NBA Players from Norway: Full List (2026)
1 NBA player has come from Norway, by Wikipedia’s count. As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Torgeir Bryn (1989).
NBA players from Norway at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 1 (Wikipedia count) |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Torgeir Bryn (1989) |
| Centers | 1: Torgeir Bryn |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | None right now |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Norway
Sorted by NBA debut, earliest first. Status is as of October 2026, before the 2026-27 regular season, so it includes players on training camp deals.
| Player | Position | NBA seasons | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torgeir Bryn | Center | 1989 | Former player |
Players from Norway in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from Norway is on an NBA roster as of October 2026.
NBA centers from Norway
1 of the 1 player in the table played center or forward/center: Torgeir Bryn (1989).
7-Foot Prospects from Norway
No active player from Norway listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later is in our 7-Foot Prospect Database right now (last checked on 9 October 2026). The database tracks nearly 400 young 7-footers from 61 countries, and we add new names as they appear.
Player profiles from our archive
This section was first published in 2018. Teams and career details in it are as of that time; the tables above show where things stand in October 2026.
Norway is one of the most populated countries in Europe. It has a population of over 5 million, yet with almost zero success in all basketball competitions and not much NBA talent. Norway’s most prolific player is Torgeir Bryn who also happens to be the only Norwegian to play in the NBA. Their national basketball team has never qualified for a major basketball tournament organized by FIBA. As a matter of fact, in 2011 they decided to withdraw from all FIBA competitions. In 2018 they made their comeback to FIBA competitions by being part of the European Championship for Small Countries.
Norway NBA Players:
Torgeir Bryn
Bryn was born on 19th August 1964, in Oslo. So far, he is the only Norwegian that have ever played in the NBA. He is 6′ 9″ and performed at the center position. In the US, he went to play college basketball at MiraCosta College and Southwest Texas University.
His NBA career lasted only one season (1989-1990) in which he played for Los Angeles Clippers. He spent only ten minutes on court over the only three matches in which he was on the roster. He scored just four points before his career dived a different direction than the NBA. While he was in the US, he also played for USBL and CBL clubs.
Upon his return to Europe, he played for several clubs with Zalgiris and SL Benfica being the most notable ones. At the age of 43, he made a comeback to play for Amneris Basket, a local Norwegian club. He did that to play along with his son Martin Bryn.
Right now there are no immediate, additional NBA players expected to come from Norway, but hopefully in the future we will see some blue chip NCAA or NBA prospects coming from Norway.
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Norway?
Wikipedia counts 1.
Which players from Norway are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Torgeir Bryn (1989).
Who was the first NBA player from Norway?
Torgeir Bryn, who debuted in 1989.
Which centers from Norway have played in the NBA?
Torgeir Bryn.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Norway?
Not right now. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database has no active player from Norway listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later.
More guides: NBA players by country. Scouting reports: NBA center prospects.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of NBA players born outside the United States (revision of 3 October 2026); RealGM NBA player list (9 October 2026); Low Key NBA 7-Foot Prospect Database. U.S.-born players with family ties to Norway may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
