Brooklyn Nets draft players from UAB in NBA history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets have drafted several players from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) over the years. Notable selections include Larry Spicer in the 1980 NBA Draft, Chris Giles in 1982, and Archie Johnson in 1986. Despite being drafted, none of these players made the final roster for the Nets, highlighting the challenges for collegiate players transitioning to the professional level. The exploration of UAB's contributions to the Nets comes as part of a broader analysis of the team's drafting history.
- •Larry Spicer was drafted in the 7th round of the 1980 NBA Draft.
- •Chris Giles was selected in the 5th round of the 1982 NBA Draft.
- •Archie Johnson was picked in the 5th round of the 1986 NBA Draft.
- •All drafted players from UAB did not make the Nets' final roster.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every UCLA player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every UAB player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of UCLA.
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of UAB.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:00 AMEvery UCLA player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of UCLA.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:00 AMEvery UAB player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of UAB.
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