Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Purdue NBA players? The Purdue Boilermakers program has a long-standing reputation for developing elite big men and fundamentally sound players, with many Purdue basketball NBA alumni carving out impactful professional careers. From legends like Rick Mount to modern stars such as Zach Edey and Jaden Ivey, the presence of Boilermakers in the NBA continues across multiple eras.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Purdue and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Purdue Boilermakers NBA Players
- Stretch Murphy
- Joe Sexson
- Paul Hoffman
- Bob Ford
- Mel Daniels
- Rick Mount
- Billy Keller
- Jerry Sichting
- Keith Edmonson
- Joe Barry Carroll
- Steve Scheffler
- Troy Lewis
- Glenn Robinson
- Brad Miller
- Brian Cardinal
- Robbie Hummel
- E’Twaun Moore
- JaJuan Johnson
- Caleb Swanigan
- Carsen Edwards
- Isaac Haas (no NBA regular-season games)
- Dakota Mathias (limited NBA appearances)
- Jaden Ivey
- Trevion Williams (NBA/G League — depends on cutoff)
- Zach Edey (NBA entry ongoing)
Notable Purdue Boilermakers in the NBA
- Glenn Robinson – No. 1 overall pick and elite scorer
- Brad Miller – Two-time NBA All-Star center
- Joe Barry Carroll – No. 1 overall pick (1980 NBA Draft)
- Jaden Ivey – Explosive modern guard with star potential
- Brian Cardinal – Key role player on a championship team