NBA Opening Night: Florida high schools lead state-by-state breakdown of league rosters

By Thomas Frey Oct 23, 2024, 9:00am

California, Florida, Georgia and Texas schools combine to produce more than a quarter of players in the league.

California, Florida, Georgia and Texas are high school basketball hotbeds ripe with future professional talent. Headlined by superstars like Joel Embiid of The Rock (Gainesville, Fla.), Paul George of Knight (Palmdale, Calif.), De'Aaron Fox of Cypress Lakes (Katy, Texas) and Anthony Edwards of Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta, Ga.), these four states combine to represent more than a quarter of the 525 active NBA players.

Using roster data from NBA.com, we mapped out where every one of those players went to high school when the teams finalized opening night rosters. While transfers cloud things a bit, we connected players to the high school where they finished their prep career.

Florida led the way with 52 former players in the league while 48 played their high school ball in California. Texas finished third with 32 players and Georgia was right behind with 21.

North Carolina (18), Illinois (16), Indiana (16) and Pennsylvania (16) all had at least 15.



In total, 42 states are represented with a player on a NBA roster along with the District of Columbia. See the map for a full breakdown below.

IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) has enough players to field a complete NBA team, with 17 alumni playing in the NBA including Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies, Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers and Terrence Shannon Jr. of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Another Florida school, Montverde Academy (Montverde) is second with 15 players led by D’Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers, Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons and Scottie Barnes from the Toronto Raptors.

Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.), Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.), Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) and Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.) all have at least five alums in uniform for opening night.
(Graphic: Ryan Escobar)
(Graphic: Ryan Escobar)
Florida on top
Sunshine State leads the way in terms of producing NBA players heading into the 2024-25 season.

Florida (52)
Precious Achiuwa, Montverde Academy (Montverde)
Grayson Allen, Providence School (Jacksonville)
Scottie Barnes, Montverde Academy
R.J. Barrett, Montverde Academy
Toumani Camara, Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood)
John Collins, Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach)
Cade Cunningham, Montverde Academy
Moussa Diabate, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
Luquentz Dort, Conrad Academy (Orlando)
Jalen Duren, Montverde Academy
Zach Edey, IMG Academy
Jesse Edwards, IMG Academy
Keon Ellis, Leesburg
Joel Embiid, The Rock (Gainesville)
Bruno Fernando, IMG Academy
Keyonte George, IMG Academy
Josh Green, IMG Academy
Tim Hardaway Jr., Palmetto (Miami)
Taylor Hendricks, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale)
Jalen Hood-Schifino, Montverde Academy
Caleb Houstan, Montverde Academy
Jett Howard, IMG Academy
Jonathan Isaac, IMG Academy
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Montverde Academy
Tre Mann, The Villages Charter (The Villages)
Jaylen Martin, Florida State University High School (Tallahassee)
Kenyon Martin Jr., IMG Academy
Leonard Miller, Victory Rock Prep (Sarasota)
Riley Minix, Vero Beach
Josh Minott, Saint Andrew's (Boca Raton)
Jonathan Mogbo, Forest Hill (West Palm Beach)
Moses Moody, Montverde Academy
Keegan Murray, DME Academy (Daytona Beach)
Kris Murray, DME Academy
Andrew Nembhard, Montverde Academy
Micah Potter, Montverde Academy
Dwight Powell, IMG Academy
Lester Quinones, IMG Academy
Paul Reed, Wekiva (Apopka)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, IMG Academy
D'Angelo Russell, Montverde Academy
Brice Sensabaugh, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando)
Terrence Shannon Jr., IMG Academy
Day'Ron Sharpe, Montverde Academy
Ben Simmons, Montverde Academy
Anfernee Simons, IMG Academy
Jaden Springer, IMG Academy
Amen Thompson, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale)
Ausar Thompson, Pine Crest
Jarace Walker, IMG Academy
Dariq Whitehead, Montverde Academy
Mark Williams, IMG Academy

