What NBA players went to UConn?

The University of Connecticut men's basketball program has a long history of producing NBA talent. Some of the biggest names in basketball have come through UConn, including several NBA All-Stars and even Hall of Famers. Here are just a few of the NBA players who went to UConn:

• Ray Allen - Ray Allen is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and he got his start at UConn. Allen played for the Huskies from 1993-1996 and helped lead the team to the Elite Eight in 1995. He was drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1996 and went on to have a storied NBA career. Allen won two NBA championships, was a 10-time All-Star, and is widely regarded as one of the best three-point shooters of all time.
• Kemba Walker - Kemba Walker is another UConn alum who has had great success in the NBA. Walker played for the Huskies from 2008-2011 and led them to an improbable national championship in 2011. He was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2011 and has since played for the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star and was named All-NBA Third Team in 2019.
• Rudy Gay - Rudy Gay played for UConn from 2004-2006 and helped lead the team to the Elite Eight in 2006. He was drafted eighth overall by the Houston Rockets in 2006 and was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Gay has also played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Utah Jazz. He is a one-time NBA All-Star and has averaged over 17 points per game in his NBA career.
• Andre Drummond - Andre Drummond played for UConn from 2011-2012 and was named Big East Rookie of the Year in 2012. He was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2012 and has since played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Drummond is a two-time NBA All-Star and has led the league in rebounding four times.
• Richard Hamilton - Richard Hamilton played for UConn from 1996-1999 and was a key player on the Huskies' 1999 national championship team. He was drafted seventh overall by the Washington Wizards in 1999 and went on to have a successful NBA career. Hamilton won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 and was named an NBA All-Star three times.

These are just a few of the many talented basketball players who have attended the University of Connecticut. With a strong basketball program and a history of producing NBA talent, it's likely that UConn will continue to be a pipeline for future NBA stars.

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