The Golden State Warriors’ connection to Weber State in the NBA draft is limited but clear. The only player the Warriors have selected from Weber State is Tom Heywood, a center taken in the sixth round of the 1983 NBA Draft with the 123rd overall pick. Heywood spent two seasons playing college basketball at Weber State but ultimately did not make the Warriors’ roster.
The Warriors have frequently built their teams through the draft, acquiring top talent either directly or via draft-night trades. While the franchise has had numerous draft picks from a broad range of colleges, Weber State’s presence on their draft board remains minimal. Heywood’s selection in 1983 stands as the sole example of the Warriors reaching into that program.
Heywood’s draft position in the sixth round reflects the era when the NBA draft extended beyond the current two rounds. Despite being picked, he never played a regular-season game for Golden State. Records from Basketball Reference confirm he did not log any minutes with the Warriors, indicating he was either cut during training camp or chose a different path after being drafted.
Weber State, while not a traditional basketball powerhouse, has produced NBA players, but the Warriors have not tapped into this talent pool extensively. The franchise’s draft strategy typically focuses on higher-profile programs or international prospects, and Weber State’s alumni have yet to make a significant impact on Golden State’s roster history.
This narrow draft history illustrates how even as the Warriors have sourced players from a range of colleges, some schools like Weber State have yielded little direct influence on the team’s composition. Heywood’s brief mention in their draft archives remains a footnote rather than a chapter in the franchise’s story. The Warriors continue to seek talent through the draft but have not revisited Weber State in their recent selections.
According to Yahoo Sports.