The Oklahoma City Thunder’s history of drafting players from Morehead State University is limited to three selections between 1969 and 1974, none of whom ultimately played for the franchise. These picks came during the franchise’s early years when it was still known as the Seattle SuperSonics.
Danny Cornett and Jerry Conley were both selected in the 1969 NBA Draft. Cornett went in the 16th round with the third pick, 197th overall, while Conley was chosen in the 14th round, also with the third pick, 182nd overall. Both guards spent three seasons at Morehead State but did not make the Thunder roster following their draft.
Five years later, Leonard Coulter, a forward, was picked in the 8th round, 8th pick, 134th overall in the 1974 NBA Draft. Like Cornett and Conley, Coulter played three seasons at Morehead State but never appeared in a game for the Thunder franchise.
The franchise’s draft history with Morehead State players reflects how the NBA draft once extended into many more rounds than it does today. These late-round picks typically had slim chances of making the team, which was true in this case.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, originally the Seattle SuperSonics before relocating in 2008, have sourced talent from a wide range of colleges over the years. While Morehead State does not rank among their most prominent feeder schools, its alumni were nonetheless included in the franchise’s draft selections during that earlier era.
All draft details and player information come from Basketball Reference. This summary is based on data compiled by OKC Thunder Wire detailing every Morehead State University player drafted by the franchise.
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