Dating back to the year 2000, the Alabama Crimson Tide have seen an extensive amount of success over the past 25 years in the NBA draft.
Since the 2000 NBA draft, the Crimson Tide have seen a total of 12 players hear their names called across the two rounds annually, six of which came within the first round alone.
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Those 12 names also spanned across three different coaches at Alabama as well, which were Mark Gottfried, Avery Johnson, and most recently, Nate Oats, while also featuring some of the greatest players to ever put on an Alabama basketball uniform.
Here is a look at every Alabama basketball player selected in the NBA draft since 2000, as well as what each went on to do in the league after.
Gerald Wallace, Forward – 2001 NBA draft
Apr 24, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) against the Orlando Magic during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2010 NBA playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Magic win 90 to 86. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Coming off a strong freshman season at Alabama in 2000-01, Wallace was selected with the No. 25 overall pick in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. One of Alabama’s most accomplished NBA players since 2000, Wallace went on to play 14 seasons in the league between the Kings, Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics in which he was a one-time All-Star and All-Defensive selection.
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Rod Grizzard, Guard – 2002 NBA draft
Following three memorable seasons at Alabama from 2000-02, Grizzard was selected in the second round of the 2002 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, taken at No. 39 overall. Grizzard would never appear in a NBA game however.
Mo Williams, Guard – 2003 NBA draft
November 27, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams (2) against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 94 to 87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
After two seasons at Alabama, Williams was selected with the No. 47 overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, selected in the second round by the Utah Jazz. Williams went on to play 13 seasons in the NBA between the Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Charlotte Hornets where he was a one-time All-Star, as well as won a NBA title back in 2016 with Cleveland.
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Jermareo Davidson, Forward – 2007 NBA draft
A multi-time All-SEC selection, Davidson was selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA draft after his senior season at Alabama, taken with the No. 36 overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Davidson would play only two seasons in the NBA, coming with the Charlotte Bobcats and Warriors.
Richard Hendrix, Forward – 2008 NBA draft
Following three seasons in Tuscaloosa, Hendrix was selected with the No. 49 overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. Hendrix would never appear in a NBA game.
Collin Sexton, Guard – 2018 NBA draft
Feb 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Following a lengthy span between picks, Alabama’s next player selected was Sexton, who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers following a phenomenal freshman season at Alabama. One of Alabama’s top current NBA players, Sexton will be entering his eighth season in the league in 2025-26 with the Charlotte Hornets, while also having previously seen time with the Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.
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Kira Lewis Jr., Guard – 2020 NBA draft
May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) runs the offense against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
Lewis was selected in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft following two seasons at Alabama, taken with the No. 13 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans. Still playing, Lewis has seen action in four NBA seasons with the Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, and Utah Jazz.
Joshua Primo, Guard – 2021 NBA draft
Apr 5, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo (11) handles the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Following a season at Alabama, Primo was taken in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, selected with the No. 12 overall pick. Still playing, Primo has seen action three seasons so far between the Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers.
Herbert Jones, Forward – 2021 NBA draft
Dec 30, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) against the LA Clippers on a free throw attempt during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Among Alabama’s top current professional players, Jones was selected with the No. 35 overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans following four phenomenal seasons in Tuscaloosa. Jones will be entering his fifth NBA season in 2025-26 with New Orleans where he is a one-time All-Defensive selection.
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JD Davison, Guard – 2022 NBA draft
Oct 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Davison was selected in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft following his lone season at Alabama, taken with the No. 53 overall pick by the Boston Celtics. A one-time NBA champion in 2024, Davison will be entering his fourth season with Boston in 2025-26.
Brandon Miller, Forward – 2023 NBA draft
Nov 30, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
One of the highest-drafted Alabama players ever, Miller was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets following his lone season in Tuscaloosa. Miller is currently entering his third season with Charlotte in which he finished among the finalists for 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year.
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Noah Clowney, Forward – 2023 NBA draft
Nov 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) dribbles up court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Following his lone season at Alabama, Clowney was also selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft, taken at pick No. 21 overall by the Brooklyn Nets. Clowney is currently entering his third season with Brooklyn in 2025-26.
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