Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Ohio State NBA players? The Ohio State Buckeyes program has produced a steady stream of elite talent, with many Ohio State basketball NBA alumni going on to successful professional careers. From dominant big men like Greg Oden to modern stars such as D’Angelo Russell and Mike Conley, the presence of Buckeyes in the NBA continues to remain strong across multiple eras.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Ohio State and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Ohio State Buckeyes NBA Players
- John Havlicek
- Jerry Lucas
- Larry Siegfried
- Mel Nowell
- Dick Ricketts
- Clark Kellogg
- Herb Williams
- Brad Sellers
- Jim Jackson
- Michael Redd
- Scoonie Penn
- Ken Johnson
- Michael Doleac (transferred; NBA career followed)
- Brent Darby
- J.J. Sullinger
- Mike Conley Jr.
- Daequan Cook
- Kosta Koufos
- Evan Turner
- David Lighty (no NBA regular-season games)
- William Buford (no NBA regular-season games)
- Jared Sullinger
- Deshaun Thomas (limited NBA appearances)
- Aaron Craft (no NBA regular-season games)
- D’Angelo Russell
- Sam Thompson (limited NBA appearances)
- Keita Bates-Diop
- Duane Washington Jr.
- Malaki Branham
- E.J. Liddell
Notable Ohio State Buckeyes in the NBA
- John Havlicek – Hall of Famer and Celtics legend
- Jerry Lucas – Hall of Fame forward and champion
- Michael Redd – Elite scorer and All-Star
- Mike Conley Jr. – Longtime elite point guard
- D’Angelo Russell – All-Star guard and offensive creator