Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Louisville NBA players? The Louisville Cardinals program has produced a long line of elite talent, with many Louisville basketball NBA alumni going on to successful professional careers. From dynamic scorers like Donovan Mitchell to dominant big men such as Montrezl Harrell and versatile wings like Terrence Williams, the presence of Cardinals in the NBA continues to reflect the program’s rich basketball tradition.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Louisville and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Louisville Cardinals NBA Players
Louisville players in the NBA all-time list:
- Wes Unseld
- Butch Beard
- Junior Bridgeman
- Darrell Griffith
- Rodney McCray
- Scooter McCray
- Pervis Ellison
- LaBradford Smith
- Cliff Rozier
- DeJuan Wheat
- Samaki Walker
- Francisco García
- Reece Gaines
- Taquan Dean (no NBA regular season)
- David Padgett (no NBA regular season)
- Earl Clark
- Terrence Williams
- Samardo Samuels
- Gorgui Dieng
- Russ Smith
- Montrezl Harrell
- Terry Rozier
- Chinanu Onuaku
- Damion Lee
- Donovan Mitchell
- Ray Spalding
- Jordan Nwora
- Steven Enoch (no NBA regular season)
- Malik Williams (NBA status evolving)
Notable Louisville Cardinals in the NBA
- Wes Unseld – Hall of Famer and MVP
- Donovan Mitchell – Superstar scoring guard
- Montrezl Harrell – Sixth Man of the Year
- Darrell Griffith – Rookie of the Year
- Terry Rozier – High-level starting guard