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The Brooklyn Nets have drafted several players from Alabama over the years, contributing to the team's success. This includes both star players and notable alumni from the university.
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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.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Alabama.
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Draft year and position: first round (21st pick, 21st overall), 1982 NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets have drafted players from Alabama, including Eddie Phillips, among others.
The NBA draft has significantly influenced the Nets' roster by allowing them to acquire both star players and key contributors through their selections.
The Brooklyn Nets have employed various strategies in the NBA draft, focusing on both prestigious programs and smaller institutions to build their team.
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Seasons at Alabama: four
Seasons played with Nets: one
Feb 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Draft year and position: first round (21st pick, 21st overall), 2023 NBA Draft
Seasons at Alabama: one
Seasons played with Nets: three
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Alabama player drafted by the Nets