Top 50 Players in the Nation
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1
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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16
Phil Pressey(2010), 5-8, 145, PG
Episcopal School of Dallas, TX
Signed with Missouri. Extremely quick guard, with a decent mid range jump shot, that makes smart plays once he’s in the lane.
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17
Roscoe Smith (2010), 6-7, 185, SF
Oak Hill Academy, VA
Long and wiry, Smith is an exceptional slasher who gets off of his feet quick and finishes in the lane, while keeping the defense off balance with his solid stroke.
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18
Dominique Ferguson (2010), 6-9, 210, SF
Lawrence North High School, IN
Signed with Florida International. Uses his length and athleticism to outlast opponents.
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19
LaQuinton Ross (2011), 6-8, 195, SG
William B. Murrah High School, MS
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 knock down shots from perimeter.
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20
Will Barton (2010), 6-6, 170, SG
Lake Clifton-Eastern High School, MD.
Signed with Memphis. An aggressive scorer going to the basket who has the ability to knock down the short pull-up consistently. Barton is heady enough to recognize mismatches and posts up smaller guards regularly.
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21
Dion Waiters (2010), 6-2, 200, SG
Life Center Academy, NJ
Signed with Syracuse
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22
Perry Jones (2010), 6-9, 205, C
Duncanville High School, TX
Signed with Baylor.
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23
Doron Lamb (2010), 6-4, 175, SG
Oak Hill Academy, VA
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24
Kendall Marshall (2010), 6-3, 170, PG
Bishop O’Connell, VA
Signed with North Carolina
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25
DeShaun Thomas (2010), 6-7, 215, PF
Bishop Luers, IN
Signed with Ohio State
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26
Ryan Harrow (2010), 6-0, 155, PG
Walton High School, GA
Signed with North Carolina State
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Joe Jackson (2010), 5-11, 160, PG
White Station High School, TN
Signed with Memphis.
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28
P.J. Hairston (2011), 6-6, 195, SG
Dudley High School, NC
Committed to North Carolina
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29
Fab Melo (2010), 7-0, 270, C
Sagemont Upper School, FL
Signed with Syracuse.
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30
Quincy Miller (2011), 6-7, 175, SF
Quality Education Academy, NC
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31
Terrence Jones (2010), 6-8, 205, PF
Jefferson High School, OR
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32
Ray McCallum (2010), 6-1, 165, PG
Detroit Country Day, MI.
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33
Jereme Richmond (2010), 6-6, 190, SF
Waukegan High School, IL
Signed with Illinois.
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34
J-Mychal Reese (2012), 6-2, 168, PG
Bryan High School, TX
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35
Cory Joseph (2010), 6-3, 170, SG
Findlay Prep School, NV
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36
Perry Ellis (2012), 6-8, 195, PF
Wichita Heights High School, KS
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37
Travis McKie (2010), 6-6, 180, SF
John Marshall, VA
Signed with Wake Forest.
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38
DaJuan Coleman (2012), 6-9, 240, C
Jamesville-DeWitt High School, NY
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39
Marquis Rankin (2011), 6-0, 165, PG
Vance High School, NC
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40
Adreian Payne (2010), 6-8, 215, C
Jefferson High School, OH
Signed with Michigan State.
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41
Kevin Johnson (2011), 6-9, 225, C
Junipero Serra High School, CA
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42
Andre Drummond (2012), 6-10, 235, C
St. Thomas More School, CT
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43
Evan Anderson (2010), 6-11, 235, C
North High School, WI
Signed with Wisconsin.
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44
Josh Hairston (2010), 6-8, 195, PF
Courtland High School, VA
Signed with Duke.
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45
TaShawn Mabry (2010), 6-6, 210, SF
Rocky Mount High School, NC
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46
Trey Zeigler (2010), 6-5, 195, SG
Mt. Pleasant Sr. High School, MI.
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47
Justin Martin (2010), 6-6, 190, SF
Lawrence North High School, IN
Signed with Louisville.
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Tony Parker (2012), 6-8, 245, PF
Miller Grove High School, GA
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49
Crandall Head (2010), 6-3, 170, SG
Crane Technical Prep Common High School, IL
Signed with Illinois.
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50
Ian Miller (2010), 6-2, 168, PG,
United Faith Christian Academy, NC
Signed with Florida State.
