Every Notre Dame player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Justin Quinn, Nets WireWed, June 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC·1 min read

The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise's best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.

Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets' roster 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 Nets out of Notre Dame.

Dave Batton - center

Draft year and position: 3rd round (18th pick, 62nd overall), 1978 NBA Draft

Seasons at Notre Dame: four

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

Jim Dolan - forward

Draft year and position: 7th round (12th pick, 151st overall), 1986 NBA Draft

Seasons at Notre Dame: 4

Draft year and position: 2nd round (11th pick, 41st overall), 2015 NBA Draft

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Notre Dame player drafted by the Nets

Pat Connaughton - wing