Entering the 2022-23 NBA season, we took a deep dive into high school basketball programs with the most alums suiting up on opening night rosters. While transfers cloud the picture, we connected players to the school where they finished their prep career.
Leading the way is Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), which has 13 former players in the league. The Eagles not only have All-Stars in D'Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons, but also two of the most promising young players in the league in Cade Cunningham and Scottie Barnes.
Seven schools have at least five players and one of them is Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.). Despite closing its doors following the 2018-19 season, names like Kelly Oubre Jr. and P.J. Washington highlight the seven NBA players that went to the one-time national powerhouse.
Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, Calif.) has three current NBA players and they are the Holiday brothers — Aaron and Justin, who play for the Atlanta Hawks, and NBA champion Jrue, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Nineteen high school programs have at least 3 players in the NBA. Read on for a complete breakdown.
Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons is one of 13 former players from Montverde Academy (Florida) to appear on a 2022-23 NBA opening night roster. (Photo: Steven Ryan)
High schools with most NBA players
Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) – 13
Precious Achiuwa, Raptors
Scottie Barnes, Raptors
R.J. Barrett, Knicks
Cade Cunningham, Pistons
Jalen Duran, Pistons
Caleb Houstan, Magic
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Bucks
Moses Moody, Warriors
Andrew Nembhard, Pacers
Micah Potter, Jazz
D'Angelo Russell, Timberwolves
Day'Ron Sharpe, Nets
Ben Simmons, Nets
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) – 11
Darius Days, Rockets
Moussa Diabate, Clippers
Bruno Fernando, Rockets
Josh Green, Mavericks
Jonathan Isaac, Magic
Kenyon Martin Jr., Rockets
Dwight Powell, Mavericks
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Thunder
Jaden Springer, 76ers
Anfernee Simons, Trail Blazers
Mark Williams, Hornets
Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) – 7
Bol Bol, Magic
Oshae Brissett, Pacers
Dillon Brooks, Grizzlies
Cory Joseph, Pistons
Kelly Oubre Jr., Hornets
P.J. Washington, Hornets
Christian Wood, Mavericks
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) – 6
Will Barton, Wizards
Buddy Boeheim, Pistons
Devonte' Graham, Pelicans
Kai Jones, Hornets
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
T.J. Warren, Nets
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) – 6
Cole Anthony, Magic
Keldon Johnson, Spurs
Braxton Key, Pistons
Caleb Martin, Heat
Cody Martin, Hornets
Cam Thomas, Nets
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) – 6
Marvin Bagley III, Pistons
Brandon Boston, Clippers
Christian Koloko, Raptors
Scotty Pippen Jr., Lakers
Duane Washington Jr., Suns
Ziaire Williams, Grizzlies
La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) – 5
Jaden Ivey, Pistons
Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies
Jordan Poole, Warriors
Jeremy Sochan, Spurs
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons
Huntington St. Joseph Prep (Huntington, W.Va.) – 4
Thomas Bryant, Lakers
Gorgui Dieng, Spurs
Joshua Primo, Spurs
Andrew Wiggins, Warriors
St. Thomas More (Oakdale, Conn.) – 4
Andre Drummond, Bulls
Damion Lee, Suns
Eric Paschall, Timberwolves
Yuta Watanabe, Nets
Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.) – 4
Kendall Brown, Pacers
Kennedy Chandler, Grizzlies
Buddy Hield, Pacers
Lindy Waters III, Thunder
Aaron Holiday, Hawks
Jrue Holiday, Bucks
Justin Holiday, Hawks
Charlotte Christian (Charlotte, N.C.) – 3
Seth Curry, Nets
Stephen Curry, Warriors
Anthony Gill, Wizards
DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) – 3
Markelle Fultz, Magic
Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers
Victor Oladipo, Heat
Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Va.) – 3
Montrezl Harrell, 76ers
Naji Marshall, Pelicans
Terry Rozier, Hornets
Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.) – 3
Deandre Ayton, Suns
Michael Foster Jr., 76ers
Dalen Terry, Bulls
Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) – 3
Kevin Durant, Nets
Terrence Ross, Magic
Ish Wainwright, Suns
Simeon (Chicago, Ill.) – 3
Talen Horton-Tucker, Jazz
Kendrick Nunn, Lakers
Derrick Rose, Knicks
Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.) – 3
Kyrie Irving, Nets
Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors
Nick Richards, Hornets
Terance Mann, Clippers
Georges Niang, 76ers
Nerlens Noel, Pistons
