Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Virginia NBA players? The Virginia Cavaliers program has built a strong reputation for developing fundamentally sound talent, with many Virginia basketball NBA alumni thriving at the next level. From elite shooters like Joe Harris to versatile wings such as De’Andre Hunter and high-IQ guards like Ty Jerome, the presence of Cavaliers in the NBA continues to reflect the program’s disciplined style of play.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Virginia and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Virginia Cavaliers NBA Players
Virginia players in the NBA all-time list
- Ralph Sampson
- Jeff Lamp
- Lee Raker
- Olden Polynice
- Rick Carlisle
- Bryant Stith
- Cory Alexander
- Curtis Staples (did not play NBA regular season)
- Harold Deane (did not play NBA regular season)
- Chris Williams
- Travis Watson (did not play NBA regular season)
- Sean Singletary (did not play NBA regular season)
- Sylven Landesberg (did not play NBA regular season)
- Mike Scott
- Joe Harris
- Malcolm Brogdon
- Justin Anderson
- Anthony Gill
- De’Andre Hunter
- Ty Jerome
- Kyle Guy
- Mamadi Diakite
- Sam Hauser
Notable Virginia Cavaliers in the NBA
- Ralph Sampson – Hall of Fame center and No. 1 overall pick
- Malcolm Brogdon – Rookie of the Year and elite two-way guard
- Joe Harris – One of the NBA’s best three-point shooters
- De’Andre Hunter – High-level two-way wing
- Sam Hauser – Modern stretch forward and elite shooter