NBA Draft History: Western Conference Teams
Uncover the rich NBA Draft histories of Western conference teams. Explore which colleges have produced the most professional basketball talent, from Cal State Fresno too San Diego State. Discover the first-round picks, the highest draft selections, and the most recent players chosen from each school. Gonzaga boasts a significant draft presence. Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Oregon State have all contributed, though not always at the top of the draft.San Jose State’s information is partially truncated, hinting at what the full picture might hold. For in-depth insights, News Directory 3 offers extensive analysis. Discover what’s next for these programs and their future draft prospects.
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Cal State Fresno
Players Drafted: 10
First Round: 1
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 2010,Paul George,Round 1,Pick 10 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2010,Paul George,Round 1,Pick 10
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (As 1967): George
Grand Canyon
Players Drafted: 7
First Round: 0
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1975,Bayard Forrest,Round 3,Pick 54
Most Recent Player Selected: 1988,Rodney Johns,Round 3,Pick 55
Highest ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (As 1967): Forrest
Gonzaga
Players Drafted: 29
First Round: 13
No. 1 Overall: 0
highest Ever: 2021, Chet Holmgren, Round 1, Pick 2 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2024, Anton Watson, Round 2, Pick 54
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (Since 1967): Holmgren
Nevada
Players Drafted: 19
First Round: 3
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 2010, luke Babbit, Round 1, Pick 16 overall; 2004, Kirk Snyder, Round 1, Pick 16 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2025, kobe sanders, Round 2, Pick 50
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (Since 1967): Babbit & snyder
New Mexico
Players Drafted: 35
First Round: 8
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1991, Luc Longley, Round 1, Pick 7 overall
Most Recent Player selected: 2014, Cameron Bairstow, Round 2, Pick 49
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (Since 1967): Longley
oregon
Players Drafted: 53
First Round: 14
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1955, Jim Loscutoff, Round 1, Pick 3 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2021, Chris Duarte, Round 1, Pick 13
highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (Since 1967): 1977, Greg Ballard, Round 1, Pick 4
Oregon State
players Drafted: 42
First Round: 13
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1990, Gary Payton, Round 1, Pick 2 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2012, Jared Cunningham, Round 1, Pick 24
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (as 1967): Payton
Saint Mary’s
Players Drafted: 16
First Round: 2
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1950, Frank Kudelka, Round 1, Pick 6 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2009, Patty Mills, Round 2, Pick 55
Highest Ever in modern NBA Draft Era (As 1967): 1994, Will Njoku, Round 2, Pick 41
San Diego State
players Drafted: 26
First Round: 3
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1984, Michael Cage, Round 1, Pick 14 overall
Most Recent Player Selected: 2020, Malachi Flynn, Round 1, Pick 29
Highest Ever in Modern NBA Draft Era (Since 1967): Cage
San Jose State
Players Drafted: 12
First Round: 3
No. 1 Overall: 0
Highest Ever: 1971, Darnell Hillman, round 1, Pick 8 overall
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