Brooklyn Nets select Virginia Union University players in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets historically drafted several players from Virginia Union University, highlighting a diverse talent pool contributing to their roster. Notable selections include Jamie Waller, a guard picked in the 3rd round of the 1987 NBA Draft. This connection underscores the Nets' strategy of selecting from both prestigious and smaller colleges. The franchise has enjoyed success by identifying and developing players through the draft, shaping their competitive teams over the years.
- •Nets have drafted multiple players from Virginia Union University
- •Jamie Waller was selected in the 1987 NBA Draft
- •Draft strategies include both large and smaller college programs
- •Franchise has seen success using the draft for player acquisition
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every Virginia Union University player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Virginia Union University.
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