All-American Championship by Gazelle Group

All-American Championship

April 1, 2012

Lakefront Arena

New Orleans, La.

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All-American Championship

April 1, 2012

Lakefront Arena - New Orleans, La. Doubleheader - 2 p.m. CT West Team vs. East Team - North Team vs. South Team

Table of Contents Welcome........................................... 2

North Team................................ 12-13

About the Event.............................. 4-5

About the All-American Championship, Selection Committee........................................ 4 New Orleans, Lakefront Arena, Did You Know.... 5

West Team..................................... 6-7

Head Coach Bob Cimmino, Assistant Coach Bill Gallagher, Dominic Artis, Willie Cauley-Stein, Shaquille Cleare, Keith Frazier, Aaron Harrison............................ 6

Andrew Harrison, Matt Jones, Cameron Ridley, L.J. Rose, Gabe York.............. 7

East Team...................................... 8-9 Head Coach Craig Brownson, Assistant Coach Chris Jennings, Nate Britt, Omar Calhoun, Dajuan Coleman, Jerami Grant......................... 8 Ricardo Ledo, Mitch McGary, Nerlens Noel, Christopher Obekpa, D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Kaleb Tarczewski............................................. 9

Team Rosters............................. 10-11

Head Coach Robert Smith, Assistant Coaches Mike Krajcer & Gary DeCesare, Cameron Biedscheid, Sam Dekker, Mike Gesell, Jeremy Hollowell........................ 12

Ronnie Johnson, Kenny Kaminski, Marc Loving, Hanner Mosquera-Perea, Glenn Robinson, Adam Woodbury............................................ 13

South Team................................ 14-15

Head Coach David Boyd, Assistant Coaches Errol Gauff & Kevin Dankosky, Robert Carter, Javan Felix, Ricardo Gathers, William “Shaq” Goodwin, Brannen Greene..... 14

Joel James, Shaquille Johnson, Evan Nolte, Braxton Ogbueze, Derek Willis....................... 15

A Look Back at 2011....................... 16 All-Time Roster................................ 17 Where Are They Now?...................... 18 2013: Atlanta, Ga........................... 19 Autographs..................................... 20

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Welcome Dear Basketball Fans: Welcome to the All-American Championship! Last year’s inaugural All-American Championship exceeded our expectations. When you look at the players we attracted, it makes you realize the depth of talent at the high school level. This year is no different. I am proud that we have been able to attract such a talented group of young men and look forward to an exciting day of basketball. The players you will see today in the All-American Championship have committed to attend some of the country’s elite college basketball programs, including Arizona, Auburn, Baylor, Connecticut, Duke, Florida, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Memphis, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Providence, Purdue, Syracuse, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. We are also proud that some of the juniors who played in our inaugural event last year decided to come back as seniors. I offer a sincere welcome and thanks to Robert Carter, Shaquille Cleare, Dajuan Coleman, Hanner Mosquera-Perea, L.J. Rose, and D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera. Putting these rosters together is a difficult task. However, it is made much easier with the input of an elite selection committee - Paul Biancardi (ESPN); Eric Bossi (Rivals.com); Frank Burlison (BurlisonOnBasketball.com); Evan Daniels (Scout.com); Clark Francis (Hoop Scoop); Joel Francisco (ESPN.com); Rob Harrington (Prep Stars); Jason Hickman (Max Preps); Jim Hicks (RCS Sports, Houston); Tom Konchalski (High School Basketball Illustrated); and Chris Lawlor (New York Daily News). Their knowledge and passion for high school basketball is unmatched and their willingness to be a large part of this event lends to it a high degree of credibility. Thank you for all your time, effort, and input. I also offer special thanks to adidas, Gatorade, Verizon, and ESPN. Of course, we would not be here without the players and coaches. Their enthusiasm and willingness to participate is especially gratifying. It is my sincere goal that we provide a memorable and enjoyable experience to each and every one of them. Enjoy the games!

Rick Giles President Gazelle Group P.S. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in 2013.

