Oklahoma City Thunder draft history includes several Kansas players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted players from Kansas since their inception. Key selections include Bud Stallworth in the 1972 NBA Draft and Nick Collison in 2003, among others. Stallworth played two seasons with the team, while Collison became a long-term player, spending 14 seasons with the Thunder. The team's strategy involves sourcing talent from various colleges, including prominent programs like Kansas.
- •Bud Stallworth was drafted 7th overall in 1972.
- •Nick Collison was selected 12th overall in 2003 and played 14 seasons.
- •Adonis Jordan and Sasha Kaun were also drafted but did not make the team.
- •The Thunder's draft success highlights their recruitment strategy.
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