Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for which programs produce the most one-and-done NBA players? Certain powerhouse schools have become pipelines for elite prospects, consistently sending top freshmen to the league after just one season. Programs like the Kentucky Wildcats, Duke Blue Devils, and Kansas Jayhawks dominate the landscape, producing a high volume of college one-and-done NBA players and shaping the modern draft era. From stars like Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson to newer prospects entering the league each year, these schools remain central to the trend of one-and-done players in the NBA.
This page is part of our NBA Players by College series and focuses on ACC schools.
- Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball
- Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball
- Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball
- Memphis Tigers men’s basketball