Aug. 4, 2026, 6:00 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 Santa Clara.

Gene Shields – forwardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 6th round (3rd pick, 48th overall), 1963 NBA Draft

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Seasons at Santa Clara: 3

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team

Bob Garibaldi – guardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 8th round (7th pick, 70th overall), 1964 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: unknown

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team

Bob Heaney – forwardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 10th round (7th pick, 127th overall), 1968 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: 3

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team

Ralph Ogden – forwardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 4th round (2nd pick, 53rd overall), 1970 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: 3

Seasons played with Warriors: 1

Fred Lavaroni – forwardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 10th round (9th pick, 160th overall), 1973 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: 3

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team

Steve Kenilvort – guardSep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 7th round (4th pick, 143rd overall), 1986 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: 4

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team

Brandin Podziemski – guardFeb 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) speeds by Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Draft year and position: 1st round (19th pick, 19th overall), 2023 NBA Draft

Seasons at Santa Clara: 1

Seasons played with Warriors: 3

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.