COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The NBA draft has arrived as the newest crop of basketball talent from around the world will convene in Brooklyn to discover if their hoop dreams will be realized.
It is expected that two Ohio State players, Malaki Branham and E.J. Liddell, will be selected in the first round of the draft Thursday night and become the first Buckeyes drafted in the NBA in four years.
In the 75-year history of the league, a total of 25 Buckeyes have been taken in the first round of the draft with none selected in that round over the last seven years.
Here is every NBA first-round pick from Ohio State dating as far back as the first draft in 1947.
2010s (3)
D’Angelo Russell (Active)
- Selected: No. 2 in 2015 (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Current Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
- Career: 7 seasons, 4 teams, 1x All-Star, All-Rookie 2nd Team
Jared Sullinger (Active)
- Selected: No. 21 in 2012 (Boston Celtics)
- Current Team: Shenzhen Aviators in China
- NBA Career: 5 seasons, 2 teams
Evan Turner
- Selected: No. 2 in 2010 (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Career: 11 seasons, 5 teams
2000s (5)
Byron Mullens
- Selected: No. 24 in 2009 (Dallas Mavericks)
- NBA Career: 6 seasons, 4 teams
Kosta Koufos
- Selected: No. 23 in 2008 (Utah Jazz)
- NBA Career: 12 seasons, 5 teams
Greg Oden
- Selected: No. 1 in 2007 (Portland Trail Blazers)
- NBA Career: 3 seasons, 2 teams
Mike Conley Jr. (Active)
- Selected: No. 4 in 2007 (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Current Team: Utah Jazz
- Career: 15 seasons, 2 teams, 1x All-Star, 1x All-Defensive 2nd Team, 3x NBA Sportsmanship Award
Daequan Cook
- Selected: No. 21 in 2007 (Philadelphia 76ers)
- NBA Career: 7 seasons, 4 teams, 1x NBA 3-Point Contest winner
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 15: D’Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves pumps up the crowd before the start of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center on February 15, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) 
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 22: Jared Sullinger #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on January 22, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bulls 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) 
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 20: Terry Stotts the head coach of the Portland Trailblazers talks with Evan Turner #1 during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 20, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) 
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 07: Byron Mullens #22 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 7, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 09: Kosta Koufos #41 of the Sacramento Kings rebounds during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) 
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Greg Oden #52 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on November 18, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) 
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 28: Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 28, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 
PHOENIX – FEBRUARY 14: Daequan Cook of the Miami Heat holds up the trophy after winning the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
1990s (2)
Derek Anderson
- Selected: No. 13 in 1997 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Career: 12 seasons, 7 teams, 1x NBA Champion (2006 with Miami), NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team
- Note: Drafted out of Kentucky, played at Ohio State from 1992 to ’94
Jim Jackson
- Selected: No. 4 in 1992 (Dallas Mavericks)
- Career: 14 seasons, 12 teams
1980s (6)
Dennis Hopson
- Selected: No. 3 in 1987 (New Jersey Nets)
- NBA Career: 5 seasons, 3 teams, 1x NBA Champion (1991 with Chicago)
Brad Sellers
- Selected: No. 9 in 1986 (Chicago Bulls)
- NBA Career: 8 seasons, 4 teams
Tony Campbell
- Selected: No. 20 in 1984 (Detroit Pistons)
- NBA Career: 11 seasons, 6 teams, 1x NBA Champion (1988 with Lakers)
Clark Kellogg
- Selected: No. 8 in 1982 (Indiana Pacers)
- Career: 5 seasons with Pacers, NBA All-Rookie 1st Team
Herb Williams
- Selected: No. 14 in 1981 (Indiana Pacers)
- Career: 18 seasons, 4 teams
Kelvin Ransey
- Selected: No. 4 in 1980 (Chicago Bulls)
- NBA Career: 6 seasons, 3 teams, NBA All-Rookie 1st Team
1970s (1)
Jim Cleamons
- Selected: No. 13 in 1971 (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Career: 9 seasons, 4 teams, 1x NBA Champion (1972 with Lakers)
1960s (5)
Bill Hosket
- Selected: No. 10 in 1968 (New York Knicks)
- Career: 4 seasons, 2 teams, 1x NBA Champion (1970 with Knicks)
Gary Bradds
- Selected: No. 3 in 1964 (Baltimore Bullets)
- NBA Career: 3 seasons
Jerry Lucas
- Selected: Territorial Pick in 1962 (Cincinnati Royals)
- Career: Hall of Famer, One of NBA 50 and 75 greatest players, 1x NBA Champion (1973 with Knicks), 7x All-Star, 3x All-NBA 1st Team
John Havlicek
- Selected: No. 7 in 1962 (Boston Celtics)
- Career: Hall of Famer, One of NBA 50 and 75 greatest players, 8x NBA Champion, 13x All-Star, 4x All-NBA 1st Team
Larry Siegfried
- Selected: No. 3 in 1961 (Cincinnati Royals)
- NBA Career: 9 seasons, 3 teams, 5x NBA Champion
1950s (1)
Dick Schnittker
- Selected: No. 4 in 1950 (Washington Capitols)
- Career: 6 seasons, 2 teams, 2x NBA Champion (1953 and 54 with Lakers)
1940s (2)
Jack Underman
- Selected: No. 7 in 1947 (St. Louis Bombers)
- Never played professionally
Paul Huston
- Selected: No. 8 in 1947 (Chicago Stags)
- Career: 1 season
