THE MIDWEST’S BIGGEST LEGACY IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL


It’s not just a showcase — it’s a launching pad.
A single day where future stars took the court before the world knew their names.


The Highland Shootout has been home to some of basketball’s brightest alumni—players who went on to dominate college hoops and shine in the NBA.


But it’s more than the stat lines or draft picks. It’s a brotherhood built through competition, a legacy of greatness that started in Highland, Illinois—and continues to inspire the next generation of stars.


Highland Shootout Alumni

Basketball player in Wizards jersey pointing up.

Bradley Beal

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dribbles a basketball, wearing a green jersey with

Jayson Tatum

Basketball player Andre Iguodala dribbling the ball in a Golden State Warriors jersey.

Andre Igoudola

Basketball player in red Raptors jersey, dribbling ball on court.

Tyler Hansbrough

Basketball player wearing a Grizzlies jersey (#34), looking forward with a serious expression.

Brandon Wright

Basketball player in Clippers jersey with arms raised, white headband and wristbands.

Darius Miles

Basketball player in a black Portland jersey dribbling the ball on a court.

Meyers Leonard

Basketball player dribbling a ball on a court; wearing a blue and yellow jersey.

Michael Porter Jr.

Indiana Pacers player, number 21, stands with hands on hips, wearing a navy blue jersey.

Thaddeus Young

Basketball players in mid-air, one in a Raptors jersey, the other in a New Jersey jersey, contesting a shot.

Loren Woods

Basketball player in a yellow Lakers jersey with the number 12, running on the court.

Vander Blue

Basketball player dunking, leaping towards the hoop, jersey number 55.

Jahidi White

Basketball player holding ball, wearing Pacers jersey.

Ben Hansbrough

Basketball player in a Nuggets jersey smiling, headshot.

Tyler Cook

Basketball player in a Duke jersey, number 23, holding a ball.

Chris Carrawell

Basketball player in Washington Wizards jersey gesturing with his hand.

Chasson Randle

Basketball player in a red Bulls jersey with number 12, hands on hips, looking forward.

Ayo Dosunmu

Basketball player in Duke Blue Devils uniform celebrating on court.

Jalen Johnson

Basketball player in white Wizards jersey dribbling ball on court.

Jordan Goodwin

Basketball player in white

Jontay Porter

A basketball player in a blue and yellow jersey holding a basketball.

Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Basketball player dribbling ball, wearing New Orleans Pelicans jersey, in a Summer League game.

E.J Liddell

Basketball player in a Chicago Bulls jersey with dreadlocks, hands on hips, looking down. Court setting.

