New York High School Basketball Scoring Leaders All-Time
When it comes to high school basketball, New York is one of the states that boasts a rich basketball culture. Over the years, the state has produced some of the most talented basketball players in the country. Here, we take a look at the all-time leading scorers in New York high school basketball.
1. Lance Stephenson
Lance Stephenson, also known as 'Born Ready', is a Brooklyn native who was a star player at Lincoln High School. He is widely regarded as one of the best high school basketball players to ever come out of New York. He finished his high school career with a total of 2,946 points, which is the second-highest total in New York high school basketball history. Stephenson went on to play college basketball at Cincinnati before being drafted into the NBA in 2010.
2. Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair is another Brooklyn native, who played high school basketball at Lincoln High School. Like Stephenson, Telfair is considered one of the best high school basketball players to ever come out of New York. He finished his high school career with a total of 2,785 points, which is the fourth-highest total in New York high school basketball history. Telfair was selected in the first round of the 2004 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
3. Kenny Anderson
Kenny Anderson is a Queens native who played high school basketball at Archbishop Molloy. He ranks as the third-highest scorer in New York high school basketball history, finishing his career with a total of 2,621 points. Anderson went on to play college basketball at Georgia Tech before being selected by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1991 NBA draft.
4. Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury is a Brooklyn native who played high school basketball at Abraham Lincoln High School. He finished his high school career with a total of 2,620 points, which is the fifth-highest total in New York high school basketball history. Marbury went on to play college basketball at Georgia Tech before being selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft.
5. Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer Fredette is a Glens Falls native who played high school basketball at Glens Falls High School. He finished his high school career with a total of 2,404 points, which is the seventh-highest total in New York high school basketball history. Fredette went on to have a successful college career at BYU before being selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft.
6. Kevin Durant
Although Kevin Durant was not born in New York, he did spend one year of high school at Montrose Christian School in the Bronx. During his one season at Montrose Christian, Durant scored a total of 1,295 points, which is the 25th-highest total in New York high school basketball history. Durant went on to play college basketball at Texas before being selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many talented basketball players to come out of New York high schools. While each player had their own unique style, they all share a common trait: their love for the game of basketball. It's no wonder that New York has produced some of the best basketball players in the country. The legacy of these players will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of New York high school basketball players to come.
