Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Kansas NBA players? The Kansas Jayhawks program has long been one of the premier pipelines to the league, producing a wide range of elite talent, with many Kansas basketball NBA alumni achieving sustained success. From dominant big men like Wilt Chamberlain to versatile forwards such as Paul Pierce and modern stars like Joel Embiid, the tradition of Jayhawks in the NBA remains one of the strongest in college basketball.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Kansas and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Kansas Jayhawks NBA Players
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Clyde Lovellette
- Paul Pierce
- Danny Manning
- Jo Jo White
- Raef LaFrentz
- Nick Collison
- Kirk Hinrich
- Drew Gooden
- Mario Chalmers
- Brandon Rush
- Sherron Collins
- Thomas Robinson
- Markieff Morris
- Marcus Morris
- Jeff Withey
- Ben McLemore
- Andrew Wiggins
- Joel Embiid
- Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Frank Mason III
- Devonte’ Graham
- Svi Mykhailiuk
- Udoka Azubuike
- Ochai Agbaji
- Christian Braun
- Gradey Dick
- Jalen Wilson
Notable Kansas Jayhawks in the NBA
- Wilt Chamberlain – One of the most dominant players in NBA history
- Paul Pierce – NBA champion and Finals MVP with the Celtics
- Joel Embiid – MVP-level superstar and franchise cornerstone
- Andrew Wiggins – No. 1 overall pick and NBA champion
- Danny Manning – National Player of the Year and longtime NBA forward