Top five highest-drafted Alabama basketball players in NBA history
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Alabama basketball's history of high draft selections includes notable players like Brandon Miller and Antonio McDyess. Miller was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets and averaged 19 points per game in his third season. McDyess, also selected second overall in 1995, enjoyed a 15-year career with multiple teams and received one All-Star nod. Other significant players include Leon Douglas, Collin Sexton, and Derrick McKey, with varying impacts in the NBA. This piece highlights their contributions and achievements in the league.
- •Brandon Miller drafted No. 2 by Charlotte Hornets in 2023.
- •Antonio McDyess selected No. 2 in 1995, played 15 seasons.
- •Leon Douglas picked No. 4 in 1976 by Detroit Pistons.
- •Collin Sexton was No. 8 pick in 2018, has averaged 18.3 points.
- •Derrick McKey drafted No. 9 in 1987, known for defensive skills.
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"Alabama has a storied history of players being selected in the NBA draft. Here are the Crimson Tide's five highest-drafted ever.
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