Rodney Purvis

Freshman Phenom Rodney Purvis With 4 Dunks

If you don’t know about 6-3 freshman phenom Rodney Purvis, then you don’t know prep hoops. Our friends at Hoopmixtape caught up with the kid from Upper Room Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C. (the same hometown as good friend John Wall) showing out against Wayne Country Day. Check out some of the highlights.

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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

“The next John Wall” switching AAU teams

Words. Jason Jordan

Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) point guard Rodney Purvis has decided to switch from the CP3 All-Stars AAU to the Boo Williams Summer League for the upcoming AAU season, because BWSL is allowing him to run the point exclusively.

“At this point, I want to concentrate on being a point guard full-time,” said Purvis, who will run with the 16-and-under team. “I just think it’s important for me to continue to develop.”

That might sound a bit extreme since Purvis is just a 15-year-old freshman, but when you’re good enough to be dubbed “the next John Wall” things have a way of taking off fast. MORE >

Tags: Duke, Georgia Tech, john wall, Kentucky, North Carolina, Rodney Purvis, Upper Room Christian
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Wednesday, January 27th, 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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Kinston High School, NC
  
  Signed with North Carolina. Combines a sweet stroke with athleticism to fill up the stat sheet.
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  Kentwood High School, WA
  
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  James McAdoo (2011), 6-9, 205, PF
  
  Norfolk Christian School, VA
  
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  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.
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  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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