Top 10 richest high school basketball stars based on NIL

6. Tre Johnson

The 6-foot-6 senior shooting guard at Link Academy (MO) has an NIL valuation of $535,000. 

At the moment, Texas state law doesn’t allow high schoolers to monetize off NIL, however, Missouri state law is in favor of NIL compensation. Johnson was able to become the first-ever high school athlete to partner with Panini America (autographed trading cards and memorabilia) after he transferred out of Lake Highlands in Dallas. 

The No. 4 player overall in the Class of 2024 is just one example of how Texas high school NIL laws are potentially driving away top talents. 

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Welcome to the Forty Acres, Tre Johnson! #HookEm🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/XQbHC1bCK3

— Rodney Terry (@RodneyTerry) November 15, 2023