Maxwell comes from strong basketball lineage as his father, Vernon Maxwell, played 13 seasons in the NBA and helped claim 2 NBA titles for the Rockets. Although very early in his playing career, Tristan has filled the big shoes of his father well at the high school level, leading his team to a 30-1 record and becoming North Carolina Player of the Year in his senior season. As a recruit, Maxwell was a 3* prospect and received offers from Gonzaga, Georgetown, and NC State before signing with the Jackets.
The Jackets are loaded at guard this year with starters Jose Alvarado and Michael Devoe likely consuming 30+ minutes per game each.