​The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSo without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out ofCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 03: A detail of Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets jersey against the Chicago Bulls in the first half of the NBA In-Season Tournament at the United Center on November 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Draft year and position: 3rd round (2nd pick, 48th overall), 1987 NBA DraftSeasons at Virginia Union University: 4Seasons played with Nets: 1All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Virginia Union University player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets