1958 NBA draft

In this draft, eight 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.

[2] Guy Rodgers from Temple University was selected before the draft as Philadelphia Warriors' territorial pick.

Three players from this draft, Elgin Baylor, Guy Rodgers and Hal Greer, have been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

[3] Frank Howard from Ohio State University was selected in the third round by the Philadelphia Warriors, but he opted for a professional baseball career and eventually playing 16 successful seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB).

A man, wearing a jersey with a word "TEMPLE" and the number "5" written in the front, is holding a basketball while posing for a photo.
Guy Rodgers was selected as the Philadelphia Warriors ' territorial pick.