Jim Cooper remains the sole Alabama State alum ever drafted by the Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s draft archives include a single player from Alabama State University: forward Jim Cooper. He was taken in the fourth round of the 1977 NBA draft, holding the 74th overall slot. Despite being drafted, Cooper never secured a spot on the Thunder’s active roster and did not log any minutes in the league.

This lone selection highlights the limited representation of Alabama State in the franchise’s draft history. The Thunder have historically sourced talent from a wide range of colleges, but Cooper remains the only Bulldog ever chosen. No further Alabama State players have been drafted by the team since that year.