Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Michigan State NBA players? The Michigan State Spartans program has a long-standing reputation for producing tough, NBA-ready talent, with many Michigan State basketball NBA alumni enjoying successful professional careers. From legendary figures like Magic Johnson to elite forwards such as Draymond Green and modern stars like Jaren Jackson Jr., the tradition of Spartans in the NBA remains one of the strongest in college basketball.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Michigan State and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Michigan State Spartans NBA Players
Michigan State players in the NBA all-time list:
- Magic Johnson
- Greg Kelser
- Jay Vincent
- Steve Smith
- Shawn Respert
- Eric Snow
- Morris Peterson
- Charlie Bell
- Jason Richardson
- Zach Randolph
- Alan Anderson
- Maurice Ager
- Paul Davis
- Drew Neitzel (no NBA regular season)
- Draymond Green
- Kalín Lucas (no NBA regular season)
- Adreian Payne
- Gary Harris
- Denzel Valentine
- Bryn Forbes
- Miles Bridges
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Xavier Tillman
- Cassius Winston
- Max Christie
- AJ Hoggard (NBA status evolving)
Notable Michigan State Spartans in the NBA
- Magic Johnson – One of the greatest players in NBA history
- Draymond Green – Defensive anchor and multi-time champion
- Jason Richardson – Elite scorer and dunk contest champion
- Zach Randolph – All-Star big and dominant post scorer
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Defensive Player of the Year-level talent