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About the Event Last year the Gazelle Group launched the All-American Championship, a high school boys basketball showcase event that features the top high school juniors, seniors, and postgraduate players in the nation. “This is an idea whose time has come,” Gazelle Group president Rick Giles said at the time. “The nation’s focus is on basketball during March and the first weekend of April and there is no better way to increase that focus than to bring the nation’s best high school basketball players to the city of the men’s collegiate basketball championship to compete in what will be one of the premier events of its kind in the country.” The inaugural event, held in Houston, was a success. The players who participated, the plaudits in the media, the feedback from players and parents alike, were all overwhelming. Add to that the players who agreed to play in this year’s event and the future of the AllAmerican Championship is truly bright.

Lakefront Arena “National interest in high school basketball and recruiting is at an all-time high,” says Giles. “With the proliferation of television coverage and recruiting websites and magazines, fans are more aware than ever of the premier high school players. This is an opportunity for these players to showcase their talent on the biggest stage in the country.”

Selection Committee • Paul Biancardi, ESPN • Eric Bossi, Rivals • Frank Burlison, BurlisonOnBasketball.com • Evan Daniels, Scout.com • Clark Francis, Hoop Scoop • Joel Francisco, ESPN.com • Rob Harrington, Prep Stars • Jason Hickman, Max Preps • Jim Hicks, RCS Sports (Houston) • Tom Konchalski, High School Basketball Illustrated

A panel of high school basketball experts reviews all candidates and selects the teams. Each team is coached by a head coach of a nationally-prominent high school program and assisted by a coach from the host city.

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• Chris Lawlor, New York Daily News The Gazelle Group is indebted to this group for their untiring efforts and passion for high school basketball.

About the Event New Orleans, Louisiana From the world-renowned French Quarter and Bourbon Street, to its many 19th century mansions, to its boutique stores and antique shops, to the best jazz in the world, New Orleans offers something for everyone. And don’t forget the country’s biggest party, Mardi Gras. That is why New Orleans is ranked among the 10 most visited cities in the country. There is simply no other city like New Orleans.

Lakefront Arena Lakefront Arena has set the standard in the metro-New Orleans area in providing a venue for sports and concerts. Events are intimately presented whether the performance is in front of 1,000, 10,000, or anything in between. Because of the excellent acoustics and the intimacy of design, the Arena has maintained the

reputation that there is no bad seat in the house. Each patron feels close to the performer and the action! Since its beginning, the Lakefront Arena has been highly successful in providing people of all ages and backgrounds with the most comprehensive experience in entertainment, making it the premier arena of choice of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area.

Did You Know… The Battle of New Orleans (1815) was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. However, both armies were unaware that the Treaty of Ghent had already ended the war on December 24, 1814.

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West Team Bob Cimmino

Shaquille Cleare

East Head Coach Mount Vernon H.S. Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Senior • Center • 6-9 • 280 Houston, Texas • The Village Sch. Maryland (Signed)

Bill Gallagher West Assistant Coach Brother Martin H.S. New Orleans, La.

Dominic Artis Senior • Guard • 6-1 • 165 Richmond, Calif. • Findlay Coll. Prep (Nev.) • Oregon (Signed) A true point guard who many consider the best senior point guard in the West…good speed and quickness…posted averages of 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists as Findlay recorded a 29-1 mark and a No. 2 national ranking through mid-March…named MVP of the Springfield Hall of Fame Tournament and BCS Challenge in 2012…coach - Michael Peck.

Willie Cauley-Stein Senior • Center • 6-11 • 220 Spearville, Kan. • Olathe N.W. Kentucky (Signed) Strong and lean player who is tough underneath…possesses well-developed defensive skills…can successfully hit the turn-around jumper…his potential is unlimited…averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and five blocks in leading Olathe Northwest High School to a 20-2 record and its second straight Sunflower League championship… named to the Sun Flower League first-team… coach - Mike Grove.

