James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards; Where the 2019 5-stars are now

I went through the 2020 class five-starts and saw how successful that class was. I wanted to do it again to see how it compared to the high school class of 2019 On3 Consensus five-stars. 

Ten of the 20 On3 Consensus five-stars were one-and-done players. Five of the 20 stayed in college for two seasons and declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, three players are still in college, and Isaiah Mobley and Wendell Moore were 2022 NBA Draft picks.

It should be noted this was the year before the G-League Ignite program became an available option. For a player to stay domestic, players had to go the traditional route and enter college. 

While On3 did not do individual rankings, the On3 Consensus dates back to the 2009 high school class. The On3 Consensus is a proprietary algorithm that equally compiles ratings and rankings from all four of the major recruiting media services.

Let’s go through the 2019 On3 Consensus five-stars and see where they are now, just three full seasons removed from high school.

1. James Wiseman | Memphis (TN) East High

James Wiseman committed to Memphis to play for his high school and travel ball coach Penny Hardaway. After three games at Memphis, Wiseman was declared ineligible. 

Wiseman was drafted No. 2 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. Wiseman played 39 games in his rookie year and averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. The 7-foot-0 center missed all of his second year with an injury.

2. Anthony Edwards | Atlanta (GA) Holy Spirit Prep

Anthony Edwards committed to Georgia, where he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals. He was second-team All-SEC and SEC Freshman of the Year.

Edwards was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. During his first two seasons, he averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. The 6-foot-4 guard was first-team All-Rookie.

3. Cole Anthony | Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy

Cole Anthony committed to UNC, where he averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals. His only season in Chapel Hill was first-team ACC All-Freshman and third-team All-ACC.

Anthony was the No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft for the Orlando Magic. Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard’s second in the NBA, he averaged 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

4. Isaiah Stewart | La Porte (IN) LaLumiere

Isaiah Stewart committed to Washington, where he averaged 17.0 points and 8.8 rebounds. After his only season in Seattle, he was first-team All-PAC-12 and first-team PAC-12 All-freshman. 

Stewart was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. In 71 starts last year, he averaged 8.3 points and 8.7 rebounds. The 6-foot-8 power forward was second-team NBA All-Rookie.

5. Vernon Carey | Fort Lauderdale (FL) The University School

Vernon Carey committed to Duke, averaging 17.8 points and 8.8 rebounds during his only season in Durham. He was first-team All-ACC, ACC Rookie of the Year, and second-team Consensus All-American.

Carey was the No. 32 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. The hornets traded Carey to the Washington Wizards last season. The 6-foot-9 power forward has played in 26 NBA games over his two seasons, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds. 

6. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl committed to Villanova, where he stayed two seasons and averaged 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. During his time in Philly, Robinson-Earl was the 2020 Big East Rookie of the Year and the 2021 Big East Player of the Year.

Robinson-Earl was the No. 32 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. The Knicks traded Robinson-Earl to the Oklahoma City Thunder on draft night. The 6-foot-8 power forward started 36 games as a rookie and averaged 7.5 points and 5.6 rebounds. 

7. Jaden McDaniels | Federal Way (WA) High

Jaden McDaniels committed to Washington, where he averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks during his only season in Seattle. 

McDaniels was the No. 28 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers traded McDaniels to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who then traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his two seasons in Minnesota, the 6-foot-9 forward has started 58 games and averaged 8.1 points and 4.2 rebounds.

8. Scottie Lewis | Tinton Falls (NJ) Ranney School

Scottie Lewis committed to Florida. During his two years in Gainsville, he averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. He was named 2020 first-team SEC All-freshman.

Lewis was the No. 56 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Last season, the 6-foot-5 wing averaged 12.1 points and 2.2 assists for the Hornets G-League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.

9. Bryan Antoine | Tinton Falls (NJ) Ranney School

Bryan Antoine committed to Villanova, where he has only played in 46 games due to various injuries. This offseason, Antoine transferred to Radford University in the Big South.

10. Nico Mannion | Phoenix (AZ) Pinnacle

Nico Mannion committed to Arizona, averaging 14.0 points and 5.3 assists. During his lone season in Tuscon, he was second-team All-PAC-12 and first-team PAC-12 All-freshman.

Mannion was the No. 48 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. As a rookie, he played in 30 games, averaging 4.1 points. Before his second professional season, the 6-foot-3 guard signed a two-year deal with Italian Club Virtus Bologna in the EuroLeague. 

11. Tyrese Maxey | Garland (TX) South Garland

Tyrese Maxey committed to Kentucky, averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in his only year in Lexington. He was second-team All-SEC and first-team SEC All-Freshman. 

Maxey was the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, his second in the NBA, the 6-foot-2 point guard started 74 games averaging 17.5 points and 4.3 assists. 

12. Kahlil Whitney | Roselle (NJ) Roselle Catholic

Khalil Whitney committed to Kentucky, averaging 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds during his lone season in Lexington. 

Whitney went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft and signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Charlotte Hornets. After two seasons in the G-League, the 6-foot-6 forward signed this offseason with the Newfoundland Growlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

13. Precious Achiuwa | Montverde (FL) Academy

Previous Achiuwa committed to Memphis, averaging 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. In his lone season with the Tigers, he was the AAC Player of the Year and the AAC Rookie of the Year.

Achiuwa was the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. The Heat traded him to the Toronto Raptors after his rookie season. Last year, with the Raptors, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 9.1 points and 6.5 rebounds. 

14. Matthew Hurt | Rochester (MN) John Marshall

Matthew Hurt committed to Duke, averaging 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds during his two seasons in Durham. He was the 2021 ACC Most Improved Player and 2021 first-team All-ACC.

Matthew Hurt went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward played in 55 G-League games averaging 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, shooting 42.1 percent from three.

15. Josh Green | Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy

Josh Green signed with Arizona, averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals during his lone season in Tuscon. 

Green was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. The 6-foot-6 guard has played in 106 career NBA games, averaging 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds. 

16. Samuell Williamson | Rockwall (TX) High

Samuell Williamson signed with Louisville, averaging 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds through his first three seasons with the Cardinals. The 6-foot-7 forward transferred to SMU this offseason. 

17. Trendon Watford | Birmingham (AL) Mountain Brook

Trendon Watford signed with LSU, averaging 14.9 points and 7.3 rebounds through his two seasons in Baton Rouge. He was 2020 first-team SEC All-Freshman and 2021 second-team All-SEC.

Watford went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward signed with the Portland Trailblazers, averaging 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds as a rookie. 

18. Isaiah Mobley | Temecula (CA) Rancho Christian

Isaiah Mobley signed with Southern California, averaging 10.1 points and 7.0 rebounds through his three seasons with the Trojans. In 2022, he was first-team All-PAC-12. 

Mobley was the No. 49 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

19. Armando Bacot | Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy

Armando Bacot signed with North Carolina, averaging 13.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 99 career starts. Bacot is entering his fourth season in Chapel Hill, where he has been 2021 third-team All-ACC, 2022 first-team All-ACC, and 2022 NCAA All-Tournament. 

20. Wendell Moore | Concord (NC) Cox Mill

Wendell Moore signed with Duke, averaging 10.7 points and 3.2 assists in 68 career starts. In his three seasons in Durham, the 6-foot-5 guard was 2022 second-team All-ACC, first-team All-ACC Tournament, and first-team ACC All-Defense.

Moore was the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.