California (48)
Marvin Bagley III, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth)
Lonzo Ball, Chino Hills
Adem Bona, Prolific Prep (Napa)
Brandon Boston Jr., Sierra Canyon
Josh Christopher, Mayfair (Lakewood)
Jaylen Clark, Etiwanda
DeMar DeRozan, Compton
Spencer Dinwiddie, Taft (Woodland Hills)
Kessler Edwards, Etiwanda
Paul George, Knight (Palmdale)
Taj Gibson, Calvary Baptist Christian (San Fernando)
Aaron Gordon, Archbishop Mitty (San Jose)
Jalen Green, Prolific Prep
Mouhamed Gueye, Prolific Prep
James Harden, Artesia (Lakewood)
Aaron Holiday, Campbell Hall (North Hollywood)
Jrue Holiday, Campbell Hall
Quenton Jackson, Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach)
Bronny James, Sierra Canyon
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Camarillo
AJ Johnson, Southern California Academy (Castaic)
Keshad Johnson, San Leandro
Christian Koloko, Sierra Canyon
Johnny Juzang, Harvard-Westlake (Studio City)
Kawhi Leonard, King (Riverside)
Damian Lillard, Oakland
Brook Lopez, San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno)
Jared McCain, Centennial (Corona)
Jordan McLaughlin, Etiwanda
De'Anthony Melton, Crespi (Encino)
Yves Missi, Prolific Prep
Evan Mobley, Rancho Christian (Temecula)
Onyeka Okongwu, Chino Hills
Norman Powell, Lincoln (San Diego)
Scotty Pippen Jr., Sierra Canyon
Orlando Robinson, Middlebrooks Academy (Los Angeles)
K.J. Simpson, Chaminade (West Hills)
Klay Thompson, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita)
Gary Trent Jr., Prolific Prep
Gabe Vincent, St. Mary's (Stockton)
Nikola Vucevic, Stoneridge Prep (Simi Valley)
Peyton Watson, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach)
Jaylen Wells, Folsom
Russell Westbrook, Leuzinger (Lawndale)
Brandon Williams, Crespi
Nate Williams, Prolific Prep
Ziaire Williams, Sierra Canyon
Delon Wright, Leuzinger



Texas (32)
Jarrett Allen, St. Stephen's Episcopal (Austin)
Anthony Black, Duncanville
Jimmy Butler, Tomball
Alex Caruso, A&M Consolidated (College Station)
Jordan Clarkson, Wagner (San Antonio)
Isaiah Crawford, North Crowley (Fort Worth)
De'Aaron Fox, Cypress Lakes (Katy)
Quentin Grimes, College Park (The Woodlands)
Ron Holland, Duncanville
Harrison Ingram, St. Mark's (Dallas)
Daniss Jenkins, Hillcrest (Dallas)
DeAndre Jordan, Christian Life Center Academy (Humble)
Luke Kornet, Liberty Christian (Argyle)
Tyrese Maxey, South Garland (Garland)
Kevin McCullar Jr., Wagner
Tristen Newton, Burges (El Paso)
Royce O'Neale, Harker Heights
Taurean Prince, Warren (San Antonio)
Julius Randle, Prestonwood Christian (Plano)
Marcus Sasser, Red Oak
Jamal Shead, Manor
Pascal Siakam, God's Academy (Lake Dallas)
Marcus Smart, Marcus (Flower Mound)
Tyler Smith, Fort Bend Bush (Richmond)
Myles Turner, Trinity (Euless)
Jaylon Tyson, John Paul II (Plano)
Stanley Umude, Warren
Jarred Vanderbilt, Victory Prep (Houston)
Cason Wallace, Richardson
Keaton Wallace, Richardson
Kenrich Williams, University (Waco)
Jalen Wilson, Guyer (Denton)

