In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players.
In each round, the teams select in reverse order of their win–loss record in the previous season.
Frank Selvy from Furman University was selected first overall by the Baltimore Bullets.
Second pick of the draft, Bob Pettit from Louisiana State University, has been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
[2] The following list includes other draft picks who have appeared in at least one NBA game.