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Possesses great hands and a nice touch around the basket…solid rebounder at both ends of the floor…three-time team MVP… averaged 26.5 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks this season…named MVP at five different tournaments…was selected to the NBA Top 100 Camp last year…led Village to a 29-4 record in 2011-12…had six points and five rebounds in last year’s All-American Championship…full name is Shaquille O’Neal Cleare…coach - Donald Harvey.

Keith Frazier Junior • Guard • 6-5 • 190 Dallas, Texas • Kimball Undeclared Excellent shooting guard with a sweet touch… great athlete who is good off the dribble as well as being a strong rebounder…his range extends to 20 feet…considered by many to be the premier shooting guard of the junior class…coach - Royce Johnson.

Aaron Harrison Junior • Guard • 6-5 • 215 Richmond, Texas • Travis Undeclared Can excel in either an up-tempo or halfcourt offense…averaged 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists at Travis, where he and his brother Andrew led the team to a school-record 35 wins and its second consecutive district championship…earned District 23-5A MVP honors…scored a school record 44 points in a game in February…coach - Craig Brownson.

West Team Andrew Harrison Junior • Guard • 6-5 • 210 Richmond, Texas • Travis Undeclared He and his twin brother Aaron star at Travis High School…has tremendous size for a point guard…can also play shooting guard due to his 3-point effectiveness…averaged 12 points, five rebounds, and six assists at Travis, where he and his brother led the team to a schoolrecord 35 wins and its second consecutive district championship…named to the District 23-5A first-team…coach - Craig Brownson.

Matt Jones Junior • Guard • 6-4 • 180 DeSoto, Texas • DeSoto Duke (Verbal) Prototypical shooting guard who is long, lean, and athletic…shooting range extends to 20 feet but he is also effective driving to the basket…very good at creating his own shot… coach - Chris Dyer.

Cameron Ridley Senior, Center • 6-10 • 260 Richmond, Texas • Bush Texas (Signed) Major inside presence, especially on the defensive end of the floor…has incredible hands and a sweet jump hook…averaged 22.5 points and 14.5 rebounds in pacing Bush High School to a 29-6 record…also averaged 5.6 blocks a game…first-team all-district, all-region, and all-state each of the last two seasons…was a member of the West squad in last year’s All-American Championship, posting seven points and four rebounds…coach - Ronnie Courtney.

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L.J. Rose Senior • Guard • 6-3 • 180 Houston, Texas • Westbury Christian • Baylor (Signed) Strong point guard who has exceptional range but can also penetrate…a terrific passer who has excellent court vision…often uses his size to his advantage…high basketball IQ… his uncle, Cecil, was drafted in 1978 by the New Jersey Nets and his father, Lynden, was a 1982 pick of the Los Angeles Lakers…was a member of the West squad in last year’s AllAmerican Championship but did not play… coach - Russell Carr.

Gabe York Senior • Guard • 6-2 • 170 Santa Ana, Calif. • Orange Lutheran • Arizona (Signed) Has NBA 3-point range and can also penetrate effectively…averaged 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists a game…is OLHS’s all-time leading scorer with over 2,200 career points, as well as its leading 3-point shooter with over 240 treys…four-time All-California Interscholastic Federation and odds-on favorite to be named 2012 Player of the Year…California state Freshman of the Year in 2009…led school to its first-ever CIF championship last year and again in 2012…coach - Chris Nordstrom.

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East Team Craig Brownson West Head Coach Travis High School Richmond, Texas

Chris Jennings East Assistant Coach Jesuit High School New Orleans, La.

Nerlens Noel

Nate Britt

Dajuan Coleman

Junior • Guard • 6-1 • 170 Upper Marlboro, Md. • Gonzaga Coll. • North Carolina (Verbal)

Senior • Center • 6-10 • 290 Syracuse, N.Y. • JamesvilleDewitt • Syracuse (Signed)

A left-handed point guard who has great court vision and presence…has a good touch especially with his mid-range jumper… considered by most to be among the top junior class point guards in the nation…eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career this past season…two-time first team all-conference pick who averaged 15.8 points and 6.2 assists a game…2011 Washington, D.C., Gatorade Player of the Year…invited to the 2011 NBA Players Camp…coach - Stephen Turner.

