NBA Draft

Former University of Wyoming basketball star Justin James was selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday night by the Sacramento Kings.

Of the 29 former Cowboys selected in the NBA Draft, five were first-round picks: Charles Bradley, Bill Garnett, Erik Leckner, Theo Ratliff, and Larry Nance, Jr.

Welcome back, Justin James. The senior guard announced Wednesday he is returning to the Wyoming Cowboy basketball team for his final collegiate season.

Wyoming junior Justin James has decided to test the waters of the NBA, though he will have the option of returning to the Cowboys next season.

On the eve of the 2017 Draft, here's a look back at the University of Wyoming's NBA Draft history. Since its inception 70 years ago, 29 former Pokes have been selected in the Draft. The first draft in professional basketball history occurred in 1947, when two former Wyoming players, Ron Livingstone and Bill Strannigan, were chosen in the 5th round of the inaugural Basketball Association of America

If Josh Adams hears his named called in the 2016 NBA Draft tonight, he will become the 30th former University of Wyoming player to be selected. The first draft in professional basketball history occurred in 1947, when two former Wyoming players, Ron Livingstone and Bill Strannigan, were selected in the 5th round of the inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) Draft...

Although you won't find his name on many of the national draft boards, there is an outside chance Josh Adams could hear his name called during the 2016 NBA Draft this Thursday. The former University of Wyoming star, who finished third among all NCAA scorers in his senior season, has spent the past several months showcasing his skills for NBA teams...

Wyoming senior Josh Adams will be taking part in the 64 player Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT) Wednesday through Saturday in Virginia.

Chalk up another accomplishment for Larry Nance Jr. With the 27th pick in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft, Nance was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers.