NBA players drafted/signed out of Providence

The basketball team of Providence is currently part of the NCAA Division I. The team plays in the Big East conference and is nicknamed as the Friars.

43 players have been selected out of Providence in NBA draft history, 12 in the first round (2 during the last 10 years), 12 in the second round and 3 among the top 3 picks. The last time a player out of Providence was selected in the NBA draft was in 2024.

NBA teams with most selected players drafted out of Providence: Boston Celtics (10 times), Sacramento Kings (4), Detroit Pistons (3).

Active NBA players drafted/signed out of Providence 1

Former NBA players out of Providence 1

NameDraftPos.HtIn the NBA
FromToSeasons
MarShon Brooks2011 (25)SG1.96/ 6'5''201120195
Ben Bentil2016 (51)PF2.06/ 6'9''201620171
Bryce Cotton2014 (-)PG1.85/ 6'1''201420162
Ricky Ledo2013 (43)SG2.01/ 6'7''201320152
Ryan Gomes2005 (50)SF2.01/ 6'7''200520148
Austin Croshere1997 (12)PF/C2.08/ 6'10''1997200912
Eric Williams1995 (14)SF2.03/ 6'8''1995200712
Dickey Simpkins1994 (21)PF2.06/ 6'9''199420027
Rubén Garcésn.dPF2.06/ 6'9''200020011
Michael Smith1994 (35)PF2.03/ 6'8''199420017
Jamel Thomasn.dSF1.98/ 6'6''199920012
Otis Thorpe1984 (9)PF/C2.06/ 6'9''1984200117
Marty Conlonn.dC/PF2.08/ 6'10''199120009
Eric Murdock1991 (21)PG1.85/ 6'1''199120009
God Shammgod1997 (45)PG1.83/ 6'0''199719981
Marques Bragg1992 (-)PF2.03/ 6'8''199519961
Billy Donovan1987 (68)PG1.80/ 5'11''198719881
Joe Hassett1977 (52)SG1.96/ 6'5''197719836
Kevin Stacom1974 (35)SG1.91/ 6'3''197419826
Marvin Barnes1974 (2)PF/C2.03/ 6'8''197619804
Ernie DiGregorio1973 (3)PG1.83/ 6'0''197319785
Mike Riordan1967 (128)G/F1.93/ 6'4''196819779
Jimmy Walker1967 (1)SG1.91/ 6'3''196719769
Lenny Wilkens1960 (6)PG1.85/ 6'1''1960197515
Johnny Egan1961 (12)PG1.80/ 5'11''1961197211
John Thompson1964 (27)C/PF2.08/ 6'10''196419662
Herbert Hill2007 (55)PF2.08/ 6'10''--------0

Other NBA draft picks out of Providence 1

YEARPICKROUNDPOS.PLAYERTEAM
19622739Jim HadnotBoston Celtics
19633447Ray FlynnSyracuse Nationals
19674451Dexter WestbrookBaltimore Bullets
199545216Troy BrownAtlanta Hawks
199053226Abdul Shamsid-DeenSeattle SuperSonics
19635469Vinnie ErnstBoston Celtics
200456227Marcus DouthitLos Angeles Lakers
19737152Fran CostelloPortland Trail Blazers
197196611Jim LarrangaDetroit Pistons
197811262Bob MisceviciousBuffalo Braves
1985114521Ray KnightMilwaukee Bucks
197711969Bob CooperKansas City Kings
1976136814Mark McAndrewBuffalo Braves
197815381Bruce CampbellNew Jersey Nets
1975154910Steve StortherHouston Rockets
1983160721Ron JacksonBoston Celtics
198118693Rudy WilliamsNew Jersey Nets
19802141015John NolanBoston Celtics
(1) Non NCAA international players are listed by the country in which they were playing when drafted or signed if undrafted.