Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Looking for a complete list of Marquette NBA players? The Marquette Golden Eagles program has a long history of producing elite talent, with many Marquette basketball NBA alumni going on to star at the professional level. From legends like Dwyane Wade to modern players such as Jimmy Butler and Jae Crowder, the presence of Golden Eagles in the NBA continues to thrive across generations.

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


Full List of Marquette Golden Eagles NBA Players

  • Maurice Lucas
  • Jerome Whitehead
  • Butch Lee
  • Bo Ellis
  • Earl Tatum
  • George Thompson
  • Glenn Rivers
  • Tony Smith
  • Jim McIlvaine
  • Dwyane Wade
  • Travis Diener
  • Steve Novak
  • Wesley Matthews
  • Jimmy Butler
  • Jae Crowder
  • Davante Gardner (no NBA regular-season games)
  • Vander Blue (no NBA regular-season games)
  • Henry Ellenson
  • Sacar Anim (no NBA regular-season games)
  • Markus Howard
  • Justin Lewis

Notable Marquette Golden Eagles in the NBA

  • Dwyane Wade – Hall of Famer and NBA champion
  • Jimmy Butler – Multiple-time All-NBA star
  • Maurice Lucas – Key piece of a championship team
  • Glenn Rivers – NBA player and championship coach
  • Jae Crowder – Versatile playoff contributor