Wendell Maxey

Joined: May 14, 2025

Wendell Maxey has worked as a featured sports writer since 2004 with his stories and interviews on professional, college, and high school sports appearing on ESPN.com, NBA.com, SLAM Magazine/SLAMOnline, FoxSports.com, and USA Today, among other national newspapers and publications. Along with covering the NBA (Knicks, Nets, Blazers), Maxey spent four years as an international writer in Europe, scouted and recruited professional basketball players for Nürnberg Falcons/ Nürnberger BC, and also gained experience coaching high school and middle school basketball in Germany, and the United States. A published author, Maxey’s work has been featured in four books with his latest contribution included in the 2025 release of Rise & Reign: The Story of the Champion Boston Celtics. In 2025, Wendell joined High School On SI to provide national coverage as a contributing writer.

Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Nebraska

Record Setting High School QB Turned Boston Celtic Can Step Up

Arrowhead High School's Peter Kussow drew the attention of MLB scouts after throwing a complete game no-hitter and striking out 16 batters on 93 pitches earlier this season. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Arrowhead’s Peter Kussow Only Wisconsin High Schooler Invited To MLB Draft Combine

Since hosting the first Ballin’ 4 Peace charity basketball game at Baruch College eleven years ago, Hargrave and Ballin’ 4 Peace have partnered with the NYPD, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams to make a difference in his community.

New York

Ballin’ 4 Peace Charity Basketball Game Keeps Giving Back For High School Athletes

Herscu spent the past three seasons with the Trail Blazers as an assistant coach under Chauncey Billups and served as the head coach for both the 2023 and 2024 Trail Blazers Summer League teams.

Massachusetts

Amherst-Pelham’s Jonah Herscu Named New Head Coach of NBA G League’s Rip City Remix

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault celebrates with his team after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five to win the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Massachusetts

From High School Captain to NBA Finals Coach: The Rise of Mark Daigneault

Coaching in the NBA Finals just feels like Mark Daigneault’s destiny when you truly consider his path to get there. He started out young and at 40-years-old, i

Finally a champion, Nigel Hayes-Davis has been punching the clock on the court since playing at Whitmer High School and the University of Wisconsin.

Ohio

Nigel Hayes-Davis Wins EuroLeague Title, Honors Whitmer Roots in MVP Moment

The former Wisconsin Badger and Whitmer High School standout led Fenerbahce to a EuroLeague championship, delivering an emotional postgame tribute to his journey from Toledo to the top of Europe.

Ohio

MLB Pitching Prospect Zion Theophilus Has Moeller High School Within Striking Distance Of Championship

After throwing two no-hitters this season, the LSU commit looks to finish his Senior year with a title when the No. 1 Crusaders face No. 8 Worthington at Wright State University on Tuesday at the OHSAA Regional Championship Semifinals.

Cory Moore accepted a full-time scouting position with the Los Angeles Rams and leaves behind a lasting legacy with the Lakewood Spartans.

Florida

Lakewood High Football Coach Cory Moore Joins Los Angeles Rams as NFL Scout

After mentoring future NFL stars and winning 13 titles in Florida, Corey Moore officially begins a new chapter with the Rams through their Scouting Apprenticeship Program.

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves game five to win western conference finals to win the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Arizona

OKC Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams To Have Street Named At Perry High School

The school will hold a ceremony on Thursday, June 5 to unveil "Jalen Williams Way" named after the former Puma and NBA Finals bound two-way threat.

Texas

GoFundMe Donation From NBA’s Luka Doncic Propels Dallas Texans Soccer Into National Cup

It's not hard to turn and see Luka Doncic making headlines. First it was for being on the receiving end of a blindsided trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the

With NBA player MarJon Beauchamp presenting the MVP trophy last year to Daniel Creepingbear, 204 Native American teams and high school players return to Phoenix this July for the 2025 NABI Tournament.

Arizona

Native American High School Basketball Players Given Place To Shine At NABI

A basketball blessing, GinaMarie Scarpa and the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) have provided student-athletes with opportunities that extend beyond the court for the last 22 years. And she's just getting warmed up.

An American billionaire, successful businessman, CEO, mental health advocate, musician, Jim Irsay's philanthropy extended across youth sports in the state.

Indiana

Passing of Colts Jim Irsay a Tough Loss For High School Girls Flag Football in Indiana

The city of Indianapolis will undoubtedly feel the aches and pains of losing Colts owner, Jim Irsay, who passed away on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. He

With the high school softball season and the 2024-25 school year drawing to a close, West Albany High School Kodi Carapinha (2026) shifts her focus to suiting up for the Oregon Titans this summer.

Oregon

Beyond High School Softball, Oregon Titans Keep Focus On Family And The Future

Both the Cincinnati Reds and Western Hills High School Mustangs honored the Hit King this week.