Every Murray State player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have developed their team over the decades via the usual ways most teams in the NBA have, finding special success through the NBA draft since their founding as the Seattle SuperSonics. Many of the franchise's top players have joined the team either through direct selections in the annual draft or via trades executed on that day.

On top of this, the Thunder have selected not only several star players through the draft but also a number of notable alumni each offseason. A few colleges have been more prominently represented than others in sourcing those prospects, though OKC has always cast a wide net as well. Both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have consistently contributed high-caliber talent to the Thunder's

roster over the years.

So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Murray State.

Claude Virden - forward

Draft year and position: 9th round (6th pick, 142nd overall), 1970 NBA Draft

Seasons at Murray State: 3

Seasons played with Thunder: did not make the team

Gary Ray Hooker - forward

Draft year and position: 4th round (20th pick, 89th overall), 1980 NBA Draft

Seasons at Murray State: 1

Seasons played with Thunder:

Cameron Payne - guard

Draft year and position: 1st round (14th pick, 14th overall), 2015 NBA Draft

Seasons at Murray State: 2

Seasons played with Thunder: 2

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

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