By having 12 players drafted, Florida finished with the most former high school players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft. California and Texas finished in second with four selections each.
The Sunshine State also had the most first-round selections with 10:
Amen Thompson (Rockets),
Ausar Thompson (Pistons),
Jarace Walker (Pacers),
Taylor Hendricks (Jazz),
Jett Howard (Magic),
Keyonte George (Jazz),
Jalen Hood-Schifino (Lakers),
Dariq Whitehead (Nets),
Kris Murray (Trail Blazers) and
Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz).
Texas is headlined by
Anthony Black, who was drafted sixth overall by the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Black helped
Duncanville win the national championship alongside
Ron Holland with a 35-1 record in 2021-22.
Notable selections from California include
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Amari Bailey.
All players are connected to the school where they finished their prep career.

Scoot Henderson became the first of two players drafted who went to high school in Georgia after being selected as the third overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2023 NBA Draft. (Photo: Will Fagan)
Florida — 12Jett Howard, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
Jarace Walker, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
Dariq Whitehead, Montverde Academy (Montverde)
Texas — 4
Virginia — 3
Chris Livingston, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson)
Missouri — 2
Jordan Walsh, Link Academy (Branson)
Arizona — 1
Arkansas — 1
Illinois — 1
Indiana — 1
Nevada — 1
New York — 1
North Carolina — 1
Wisconsin — 1