Current NBA Players from the State of Maryland (2023-2024)
Basketball players, and indeed competitors across all athletic fields, carry a badge of honor for their birthplaces. It could be their home state, the neighborhood they grew up in, or the area code they associate with; there’s always a noticeable desire to represent one’s beginnings.
The same holds true for the fan base. There’s an added thrill in supporting a player who shares your state lines or even the same local stomping grounds, especially when that athlete plays for the team you root for above all others.
Bearing this in mind, we scoured through NBA.com to extract the home states or, in some instances, the home countries of every player listed on the active rosters of each team.
Our findings included 13 players originating from the state of Maryland (almost half of this group comes from the city of Baltimore).
NBA Players from Maryland
Below is a table of all 13 players on NBA rosters at the commencement of the 2023 season, detailing their hometowns and the respective teams they represent.
| Name | City | State | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | Silver Spring | Maryland | New York Knicks |
| Immanuel Quickley | Havre de Grace | Maryland | New York Knicks |
| Justin Lewis | Baltimore | Maryland | Chicago Bulls |
| Jarace Walker | Baltimore | Maryland | Indiana Pacers |
| Haywood Highsmith | Baltimore | Maryland | Miami Heat |
| Trevelin Queen | Baltimore | Maryland | Orlando Magic |
| Markelle Fultz | Upper Marlboro | Maryland | Orlando Magic |
| Damion Lee | Baltimore | Maryland | Phoenix Suns |
| Victor Oladipo | Silver Spring | Maryland | Houston Rockets |
| Cam Whitmore | Odenton | Maryland | Houston Rockets |
| Reggie Bullock Jr. | Baltimore | Maryland | Houston Rockets |
| Jeff Green | Cheverly | Maryland | Houston Rockets |
| Jordan Hawkins | Gaithersburg | Maryland | New Orleans Pelicans |
Conclusion
From small-town and big-city Maryland to the gleaming hardwood of NBA arenas, these players carry with them a piece of their home state, a testament to the talent and determination that Maryland instills in its athletes.
Whether they are rookies making their debut or seasoned veterans known by every fan, the pride of Maryland continues to shine on the national stage. To the fans back home, these players are more than just athletes; they are local heroes, each with a story that resonates with the dreams of young ballers across the state.
As the season unfolds, we will watch their stories develop further, cheering for not only the skills they display but also the communities they represent. The spirit of Maryland basketball is alive and well in the NBA, and perhaps, in the cheers of the crowd, the players can hear a little bit of home calling back to them.
