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Game state source: whynba · Retrieved Oct 9, 6:37 pm EDTArkansas players in the NBA
12 listed players across 12 NBA teams, with available 2025-26 regular-season statistics.
1 entries use saved NBA directory observations because a matching licensed roster profile is unavailable. Their last confirmation dates are shown with the players; these dated assignments do not establish current team membership.
Quick answers
- How many Arkansas players have played in the NBA all time?
- 43 source-listed players associated with Arkansas have at least one NBA/BAA regular-season game in the historical edition retrieved 2026-10-08. ABA-only players and draft selections without NBA/BAA appearances are excluded. This historical count is separate from the collected roster count.
- Does the Arkansas list mean every player graduated or played college games?
- No. The historical list follows the source’s school affiliations, including attendance and transfers; it is not a graduation register. A player may appear for more than one college. NBA/BAA appearances, rather than college games or draft status alone, determine inclusion.
- Which Arkansas players have the most NBA/BAA career points?
- Joe Johnson: 20,407 career points. All players tied for this total are listed. Records compare the listed school affiliates in the NBA/BAA regular-season edition retrieved 2026-10-08. ABA and playoffs are excluded.
- Which Arkansas players have the most NBA/BAA career games?
- Joe Johnson: 1,277 career games. All players tied for this total are listed. Records compare the listed school affiliates in the NBA/BAA regular-season edition retrieved 2026-10-08. ABA and playoffs are excluded.
- Which Arkansas players have the earliest NBA/BAA debut season?
- Mel McGaha: 1948–49 is the earliest recorded debut season in this list. Players sharing that season are all included; the records do not establish their exact debut dates. Records compare the listed school affiliates in the NBA/BAA regular-season edition retrieved 2026-10-08. ABA and playoffs are excluded.
- How many Arkansas players are listed in the NBA?
- 12 players are associated with Arkansas in the collected NBA roster directory. The program ranks No. 5 by listed player count; equal counts share a rank.
- Who leads the listed Arkansas NBA players in scoring?
- Anthony Black has the highest available 2025-26 regular-season scoring average in this group: 15.0 points per game in 64 games. No minimum-game threshold is applied.
Collected NBA roster and season statistics
| Player | Listed NBA team | Pos | 2025-26 PPG | Games | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | Orlando MagicCollected licensed roster | PG | 15.0 | 64 | 2023 No. 6 |
| Bobby Portis Jr. | Miami HeatCollected licensed roster | PF | 13.7 | 67 | 2015 No. 22 |
| Moses Moody | Golden State WarriorsCollected licensed roster | SG | 12.1 | 60 | 2021 No. 14 |
| Isaiah Joe | Detroit PistonsCollected licensed roster | SG | 11.1 | 71 | 2020 No. 49 |
| Daniel Gafford | Dallas MavericksCollected licensed roster | C | 9.5 | 55 | 2019 No. 38 |
| Jaylin Williams | Oklahoma City ThunderCollected licensed roster | PF | 7.2 | 65 | 2022 No. 34 |
| Jordan Walsh | Boston CelticsCollected licensed roster | PF | 5.4 | 68 | 2023 No. 38 |
| Adou Thiero | Los Angeles LakersCollected licensed roster | SF | 1.9 | 25 | 2025 No. 36 |
| Darius Acuff Jr. | Sacramento KingsCollected licensed roster | PG | — | — | 2026 No. 7 |
| Trevon Brazile | Denver NuggetsCollected licensed roster | PF | — | — | 2026 No. 35 |
| Meleek Thomas | Cleveland CavaliersCollected licensed roster | SG | — | — | 2026 No. 34 |
| Nick Pringle | Brooklyn NetsNBA directory · Sep 22, 2026 | F | — | — | — |
Arkansas NBA players all time
43 players with NBA/BAA regular-season appearances in the dated school register. ABA statistics are excluded. The first and last seasons describe recorded appearances, not current team membership.
