Oklahoma City Thunder selected three players from UC Santa Barbara in franchise history

The Oklahoma City Thunder, including their time as the Seattle SuperSonics, have drafted three players from UC Santa Barbara since the franchise's inception. The team has historical ties to various collegiate programs, scouting both major and smaller institutions to identify prospects. The list of draftees from UC Santa Barbara includes Steve Rippe, John Tschogl, and Clarence Allen. Steve Rippe, a forward selected in the 1969 NBA Draft, did not ultimately make the team's roster. Clarence Allen was also drafted by the franchise in 1974 but did not join the active lineup. Basketball Reference records indicate these selections were made across different decades of the franchise's developmental history.

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