Maxime Raynaud

About

Maxime Pierre Raynaud (born 7 April 2003) is a French professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal.

Raynaud graduated from Lycée Henri-IV in his native Paris. Seeking to continue his basketball development in the United States, he committed to the Stanford Cardinal in 2021. He earned a place in Stanford’s regular rotation during his first two collegiate seasons under head coach Jerod Haase, gradually increasing his role and responsibilities.
Raynaud’s progression accelerated following his sophomore year, when a shift in mindset and work habits became evident. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, assistant coach David Berkun encouraged Raynaud to simplify his approach, increase his overall effort, and focus less on questioning, a change that translated into improved consistency and impact on both ends of the court.
As a junior during the 2023–24 season, Raynaud emerged as one of Stanford’s most productive players, averaging 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. His performances earned him second-team All-Pac-12 honors, as well as the conference’s…