The University of Rhode Island has a proud basketball history of developing elite talent that successfully reaches the National Basketball Association. Among the most notable former Rams to play in the NBA are high-flying forward Lamar Odom, dynamic scoring guard Cuttino Mobley, standout point guard Tom Garrick, physical forward Sly Williams, and modern professional contributors like Tyrese Martin, showcasing the program's enduring legacy of producing high-level basketball professionals.