Omar Calhoun Senior • Guard • 6-3 • 185 Brooklyn, N.Y. • Christ the King Connecticut (Signed) Strong mid-range shooter who can beat opponents in a variety of ways…can shoot the 3-pointer and mid-range jumper effectively while also possessing the ability to create space…has great court sense and does not force his game…coach - Joe Arbitello.

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An imposing inside presence who enjoys playing a physical game…rebounds extremely well and has great hands and a soft touch… owns a variety of inside moves to keep defenses guessing…started on three state championship teams, tying him for the most in a row any player has ever won…three-time unanimous all-league selection and Section III Class A MVP in 2011-12...averaged 20.2 points and 11.5 rebounds a game as a senior…four-time academic honor roll student…had 12 points (6-8 FG) and six rebounds in last year’s All-American Championship…coach - Bob McKenney.

Jerami Grant Senior • Forward • 6-7 • 200 Bowie, Md. • DeMatha Catholic • Syracuse (Signed) Excellent scorer who can pick up points in a variety of ways…also a solid rebounder…his father (Harvey, 11 seasons) and uncle (Horace, 17 seasons) both played in the NBA…runs the floor well…coach - Mike Jones.

East Team Ricardo Ledo

Christopher Obekpa

Senior • Guard • 6-6 • 195 Providence, R.I. • South Kent Sch. • Providence (Signed)

Senior • Center • 6-8 • 225 Babylon, N.Y. • Our Savior New American Sch. • Undeclared

Considered by some to be the best scorer in the Class of 2012…possesses a fantastic jump shot and can score from anywhere… netted 20.6 points a game to go along with a 3.8 assists per game average at South Kent School…named a 2012 first-team All-American by HoopScoopOnLine.com… led South Kent to an 18-11 mark…was named the MVP of the Rhode Island state championship as a freshman in 2009 while playing at Bishop Henricken High School… coach - Kelvin Johnson.

Mitch McGary Senior • Forward • 6-10 • 225 Porter, Ind. • Brewster Acad. Michigan (Signed) A physically imposing player who can score under the rim or stretch defenses out to 18 feet…not afraid to look for contact…the lefty is tough and can run the floor…coach Jason Smith.

Nerlens Noel Senior • Center • 6-10 • 215 Everett, Mass. • Tilton School Undeclared The most heavily-recruited player in the country, especially after reclassifying as a senior…a phenomenal shot blocker and defensive presence…his offensive game is expanding…can hit the jump hook over either shoulder…tremendous inside passer…coach - Marcus O’Neil.

One of the top undeclared seniors in the nation…extremely athletic power forward who runs the court as well as anyone…has good hands and is developing a variety of offensive moves…can guard several different positions on defense…originally from Nigeria…coach Ronnie Stelzer.

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera Senior • Guard • 6-3 • 210 Indianapolis, Ind. • Oak Hill (Va.) • Georgetown (Signed) Can play either guard position…good passer and rebounder with shooting range out to 20 feet…has scored over 2,300 career points while his teams have only lost seven games during his high school career…Oak Hill was 44-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation through mid-March…leads Oak Hill in scoring (over 20 ppg)…played on the North squad in last year’s All-American Championship, scoring 11 points (4-6 FG) to go with three assists… coach - Steve Smith.

Kaleb Tarczewski Senior • Center • 7-0 • 240 Claremont, N.H. • St. Mark’s School • Arizona (Signed) Runs the court well and has great mobility for someone his size…has worked with former NBA coach John Carroll on his game…good hands and stellar shot blocker…as his body develops he is becoming increasingly more difficult for defenders to move…coach - Dave Lubick.

