Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Tennessee NBA players? The Tennessee Volunteers program has steadily produced high-level talent, with numerous Tennessee basketball NBA alumni earning roles across the league. From dominant scorers like Allan Houston to versatile modern contributors such as Tobias Harris and defensive anchors like Grant Williams, the pipeline of Volunteers in the NBA continues to strengthen.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Tennessee and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Tennessee Volunteers NBA Players
Tennessee players in the NBA all-time list:
- Bernard King
- Ernie Grunfeld
- Reggie Johnson
- Dale Ellis
- Allan Houston
- Tony White
- Vincent Yarbrough
- Ron Slay
- Marcus Haislip
- C.J. Watson
- Chris Lofton (did not play NBA regular season — exclude if strict)
- Wayne Chism
- Tobias Harris
- Scotty Hopson
- Jordan McRae
- Jarnell Stokes
- Josh Richardson
- Admiral Schofield
- Grant Williams
- Yves Pons (NBA status limited / G League)
- Kennedy Chandler
- Julian Phillips
Notable Tennessee Volunteers in the NBA
- Bernard King – Hall of Fame scorer and one of the greatest pure scorers ever
- Allan Houston – Elite shooter and All-Star guard
- Dale Ellis – One of the NBA’s early three-point specialists
- Tobias Harris – Consistent modern scoring forward
- Grant Williams – Versatile role player on contending teams