LAS VEGAS – Entering the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, five players will represent current Mountain West institutions on four different NBA rosters.

Nevada and UNLV are tied for the most players on active NBA rosters with two each, while Wyoming has one. The 80^th NBA regular season tips off Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, and concludes on Sunday, April 11, 2027.
 
Below is a full list of former players in the NBA:
Nevada (2)
Caleb Martin                      Dallas Mavericks
Kobe Sanders                    Los Angeles Clippers
 
UNLV (2)
Elijah Harkless                   Detroit Pistons
Derrick Jones Jr.              Los Angeles Clippers