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Every Kansas player drafted by the Golden State Warriors

Every Kansas player drafted by the Golden State Warriors

Justin Quinn, Warriors WireSat, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC·1 min read

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.

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So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Kansas.

Wilt Chamberlain - center

BOSTON, MA - 1959: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Philadelphia Warriors during a game circa 1959 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1959 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Draft year and position: 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1959 NBA Draft

Seasons at Kansas: 2

Seasons played with Warriors: 6

Wayne Hightower - forward

Sep 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: 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 1962 NBA Draft

Seasons played with Warriors: 3

Kevin Pritchard - guard

Jan 30, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard speaks during an Indiana Pacers press conference at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Draft year and position: 2nd round (7th pick, 34th overall), 1990 NBA Draft

Seasons at Kansas: 4

Seasons played with Warriors: 1

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

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