Iowa star, potential Pacers pick Keegan Murray addresses media at the NBA Draft Combine
Iowa sophomore Keegan Murray was a consensus first-team All-American.
James Boyd, Indianapolis Star
The 2022 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and for the first time in decades, a Hawkeye basketball player is in the conversation for a first-round draft pick.
In Keegan Murray’s case, the conversation is essentially a lock.
Murray, projected by many outlets as a top-eight pick in the lottery, will hear his name called June 23 in the 2022 NBA Draft. Different analysts predict Murray going as early as pick No. 4 to the Sacramento Kings.
With Murray’s anticipated selection in the draft, here’s a look at the other Iowa basketball players who’ve spent time in the NBA.
Iowa basketball players who played in the 2021-22 NBA season
Three former Hawkeyes played in the most recent NBA season: Luka Garza, Joe Wieskamp and Tyler Cook.
Out of the trio, Garza had the most success, appearing in 32 games and starting five. He averaged 5.8 points per game and grabbed 3.1 rebounds per contest. The 2021 National college player of the year shot 32.7% from 3-point range and score 20 points in three games this season. Garza even logged a 20-point, 14-rebound performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 1. He was named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team and the All-NBA G League Third Team, averaging 20.4 points and 9.4 rebounds in 16 games.
Wieskamp, meanwhile, appeared in 29 games with the San Antonio Spurs. He averaged 2.1 points per game and shot 32.6% from 3-point range. He scored a career-high 13 points against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 4.
Cook, entering his fourth year in the NBA, appeared in 20 games for the Chicago Bulls, averaging 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He started five contests.
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List of former Iowa basketball players who’ve played in the NBA
Here’s a look at every former Hawkeye to appear in an NBA game, ordered by their most recent playing year.
Tyler Cook (2020-2022)
Joe Wieskamp (2021-2022)
Luka Garza (2021-2022)
Jarrod Uthoff (2017-2020)
Devyn Marble (2017-2020)
Reggie Evans(2003-2015)
Ricky Davis (1999-2010)
Ryan Bowen (2000-2010)
Jared Reiner (2005-2007)
Dean Oliver (2002-2003)
Guy Rucker (2003)
Matt Bullard (1991-2002)
B.J. Armstrong (1990-2000)
Brad Lohaus (1988-1998)
Kevin Gamble (1988-1997)
Acie Earl (1994-1997)
Roy Marble (1990-1994)
Bob Hansen (1984-1992)
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