Texas High School Basketball All Time Scoring Leaders
Basketball is a game of skill, speed, endurance and strategy, and high school basketball in Texas is one of the most competitive and high-profile forms of the sport. Over the years, there have been many amazing high school basketball players in Texas, and some of these individuals are among the all-time scoring and record leaders in Texas high school basketball history.
1. Albert Almanza – 4,450 points
Albert Almanza, who played for Sul Ross High School in 1995-1998, tops the list of all-time leading scorers in Texas high school basketball history with 4,450 points. Almanza had a career scoring average of over 35 points per game, and he was a three-time first-team all-state selection.
2. Zachary Clemmons – 4,413 points
Zachary Clemmons played for Killeen High School from 1997-2000 and scored 4,413 points, putting him second on the all-time scoring list. Clemmons led Killeen to the state tournament in 1999 and 2000 and was a three-time first-team all-state selection. He also had a career scoring average of over 30 points per game.
3. Phil Pressey – 4,167 points
Phil Pressey played for Episcopal High School in Houston from 2007-2010, where he scored 4,167 points, placing him third on the all-time scoring list. Pressey was a two-time Gatorade Texas Player of the Year and led Episcopal to two state titles. He went on to play for the University of Missouri and played three seasons in the NBA.
4. Chris Jent – 4,055 points
Chris Jent is fourth on the all-time scoring list with 4,055 points. Jent played for Sparta High School from 1985-1988 and was a McDonald’s All-American. He went on to play for Ohio State University and played professionally in the NBA and overseas.
5. Byron Fullerton – 3,898 points
Byron Fullerton played for Converse Judson High School from 1988-1991 and scored 3,898 points, putting him fifth on the all-time scoring list. Fullerton went on to play for Texas A&M University and played professionally overseas.
6. Paul Pierce – 3,810 points
Paul Pierce played for Inglewood High School in California from 1992-1995, but he was born and raised in Texas. Pierce is sixth on the all-time scoring list with 3,810 points. He went on to play for the University of Kansas and played 19 seasons in the NBA, winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
7. Tristan Thompson – 3,007 points
Tristan Thompson played for St. Benedict's Preparatory School in New Jersey from 2008-2010, but he was born and raised in Canada and spent time playing high school basketball in the United States. Thompson is seventh on the all-time scoring list with 3,007 points. He went on to play for the University of Texas and has played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
These are just a few of the top high school basketball scorers in Texas history, and there are many more athletes who have achieved great things on the basketball court. Whether you are a basketball fan or just appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into excelling in any sport, the all-time leading scorers in Texas high school basketball are a source of inspiration and admiration for young athletes everywhere.
