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The Golden State Warriors have drafted players from the University of Central Oklahoma, highlighting their diverse recruitment strategy. This includes notable contributions from these players to the team's success.
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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.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of the University of Central Oklahoma.
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: eighth round (first pick, 65th overall), 1965 NBA Draft
Seasons at University of Central Oklahoma: unknown
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Every University of Central Oklahoma player drafted by the Warriors
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The Warriors have successfully built their team primarily through the NBA draft, selecting talented players from various colleges, including the University of Central Oklahoma.
Players from the University of Central Oklahoma have contributed significantly to the Warriors' roster and overall success in the NBA.
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