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Washington NBA Players (2026-27)

All 6 former Washington players on an NBA roster this season.

Updated Oct 16, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason

Players
6
Average height
6'7"
Average age
26.3
Teams represented
6 of 30
Tallest
Hannes Steinbach (6'10")
Shortest
Terrell Brown Jr. (6'3")
Oldest
Dejounte Murray (30)
Youngest
Hannes Steinbach (20)

Six Washington Huskies are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season, spread one to a team across 6 franchises. The group ranges in age from 20 to 30 and in height from 6'3" to 6'10", covering all three position groups.

The Pacific Northwest pipeline is real: 3 of the 6 players were born in Seattle, WA, and a fourth was born in Issaquah, WA. The lone player born outside the United States is Hannes Steinbach, born in Wurzburg, Germany.

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Player Team Pos Ht Age No.
Dejounte Murray New Orleans Pelicans G 6'4" 30 #5
Hannes Steinbach Charlotte Hornets F 6'10" 20 #22
Isaiah Stewart Memphis Grizzlies C 6'8" 25 #28
Jaden McDaniels Minnesota Timberwolves F 6'9" 26 #3
Matisse Thybulle Los Angeles Lakers G 6'5" 29 #26
Terrell Brown Jr. Utah Jazz G 6'3" 28 #16

Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.

Positions and Heights Across the Roster

Guards make up the largest share of the group, with 3 on the list, followed by 2 forwards and 1 center. The tallest is Steinbach at 6'10", playing for the Charlotte Hornets in a forward role and wearing #22. At the other end, Terrell Brown Jr. stands 6'3" and runs the backcourt for the Utah Jazz at #16. Isaiah Stewart, the group's only center, is 6'8" and plays for the Memphis Grizzlies wearing #28.

Oldest and Youngest Huskies in the League

Dejounte Murray is the oldest of the Washington alumni at 30, playing guard for the New Orleans Pelicans and wearing #5. He was born in Seattle, WA. Steinbach, born May 1, 2006, is the youngest at 20 — a gap of a full decade between the group's two extremes. Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves (#3, 6'9") and Matisse Thybulle of the Los Angeles Lakers (#26, 6'5") sit in the middle of the age range at 26 and 29 respectively.

Where the Washington Alumni Play Now

Each of the 6 players is on a different team, so no single franchise holds more than 1 Washington alum. The teams represented include the New Orleans Pelicans, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz — a spread that runs from the Southeast to the Pacific.

Frequently asked questions

How many Washington Huskies are in the NBA in 2026-27?
6 players who attended Washington are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season.
Who is the oldest Washington alum currently in the NBA?
Dejounte Murray, born Sep 19, 1996, is the oldest Washington alum in the NBA at age 30. He plays guard for the New Orleans Pelicans wearing #5.
Who is the tallest Washington Husky in the NBA?
Hannes Steinbach stands 6'10" and plays forward for the Charlotte Hornets, making him the tallest Washington alum in the 2026-27 NBA.
What positions do Washington alumni play in the NBA?
The 6 Washington alumni currently in the NBA include 3 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center.