Dallas Mavericks from 1992-1993 and then Petrarca Padova from 1993-1996.

Dex then played for the Carolina Gigantes from 1996-1997 and then the Dinamica Gorizia from 1997-1998. Dex then played for the Fabriano Basket from 1998-1999 and then the Obras Sanitarias from 1999-2000. Dex then played for the Miranda Panteras from 2000-2001. 

Dex then played for the San Nicolás Regatas from 2001-2002. Dex then played for the Sanitarias of the Liga ACB from 2002-2003 and the Gran Canaria Basket from 2003-2004.

Dex then played for the Fuenlabrada Basket from 2004-2005 and then the DKV Joventut from 2005-2006. Dex then retired from professional basketball in 2006.

48. Alvin Heggs

Career

• High school: Andrew Jackson, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: , FSJC (1985–1987), Texas (1987–1989)
• NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 55
• 1995: Houston Rockets

Alvin Heggs was born on December 12, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida. He played college football at the University of Florida. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.

He played for the Jaguars for eleven seasons before retiring in 2001. He has since worked as a football commentator for various networks. He married his wife, Kim, in 2001. The couple have four children: A daughter, Kaitlyn, and three sons, Kameron, Kingston, and Kalen.

Heggs is a member of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. He is an avid golfer and has won several tournaments. Alvin Heggs was a prolific scorer in the NBA for a number of years. Heggs was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1989 but did not make the team. 

Heggs played for the Texas Legends, Utah Jazz, and Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA before retiring in 1995. Heggs was a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Texas Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. 

Alvin Heggs is currently the head coach of the Trinity Valley Community College men's basketball team. 

Heggs is a very successful coach, having led the Trinity Valley Community College men's team to two NAIA Division II national championships. Alvin Heggs is remembered as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history.

49. Gabe Muoneke

Gabe Muoneke was born in 1978 in the United States of America. He started playing basketball at an early age, and quickly developed into one of the best players in the country.

Muoneke played for several top American universities before finally settling on Michigan State University, where he played for four years. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft.

After playing for the Warriors for two seasons, Muoneke was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He spent three seasons with the Bulls, before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007. Muoneke spent two seasons with Memphis, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2009.

He spent two seasons with the Nuggets, before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2011. Muoneke spent one season with the Bucks, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013.

Final Words

The University of Texas is home to some of the best basketball players of all time, including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant.