Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Syracuse NBA players? The Syracuse Orange program has produced a deep pool of talent, with many Syracuse basketball NBA alumni making lasting impacts in the league. From dominant scorers like Carmelo Anthony to versatile forwards such as Jerami Grant and skilled big men like Rakeem Christmas, the tradition of Orange players in the NBA remains one of the strongest in college basketball.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Syracuse and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Syracuse Orange NBA Players
Syracuse players in the NBA all-time list:
- Dave Bing
- Jim Boeheim
- Derrick Coleman
- Billy Owens
- Sherman Douglas
- Rony Seikaly
- Lawrence Moten (did not play NBA regular season)
- John Wallace
- Otis Hill
- Etan Thomas
- Carmelo Anthony
- Hakim Warrick
- Gerry McNamara (did not play NBA regular season)
- Wesley Johnson
- Andy Rautins
- Rick Jackson (did not play NBA regular season)
- Dion Waiters
- Fab Melo
- Michael Carter-Williams
- Jerami Grant
- Tyler Ennis
- Chris McCullough
- Malachi Richardson
- Tyler Lydon
- Oshae Brissett
- Buddy Boeheim (NBA status limited / G League)
- Cole Swider
- Judah Mintz (NBA status ongoing)
Notable Syracuse Orange in the NBA
- Carmelo Anthony – NCAA champion and NBA scoring legend
- Dave Bing – Hall of Fame guard and former scoring champion
- Derrick Coleman – No. 1 overall pick and All-Star
- Jerami Grant – Modern two-way forward with high-level production
- Michael Carter-Williams – Rookie of the Year