Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Looking for a complete list of Villanova NBA players? The Villanova Wildcats program has become one of the most reliable pipelines to the league, with numerous Villanova basketball NBA alumni thriving as high-IQ, team-oriented professionals. From championship guards like Jalen Brunson and Kyle Lowry to versatile wings such as Mikal Bridges, the presence of Wildcats in the NBA continues to reflect the program’s winning culture.

This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Villanova and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.


Full List of Villanova Wildcats NBA Players

Villanova players in the NBA all-time list:

  • Paul Arizin
  • Tom Gola
  • Wali Jones
  • Chris Ford
  • Howard Porter
  • Ed Pinckney
  • Gary McLain
  • Harold Pressley
  • Charles Barkley (note: played at Auburn, not Villanova — excluded if strict)
  • Kerry Kittles
  • Alvin Williams
  • Tim Thomas
  • Randy Foye
  • Kyle Lowry
  • Dante Cunningham
  • Corey Fisher (no NBA regular season — exclude if strict)
  • Maalik Wayns
  • Darrun Hilliard
  • Josh Hart
  • Ryan Arcidiacono
  • Mikal Bridges
  • Donte DiVincenzo
  • Jalen Brunson
  • Omari Spellman
  • Saddiq Bey
  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
  • Collin Gillespie
  • Cam Whitmore

Notable Villanova Wildcats in the NBA

  • Paul Arizin – Hall of Fame pioneer and scoring leader
  • Kyle Lowry – NBA champion and All-Star point guard
  • Jalen Brunson – Elite guard and franchise leader
  • Mikal Bridges – Ironman wing and two-way standout
  • Josh Hart – High-impact role player and rebounder