Georgia (21)
Malik Beasley, St. Francis (Alpharetta)
Malcolm Brogdon, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross)
Jaylen Brown, Wheeler (Marietta)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Greenville
Wendell Carter Jr., Pace Academy (Atlanta)
Stephon Castle, Newton (Covington)
Isaiah Collier, Wheeler
Rob Dillingham, Overtime Elite
Anthony Edwards, Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta)
Adam Flagler, Duluth
Scoot Henderson, Kell (Marietta)
Walker Kessler, Woodward Academy (College Park)
Davion Mitchell, Liberty County (Hinesville)
Josh Okogie, Shiloh (Snellville)
Isaac Okoro, McEachern (Powder Springs)
Quincy Olivari, Westlake (Atlanta)
Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook (Mableton)
Ben Sheppard, Greater Atlanta Christian
Jabari Smith Jr., Sandy Creek (Tyrone)
JT Thor, Norcross
Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee)

North Carolina (18)
Bam Adebayo, High Point Christian Academy (High Point)
Ricky Council IV, Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (Durham)
Seth Curry, Charlotte Christian (Charlotte)
Stephen Curry, Charlotte Christian
Trentyn Flowers, Combine Academy National (Lincolnton)
Anthony Gill, Charlotte Christian
Jay Huff, Voyager (Durham)
Brandon Ingram, Kinston
Wendell Moore Jr., Cox Mill (Concord)
Trey Murphy III, Cary Academy (Cary)
Chris Paul, West Forsyth (Clemmons)
Mason Plumlee, Christ School (Arden)
P.J. Tucker, Enloe (Raleigh)
Hunter Tyson, Piedmont (Monroe)
Coby White, Greenfield (Wilson)
Aaron Wiggins, Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point)
Grant Williams, Providence Day (Charlotte)
Patrick Williams, West Charlotte (Charlotte)

Illinois (16)
Jalen Brunson, Stevenson (Lincolnshire)
Jevon Carter, Proviso East (Maywood)
Cam Christie, Rolling Meadows
Max Christie, Rolling Meadows
Anthony Davis, Perspectives Charter (Chicago)
Ayo Dosunmu, Morgan Park (Chicago)
Richaun Holmes, Lockport
Talen Horton-Tucker, Simeon (Chicago)
John Konchar, West Chicago
E.J. Liddell, Belleville West (Belleville)
Drew Peterson, Libertyville
Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest)
Antonio Reeves, Simeon
D.J. Steward, Whitney Young (Chicago)
Max Strus, Stagg (Palos Hills)
Fred VanVleet, Auburn

Indiana (16)
Desmond Bane, Seton Catholic (Richmond)
Mike Conley Jr., Lawrence North (Indianapolis)
Eric Gordon, North Central (Indianapolis)
Gary Harris, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers)
Jaden Ivey, La Lumiere (La Porte)
Jaren Jackson Jr., La Lumiere
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Center Grove (Greenwood)
Jake LaRavia, Lawrence Central (Indianapolis)
Trey Lyles, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis)
Jordan Poole, La Lumiere
Craig Porter Jr., Terre Haute South Vigo (Terre Haute)
Dru Smith, Evansville Reitz (Evansville)
Jeremy Sochan, La Lumiere
Isaiah Stewart, La Lumiere
Blake Wesley, South Bend Riley (South Bend)
Cody Zeller, Washington

Pennsylvania (16)
Mikal Bridges, Great Valley (Malvern)
Ryan Dunn, Perkiomen School (Pennsburg)
Justin Edwards, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
Collin Gillespie, Archbishop Wood (Warminster)
De'Andre Hunter, Friends' Central (Wynnewood)
Cam Johnson, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Coraopolis)
Derrick Jones Jr., Archbishop Carroll (Radnor)
Kyle Kuzma, Rise Academy (Philadelphia)
Dereck Lively II, Westtown
Kyle Lowry, Cardinal Dougherty (Philadelphia)
Seth Lundy, Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
T.J. McConnell, Chartiers Valley (Bridgeville)
Markieff Morris, Prep Charter (Philadelphia)
Cam Reddish, Westtown School
Oscar Tshiebwe, Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)



