Every Utah player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Justin Quinn, Nets WireSun, Jul 12, 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 Utah.

Chris Winans - center

Draft year and position: 8th round (15th pick, 177th overall), 1984 NBA Draft

Seasons at Utah: 4

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

Draft year and position: 1st round (27th pick, 27th overall), 2017 NBA Draft

Seasons at Utah: 3

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Utah player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Kyle Kuzma - forward