Providence Steamrollers top pick in the NBA Draft for each season.
The team has selected twice one of the top 3 picks and twice the first overall draft pick. Last time it took one of the top 3 picks was in 1949.
Providence Steamrollers top NBA draft pick for each season
| YEAR | ROUND | POS. | PLAYER | COLLEGE1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1 | 1 | Howie Shannon | Kansas State |
| 1948 | 1 | 1 | Andy Tonkovich | Marshall |
| 1947 | 1 | 4 | Walt Dropo | Uconn |
(1) Non NCAA international players are listed by the country in which they were playing when drafted or signed if undrafted.