D.J Steward

Name Team College NBA Team
Bradley Beal Chaminade (St. Louis, MO) University of Florida Washington Wizards
Jayson Tatum Chaminade (St. Louis, MO) Duke Boston Celtics
Andre Iguodala Springfield Lanphier (IL) University of Arizona Golden State Warriors
Tyler Hansbrough Poplar Bluff (MO) University of North Carolina Toronto Raptors
Brandan Wright Brentwood (Nashville, TN) University of North Carolina Dallas Mavericks
Darius Miles East St. Louis (IL) N/A LA Clippers
Meyers Leonard Robinson (IL) University of Illinois Miami Heat
Michael Porter Jr. Father Tolton (MO) University of Missouri Denver Nuggets
Thaddeus Young Mitchell (Memphis, TN) Georgia Tech Philadelphia 76ers
Loren Woods Cardinal Ritter (St. Louis, MO) N/A Sacramento Kings
Vander Blue Memorial (Madison, WI) Marquette Boston Celtics
Jahidi White Cardinal Ritter (St. Louis, MO) Georgetown Cleveland Cavaliers
Ben Hansbrough Poplar Bluff (MO) University of Notre Dame Indiana Pacers
Tyler Cook Chaminade (MO) University of Iowa Cleveland Cavaliers
Chris Carrawell Cardinal Ritter (St. Louis, MO) Duke San Antonio Spurs
Chasson Randle Rock Island (IL) Stanford Washington Wizards
Ayo Dosunmu Morgan Park (Chicago, IL) University of Illinois Chicago Bulls
Jalen Johnson Nicolet (Milwaukee, WI) Duke Atlanta Hawks
Jordan Goodwin Belleville Althoff (IL) St. Louis University Washington Wizards
Jontay Porter Father Tolton (MO) University of Missouri Memphis Grizzlies
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Milwaukee Sussex (WI) UW Milwaukee Golden State Warriors
EJ Liddell Belleville East (IL) Ohio State Chicago Bulls
DJ Steward Whitney Young (IL) Ohio State Chicago Bulls
Matt Akins Jennings (St. Louis, MO) University of Nebraska N/A
Peyton Allen Glenwood (IL) Texas A&M N/A
Larry Austin Springfield Lanphier (IL) Xavier University N/A
Nolan Berry DeSmet (MO) Butler University N/A
Tyler Beard Whitney Young (IL) Georgetown N/A
Jordan Barnett CBC (MO) University of Missouri N/A
Lamont Bonner Vashon (St. Louis, MO) University of Nebraska N/A
Davion Bradford Mehlville (MO) Kansas State University N/A
Michael Bush Male (Louisville, KY) University of Louisville N/A
Kobe Clark Vashon (MO) Georgetown N/A
Tim Finke Champaign Central (IL) Grand Canyon University N/A
CamRon Fletcher Vashon (MO) University of Kentucky N/A
Will Gladson Chaminade (MO) Princeton University N/A
Jordan Granger McCluer North (MO) Auburn University N/A
James Graham Nicolet (WI) University of Southern California N/A
Tyler Griffey Lafayette (MO) University of Illinois N/A
Terrance Hargrove East St. Louis (IL) St. Louis University N/A
Dujaun Harris Rock Bridge (Columbia, MO) University of Kansas N/A
Anthony Harris Whitney Young (IL) University of Miami N/A
Dan Heimos Gibault (Waterloo, IL) University of Nebraska N/A
Jericole Hellems Chaminade (MO) North Carolina State University N/A
Malcolm Hill Belleville East (IL) University of Illinois N/A
Kobe Johnson Nicolet (WI) University of Southern California N/A
Roosevelt Jones O'Fallon (IL) Butler University N/A
Verdell Jones III Champaign Central (IL) Indiana University N/A
Ryan Kalkbrenner Trinity (MO) Creighton University N/A
Luke Kasubke Chaminade (MO) Kansas State University N/A
Nick Kern Vashon (MO) St. Louis University N/A
Caleb Love CBC (MO) University of North Carolina N/A
Jeronne Maymon Memorial (Madison, WI) University of Tennessee N/A
Rob Martin CBC (MO) N/A N/A
Anthony Mason Jr. Fairley (Memphis, TN) St. John’s University N/A
Charles Matthews St. Rita (IL) University of Michigan N/A
Adam Miller Morgan Park (IL) University of Illinois N/A
Richard McBride Springfield Lanphier (IL) University of Illinois N/A
Jimmy McKinney Vashon (MO) University of Missouri N/A
Mario McKinney Vashon (MO) University of Missouri N/A
Maurice Miller Raleigh Egypt (Memphis, TN) Georgia Tech N/A
Trey Pettigrew Kenwood (IL) University of Nevada N/A
Javon Pickett Belleville East (IL) University of Missouri N/A
Brandon Powell Mitchell (Memphis, TN) University of Florida N/A
Tarris Reed Chaminade (MO) University of Michigan N/A
Courtney Ramey Webster Groves (MO) University of Texas N/A
Brian Randle Lincoln (IL) University of Illinois N/A
Jaden Schutt Yorkville Christian (IL) Duke N/A
Jamari Sibley Nicolet (WI) Georgetown N/A
Justin Smith Stevenson (IL) Indiana University N/A
Xavier Sneed Hazelwood Central (MO) Kansas State University N/A
Scott Suggs Washington (MO) University of Washington N/A
Jeremiah Tilmon East St. Louis (IL) University of Missouri N/A
Marcus Walker O'Hara (Kansas City, MO) University of Nebraska N/A
Torrence Watson Whitfield (MO) University of Missouri N/A
DaMonte Williams Peoria Manual (IL) University of Illinois N/A