Golden State Warriors' history of drafting Louisville players detailed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have a history of selecting players from the University of Louisville during the NBA draft. Notable players drafted include Deward Compton, Bob Brown, Chuck Noble, and Phil Rollins. Over the years, some selections made the team while others did not. The analysis also highlights the number of seasons each player spent at Louisville and their careers with the Warriors. The comprehensive review of these drafted players contributes to understanding the Warriors' recruitment strategy.
- •Warriors drafted Deward Compton in 1948 but he did not make the team.
- •Phil Rollins, a second-round pick in 1956, played one season with the Warriors.
- •Clifford Rozier, selected in 1994, contributed three seasons for the Warriors.
- •Derek Smith and Dwayne Morton each played one season with the team.
- •A total of eight Louisville players have been drafted by the Warriors.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every Louisville player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
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