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Where every player on an NBA opening day roster played high school basketball

Jordan Divens•Oct 21, 2026

Where every player on an NBA opening day roster played high school basketball

Montverde Academy leads the list with 17 alums, including 2026 NBA All-Stars Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.

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MAP: California, New York lead list of states that have produced most NBA champions

Thomas Frey•Jun 15, 2026

MAP: California, New York lead list of states that have produced most NBA champions

Of more than 400 NBA champions since 1947, California is only state with more than 50 players to win a ring.

Alongside Victor Wembanyama, former MaxPreps All-Americans Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox spark youthful San Antonio Spurs

Jordan Divens•May 26, 2026

Alongside Victor Wembanyama, former MaxPreps All-Americans Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox spark youthful San Antonio Spurs

Harper was named MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Castle earned second team honors and Fox was a fifth team selection.

Where every player in the NBA conference finals attended high school

Jordan Divens•May 18, 2026

Where every player in the NBA conference finals attended high school

Centennial, Northside and Wagner are the only high schools with multiple players represented in the league's final four.

High school basketball: MaxPreps Top 25, All-America Team archives

Jordan Divens•Apr 16, 2026

High school basketball: MaxPreps Top 25, All-America Team archives

A look back at the history of MaxPreps rankings and awards programs.

High school basketball: Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving headline look back at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006

Jordan Divens•Apr 15, 2026

High school basketball: Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving headline look back at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006

Over 700 players from 39 states have earned the MaxPreps All-American distinction over the past 21 years.

High school basketball rankings: Every team that has appeared in the final MaxPreps Top 25 since 2009

Jordan Divens•Apr 14, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Every team that has appeared in the final MaxPreps Top 25 since 2009

Montverde Academy leads list of 278 schools that have earned a spot in the final rankings over the past 18 years.

NCAA Tournament: Where every player in the men’s Sweet 16 went to high school

Mar 26, 2026

NCAA Tournament: Where every player in the men’s Sweet 16 went to high school

Several former high school teammates could face off this weekend as the field narrows from 16 to four.

On Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their game against Urbandale High School by a score of 43-48.

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Basketball Recap: Ames Extends Winning Streak to Nine

Team Reports•Feb 28, 2026

Basketball Recap: Ames Extends Winning Streak to Nine

Basketball Recap: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Mason City Mohawks

On Friday, Feb 27, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Mason City High School by a score of 60-54.

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On Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Ankeny Centennial High School by a score of 52-45.

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Basketball Game Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ankeny Centennial Jaguars

Team Reports•Feb 17, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ankeny Centennial Jaguars

Basketball Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ankeny Centennial Jaguars

Basketball Recap: Ames Beats Ottumwa for Their Seventh Straight Victory

Team Reports•Feb 17, 2026

Basketball Recap: Ames Beats Ottumwa for Their Seventh Straight Victory

Basketball Recap: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ottumwa Bulldogs

On Friday, Feb 13, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team won their Ames High School game against Ottumwa High School by a score of 64-21.

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Basketball Game Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ottumwa Bulldogs

Team Reports•Feb 11, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ottumwa Bulldogs

Basketball Preview: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Ottumwa Bulldogs

Basketball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Ames

Team Reports•Feb 10, 2026

Basketball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Ames

Basketball Recap: Ames Little Cyclones vs. Des Moines East Scarlets

On Friday, Feb 6, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team won their Ames High School game against Des Moines East High School by a score of 62-42.

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On Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, the Ames Varsity Boys Basketball team won their Ames High School game against Waterloo East High School by a score of 51-41.

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