Indiana high school basketball puts players in the NBA

At the least 19 gamers with Indiana highschool or school ties begin the 2021-22 season on NBA rosters. 

5 IndyStar Mr. Basketball winners are within the league — Eric Gordon, Cody Zeller, Gary Harris, Trey Lyles and Romeo Langford.

Indiana College is well-represented, with 5 gamers suiting up. Butler has two, and Purdue and Notre Dame one every. 

Romeo Langford (New Albany, IU), Boston Celtics  

The 21-year-old who earned IndyStar Mr. Basketball in 2018 after scoring 3,002 profession factors at New Albany is getting into his third season with the Celtics. The one-year IU star and 2019 first-round NBA Draft choose remains to be preventing for a spot in Boston’s rotation. 

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Aaron Henry (Ben Davis), Philadelphia 76ers  

After a stellar profession at Michigan State, Henry didn’t get drafted. The Sixers picked him up as a free agent. He is doubtless to spend so much of time within the G-League this season. 

O.G. Anunoby (IU), Toronto Raptors  

The soft-spoken Hoosiers alum is getting into his fifth season with the Raptors. He is coming off a season during which he missed loads of time with harm however averaged profession highs of 15.9 factors and 5.5 rebounds. He additionally cranked up much more 3-pointers than he beforehand had, hitting virtually 40% from deep. Pascal Siakam, Toronto’s No. 1 choice getting into this season, is out. That gives Anunoby an opportunity to interrupt out.

Dylan Windler (Perry Meridian), Cleveland Cavaliers 

The lefty missed his first NBA season on account of harm however obtained on the court docket some in 2020-21. If he stays wholesome, he could have an opportunity to be a contributor.

Trey Lyles (Tech), Detroit Pistons 

The 2014 IndyStar Mr. Basketball is along with his fourth staff getting into his seventh season. He has performed two seasons every for Denver, Utah and San Antonio. He is on a one-year take care of the Pistons and can doubtless present a task much like these in his earlier stops — workmanlike backup at energy ahead.

Kelan Martin (Butler), Indiana Pacers 

Martin is in his third 12 months in NBA general and second in Indiana. He is prone to be a reserve wing once more this season for the Pacers. A hamstring harm bothered him in coaching camp.

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Pat Connaughton (Notre Dame), Milwaukee Bucks 

The seventh-year participant is heading into his fourth as a key bench participant for the defending NBA champs. He averaged 6.8 factors and 4.8 rebounds per sport final season. 

George Hill (Broad Ripple, IUPUI), Milwaukee Bucks  

The well-traveled 35-year-old guard is again with the Bucks. He was with them within the 2019-20 season, when he shot an NBA-best 46% from 3-point vary. He is a reliable backup participant who can tackle any backcourt function wanted in response to an harm or roster change. 

Gordon Hayward (Brownsburg, Butler), Charlotte Hornets 

Can the 31-year-old getting into his twelfth NBA season keep wholesome? That appears to be key for him and the Hornets’ playoff hopes. He averaged 19.6 factors and 5.9 rebounds per sport whereas taking pictures 41.5% on 3-pointers final season, however he missed the ultimate third of the season with a foot harm. Charlotte suffered and missed the playoffs. 

Victor Oladipo (IU), Miami Warmth 

The 29-year-old IU alum performed for 3 groups final season, ending up in Miami. He re-upped with the Warmth within the offseason, however remains to be recovering from quad surgical procedure. A powerful restoration might present Miami a key piece for a playoff push. 

Gary Harris (Hamilton Southeastern), Orlando Magic 

The 2012 IndyStar Mr. Basketball for the Royals could also be a Magic starter and an afterthought. A whole lot of eyes are on Mo Bamba, Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs, Markelle Fultz and the Wagner brothers (Moe and Franz). The 27-year-old Harris averaged 10.2 factors for Orlando on the tail finish of final season. 

E’Twaun Moore (East Chicago Central, Purdue), Orlando Magic 

The 32-year-old is getting into his eleventh season. He did not play a lot for Phoenix final season, and Orlando is certainly skewing younger. He could as a lot a mentor as he’s a participant. 

Thomas Bryant (IU), Washington Wizards 

The 24-year-old massive man getting into his fifth season is recovering from a significant harm — and ACL tear — for the primary time. He hopes to be again on the court docket in December. He averaged 14.3 factors per sport early final season earlier than taking place. 

Cody Zeller (Washington, IU), Portland Path Blazers 

The 2011 IndyStar Mr. Basketball is in a brand new uniform for the primary time in his nine-year NBA profession, and up to now it has been painful. The IU All-American suffered a damaged nostril in preseason motion, leaving his availability for the beginning of the season unsure. He’s presupposed to be frontcourt depth for Jusuf Nurkic, who has had harm points in his profession. 

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Mike Conley (Lawrence North), Utah Jazz 

The 34-year-old lefty retains getting higher with age. He made an All-Star staff for the primary time final season — his 14th within the NBA — averaging 16.2 factors and 6.0 assists for the Jazz. He is including yoga into his exercise routine in hopes of staying on prime of his sport lengthy into the longer term. 

Eric Gordon (North Central, IU), Houston Rockets 

The Rockets have undergone a whole lot of change in latest seasons, however the 32-year-old 2007 IndyStar Mr. Basketball is again for his sixth season in Houston and 14th general. He has been bothered by an ankle harm in coaching camp however plans to be on the court docket to begin the common season. He averaged 17.8 factors per sport final season, however appeared in simply 27 video games.

Desmond Bane (Seton Catholic), Memphis Grizzlies  

The 23-year-old first-round NBA Draft pick averaged 9.2 factors per sport as a rookie, taking pictures 43.2% on 3-pointers. Because the Grizzlies go youthful, Bane has an opportunity to imagine a much bigger function. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. (Park Tudor), Memphis Grizzlies 

Jackson has an opportunity to change into Memphis’ go-to participant. The 22-year-old missed a lot of final season with a knee harm, however he is getting into his fourth 12 months with the expectations of a No. 4 general choose. 

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John Konchar (Purdue Fort Wayne), Memphis Grizzlies 

He is 25 years previous and getting into his third NBA season. He is a fan favourite however could discover taking part in time arduous to return by.