Arizona (13)
Deandre Ayton, Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix)
MarJon Beauchamp, Dream City Christian (Glendale)
Brandon Clarke, Desert Vista (Phoenix)
DaRon Holmes II, AZ Compass Prep (Chandler)
Oso Ighodaro, Desert Vista
Maxwell Lewis, AZ Compass Prep
Gary Payton II, Westwind Prep Academy (Phoenix)
Shaedon Sharpe, Dream City Christian
Dalen Terry, Hillcrest Prep
Jabari Walker, AZ Compass Prep
TyTy Washington Jr., AZ Compass Prep
Cody Williams, Perry (Gilbert)
Jalen Williams, Perry

Maryland (13)
Bub Carrington, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
Kevin Durant, Montrose Christian (Rockville)
Jerami Grant, DeMatha (Hyattsville)
Jeff Green, Northwestern (Hyattsville)
Jordan Hawkins, DeMatha
Haywood Highsmith, Archbishop Curley (Baltimore)
Trevelin Queen, North County (Glen Burnie)
Immanuel Quickley, John Carroll (Bel Air)
Jalen Smith, Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore)
Cam Spencer, Boys Latin (Baltimore)
Pat Spencer, Boys Latin
Obi Toppin, Mt. Zion Prep Academy (Lanham)
Cam Whitmore, Archbishop Spalding (Severn)

Ohio (13)
LaMelo Ball, SPIRE (Geneva)
Malaki Branham, St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron)
Enrique Freeman, St. Martin de Porres (Cleveland)
Jaxson Hayes, Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)
LeBron James, St. Vincent-St. Mary
Luke Kennard, Franklin (Franklin, Ohio)
Caris LeVert, Pickerington Central (Pickerington)
Miles McBride, Archbishop Moeller
C.J. McCollum, GlenOak (Canton)
Larry Nance Jr., Revere (Richfield)
Jalen Pickett, SPIRE
Jae'Sean Tate, Pickerington Central
Vince Williams Jr., St. John's Jesuit (Toledo)

South Carolina (12)
Nic Claxton, Legacy Early College (Greenville)
Noah Clowney, Dorman (Roebuck)
Torrey Craig, Great Falls
P.J. Dozier, Spring Valley (Columbia)
Jazian Gortman, Keenan (Columbia)
P.J. Hall, Dorman
G.G. Jackson, Ridge View (Columbia)
Bryce McGowens, Legacy Early College
Aaron Nesmith, Porter-Gaud (Charleston)
Ja Morant, Crestwood (Sumter)
Khris Middleton, Porter-Gaud
Zion Williamson, Spartanburg Day (Spartanburg)

Virginia (12)
Cole Anthony, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson)
Dorian Finney-Smith, Norcom (Portsmouth)
Keldon Johnson, Oak Hill Academy
Chris Livingston, Oak Hill Academy
Naji Marshall, Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham)
Caleb Martin, Oak Hill Academy
Cody Martin, Oak Hill Academy
Tyrese Martin, Massanutten Military Academy (Woodstock)
Mac McClung, Gate City
Jordan Miller, Loudoun Valley (Purcellville)
Terry Rozier, Hargrave Military Academy
Cam Thomas, Oak Hill Academy

Kansas (11)
Christian Braun, Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park)
Matas Buzelis, Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire)
N'Faly Dante, Sunrise Christian Academy
Gradey Dick, Sunrise Christian Academy
Buddy Hield, Sunrise Christian Academy
Dillon Jones, Sunrise Christian Academy
Spencer Jones, Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission)
Bobi Klintman, Sunrise Christian Academy
Liam Robbins, Sunrise Christian Academy
Dean Wade, St. John
Lindy Waters III, Sunrise Christian Academy