| Player | First season | Last season | Career games | Career points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adou Thiero | 2025–26 | 2025–26 | 25 | 47 |
| Alvin Robertson | 1984–85 | 1995–96 | 779 | 10,882 |
| Andrew Lang | 1988–89 | 1999–00 | 737 | 4,431 |
| Anthony Black | 2023–24 | 2025–26 | 211 | 2,011 |
| Bobby Portis | 2015–16 | 2025–26 | 721 | 8,733 |
| Byron Irvin | 1989–90 | 1992–93 | 87 | 451 |
| Chris Jefferies | 2002–03 | 2003–04 | 72 | 281 |
| Clint McDaniel | 1995–96 | 1995–96 | 12 | 30 |
| Corey Beck | 1995–96 | 1998–99 | 88 | 241 |
| Corliss Williamson | 1995–96 | 2006–07 | 822 | 9,147 |
| Coty Clarke | 2015–16 | 2015–16 | 3 | 6 |
| Courtney Fortson | 2011–12 | 2011–12 | 10 | 35 |
| Daniel Gafford | 2019–20 | 2025–26 | 433 | 4,021 |
| Darrell Walker | 1983–84 | 1992–93 | 720 | 6,389 |
| Daryl Macon | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 12 | 32 |
| Dean Tolson | 1974–75 | 1977–78 | 80 | 402 |
| Derek Hood | 1999–00 | 1999–00 | 2 | 0 |
| Dontell Jefferson | 2008–09 | 2008–09 | 6 | 29 |
| Dusty Hannahs | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 4 | 20 |
| Isaiah Joe | 2020–21 | 2025–26 | 392 | 3,219 |
| Isaiah Morris | 1992–93 | 1992–93 | 25 | 55 |
| Jannero Pargo | 2002–03 | 2014–15 | 499 | 3,175 |
| Jaylin Williams | 2022–23 | 2025–26 | 230 | 1,311 |
| Joe Johnson | 2001–02 | 2021–22 | 1,277 | 20,407 |
| Joe Kleine | 1985–86 | 1999–00 | 965 | 4,666 |
| Jordan Walsh | 2023–24 | 2025–26 | 129 | 461 |
| Lee Mayberry | 1992–93 | 1998–99 | 496 | 2,546 |
| Mason Jones | 2020–21 | 2024–25 | 51 | 225 |
| Mel McGaha | 1948–49 | 1948–49 | 51 | 176 |
| Moses Moody | 2021–22 | 2025–26 | 315 | 2,515 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 2023–24 | 2025–26 | 141 | 1,078 |
| Oliver Miller | 1992–93 | 2003–04 | 493 | 3,625 |
| Patrick Beverley | 2012–13 | 2023–24 | 666 | 5,520 |
| Ricky Council IV | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 105 | 705 |
| Ron Brewer | 1978–79 | 1985–86 | 501 | 5,971 |
| Ronnie Brewer | 2006–07 | 2013–14 | 502 | 3,940 |
| Scott Hastings | 1982–83 | 1992–93 | 578 | 1,647 |
| Sidney Moncrief | 1979–80 | 1990–91 | 767 | 11,931 |
| Sonny Weems | 2008–09 | 2015–16 | 183 | 1,189 |
| Stanley Umude | 2022–23 | 2025–26 | 49 | 146 |
| Steven Hill | 2008–09 | 2008–09 | 1 | 2 |
| Todd Day | 1992–93 | 2000–01 | 483 | 5,917 |
| Tony Brown | 1984–85 | 1991–92 | 360 | 2,163 |
Historical career facts: Reference revision 2026-10-08. The underlying college register combines NBA and ABA; careers overlapping 1967–68 through 1975–76 are checked against individual league-labeled seasons. 0 ABA-only entries are excluded. Career totals exclude playoffs. College affiliations can overlap after transfers and do not prove graduation.
Collected roster school/program fields come from NBA player records, with collected draft records filling missing fields. They do not represent complete transfer histories. Licensed roster entries are used where available; additional saved NBA-directory entries show their last confirmation date and do not establish current membership. Roster-table statistics use the labeled licensed regular-season edition and may include games for former teams. Missing or incompatible-season values remain unknown (—); a reported zero stays zero. Unknown draft status is not labeled undrafted. Player pages retain detailed source information.