Golden State Warriors draft history features Northwestern alumni
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have drafted various players from Northwestern University over the years. Notable selections include Phil Warren in the 1959 NBA Draft and Joe Ruklick in a later draft. While some players contributed to the team, others did not make the roster. The analysis highlights the connections between the Warriors and Northwestern alumni in the NBA draft.
- •Phil Warren was drafted in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- •Joe Ruklick played three seasons with the Warriors.
- •Jim Pitts was drafted in the 1966 NBA Draft.
- •Some players did not make the Warriors' roster.
- •The article reviews alumni contributions from Northwestern.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every Northwestern player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Northwestern.
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