Jayson Tatum, Matthew Tkachuk among high school classmates enjoying pro success - ESPN

It is a pretty great time for supporters of Chaminade Prep. Two of the most distinguished alumni from the small Catholic school in St. Louis are enjoying a lot of success in their professional lives.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk were classmates at Chaminade. They even made a video together about why they came to the school.

While that duo of former Red Devils are having their moments, winning championships in the NBA and NHL, they're not the only former high school classmates having pro success. Here's a look back at other notable names that also went to high school together.

Chaminade Prep (St. Louis, Missouri)

Prep achievements: Tatum averaged nearly 30 points per game in his senior season at Chaminade and won a state championship while being named the 2016 Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Tkachuk left Chaminade after ninth grade to play for the U.S. National Development Team.

Since then: Tkachuk is in his eighth season in the NHL. He has scored 40 goals in two of the past three seasons. In 2024, Tkachuk helped the Panthers win their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.

Tatum, now a seven-year pro, averaged 26.9 points per game this season. He led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in 2022, losing to the Golden State Warriors. However, Tatum and the Celtics returned to the Finals this season and are champions for the first time since 2008.

Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tennessee)

Prep achievements: Ramsey played football and ran track at Brentwood. He set the Tennessee state record for long jump while in high school.

Garland started playing varsity hoops in eighth grade and won four state championships while averaging 27.6 points as a senior.

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