Aug. 4, 2026, 8:00 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder have developed their team over the decades via the usual ways most teams in the NBA have, finding special success through the NBA draft since their founding as the Seattle SuperSonics. Many of the franchise’s top players have joined the team either through direct selections in the annual draft or via trades executed on that day.
On top of this, the Thunder have selected not only several star players through the draft but also a number of notable alumni each offseason. A few colleges have been more prominently represented than others in sourcing those prospects, though OKC has always cast a wide net as well. Both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have consistently contributed high-caliber talent to the Thunder’s roster over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Arkansas.
Dean Tolson – forward
Draft year and position: 5th round (8th pick, 80th overall), 1974 NBA Draft
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Seasons at Arkansas: 3
Seasons played with Thunder: 3
Jaylin Williams – forward/center
Draft year and position: 2nd round (4th pick, 34th overall), 2022 NBA Draft
Seasons at Arkansas: 4
Seasons played with Thunder: 2 (1 title)
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.