​The Golden State Warriors have built their teams through a mix of methods over the years, but few strategies have matched the impact of the NBA draft. Above all, the franchise’s most talented players to don the Warriors uniform have often arrived in Golden State by being selected in the annual draft or through on-night trades that accompany it. While the Warriors have relied on the draft to cultivate many of their star players, they have also added a number of notable talents through other avenues. From small colleges to prestigious programs, these alumni have made meaningful contributions to the roster over time. With that in mind, we decided to examine which Warriors have come from which schools across the years.
So, without further ado, here is a look at every player drafted by the Warriors from North Carolina A&T. On December 21, 2019, in San Francisco, California, Hall of Fame member Al Attles sat courtside during the matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the St. John’s Red Storm at Chase Center, a moment captured for posterity. In the 1960 NBA Draft, Attles was selected in the fifth round as the 7th pick and 39th overall, and he spent 11 seasons with the Warriors, a tenure that culminated in Hall of Fame induction after a long and storied career in Golden State. Attles attended North Carolina A&T for three seasons before making his mark in the NBA.
Another notable moment came on September 15, 2017, in Culver City, California, where Golden State Warriors jerseys were showcased during a Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. That event highlighted the team’s broad branding efforts and the ongoing collaboration with major sponsors as part of their larger franchise narrative. In the 1985 NBA Draft, a player connected to North Carolina A&T was selected in the seventh round as the 2nd pick and 141st overall, marking four seasons with the Aggies before moving into a Warriors career. While this particular season saw a player who would eventually fail to secure a spot on the Warriors’ roster, the franchise’s draft history from North Carolina A&T remains a point of interest for fans and historians alike.
All stats and data referenced here come from Basketball Reference, which provides a comprehensive record of draft selections, college affiliations, and professional tenures. This piece originally appeared on Warriors Wire to enhance search visibility and provide readers with a thorough account of the Warriors’ North Carolina A&T draftees, a topic covered in detail for those seeking to understand the road from college programs to Golden State’s roster. This coverage emphasizes the broader narrative of the franchise’s draft strategy and the diverse pipelines that have contributed to the Warriors’ historical success.