Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of BYU NBA players? The BYU Cougars program has produced a steady stream of skilled players, with several BYU basketball NBA alumni carving out meaningful careers at the professional level. From legendary scorer Jimmer Fredette to accomplished big man Shawn Bradley and versatile forward Kyle Collinsworth, the presence of Cougars in the NBA continues to span multiple eras.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for BYU and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of BYU Cougars NBA Players
- Mel Hutchins
- Kresimir Cosic
- Danny Ainge
- Fred Roberts
- Jeff Judkins
- Shawn Bradley
- Michael Smith
- Trent Plaisted
- Jimmer Fredette
- Brandon Davies (no NBA regular-season games)
- Elijah Bryant
- Yoeli Childs (no NBA regular-season games)
- Alex Barcello (no NBA regular-season games)
- Gavin Baxter (no NBA regular-season games)
Notable BYU Cougars in the NBA
- Danny Ainge – NBA champion and executive
- Shawn Bradley – No. 2 overall pick and elite shot blocker
- Jimmer Fredette – One of college basketball’s most iconic scorers
- Krešimir Ćosić – International pioneer and Hall of Famer
- Elijah Bryant – Modern NBA contributor and champion