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College Basketball: Top 10 programs at producing NBA lottery picks

By Daniel Benjamin

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats gestures in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats gestures in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) goes up for a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) goes up for a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Arizona (14)

Lottery picks: Stanley Johnson, Aaron Gordon, Derrick Williams, Jordan Hill, Jerryd Bayless, Channing Frye,  Andre Iguodala, Richard Jefferson, Jason Terry, Mike Bibby, Damon Stoudamire, Sean Elliott, Lauri Markkanen, and Brian Williams.

When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Markkanen with their pick in Thursday’s draft, it marked the 14th Wildcat to be chosen in the NBA lottery. The 14 lottery selections are the fifth most all-time.

Elliott is arguably the most successful of the Wildcats’ lottery picks. Elliott was a two-time All-Star and an NBA champion. He also had his jersey retired by the San Antonio Spurs.

Iguodala is the only other player that comes close to Elliott. Iguodala, who was named an All-Star in 2012, was the 2015 Finals MVP.  The Wildcats’ 14 lottery selections have combined to win seven NBA titles.

Arizona has not had a No. 1 overall pick during the lottery era. The Wildcats also don’t have a total draft bust with Johnson being the closest thing as now. Johnson has struggled since being taken with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft by Detroit. Also, Gordon has talent but has yet to start reaching his potential. Bayless is the most experienced player to fail to reach the potential of a lottery pick. However, Bayless has had a few solid seasons.

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