April 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m. PT
The Golden State Warriors have put together their teams through a variety of ways over the years, yet few approaches have proven as successful as the NBA draft. More than anything else, the most talented players to represent the Warriors have arrived in Golden State either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades executed on that same night.
The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team’s roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Arizona.
Warren Rustand – guard
Draft year and position: fourth round (first pick, 30th overall), 1965 NBA Draft
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Seasons at Arizona: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Robbie Dosty – forward
Draft year and position: seventh round (10th pick, 148th overall), 1981 NBA Draft
Seasons at Arizona: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Gilbert Arenas – guard
Draft year and position: second round (second pick, 31st overall), 2001 NBA Draft
Seasons at Arizona: two
Seasons played with Warriors: two
Nico Mannion – guard
Draft year and position:
Seasons at Arizona: one
Seasons played with Warriors: second round (18th pick, 48th overall), 2020 NBA Draft
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.