This blog has been keeping track of the impressive number of second generation NCAA players whose fathers played in the NBA for a number of years. Before we get into the list of sons of NBA stars in college basketball, here is a roster of them from recent years:
Sons of NBA Players in College Basketball 2016-17
Sons of NBA Players in College Basketball 2015-16
This year’s list of second generation basketball stars is headlined by freshmen Jules Erving, son of NBA legend Julius Erving, and top recruit Gary Trent, Jr., who is the son of former Dallas Maverick and Minnesota Timberwolves player, Gary Trent.
| Son |
Team |
Father |
Former NBA Team |
| Gary Trent, Jr. |
Duke |
Gary Trent |
Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Justin Robinson |
Duke |
David Robinson |
San Antonio Spurs |
| Tanner Lohaus |
Northern Iowa |
Brad Lohaus |
Milwaukee Bucks |
| Wyatt Lohaus |
Northern Iowa |
Brad Lohaus |
Milwaukee Bucks |
| Isaiah Wilkins |
Virginia |
Dominique Wilkins |
Atlanta Hawks |
| Brandan Stith |
Old Dominion |
Bryant Stith |
Denver Nuggets |
| B.J. Stith |
Old Dominion |
Bryant Stith |
Denver Nuggets |
| Jalen Brunson |
Villanova |
Rick Brunson |
New York Knicks |
| Trey Mourning |
Georgetown |
Alonzo Mourning |
Miami Heat |
| Jules Erving |
California |
Julius Erving |
Philadelphia 76ers |
| K.J. Smith |
UNC |
Kenny “The Jet” Smith |
Houston Rockets |
| Avery Johnson Jr. |
Alabama |
Avery Johnson |
San Antonio Spurs |
| Kameron Rooks |
San Diego St. |
Sean Rooks |
Dallas Mavericks |
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