Unbelievable! Montverde’s 2024 Seniors Make History with 4 First-Round NBA Picks—You Have to See Who Made the Cut!
In an unprecedented feat that’s sending shockwaves through the basketball world, Montverde Academy’s 2024 senior class has etched its name into history books—producing four first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Florida-based prep powerhouse, already known for shaping NBA stars like Cade Cunningham and Ben Simmons, has now raised the bar to a historic level.
Leading the charge was Jayden Andrews, a 6-foot-8 forward hailed for his versatility and two-way dominance, selected No. 4 overall by the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons praised his “NBA-ready body and elite feel for the game,” already seeing him as a franchise cornerstone.
Next came Malik Thomas, a silky-smooth 6-foot-4 combo guard with a killer mid-range game and clutch gene. Drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers, Thomas’s poise under pressure and leadership drew strong comparisons to Devin Booker.
At pick 17, the New Orleans Pelicans snagged Elijah Mensah, a 7-foot rim protector from Ghana who blossomed at Montverde into a defensive juggernaut. With a 7’5″ wingspan and elite shot-blocking instincts, Mensah is already being hailed as the next great defensive anchor.
And rounding out the group, the Phoenix Suns selected Tyrese Delgado at pick 24—a sharp-shooting wing with deep range and tenacity on defense. His impressive workouts and rising draft stock shocked many, but insiders say he’s “built for the modern NBA.”
This historic milestone marks the first time in modern NBA history that four seniors from the same high school have been selected in the first round. NBA analysts, scouts, and fans alike are buzzing with praise for Montverde’s elite development program, calling this draft class “legendary.”
Coach Kevin Boyle summed it up best:
“These kids earned it. They’re not just athletes—they’re professionals in the making.”
Montverde’s legacy just got even stronger—and the NBA may never be the same.