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Team Rosters West Team No. 0 1 2 4 5 14 15 32 44 55

Name Andrew Harrison Gabe York Aaron Harrison Keith Frazier Dominic Artis Matt Jones Willie Cauley-Stein L.J. Rose Shaquille Cleare Cameron Ridley

Pos. G G G G G G C G C C

Ht. 6-5 6-2 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-4 6-11 6-3 6-9 6-10

Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Hometown/School College Richmond, Texas/Travis H.S. Undeclared Santa Ana, Calif./Orange Lutheran H.S. Arizona Richmond, Texas/Travis H.S. Undeclared Dallas, Texas/Kimball H.S. Undeclared Richmond, Calif./Findlay Coll. Prep (Nev.) Oregon DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto H.S. Duke Spearville, Kan./Olathe NW H.S. Kentucky Houston, Texas/Westbury Christ. H.S. Baylor Houston, Texas/The Village School Maryland Richmond, Texas/Bush H.S. Texas

Head Coach – Bob Cimmino (Mount Vernon High School/Mount Vernon, N.Y.) Assistant Coach – Bill Gallagher (Brother Martin High School/New Orleans, La.)

East Team No. 0 1 3 4 12 23 25 30 32 33

Name Pos. Ht. Nate Britt II G 6-1 Ricardo Ledo G 6-6 Nerlens Noel C 6-10 D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera G 6-3 Christopher Obekpa C 6-8 Omar Calhoun G 6-3 Jerami Grant F 6-7 Kaleb Tarczewski C 7-0 Dajuan Coleman C 6-10 Mitch McGary F 6-10

Cl. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Hometown/School College Upper Marlboro, Md./Gonzaga Coll. H.S. North Carolina Providence, R.I./South Kent School Providence Everett, Mass./Tilton School Undeclared Indianapolis, Ind./Oak Hill Acad. Georgetown Babylon, N.Y./Our Savior New Amer. Sch. Undeclared Brooklyn, N.Y./Christ the King H.S. Connecticut Bowie, Md./DeMatha Catholic H.S. Syracuse Claremont, N.H./St. Mark’s School Arizona Syracuse, N.Y./Jamesville-Dewitt H.S. Syracuse Porter, Ind./Brewster Academy Michigan

Head Coach – Craig Brownson (Travis High School/Richmond, Texas) Assistant Coach – Chris Jennings (Jesuit High School/New Orleans, La.)

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Team Rosters North Team No. 1 3 10 12 13 23 30 32 33 34

Name Sam Dekker Ronnie Johnson Mike Gesell Cameron Biedscheid Glenn Robinson Hanner Mosquera-Perea Kenny Kaminski Marc Loving Jeremy Hollowell Adam Woodbury

Pos. F G G F F F F F F C

Ht. 6-8 5-10 6-1 6-7 6-6 6-8 6-7 6-8 6-7 7-1

Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

Hometown/School College Sheboygan, Wis./Sheboygan Luth. H.S. Wisconsin Indianapolis, Ind./North Central H.S. Purdue South Sioux City, Neb./S. Sioux City H.S. Iowa St. Louis, Mo./Cardinal Ritter Coll. Prep Notre Dame Schererville, Ind./Lake Central H.S. Michigan LaPorte, Ind./La Lumiere School Indiana Medina, Ohio/Medina Senior H.S. Michigan St. Toledo, Ohio/St. John’s H.S. Ohio State Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central H.S. Indiana Sioux City, Iowa/East H.S. Iowa

Head Coach – Robert Smith (Simeon Career Academy/Chicago, Ill.) Assistant Coaches – Mike Krajcer (John Curtis High School/River Edge, La.) Gary DeCesare (St. Rita High School/Chicago, Ill.)

