Walter Clayton Jr. enters his rookie season with the Utah Jazz.
Nine Gators on NBA Opening Day Rosters
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | Men's Basketball
With three NBA Draft picks this season, the Gators enter the 2025-26 season with nine players on NBA opening day rosters.
Walter Clayton Jr. (Jazz), Alijah Martin (Raptors two-way) and Will Richard (Warriors) all joined the NBA ranks after last season's national championship run, as Bradley Beal (Clippers), Dorian Finney-Smith (Rockets) and Al Horford (Warriors) all signed with new teams during the offseason.
Andrew Nembhard continues his run with the defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers. In addition, Tre Mann enters his fifth NBA season continuing with the Charlotte Hornets, while Colin Castleton recently agreed to a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic.
In addition to the nine NBA players set for 2025-26 campaign, the Gators have a wide range of former players, coaches and staff in NBA coaching and front office roles.
The NBA season tips off Tuesday evening with Finney-Smith's Rockets taking on the Thunder, followed by Horford and Richard's Warriors vs. the Lakers.
Gators on 2025-26 NBA Opening Day Rosters
Bradley Beal, Los Angeles Clippers
Colin Castleton, Orlando Magic (two-way)
Walter Clayton Jr., Utah Jazz
Dorian Finney-Smith, Houston Rockets
Al Horford, Golden State Warriors
Tre Mann, Charlotte Hornets
Alijah Martin, Toronto Raptors (two-way)
Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers
Will Richard, Golden State Warriors
2025-26 NBA Staff (Florida role)
Bennett Andersen, San Antonio Spurs, Operations Assistant (player/manager)
Corey Brewer, New Orleans Pelicans, Assistant Coach (player)
RC Buford, San Antonio Spurs, CEO (assistant coach)
Mark Daigneault, OKC Thunder, Head Coach (assistant to the head coach)
Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls, Head Coach (head coach)
Billy Donovan III, Windy City Bulls, Head Coach (player)
Andrew Ford, Brooklyn Nets, Scouting Coordinator (manager)
Adam Glessner, San Antonio Spurs, Associate VP of Player Personnel (manager)
Jack May, Miami Heat, Video Room Intern (player)
Kenny McCraney, Miami Heat, Senior Director of Player Programs (assistant coach)
Schuyler Rimmer, Phoenix Suns, Assistant Coach (player)
Billy Schmidt, Chicago Bulls, Assistant Coach (assistant to the head coach)
Daniel Starkman, Atlanta Hawks, VP of Player Personnel (manager)
DeVon Walker, OKC Thunder, Director of Advance Scouting and Player Analyst (player)
Mike Weinar, Indiana Pacers, Assistant Coach (manager)
Ryan Winters, Brooklyn Nets, Pro Scout (manager)
Walter Clayton Jr. (Jazz), Alijah Martin (Raptors two-way) and Will Richard (Warriors) all joined the NBA ranks after last season's national championship run, as Bradley Beal (Clippers), Dorian Finney-Smith (Rockets) and Al Horford (Warriors) all signed with new teams during the offseason.
Andrew Nembhard continues his run with the defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers. In addition, Tre Mann enters his fifth NBA season continuing with the Charlotte Hornets, while Colin Castleton recently agreed to a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic.
In addition to the nine NBA players set for 2025-26 campaign, the Gators have a wide range of former players, coaches and staff in NBA coaching and front office roles.
The NBA season tips off Tuesday evening with Finney-Smith's Rockets taking on the Thunder, followed by Horford and Richard's Warriors vs. the Lakers.
Gators on 2025-26 NBA Opening Day Rosters
Bradley Beal, Los Angeles Clippers
Colin Castleton, Orlando Magic (two-way)
Walter Clayton Jr., Utah Jazz
Dorian Finney-Smith, Houston Rockets
Al Horford, Golden State Warriors
Tre Mann, Charlotte Hornets
Alijah Martin, Toronto Raptors (two-way)
Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers
Will Richard, Golden State Warriors
2025-26 NBA Staff (Florida role)
Bennett Andersen, San Antonio Spurs, Operations Assistant (player/manager)
Corey Brewer, New Orleans Pelicans, Assistant Coach (player)
RC Buford, San Antonio Spurs, CEO (assistant coach)
Mark Daigneault, OKC Thunder, Head Coach (assistant to the head coach)
Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls, Head Coach (head coach)
Billy Donovan III, Windy City Bulls, Head Coach (player)
Andrew Ford, Brooklyn Nets, Scouting Coordinator (manager)
Adam Glessner, San Antonio Spurs, Associate VP of Player Personnel (manager)
Jack May, Miami Heat, Video Room Intern (player)
Kenny McCraney, Miami Heat, Senior Director of Player Programs (assistant coach)
Schuyler Rimmer, Phoenix Suns, Assistant Coach (player)
Billy Schmidt, Chicago Bulls, Assistant Coach (assistant to the head coach)
Daniel Starkman, Atlanta Hawks, VP of Player Personnel (manager)
DeVon Walker, OKC Thunder, Director of Advance Scouting and Player Analyst (player)
Mike Weinar, Indiana Pacers, Assistant Coach (manager)
Ryan Winters, Brooklyn Nets, Pro Scout (manager)
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