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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) — Power Memorial Panthers (New York) And then, there was one Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, who would become a prominent figure in basketball history as the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- Jason Kidd — St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots (Alameda, Calif.) In a state that’s historically loaded with high school talent—the sheer size and number of schools in California is uncanny—Jason Kidd stands out as one of the best basketball players of all time.
- LeBron James — St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish (Akron, Ohio) LeBron James’ high school dominance arrived at a time when sports television was at a pinnacle.
- Wilt Chamberlain — Overbrook Panthers (Philadelphia) Before Chamberlain was terrorizing defenses in the NBA (and college), he was dominating the Philadelphia-area high school game as the key piece to a dynamic Overlook Panthers team that won two city titles while only losing three games during his tenure.
Jan 10, 2019 · Lew Alcindor, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson can all make strong arguments as the greatest high school basketball player, but only one can take the top spot on our list of the Top 50.
- Lebron James
- Kobe Bryant
- Dwight Howard
- Chris Webber
- Tracy Mcgrady
- Alonzo Mourning
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Carmelo Anthony
- Anthony Davis
- Kevin Garnett
At St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James had an outstanding high school basketball career. His outstanding talent, athleticism, and competitiveness immediately attracted the attention of the entire country. James guided his team to three state titles and a national championship during his four years of high school. He receiv...
Kobe Bryant played basketball for Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed a successful high school career. He was a standout player throughout his high school athletic career, and in 1996, while leading his team to the state title, he was awarded as the competition’s MVP. Bryant was a highly sought-after prospect by univ...
Dwight Howard was a phenomenal player throughout his high school career, leading his squad to back-to-back state titles and being recognized as a Parade All-American. Billed at 6ft 10 inches, Howard was an alpha species athlete during the AAU circuit, where he commanded national recognition for his astounding athleticism, stature and defensive prow...
Webber competed in basketball during his time in high school for Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan. He guided his high school team to three state titles where he earned the distinction of Parade All-American. Chris Webber excelled on the AAU circuit, where his astounding prowess and athleticism earned him national notice. He enr...
Outstanding high school basketball player Tracy McGrady played at Auburndale High School in Auburndale, Florida before moving to Mount Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina for his final year. He was a strong force throughout his high school career, guiding his team to the state championship game and earning the distinction of Parade All...
At Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, Alonzo Mourning enjoyed a fruitful high school basketball career. He was a strong force throughout his high school career, leading his squad to a state championship in his junior year. Mourning was a star athlete on the AAU circuit as well, where his outstanding stature, athleticism, and defensiv...
While playing basketball for Robert G. Cole High School in San Antonio, Texas, Shaquille O’Neal enjoyed a successful high school career. Over two years, he guided his team to a 68-1 record, and during his senior year, he assisted in the team’s state championship win. He still holds the state record for a player in any classification with 791 reboun...
Carmelo Anthony played basketball for Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore, Maryland, and then for Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, throughout his successful high school career. He dominated his high school career, guiding his teams to several state championships. He decided to play collegiate basketball for Syracuse University af...
Anthony Davis represented the Perspectives Charter School basketball squad in Chicago. His high school career was nothing short of spectacular. Due to his basketball prowess in high school, Davis attained multiple accolades including selection into the 2011 McDonald’s All-American Game and the 10th Jordan Brand Classic.
Garnett competed for the Mauldin High School basketball in Mauldin, South Carolina, and then for Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois. He had a prosperous high school basketball career whereby USA Today awarded Garnett the National High School Player of the Year after he helped Farragut to a 28-2 record. His record of 25.2 points, 17.9 rebo...
Dec 13, 2018 · Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are three of the greatest players in NBA history, and not surprisingly they also rank among the best players at the high school level. In fact, they all rank as the best high school players to play in their respective decade.
Nov 11, 2020 · Emoni Bates. Class: 2022. Position: Wing. Height: 6-9. Hometown/school: Ypsilanti, Mich./Ypsilanti Prep. College: Michigan State. Previous ranking: 1. Not much has changed since the spring for...
Apr 4, 2024 · Some of those teams were even better than that. Collectively, they became legends who burnished their legacies with undefeated seasons, state championships and, in some cases, national championships. These are the greatest high school basketball teams of all time, with just one rule.
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Oct 16, 2013 · When recognizing the 10 best high school ballers of all time, there's a lot to take into account. While there's no scientific formula, wins, statistics and impact on the sport all came...
