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Michigan State players in the NBA

6 listed players across 6 NBA teams, with available 2025-26 regular-season statistics.

Quick answers

How many Michigan State players have played in the NBA all time?
53 source-listed players associated with Michigan State 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 Michigan State 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 Michigan State players have the most NBA/BAA career points?
Zach Randolph: 18,578 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 Michigan State players have the most NBA/BAA career games?
Kevin Willis: 1,424 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 Michigan State players have the earliest NBA/BAA debut season?
Chet Aubuchon: 1946–47 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 Michigan State players are listed in the NBA?
6 players are associated with Michigan State in the collected NBA roster directory. The program ranks No. 26 by listed player count; equal counts share a rank.
Who leads the listed Michigan State NBA players in scoring?
Jaren Jackson Jr. has the highest available 2025-26 regular-season scoring average in this group: 19.4 points per game in 48 games. No minimum-game threshold is applied.

Collected NBA roster and season statistics

Michigan State players in the collected NBA directory
PlayerListed NBA teamPos2025-26 PPGGamesDraft
Jaren Jackson Jr.Utah JazzCollected licensed rosterC19.4482018 No. 4
Miles BridgesPhoenix SunsCollected licensed rosterSF17.1772018 No. 12
Max ChristieDallas MavericksCollected licensed rosterSG12.3772022 No. 35
Draymond GreenGolden State WarriorsCollected licensed rosterPF8.4682012 No. 35
Jase RichardsonOrlando MagicCollected licensed rosterSG4.4542025 No. 25
Gary HarrisDetroit PistonsCollected licensed rosterSG2.7482014 No. 19

Michigan State NBA players all time

53 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.

Michigan State historical NBA/BAA regular-season careers, alphabetical
PlayerFirst seasonLast seasonCareer gamesCareer points
Aaron Henry2021–222021–2262
Adreian Payne2014–152017–18107429
Al Ferrari1955–561962–633712,525
Alan Anderson2005–062016–173302,421
Anthony Miller1994–952004–05181510
Bob Anderegg1959–601959–6033133
Bob Armstrong1956–571956–571928
Bob Brannum1949–501954–553382,455
Branden Dawson2015–162015–1665
Bryn Forbes2016–172022–234313,776
Cassius Winston2020–212021–222955
Charlie Bell2001–022010–113763,204
Chet Aubuchon1946–471946–473065
Darryl Johnson1995–961995–961112
Denzel Valentine2016–172021–222561,795
Deyonta Davis2016–172018–19107454
Draymond Green2012–132025–269498,235
Ed Burton1961–621964–651533
Eric Snow1995–962007–088465,791
Gary Harris2014–152025–266666,568
Greg Kelser1979–801984–853052,961
Horace Walker1961–621961–6265438
Jamie Feick1996–972000–01201911
Jaren Jackson Jr.2018–192025–264558,449
Jase Richardson2025–262025–2654239
Jason Richardson2001–022014–1585714,644
Jay Vincent1981–821989–905768,729
Johnny Green1959–601972–731,05712,281
Kalin Lucas2014–152018–1922
Keith Appling2015–162015–1656
Ken Johnson1985–861985–8664263
Kevin Willis1984–852006–071,42417,253
Lindsay Hairston1975–761975–7647273
Magic Johnson1979–801995–9690617,707
Mateen Cleaves2000–012005–06167609
Matt Costello2017–182017–1844
Matt Mazza1949–501949–502698
Matt Steigenga1996–971996–9723
Maurice Ager2006–072010–1182169
Max Christie2022–232025–262632,106
Mike Peplowski1993–941995–9668194
Miles Bridges2018–192025–265017,956
Morris Peterson2000–012010–117117,628
Paul Davis2006–072009–1082217
Ralph Simpson1976–771979–802181,832
Sam Vincent1985–861991–923963,106
Scott Skiles1986–871995–966006,652
Shannon Brown2006–072014–154083,118
Shawn Respert1995–961998–99172851
Steve Smith1991–922004–0594213,430
Terry Furlow1976–771979–802392,550
Xavier Tillman Sr.2020–212025–262901,433
Zach Randolph2001–022017–181,11618,578

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. 1 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.