Nevada (11)
Bol Bol, Findlay Prep (Henderson)
Dillon Brooks, Findlay Prep
Zach Collins, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Jaden Hardy, Coronado (Henderson)
Cory Joseph, Findlay Prep
Daishen Nix, Trinity International (Las Vegas)
Kelly Oubre Jr., Findlay Prep
Julian Strawther, Liberty (Henderson)
Tristan Thompson, Findlay Prep
PJ Washington, Findlay Prep
Christian Wood, Findlay Prep

Washington (11)
Paolo Banchero, O'Dea (Seattle)
Tari Eason, Garfield (Seattle)
Isaac Jones, Orting
Corey Kispert, King's (Seattle)
Zach LaVine, Bothell
Jaden McDaniels, Federal Way
Dejounte Murray, Rainier Beach (Seattle)
Kevin Porter Jr., Rainier Beach
Michael Porter Jr., Nathan Hale (Seattle)
Matisse Thybulle, Eastside Catholic (Sammamish)
Anton Watson, Gonzaga Prep (Spokane)

New York (10)
Jose Alvarado, Christ the King (Middle Village)
Julian Champagnie, Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn)
Justin Champagnie, Bishop Loughlin
Chris Duarte, Redemption Christian Academy (Troy)
Tobias Harris, Half Hollow Hills West (Dix Hills)
Kevin Huerter, Shenendehowa (Clifton Park)
Andre Jackson Jr., Albany
Ty Jerome, Iona Prep (New Rochelle)
Jared Rhoden, Our Saviour Lutheran (Bronx)
Jacob Toppin, Ossining (Ossining)

Michigan (9)
Emoni Bates, Ypsi Prep Academy (Ypsilanti)
Kobe Bufkin, Christian (Grand Rapids)
Jamal Cain, Cornerstone Health & Tech (Detroit)
Draymond Green, Saginaw
Al Horford, Grand Ledge
Isaiah Jackson, Mott (Waterford)
Monte Morris, Beecher (Flint)
Ryan Rollins, Dakota (Macomb)
Xavier Tillman, Christian

Minnesota (9)
Jamison Battle, DeLaSalle (Minneapolis)
Amir Coffey, Hopkins (Minnetonka)
Chet Holmgren, Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis)
Tre Jones, Apple Valley
Tyus Jones, Apple Valley
Zeke Nnaji, Hopkins
David Roddy, Breck (Minneapolis)
Jericho Sims, Cristo Rey Jesuit (Minneapolis)
Jalen Suggs, Minnehaha Academy

Missouri (9)
Ochai Agbaji, Oak Park (Kansas City)
OG Anunoby, Jefferson City
Bradley Beal, Chaminade (St. Louis)
Alec Burks, Grandview
Mason Jones, Link Academy (Branson)
Julian Phillips, Link Academy
Jayson Tatum, Chaminade
Jordan Walsh, Link Academy
Ja'Kobe Walter, Link Academy

New Jersey (9)
Kyle Anderson, St. Anthony (Jersey City)
Dominick Barlow, Dumont
Kyrie Irving, Patrick School (Hillside)
Jonathan Kuminga, Patrick School
Justin Minaya, NV - Old Tappan (Old Tappan)
Naz Reid, Roselle Catholic (Roselle)
Nick Richards, Patrick School
Adama Sanogo, Patrick School
Karl-Anthony Towns, St. Joseph (Metuchen)

Tennessee (9)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga)
Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy (Brentwood)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Keon Johnson, The Webb School (Bell Buckle)
Garrison Mathews, Franklin
Brandon Miller, Cane Ridge (Nashville)
Cameron Payne, Lausanne Collegiate (Memphis)
Jason Preston, Believe Sports Academy (Athens)
James Wiseman, Memphis East (Memphis)



