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 Georgia Tech.
Yvon Joseph – center
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Draft year and position: second round (12th pick, 36th overall), 1985 NBA Draft
Seasons at Georgia Tech: three
Seasons played with Nets: one
Kenny Anderson – guard
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – APRIL 2: New Jersey Nets Kenny Anderson slips under New York Knicks Hubert Davis (L) for a layup in the first half 02 April in East Rutherford, New Jersey. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read MARK PHILLIPS/AFP via Getty Images)
Draft year and position: first round (second pick, second overall), 1991 NBA Draft
Seasons at Georgia Tech: two
Seasons played with Nets: five
Jan 7, 2011; Washington, DC, USA; New Jersey Nets power forward Derrick Favors (14) looks to drive past Washington Wizards power forward Andray Blatche (7) during the first half at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: first round (third pick, third overall), 2010 NBA Draft
Seasons at Georgia Tech: one
Seasons played with Nets: one
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Georgia Tech player drafted by the Nets