Jeremiah Rivers

Austin Rivers Diary: Tragedies and Triumphs

Although just a junior, Winter Park (Fla.) point guard Austin Rivers is the 5th-rated prospect in the HSH Top 50. He’s been verbally committed to Florida for over a year, but this fall, Rivers decided to open things up and let Duke recruit him as well, making his one of the most captivating recruiting stories in the country.

The younger son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and younger brother of Indiana University PG Jeremiah Rivers, Austin has agreed to give HSH exclusive access by chronicling his thoughts in this regular diary where he’ll keep everyone updated on everything from his personal life to his high school season to his thoughts on Duke and Florida. MORE >

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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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  Harrison Barnes (2010), 6-6, 195, SF
  
  Ames High School, IA
  
  Signed with North Carolina. Barnes combines a flawless and versatile offensive repertoire with an intensity on both ends that separates him from his peers.
- 2
  
  Brandon Knight (2010), 6-3, 172, PG
  
  Pine Crest High School, FL
  
  You’d be hard pressed to find someone faster in the 2010 class and beyond. Knight seems to make the right plays every time and has an array of breakdown moves that create easy scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
- 3
  
  Mike Gilchrist (2011), 6-7, 190, SF
  
  St. Patrick’s High School, NJ
  
  A talented wing who can breakdown slower defenders on the wing and post up smaller defenders in the paint.
- 4
  
  Jared Sullinger (2010), 6-8, 260, PF
  
  Northland High School, OH
  
  Signed with Ohio State. Sullinger is a master at using his big frame to absorb contact and finish in traffic. He’s active, has great hands and a wide array of low post moves.
- 5
  
  Austin Rivers (2011), 6-3, 175, PG
  
  Winter Park High School, FL
  
  Somewhat committed to Florida. Rivers’ quickness makes defenders want to back up, but his shooting ability makes them have to guard him close. Add in wicked passing skills and Rivers is the complete package.
- 6
  
  Kyrie Irving (2010), 6-1, 165, PG
  
  St. Patrick High School, NJ
  
  Signed with Duke. Quick, fast and skilled, Irving is a big time scoring point guard who also makes his teammates better with his exceptional court vision.
- 7
  
  Josh Selby (2010), 6-2, 180, SG
  
  Lake Clifton-Eastern High School, MD
  
  Need a bucket in a hurry… Selby’s your man. Draining the trey or finishing in the lane, Selby has a knack for putting up big numbers.
- 8
  
  Tony Wroten Jr. (2011), 6-5, 180, SG
  
  Garfield High School, WA
  
  Big-time scorer who doubles as an underrated passer, Wroten fills up the stat sheet and plays with a confidence that translates into success. However, he could miss his entire junior season after injuring his knee playing football.
- 9
  
  Marquis Teague (2011), 6-2, 170, PG
  
  Pike High School, IN
  
  Combines a quick first step with some of the best handles on the list to dominate opponents. Teague is a gifted scorer in a variety of different ways and involves teammates to balance his repertoire.
- 10
  
  CJ Leslie (2010), 6-8, 180, PF
  
  Word of God Academy, NC
  
  Versatile enough to breakdown defenders on the wing and athletic enough to put them on a poster, Leslie may very well have the best high-wire act on the list.
- 11
  
  Reggie Bullock (2010), 6-6, 180, SG
  
  Kinston High School, NC
  
  Signed with North Carolina. Combines a sweet stroke with athleticism to fill up the stat sheet.
- 12
  
  Josh Smith (2010), 6-9, 270, C
  
  Kentwood High School, WA
  
  Signed with UCLA. Big and strong, Smith overpowers defenders in the post and uses his wide frame to get into high percentage scoring position.
- 13
  
  James McAdoo (2011), 6-9, 205, PF
  
  Norfolk Christian School, VA
  
  Committed to North Carolina. Solid with his back to the basket, but better at finishing plays.
- 14
  
  Tobias Harris (2010), 6-8, 218, PF
  
  Half Hollow Hills High School, NY
  
  Signed with Tennessee. Skilled and versatile forward who scores at will in the paint and drains the short jump shot effectively.
- 15
  
  Tristan Thompson (2010), 6-8, 215, PF
  
  Findlay Prep, NV
  
  Signed with Texas. Thompson defines the new age big forward, slim and versatile player who reaps the benefits of running the floor. Thompson is constantly active, which allows him to excel on the offensive and defensive glass.
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