{
  "id": 11152474,
  "title": "Every Mississippi State player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/every-mississippi-state-player-drafted-by-the-oklahoma-city-thunder",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/every-mississippi-state-player-drafted-090018858.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their team through traditional NBA methods, with a notable success rate in drafting players via the annual draft and trades. Over the years, the franchise has not only picked several star players directly through the draft but has also acquired notable alumni each offseason.\n\nCertain colleges have been more prominent in supplying these prospects than others. However, the Thunder have maintained a wide-ranging approach in their scouting efforts, drawing talent from both prestigious programs and smaller institutions alike. This consistent process has resulted in a roster brimming with high-caliber players over the years.\n\nNow, let's delve into the Mississippi State players who have been drafted by the Thunder. Lawrence Roberts, a forward, is the only one on that list. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA Draft, being picked 25th overall (55th by the Thunder). However, his collegiate journey at Mississippi State did not yield any seasons where he played for the team.",
  "summary": "Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Mississippi State.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mississippi State's Lawrence Roberts is the only player drafted by the Thunder.",
    "Roberts was selected 25th overall (55th by the Thunder) in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA Draft.",
    "Roberts did not play for Mississippi State during his collegiate career."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
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      {
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        "published": "2026-10-01T09:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}