Menomonee Falls (Wis.) forward J.P. Tokoto is a man on a mission.
He’s already led the Indians to their first-ever Greater Metro Conference title since 1993, averaging 18.5 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three steals a game, and this weekend he leads his team to their first-ever appearance in the Wisconsin state tournament.
“We’re ready,” said Tokoto, a 6-7 sophomore. “Everyone is really focused on what our goals are. We’re all on the same page. We’re putting in a lot of hard work.” MORE >
You may have never heard of Dwaun Anderson before today. Don’t worry, neither had I. But the 6-3 junior guard from Suttons Bay (MI) High School is taking over the state of Michigan. Already with scholarship offers from Utah, Central Michigan and Oakland, Anderson has also drawn interest from Michigan State, Michigan and Dayton. And if you watch the video below, you can see why.
Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) star forward C.J. Leslie is the #10-rated prospect in the HSH Top 50. Previously committed to N.C. State, Leslie recently re-opened his recruiting and has opted to wait until the spring to decide on a college. That alone makes his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 senior class, and Leslie also happens to be one of its most exciting players.
Tom Izzo does it again. While the No. 40 player in our Top 50 Players in the Nation was getting looks from Arizona, Kentucky and West Virginia, Adreian Payne from Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio choose Michigan State. Payne, a 6-9, 215-pound power forward with an 84-inch wingspan, has as much of an upside as anyone in his class.
Every top college basketball program wants Ray McCallum Jr. to be their point guard of the future. Now Ray has to decide what comes first - hoop dreams or family.
After de-committing from Louisville in late May, Justin Martin, a small forward who hails from Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, is wide open.
Before he chose the Cards in early November, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan State, Purdue, Cincinnati, Dayton, Miami, Valparaiso and Xavier were all courting Martin. Most have jumped back into Martin’s recruitment in some capacity, and it’s easy to understand why.
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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.
