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Game state source: whynba · Retrieved Oct 9, 7:50 pm EDTSouthern California players in the NBA
10 listed players across 10 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 Southern California players have played in the NBA all time?
- 48 source-listed players associated with Southern California 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 Southern California 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 Southern California (USC) players have the most NBA/BAA career points?
- DeMar DeRozan: 26,711 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 Southern California (USC) players have the most NBA/BAA career games?
- DeMar DeRozan: 1,264 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 Southern California (USC) players have the earliest NBA/BAA debut season?
- Jim Seminoff: 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 Southern California players are listed in the NBA?
- 10 players are associated with Southern California in the collected NBA roster directory. The program ranks No. 8 by listed player count; equal counts share a rank.
- Who leads the listed Southern California NBA players in scoring?
- DeMar DeRozan has the highest available 2025-26 regular-season scoring average in this group: 18.4 points per game in 77 games. No minimum-game threshold is applied.
Collected NBA roster and season statistics
| Player | Listed NBA team | Pos | 2025-26 PPG | Games | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | Denver NuggetsCollected licensed roster | SF | 18.4 | 77 | 2009 No. 9 |
| Evan Mobley | Cleveland CavaliersCollected licensed roster | PF | 18.2 | 65 | 2021 No. 3 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Milwaukee BucksCollected licensed roster | SG | 17.4 | 38 | 2019 No. 30 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | Atlanta HawksCollected licensed roster | C | 15.2 | 74 | 2020 No. 6 |
| Nikola Vučević | Orlando MagicCollected licensed roster | C | 15.1 | 64 | 2011 No. 16 |
| De’Anthony Melton | Golden State WarriorsNBA directory · Sep 22, 2026 | G | 12.3 | 49 | 2018 No. 46 |
| Isaiah Collier | Utah JazzCollected licensed roster | PG | 11.7 | 59 | 2024 No. 29 |
| Bronny James | Los Angeles LakersCollected licensed roster | SG | 2.9 | 42 | 2024 No. 55 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | San Antonio SpursCollected licensed roster | PG | 2.0 | 44 | — |
| Saint Thomas | Philadelphia 76ersCollected licensed roster | SF | — | — | — |
Southern California (USC) NBA players all time
48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hannum | 1949–50 | 1956–57 | 516 | 3,078 |
| Alex Stepheson | 2015–16 | 2015–16 | 8 | 22 |
| Bill Hewitt | 1968–69 | 1974–75 | 361 | 2,062 |
| Bill Sharman | 1950–51 | 1960–61 | 711 | 12,665 |
| Bo Kimble | 1990–91 | 1992–93 | 105 | 574 |
| Brian Scalabrine | 2001–02 | 2011–12 | 520 | 1,594 |
| Bronny James | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 69 | 184 |
| Bryce Dejean-Jones | 2015–16 | 2015–16 | 14 | 79 |
| Chimezie Metu | 2018–19 | 2023–24 | 260 | 1,522 |
| Chris Munk | 1990–91 | 1990–91 | 11 | 13 |
| Cliff Robinson | 1979–80 | 1991–92 | 629 | 10,823 |
| Dan Anderson | 1974–75 | 1975–76 | 95 | 347 |
| De'Anthony Melton | 2018–19 | 2025–26 | 405 | 3,833 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 2009–10 | 2025–26 | 1,264 | 26,711 |
| Desmon Farmer | 2006–07 | 2008–09 | 11 | 26 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | 2013–14 | 2022–23 | 515 | 3,255 |
| Drew Peterson | 2023–24 | 2025–26 | 34 | 70 |
| Duane Cooper | 1992–93 | 1993–94 | 88 | 204 |
| Dwight Anderson | 1982–83 | 1982–83 | 5 | 21 |
| Earl Evans | 1979–80 | 1979–80 | 36 | 157 |
| Evan Mobley | 2021–22 | 2025–26 | 334 | 5,592 |
| Gabe Pruitt | 2007–08 | 2008–09 | 62 | 125 |
| Gene Rock | 1947–48 | 1947–48 | 11 | 10 |
| Gus Williams | 1975–76 | 1986–87 | 825 | 14,093 |
| Harold Miner | 1992–93 | 1995–96 | 200 | 1,801 |
| Isaiah Collier | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 130 | 1,303 |
| Isaiah Mobley | 2022–23 | 2024–25 | 23 | 60 |
| Jeff Trepagnier | 2001–02 | 2003–04 | 31 | 88 |
| Jim Marsh | 1971–72 | 1971–72 | 39 | 119 |
| Jim Seminoff | 1946–47 | 1949–50 | 231 | 1,507 |
| John Block | 1966–67 | 1975–76 | 597 | 7,106 |
| John Lambert | 1975–76 | 1981–82 | 446 | 1,688 |
| John Rudometkin | 1962–63 | 1964–65 | 131 | 822 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 2019–20 | 2025–26 | 332 | 1,261 |
| Ken Johnson | 1985–86 | 1985–86 | 64 | 263 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 2019–20 | 2025–26 | 309 | 4,440 |
| Mack Calvin | 1976–77 | 1980–81 | 222 | 1,552 |
| Mo Layton | 1971–72 | 1977–78 | 264 | 1,826 |
| Nick Young | 2007–08 | 2018–19 | 720 | 8,194 |
| Nikola Vučević | 2011–12 | 2025–26 | 1,036 | 17,684 |
| O.J. Mayo | 2008–09 | 2015–16 | 547 | 7,574 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 2020–21 | 2025–26 | 381 | 4,083 |
| Paul Westphal | 1972–73 | 1983–84 | 823 | 12,809 |
| Robert Pack | 1991–92 | 2003–04 | 552 | 4,921 |
| Rodrick Rhodes | 1997–98 | 1999–00 | 72 | 380 |
| Ron Riley | 1972–73 | 1975–76 | 264 | 1,542 |
| Steve Malovic | 1979–80 | 1979–80 | 39 | 80 |
| Taj Gibson | 2009–10 | 2025–26 | 1,012 | 8,431 |
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. 2 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.