Every UCLA player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Justin Quinn, Nets WireMon, Jul 6, 2026·1 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 UCLA.

Ralph Drollinger - center

Draft year and position: 8th round (1st pick, 152nd overall)

Seasons at UCLA: 4

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

Vic Sison - guard

Draft year and position: 10th round (3rd pick, 206th overall), 1981 NBA Draft

Tony Anderson - forward

Draft year and position: 7th round (13th pick, 151st overall), 1982 NBA Draft

Nigel Miguel - guard

Draft year and position: 3rd round (15th pick, 62nd overall), 1985 NBA Draft

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Ed O'Bannon - wing

Draft year and position: 1st round (9th pick, 9th overall), 1995 NBA Draft

Seasons played with Nets: 2

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

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