How Many NBA Players Were Drafted Out of High School?

A look at how many NBA players were drafted out of high school in recent years, and whether the trend is likely to continue.

Number of NBA players drafted out of high school from 2006 to 2016

In the 2006 NBA draft, a total of 14 players were drafted out of high school. That number dipped to a low of 5 in 2013, but crept back up to 11 in 2016. In total, 136 players have been drafted out of high school since 2006.

The percentage of NBA players drafted out of high school from 2006 to 2016

Between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of NBA players who were drafted out of high school ranged from a low of 1.2 percent in 2007 to a high of 4.5 percent in 2016. In 2006, six players were drafted out of high school, representing 1.8 percent of all draft picks that year. The percentage rose to 2.9 percent in 2007 before dropping back down to 1.2 percent in 2008. It then remained at or below two percent until 2013, when it increasesd to 3.4 percent. The following year, it dipped slightly to 2.8 percent before increasing again in 2015 (3.5 percent) and 2016 (4.5 percent).

The number of NBA players who have played in the NBA after being drafted out of high school from 2006 to 2016

From 2006 to 2016, a total of 19 NBA players were drafted out of high school. Of those 19 players, 9 have gone on to play in the NBA. The other 10 players either did not make an NBA roster, were traded before playing in an NBA game, or are currently playing in the NBA G League.

The percentage of NBA players who have played in the NBA after being drafted out of high school from 2006 to 2016

The percentage of NBA players who have played in the NBA after being drafted out of high school peaked at nearly 30 percent in 2006, according to a report from FiveThirtyEight. But that number has been on the decline ever since, and it sits at just under 10 percent as of 2016.

There are a number of reasons for this trend. For one, the NBA instituted a rule in 2005 that required players to be at least 19 years old and one year out of high school before entering the draft. That rule has likely kept some younger players from declaring for the draft, and instead choosing to play one year of college basketball before entering the pool of eligible players.

In addition, some of the most talented young players are now choosing to bypass the NBA draft altogether and instead play professionally in Europe or Asia. This allows them to develop their skills outside of the spotlight (and scrutiny) of the NBA, and also gives them the opportunity to make more money than they would if they were drafted into the league.

Finally, it’s worth noting that the overall talent level in the NBA has increased in recent years, as more international players have come into the league. This has made it tougher for young players coming out of high school to make an impact at the highest level.

The number of NBA players who have been drafted out of high school and have gone on to play in the NBA from 2006 to 2016

From 2006 to 2016, a total of 60 NBA players were drafted out of high school. Of those 60 players, 21 went on to play in the NBA. That means that 35 percent of the players drafted out of high school went on to play in the NBA.

The percentage of NBA players who have been drafted out of high school and have gone on to play in the NBA from 2006 to 2016

In 2006, the NBA instituted a rule requiring players to be at least 19 years old or one year removed from high school before being eligible for the draft. before being eligible for the draft. As a result, the percentage of NBA players who have been drafted out of high school has decreased significantly in recent years.

In 2016, only 1.2% of NBA players were drafted out of high school, down from a peak of 61.8% in 1996. In 2006, the first year under the new rule, 14.8% of NBA players were drafted out of high school. The percentage has declined steadily since then, and it is now at its lowest point since the NBA began allowing high school players to enter the draft in 1976.

The decline in the percentage of high school players in the NBA is due to a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of college basketball and the increasing maturity of young players. The one-and-done rule, which requires players to be at least 19 years old or one year removed from high school before being eligible for the draft, has also played a role in the decline.