The Golden State Warriors have built their dynasty through savvy draft picks and trades, bringing in top-tier talent from all corners of the college basketball world. But when it comes to Ivy League powerhouses like Yale, their track record is, well, pretty singular.
The Solo Yale Draftee and His Draft Night
There’s only one name on the list of Yale players ever drafted by the Warriors: Miye Oni. A wing player, Oni was selected in the second round, as the 28th pick (58th overall) of the 2019 NBA Draft. He had spent three seasons honing his game at Yale, building a resume that caught the Warriors’ eye on that big night.
The Shocking Outcome For Oni
Despite being a Warriors draft pick, Miye Oni ultimately did not make the team. This is a tough break for any player, especially one coming from a program like Yale. All the data from Basketball Reference confirms it: his journey with the Dubs ended before it truly began.
So, while the Warriors have found success with players from blue bloods and tiny colleges alike, the Yale experiment with Miye Oni turned out to be a short, one-chapter story in their storied draft history. It just goes to show you how brutal it can be to make it in the NBA, even with a draft pick in your pocket.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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