Ryan Harrow

C.J. Leslie Diary: The Next Step

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In the final HSH national Top 50 that includes 2010 seniors, Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) forward C.J. Leslie ranks 10th overall. Throughout the school year C.J. agreed to give HSH exclusive access and chronicle his thoughts in this bi-monthly diary about the recruiting process and his high school season. Having signed with N.C. State over the likes of Kentucky, UConn, UCLA, Oregon and Florida, C.J. now talks about wrapping up his high school career and preparing for the next step at college. MORE >

C.J. Leslie Diary: Decision Time

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Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) forward C.J. Leslie is one of the 10 best prep players in the country, period. Originally committed to N.C. State, Leslie re-opened his recruiting last year, making his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 class. The All-American also happens to be one of its most exciting players. C.J. agreed to give High School Hoop exclusive access in a regular diary about his season and the recruiting process as he inched closer to a decision. In his latest entry, C.J. talks about finally picking a college: MORE >

HSH Top 50 players cop Gatorade hardware

Words. Jason Jordan

Twelve of the 50 players in the HSH national ranking took home the coveted Gatorade Player of the Year honor in their respective states. Here’s a look:

* FLORIDA — Brandon Knight, PG, Pine Crest H.S. (Ft. Lauderdale)

* GEORGIA — Ryan Harrow, PG, Walton (Marietta)

* IOWA — Harrison Barnes, SF, Ames MORE >

C.J. Leslie Diary: Interview with a Point Guard

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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.

C.J. has agreed to give HSH exclusive access and chronicle his thoughts in this bi-monthly diary where he’ll talk about everything from his season with Word of God to the recruiting process as he inches closer and closer to a decision. For this entry, he’s brought in Walton H.S. (Marietta, Ga.) star point guard Ryan Harrow, an N.C. State signee and the nation’s biggest McDonald’s/Jordan Brand All-American snub: MORE >

Harrow responds to McDonald’s All-American snub

Words. Jason Jordan

Ryan Harrow is beginning to sense a pattern.

Last week, after the selections for the 2010 McDonald’s All-American Game were announced live on ESPNU, Harrow — a senior point guard at Walton H.S. in Marietta, Ga. — once again found himself on the outside looking in as he was denied a career-defining opportunity. General consensus among several media and HSH readers was that Harrow was the biggest McD’s snub out of anybody.

“I found out that I didn’t make it about a week before it was announced,” said Harrow, ranked No. 26 in the HSH national Top 50. MORE >

Jared Sullinger & Harrison Barnes Headline 2010 McDonald’s All American Game

Words. Aron Phillips

I told you yesterday that the McDonald’s All American Game Selection Show was happening tonight, as the top 24 high school basketball seniors in the country would be selected to play in the prestigious 2010 Games set to tip off in Columbus, Ohio on March 31. Well the ballots are in, so check out the rosters for both teams. MORE >