Thornton Basketball

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.

Welcome to the Thornton Boys Basketball team feed. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more.

2026 NBA Draft: State-by-state look at where every pick played high school basketball

Jordan Divens•Jun 25, 2026

2026 NBA Draft: State-by-state look at where every pick played high school basketball

Florida high schools, Link Academy among the big winners coming out of the draft.

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.

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.

NCAA Tournament: Which states have produced the most men's Most Outstanding Players?

Apr 7, 2026

NCAA Tournament: Which states have produced the most men's Most Outstanding Players?

Former MaxPreps All-American Elliot Cadeau of Michigan becomes fourth player from Missouri to win award.

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.

Basketball Recap: Thornton Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Deandre Higgs and Dakari Nesbitt

Team Reports•Mar 5, 2026

Basketball Recap: Thornton Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Deandre Higgs and Dakari Nesbitt

Basketball Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Hillcrest Hawks

Congratulations to Dakari Nesbitt for being selected the Thornton player of the game

Stats have been entered for the Thornton vs. Hillcrest on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026.

On Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their 3A Sectional Semi Finals @ Hillcrest game against Hillcrest High School by a score of 49-62.

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Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores

Eric Frantz•Mar 2, 2026

Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores

Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.

Congratulations to Jeremy Blanco-Rios for being selected the Thornton player of the game

Basketball Game Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Hillcrest Hawks + Official Tickets

Team Reports•Feb 27, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Hillcrest Hawks + Official Tickets

Basketball Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Hillcrest Hawks

Stats have been entered for the Thornton vs. Brooks on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

On Friday, Feb 27, 2026, the Thornton Varsity Boys Basketball team won their IHSA 3A Thornton Regional Championship game against Brooks High School by a score of 65-54.

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Basketball Recap: Thornton Sets Scoring Season-High Against Agricultural Science

Team Reports•Feb 26, 2026

Basketball Recap: Thornton Sets Scoring Season-High Against Agricultural Science

Basketball Recap: Thornton Wildcats vs. Agricultural Science Cyclones

Basketball Game Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Brooks Eagles

Team Reports•Feb 26, 2026

Basketball Game Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Brooks Eagles

Basketball Preview: Thornton Wildcats vs. Brooks Eagles

Congratulations to Kobe Stevenson for being selected the Thornton player of the game

Stats have been entered for the Thornton vs. Agricultural Science on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.