July 14, 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 Villanova.

Rory Sparrow – guardRory Sparrow

Draft year and position: 4th round (6th pick, 75th overall), 1980 NBA Draft

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Seasons at Villanova: 4

Seasons played with Nets: 1

Gary McLain – guardCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 03: A detail of Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets jersey against the Chicago Bulls in the first half of the NBA In-Season Tournament at the United Center on November 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Draft year and position: 7th round (15th pick, 154th overall), 1985 NBA Draft

Seasons at Villanova: 4

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

Kerry Kittles – guardNew Jersey Nets guard Kerry Kittles (C) is fouled as he drives between Boston Celtics players Antoine Walker (L) and Tony Battie (R) in the second quarter 27 February at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL / AFP) (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Draft year and position: 1st round (8th pick, 8th overall), 1996 NBA Draft

Seasons at Villanova: 4

Seasons played with Nets: 7

Tim Thomas – forwardDarvin Ham gives George Karl a hug as he high fives Tim Thomas and Ervin Johnson after the Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on 2001.

Draft year and position: 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 1997 NBA Draft

Seasons at Villanova: 1

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

Saddiq Bey – forwardNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Saddiq Bey #41 of the New Orleans Pelicans runs the floor during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 24, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Draft year and position: 1st round (19th pick, 19th overall), 2020 NBA Draft

Seasons at Villanova: 2

Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.