June 3, 2026, 9:00 p.m. ET
The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.
Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Maryland.
Albert King – forward
Draft year and position: 1st round (10th pick, 10th overall), 1981 NBA Draft
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Seasons at Maryland: 4
Seasons played with Nets: 6
Buck Williams – forward
Draft year and position: 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1981 NBA Draft
Seasons at Maryland: 3
Seasons played with Nets: 8
Jordan Williams – center
Draft year and position: 2nd round (6th pick, 36th overall), 2011 NBA Draft
Seasons at Maryland: 2
Seasons played with Nets: 1
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.