Sept. 25, 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 Villanova.
Leo Wolf – guard
Draft year and position: 11th round (1st pick, 119th overall), 1950 NBA Draft
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Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Brooks Ricca – guard
Draft year and position: 8th round (3rd pick, 87th overall), 1950 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Paul Arizin – forward
Draft year and position: 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1950 NBA Draft (territorial selection)
Seasons at Villanova: 14
Seasons played with Warriors: (10 Hall of Fame, 1 title)
Ben Stewart – guard
Draft year and position: 11th round, 1952 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Tom Brennan – forward
Draft year and position: 8th round, 1952 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: 1
Larry Hennessy – guard
Draft year and position: 2nd round (1st pick, 10th overall), 1953 NBA Draft (territorial selection)
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: 2
Jack Devine – forward
Draft year and position: 5th round (3rd pick, 35th overall), 1955 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 4
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Bob Schafer – guard
Draft year and position: 3rd round (3rd pick, 19th overall), 1955 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 4
Seasons played with Warriors: 1
Tom Brennan – forward
Draft year and position: 8th round (5th pick, 61st overall), 1958 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: unknown
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Joe Ryan – guard
Draft year and position: 7th round (3rd pick, 51st overall), 1959 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
George Raveling – forward
Draft year and position: 8th round (7th pick, 62nd overall), 1960 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Hubie White – forward
Draft year and position: 2nd round (7th pick, 16th overall), 1962 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 1
Seasons played with Warriors: 3
Clarence Smith – forward
Draft year and position: 9th round (7th pick, 143rd overall), 1971 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Eric Paschall – forward
Draft year and position: 2nd round (11th pick, 41st overall), 2019 NBA Draft
Seasons at Villanova: 3
Seasons played with Warriors: 2
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.