Every UNC player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets have drafted several players from the University of North Carolina (UNC) over the years, contributing to their roster through the NBA draft. Key players include Mike O'Koren, selected 6th overall in the 1980 NBA Draft, who played seven seasons with the Nets. Other draftees like Jimmy Black and Marcus Paige did not make the team. The analysis highlights the varied success from players drafted from prestigious and smaller institutions alike. This overview serves to showcase the impact UNC has had on the Nets' franchise history in the draft.
- •Mike O'Koren drafted 6th overall in 1980 NBA Draft
- •Jimmy Black selected in 1982 but did not make the team
- •Marcus Paige drafted in 2016 also did not make the team
- •Nets have built success through various draft strategies
- •Several institutions contribute talent to the Nets' roster
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"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of UNC.
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