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.

Nebraska

The Lutheran High Northeast varsity boys basketball head coach shares his thoughts about growing a basketball program, chasing a state championship in Nebraska, and finding his best teammate along the way.

Just in time for the start of their '25-'26 season, the Wagner girls basketball team received a timely gift from San Antonio guard, Devin Vassell.

Texas

An unexpected gift at an unexpected time. That’s the key to unlocking someone's heart. Apparently, it’s also the way to someone’s feet. On Monday, Spurs shooti

A chip off of the old block, Adam (left) officially has someone to look up to in 6-foot-3, Jacob (right) at Hagerty High School.

Florida

It’s hard to tell who had the bigger smile on their face during the Senior night football photo session – No. 85, Senior tight end Jacob Pearce or his dad, Adam

Jan 22, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah State Aggies center Jarred Shaw (5) jumps to grab a rebound during an NCAA men's basketball game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Texas

Arrested in May in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jarred Shaw could receive a life sentence or even the death penalty if convicted of possessing cannabis edibles.

For the past 11 years, Coach Clapper's "We Believe Clinic" has benefitted the work done by the Sideline Cancer organization's battle against pancreatic cancer.

Pennsylvania

From his work at IMG Academy to being a GM with TBT’s Sideline Cancer, Coach Clapper’s one-day camp for high school players in Pennsylvania is bigger than sports.

Wisconsin

Established to ensure high school students with disabilities and special needs can take part in competitive sports programs, the Adapted Sports League is already winning big this school year.

Palmer High School Moose lineman Chandler Coman proposed to longtime girlfriend, Layla Buzzard, following Palmer's win over Chugiak High School.

Alaska

Mrs. Chandler Coman. That has a beautiful ring to it. Just ask Layla Buzzard who will lovingly take on the new last name. After helping lead Palmer High School

Oct 8, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Football

No one said making the leap from high school football to the National Football League would be easy. But what about the decent descent from the NFL to coaching