South Team No. 00 2 3 11 12 14 21 22 24 33

Name Pos. Ht. William “Shaq” Goodwin F 6-8 Shaquille Johnson F 6-5 Braxton Ogbueze G 6-1 Evan Nolte F 6-8 Joel James C 6-10 Brannen Greene G 6-6 Ricardo Gathers F 6-7 Javan Felix G 5-11 Robert Carter F 6-8 Derek Willis F 6-9

Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Hometown/School College Decatur, Ga./Southwest DeKalb H.S. Memphis Alpharetta, Ga./Milton H.S. Auburn Charlotte, N.C./United Faith Christ. Acad. Florida Milton, Ga./Milton H.S. Virginia West Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer H.S. North Carolina Forsyth, Ga./Mary Persons H.S. Kansas Laplace, La./Riverside Academy Baylor New Orleans, La./St. Augustine H.S. Texas Snellville, Ga./Shiloh H.S. Georgia Tech Mount Washington, Ky./Bullitt East H.S. Kentucky

Head Coach – David Boyd (Milton High School/Alpharetta, Ga.) Assistant Coaches – Errol Gauff (St. Thomas Aquinas High School/Hammond, La.) Kevin Dankosky (Cumming, Ga.)

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North Team Sam Dekker Senior • Forward • 6-8 • 215 Sheboygan, Wis. • Sheboygan Lutheran • Wisconsin (Signed)

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Robert Smith North Head Coach Simeon Career Academy Chicago, Ill.

Mike Krajcer North Assistant Coach John Curtis High School River Edge, La.

Gary DeCesare North Assistant Coach St. Rita High School Chicago, Ill.

Cameron Biedscheid Senior • Forward • 6-7 • 185 St. Louis, Mo. • Cardinal Ritter Coll. Prep • Notre Dame (Signed) Has great size for a wing player…tremendous athlete with a shooting range out to 20 feet… averaged 32 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists a game at Cardinal Ritter, where he led his team to a 21-5 mark and a third-straight district title this year…scored over 2,000 points during his career…was named first-team all-state last year and first-team all-conference each of the last three years…coach - Marvin Neals.

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Versatile small forward who can play anywhere on the floor…can score both from the outside and inside…an excellent athlete who possesses great size, creating difficult match-up problems for opponents…handles the ball well…led his team to a 25-4 record and the 2012 WIAA D5 state title…is fourth all-time in Wisconsin high school scoring with 2,594 career points…this year averaged 32.5 ppg and 13.8 rpg…Associated Press state Player of the Year…named first-team All-District 5 by the state’s coaches and a two-time first-team all-league…coach - Todd Dekker.

Mike Gesell Senior • Guard • 6-1 • 185 S. Sioux City, Neb. • South Sioux City • Iowa (Signed) A good combo guard who is capable of putting up big offensive numbers…a physical player who plays hard on both ends of the floor…has good range and is not afraid of driving to the basket and drawing fouls… coach - Terry Comstock.

Jeremy Hollowell Senior • Forward • 6-7 • 190 Indianapolis, Ind. • Lawrence Central • Indiana (Signed) Good athlete who has great length and strong rebounding skills…he also has the ability to put the ball in the basket at a remarkable rate… has range out to 20 feet…coach - R.J. Shell.

North Team Ronnie Johnson

Hanner Mosquera-Perea

Senior • Guard • 5-10 • 175 Indianapolis, Ind. • North Central • Purdue (Signed)

Senior • Forward • 6-8 • 210 LaPorte, Ind. • La Lumiere School • Indiana (Signed)

The lefty is considered to be one of the best pure guards in the country…is a pass-first point guard who can also score from 19-feet out…is a solid defensive player as well…coach - Doug Mitchell.

Kenny Kaminski Senior • Forward • 6-7 • 230 Medina, Ohio • Medina Senior Michigan St. (Signed) An exceptional catch-and-shoot player with 22foot range…is also willing to mix it up inside… missed much of the season due to major shoulder surgery…coach - Anthony Stacey.

Marc Loving Junior • Forward • 6-8 • 210 Toledo, Ohio • St. John’s Ohio State (Verbal) Can score the ball from 20 feet out…has a variety of moves to make him one of the more multi-dimensional players in his class…at 6-8 with long arms, he is a solid shot blocker…considered the best junior prospect in Ohio…only ninth player in school history to score 1,000 career points…he was the first junior to ever lead St. John’s in scoring and rebounding, averaging 23 ppg and 9.0 rpg this year…honored as the Ohio Division I Co-Player of the Year as well as being named Player of the Year by the District Coaches Association and the TRAC Conference…coach - Ed Heintschel.

