Golden State Warriors draft players from Santa Clara University
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have drafted several players from Santa Clara University over the years, starting with Gene Shields in 1963. Shields, along with Bob Garibaldi, Bob Heaney, and Fred Lavaroni, were chosen but did not make the team. Ralph Ogden played one season with the Warriors after being selected in 1970. Recently, Brandin Podziemski was drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft and is expected to contribute for the next three seasons. The article details each player's draft year and subsequent involvement with the team.
- •Gene Shields was drafted in 1963 but did not make the team.
- •Ralph Ogden played one season with the Warriors after being drafted in 1970.
- •Brandin Podziemski was the most recent Santa Clara player drafted in 2023.
- •Several early draftees from Santa Clara never played for the Warriors.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every Santa Clara player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Santa Clara.
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