Virginia NBA Players (2026-27)
All 7 former Virginia players on an NBA roster this season.
Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason
- Players
- 7
- Average height
- 6'8"
- Average age
- 26.3
- Teams represented
- 7 of 30
- Tallest
- Jay Huff (7'1")
- Shortest
- Ty Jerome (6'5")
- Oldest
- Ty Jerome (29)
- Youngest
- Ugonna Onyenso (21)
Seven Virginia Cavaliers alumni are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season, each on a different team. The group spans a wide range of sizes, from Ty Jerome at 6'5" to Jay Huff at 7'1", and ages from 21 to 29.
Forwards make up the largest share of the group, with 4 of the 7 players listed at that position. The remaining 3 split between center and guard, giving Virginia's NBA contingent a distinctly frontcourt-heavy look.
Think you'd know these players from their team, height, age and jersey number alone?
Play Guess-the-Player with only Virginia alumni →| Player | Team | Pos | Ht | Age | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
De'Andre Hunter
|
Sacramento Kings
|
F | 6'7" | 28 | #15 |
Jay Huff
|
Indiana Pacers
|
C | 7'1" | 29 | #32 |
Ryan Dunn
|
Phoenix Suns
|
F | 6'7" | 23 | #0 |
Sam Hauser
|
Boston Celtics
|
F | 6'7" | 28 | #30 |
Trey Murphy III
|
New Orleans Pelicans
|
F | 6'8" | 26 | #25 |
Ty Jerome
|
Memphis Grizzlies
|
G | 6'5" | 29 | #2 |
Ugonna Onyenso
|
Detroit Pistons
|
C | 7'0" | 21 | — |
Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.
Spread Across the League
All 7 players are on different teams, meaning Virginia's NBA alumni are as spread out as they can be. The group includes players on the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings.
Heights and Ages on the Roster
Jay Huff (#32, Indiana Pacers) is the tallest at 7'1", while Ugonna Onyenso (Detroit Pistons) stands at 7'0" — giving Virginia two centers at or above that mark. Three of the forwards — De'Andre Hunter, Ryan Dunn, and Sam Hauser — all measure 6'7". Ty Jerome (#2, Memphis Grizzlies) is the oldest player in the group at age 29, born Jul 8, 1997, while Onyenso is the youngest at 21, born Sep 25, 2004.
Where the Players Were Born
Most of the group were born in the United States, with 6 of the 7 players having U.S. birthplaces. Ugonna Onyenso was born in Owerri, Nigeria. Durham, NC is the most common birthplace, shared by Jay Huff and Trey Murphy III (#25).