247Sports 2019 Ranking: No. 2 in Texas
Tyrese Maxey is the only player on this list who is an NBA All-Star and because of that he the clear-cut choice for No. 1. His production dating back to his time at South Garland (Texas) High has translated well to the highest level of the sport. He projects well as the 76ers’ long-term point guard.
Maxey’s production has increased every season in the NBA. In his rookie season in 2020-21, Maxey played in 61 games for the Philadelphia 76ers and averaged 8.0 points per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. It has only gone up from there.
2021-22 (75 games): 17.5 points per game, 48.5 percent from the field
2022-23 (60 games): 20.3 points per game, 48.1 percent from the field
2023-24 (68 games): 25.9 points oer per game, 44.8 percent from the field
