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Every Arizona player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder

Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Arizona.

Every Arizona player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their roster through various traditional NBA methods, with the draft playing a significant role since their inception as the Seattle SuperSonics. The team has made multiple direct selections and trades on draft day, adding both star players and notable alumni over the years. Several colleges have contributed to the Thunder's roster, but OKC has maintained a diverse approach in scouting prospects.

Out of Arizona, the Thunder have drafted four players, both from prestigious programs and smaller institutions. Jud Buechler, a forward, was selected in the 1990 NBA Draft as the 11th pick overall in the second round. He played four seasons at Arizona before ultimately not making it to the Thunder's roster. Joseph Blair, a center, was chosen in the 1996 NBA Draft as the sixth pick in the second round.

Blair also played four seasons at Arizona but, similarly to Buechler, never made it to the Thunder's roster. These are the only Arizona players to have been drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder, as documented by Basketball Reference.

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