Victory Christian (Charlotte, N.C.) forward Montarius Hall had never played a second of AAU ball before this summer. But when his high school coach approached him about a new team he was starting, Hall was immediately intrigued.
“I had always wondered what AAU was like,” said Hall, a 6-7 rising junior. “I figured it could only help me out.”
He figured right. As his stock continues rising thank to his run with Team Charlotte this summer, Hall has Clemson, LSU, Xavier, VCU and East Carolina courting him. MORE >
Rocky Mount (N.C.) forward TaShawn Mabry is nearing the end of his recruitment, and North Carolina State has scored the coveted last official visit. MORE >
Rocky Mount High (N.C.) star TaShawn Mabry will head to South Beach for an official visit to Miami on Sept. 17-18, Mabry’s father Michael confirmed today.
In addition to Miami, Mabry, a 6-6 senior forward, holds offers from Florida, Virginia Tech, Charlotte, Virginia Commonwealth, North Carolina State, Old Dominion and Clemson.
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East Ridge High (Fla.) shooting guard Robert Brown, a 6-4 rising junior, committed to Virginia Tech over heavy interest from Virginia Commonwealth, Notre Dame and Clemson.
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It was around this time last month that Rocky Mount (N.C.) High’s TaShawn Mabry, a 6-6 rising senior forward, told HighSchoolHoop about how nearly every national recruiting service was sleeping on him. (Read “TaShawn Mabry Demands Respect”)
Mabry said that this summer things would be different and so far he’s backed it up. MORE >
Of the talented players participating in the World Basketball Tournament in Douai, France, which runs from June 8-15, Jason Morris just may be the most athletic.
Injuries plagued his season at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn., but after a strong showing at the King James Shooting Stars Classic in late April, which his New York Gauchos won, Morris, a rising senior, seems primed for a breakout summer season.
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Rivers' quickness makes defenders want to back up, but his shooting ability makes them have to guard him close. No player in the country hunts and finds his shot as aggressively as Rivers, who tallied more 40-point games than anybody in the country this summer. The scary part is that he's getting better and better every day.
Miller dominates all facets offensively, but his best attribute may be his ability to keep the defense off balance with his shooting ability from deep. Miller averaged 32 points during the 2010 AAU season.
Committed to Kentucky. Combines a quick first step with some of the best handles on this list to dominate opponents. Teague is a gifted scorer in a variety of different ways and involves teammates to balance his repertoire.
Committed to Texas. Kabongo may be the best leader in the senior class, and his ability to create for his teammates is exceptional. He's ultra quick and breaks down the defense with ease to finish in the lane or knock down the jump shot.
Committed to North Carolina. Solid with his back to the basket, but better at finishing plays. He's skilled enough to knock down the short jumper and has an overactive motor.
Muhammad is smooth but effective, evidenced by his 31-point average during the AAU season. His jump shot is accurate and he uses his big, strong body to absorb contact and finish in the paint.
Committed to Kentucky. Lean and quick, Davis uses his athleticism and skill to dominate in the paint. He's versatile enough to consistently knock down jump shots and has a solid handle. Davis gave opposing big men fits all summer.
The youngster ranked this high? Yes indeed! Purvis is the perfect combination of athleticism and skill and has a gear that most only dream about. His jumper has improved, and he's a lockdown defender that gets to the cup whenever he wants against whoever he wants.
Committed to Ohio State. Don't let the height fool you, Ross is quicker than most perimeter defenders and long enough to finish in the lane for high-percentage shots, yet has the ability to consistently hit outside shots. He's added a fadeaway that's almost as automatic as a layup.
