NBA Draft: State-by-state look at where every pick played high school basketball
By Thomas Frey
Jun 27, 2024, 3:30pm
California and Texas lead with seven selections each after Bronny James is drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.
California and Texas finished with the most former high school players selected in the 2024 NBA Draft with both states producing seven.
The Golden State had the most first-round selections with three –
Jared McCain (76ers),
Yves Missi (Pelicans) and
A.J. Johnson (Bucks).
Bronny James of
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) will join his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers after being selected 55th overall.
Texas is headlined by
Ron Holland, who was drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Holland helped
Duncanville (Texas) win the national championship alongside Anthony Black with a 35-1 record in 2021-22.
All players are connected to the school where they finished their prep career.
California – 7
Yves Missi, Prolific Prep
Florida – 3
Terrence Shannon Jr., IMG Academy
Georgia – 3
Rob Dillingham, Overtime Elite
Kansas – 3
Dillon Jones, Sunrise Christian Academy
Bobi Klintman, Sunrise Christian Academy
Connecticut – 1
Kentucky – 1
Massachusetts – 1
New Hampshire – 1
Ohio – 1
Pennsylvania – 1
Rhode Island – 1
Washington – 1