Do you know which NBA team your favorite Washington high school standout plays for?

Several former Washington high school basketball stars made their 2025-26 season debuts this week

Former Federal Way and Garfield star Tari Eason (13) is entering his fourth NBA season with the Houston Rockets, while former O’Dea star Paolo Banchero (5) is entering his fourth NBA season withe the Orlando Magic. (Vince Miller / Courtesy)

The NBA season is underway, and several former Washington high school standouts are on rosters to begin the 2025-26 schedule.

VarsityWA takes a look at the state’s former high school stars on NBA rosters this fall. Positions reflect what is listed on current rosters, while Washington high schools and colleges attended are listed in parentheses.

Editor’s note: Did we miss anyone? Send us an email with additions or corrections.

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Brooklyn Nets

F Michael Porter Jr. (Nathan Hale, Missouri)

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Houston Rockets

F Tari Eason (Federal Way, Garfield, Cincinnati, LSU)

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Milwaukee Bucks

G/F Kevin Porter Jr. (Rainier Beach, USC)

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Minnesota Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (Federal Way, UW)

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New Orleans Pelicans

G Dejounte Murray (Rainier Beach, UW)

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Orlando Magic

F Paolo Banchero (O’Dea, Duke)

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Paolo Banchero hanging out on O'Dea football sideline before returning to NBA life

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Portland Trail Blazers

G/F Matisse Thybulle (Skyline, Eastside Catholic, UW)

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Sacramento Kings

F Isaac Jones (Orting, Wenatchee Valley College, Idaho, WSU)

G Zach LaVine (Bothell, UCLA)

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Washington Wizards

F Corey Kispert (King’s, Gonzaga)

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Do you know which NFL team your favorite Washington high school standout plays for?

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Do you know which NCAA Division I football program your favorite Washington high school standout plays at?