Wisconsin (9)
Patrick Baldwin Jr., Hamilton (Sussex)
Johnny Davis, La Crosse Central (La Crosse)
Tyrese Haliburton, Oshkosh North (Oshkosh)
Sam Hauser, Stevens Point
Tyler Herro, Whitnall (Greenfield)
Jalen Johnson, Nicolet (Glendale)
Kevon Looney, Milwaukee Hamilton (Milwaukee)
Alondes Williams, Milwaukee Riverside (Milwaukee)

Arkansas (8)
Daniel Gafford, El Dorado
Isaiah Joe, Northside (Fort Smith)
Malik Monk, Bentonville
Bobby Portis, Hall (Little Rock)
Austin Reaves, Cedar Ridge (Newark)
Nick Smith Jr., North Little Rock
Kel'el Ware, North Little Rock
Jaylin Williams, Northside

Alabama (7)
Kobe Brown, Lee (Huntsville)
J.D. Davison, Calhoun (Letohatchee)
Trey Jemison, Hoover
Colby Jones, Mountain Brook (Birmingham)
Herb Jones, Hale County (Moundville)
Alex Reese, Pelham
Trendon Watford, Mountain Brook

Louisiana (6)
Reece Beekman, Scotlandville (Baton Rouge)
Jared Butler, Riverside Academy (Reserve)
Javonte Green, Scotlandville
Mitchell Robinson, Chalmette
Garrett Temple, University Lab (Baton Rouge)
Robert Williams III, North Caddo (Vivian)

New Hampshire (6)
Kai Jones, Brewster Academy
Terance Mann, Tilton School (Tilton)
Donovan Mitchell, Brewster Academy
Georges Niang, Tilton School
Duncan Robinson, Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter)

Massachusetts (5)
Steven Adams, Notre Dame Prep (Fitchburg)
Dalano Banton, Redemption Christian Academy (Northfield)
Pat Connaughton, St. John's Prep (Danvers)
David Duke Jr., Cushing Academy (Ashburnham)
Kyle Filipowski, Wilbraham & Monson Academy (Wilbraham)

Oklahoma (5)
Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall (Oklahoma City)
DaQuan Jeffries, Edmond Santa Fe (Edmond)
Shake Milton, Owasso
Josh Richardson, Edmond Sante Fe
Trae Young, Norman North (Norman)

Connecticut (4)
Donovan Clingan, Bristol Central (Bristol)
Andre Drummond, St. Thomas More (Oakdale)
Kris Dunn, New London
Damion Lee, St. Thomas More



Iowa (4)
Harrison Barnes, Ames
D.J. Carton, Bettendorf
AJ Green, Cedar Falls
Doug McDermott, Ames

Washington D.C. (4)
Saddiq Bey, Sidwell Friends
Jeff Dowtin, St. John's
Luka Garza, Maret
Josh Hart, Sidwell Friends

West Virginia (4)
Jalen Bridges, Fairmont Senior (Fairmont)
Miles Bridges, Huntington Prep (Huntington)
Thomas Bryant, Huntington Prep
Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep

Colorado (3)
Reggie Jackson, Palmer (Colorado Springs)
Dalton Knecht, Prairie View (Henderson)
Derrick White, Legend (Parker)

Oregon (3)
Drew Eubanks, Reynolds (Troutdale)
Kevin Love, Lake Oswego
Payton Pritchard, West Linn

Delaware (2)
Donte DiVincenzo, Salesianum (Wilmington)
Bones Hyland, St. Georges Tech (Middletown)

Kentucky (2)
Charles Bassey, DeSales (Louisville)
Reed Sheppard, North Laurel (London)



Mississippi (2)
Devin Booker, Moss Point
Taze Moore, Southaven

Rhode Island (2)
Tyler Kolek, St. George's (Middletown)
Cole Swider, St. Andrew's (Barrington)

Nebraska (1)
Baylor Scheierman, Aurora

Utah (1)
Sam Merrill, Bountiful

Vermont (1)
Bruce Brown Jr., Vermont Academy (Saxtons River)

Wyoming (1)
James Johnson, East (Cheyenne)