The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.
Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.
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So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of California.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 15: Greg Oden #52 of the Portland Trail Blazers battles Ryan Anderson #20 and Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets during their game at the Izod Center January 15, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Draft year and position: first round (21st pick, 21st overall), 2008 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: one
Seasons played with Nets: two
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every California player drafted by the Nets