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.
Florida on topSunshine 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,
LeesburgJoel 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 BeachJosh 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 HillsAdem Bona,
Prolific Prep (Napa)Brandon Boston Jr., Sierra Canyon
Josh Christopher,
Mayfair (Lakewood)Jaylen Clark,
EtiwandaDeMar DeRozan,
ComptonSpencer 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.,
CamarilloAJ Johnson,
Southern California Academy (Castaic)Keshad Johnson,
San LeandroChristian Koloko, Sierra Canyon
Johnny Juzang,
Harvard-Westlake (Studio City)Kawhi Leonard,
King (Riverside)Damian Lillard,
OaklandBrook 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,
FolsomRussell 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,
DuncanvilleJimmy Butler,
TomballAlex 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 HeightsTaurean Prince,
Warren (San Antonio)Julius Randle,
Prestonwood Christian (Plano)Marcus Sasser,
Red OakJamal Shead,
ManorPascal 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,
RichardsonKeaton 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,
GreenvilleWendell Carter Jr.,
Pace Academy (Atlanta)Stephon Castle,
Newton (Covington)Isaiah Collier, Wheeler
Rob Dillingham, Overtime Elite
Anthony Edwards,
Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta)Adam Flagler,
DuluthScoot 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,
NorcrossDevin 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,
KinstonWendell 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 MeadowsMax Christie, Rolling Meadows
Anthony Davis,
Perspectives Charter (Chicago)Ayo Dosunmu,
Morgan Park (Chicago)Richaun Holmes,
LockportTalen Horton-Tucker,
Simeon (Chicago)John Konchar,
West ChicagoE.J. Liddell,
Belleville West (Belleville)Drew Peterson,
LibertyvilleOlivier-Maxence Prosper,
Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest)Antonio Reeves, Simeon
D.J. Steward,
Whitney Young (Chicago)Max Strus,
Stagg (Palos Hills)Fred VanVleet,
AuburnIndiana (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,
WashingtonPennsylvania (16)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 FallsP.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 CityJordan 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. JohnLindy 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,
OrtingCorey Kispert,
King's (Seattle)Zach LaVine,
BothellJaden McDaniels,
Federal WayDejounte 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.,
AlbanyTy 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,
SaginawAl Horford,
Grand LedgeIsaiah 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 ValleyTyus 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 CityBradley Beal,
Chaminade (St. Louis)Alec Burks,
GrandviewMason Jones,
Link Academy (Branson)Julian Phillips, Link Academy
Jayson Tatum, Chaminade
Jordan Walsh, Link Academy
Ja'Kobe Walter, Link Academy
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,
FranklinBrandon Miller,
Cane Ridge (Nashville)Cameron Payne,
Lausanne Collegiate (Memphis)Jason Preston,
Believe Sports Academy (Athens)
Arkansas (8)Daniel Gafford,
El DoradoIsaiah Joe,
Northside (Fort Smith)Malik Monk,
BentonvilleBobby Portis,
Hall (Little Rock)Austin Reaves,
Cedar Ridge (Newark)Nick Smith Jr.,
North Little RockKel'el Ware, North Little Rock
Jaylin Williams, Northside
Alabama (7)Kobe Brown,
Lee (Huntsville)J.D. Davison,
Calhoun (Letohatchee)Trey Jemison,
HooverColby Jones,
Mountain Brook (Birmingham)Herb Jones,
Hale County (Moundville)Alex Reese,
PelhamTrendon Watford, Mountain Brook
Louisiana (6)Reece Beekman,
Scotlandville (Baton Rouge)Jared Butler,
Riverside Academy (Reserve)Javonte Green, Scotlandville
Mitchell Robinson,
ChalmetteGarrett Temple,
University Lab (Baton Rouge)
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,
OwassoJosh 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 LondonDamion Lee, St. Thomas More
Iowa (4)Harrison Barnes,
AmesD.J. Carton,
BettendorfAJ Green,
Cedar FallsDoug McDermott, Ames
Washington D.C. (4)Saddiq Bey,
Sidwell FriendsJeff Dowtin,
St. John'sLuka Garza,
MaretJosh Hart, Sidwell Friends
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 OswegoPayton Pritchard,
West LinnDelaware (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 PointTaze Moore,
SouthavenRhode Island (2)Tyler Kolek,
St. George's (Middletown)Cole Swider,
St. Andrew's (Barrington)Nebraska (1)Baylor Scheierman,
AuroraUtah (1)Sam Merrill,
BountifulVermont (1)Bruce Brown Jr.,
Vermont Academy (Saxtons River)Wyoming (1)James Johnson,
East (Cheyenne)