
Tennessee’s NBA Draft Legacy: From Marshall Hawkins to the Modern Era
From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA draft.
Jun 22, 2026
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From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA draft.

Brian Taylor grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, excelled in multiple sports, earned All‑America honors at Princeton, won two ABA championships, and later turned his focus to education, founding the Brian Taylor Leadership Institute and mentoring countless young people.