Considered by some to be the best athlete in his class…runs the floor well and can block shots with regularity…can also make the mid-range jumper…In last year’s All-American Championship he had 10 points and nine rebounds…coach - Alan Huss.

Glenn Robinson Senior • Forward • 6-6 • 205 Schererville, Ind. • Lake Central • Michigan (Signed) A prolific 3-point shooter…also a solid passer and rebounder…averaged 21.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in leading Lake Central to a 21-3 record…three-time allconference pick who was named MVP of the Duneland Athletic Conference…is LCHS’s alltime leading scorer with 1,325 career points… son of former Purdue great Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson…coach - Dave Milausnic.

Adam Woodbury Senior • Center • 7-1 • 245 Sioux City, Iowa • East Iowa (Signed) The lefty possesses great hands, toughness, and court awareness….is an excellent passer for a big man…was the MVP at the NBA Top 100 Camp last year…set school records with 1,389 points and 911 rebounds during his career at East High School…netted 18.1 ppg to go with 11.7 rebounds and 4.1 blocks as a senior… three-time first-team all-state honoree…coach Ras Vanderloo.

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South Team David Boyd

Ricardo Gathers

South Head Coach Milton High School Alpharetta, Ga.

Senior • Forward • 6-7 • 240 Laplace, La. • Riverside Academy • Baylor (Signed)

Errol Gauff South Assistant Coach St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Hammond, La.

Kevin Dankosky South Assistant Coach Cumming, Ga.

Robert Carter Senior • Forward • 6-8 • 245 Snellville, Ga. • Shiloh Georgia Tech (Signed) Has a sweet touch and great hands for a big man…his size and agility are exceptional for someone his size…can also step back and make a jumper…scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds in 19 minutes at last year’s All-American Championship…coach - Kim Rivers.

Javan Felix Senior • Guard • 5-11 • 180 New Orleans, La. • St. Augustine • Texas (Signed) A point guard who can also score…has a high basketball IQ and makes good decisions… can also rebound well…led St. Augustine to a 28-3 record and a trip to the Louisiana 4A title game…coach - Clifford Barthe.

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Solidly built and powerful…not afraid to play a physical game…has a solid mid-range game as well…possesses great hands…his versatility is a major asset…paced Riverside to a 23-4 mark and an appearance in the Louisiana 2A state championship game… coach - Timmy Byrd.

William “Shaq” Goodwin Senior • Forward • 6-8 • 245 Decatur, Ga. • Southwest DeKalb • Memphis (Signed) Solidly built athletic power forward…runs the floor well and can finish in transition… very active on the floor…considered by some as the best player in a very talented senior class in the state of Georgia…coach Dwayne McKinney.

Brannen Greene Junior • Guard • 6-6 • 180 Forsyth, Ga. • Mary Persons Kansas (Verbal) Has a solid mid-range game and is a dynamite shooter…utilizes his size extremely well against smaller defenders…has the size and athleticism necessary to excel at a high level…coach - Virgil Amey

South Team Joel James

Evan Nolte

Senior • Center • 6-10 • 270 West Palm Beach, Fla. • Dwyer North Carolina (Signed)

Senior • Forward • 6-8 • 200 Milton, Ga. • Milton Virginia (Signed)

Great rebounder who possesses tremendous strength…can overpower most opponents… runs the floor well for someone his size…can also hit the 15-footer…coach - Fred Ross.

Shaquille Johnson Senior • Forward • 6-5 • 210 Alpharetta, Ga. • Milton Auburn (Signed) Strong combo forward with an explosive jumper…loves to attack the basket but can also hit the mid-range jumper…his leaping ability allows him to alter shots on the defensive end…averaged 16 points and six rebounds in 2012…along with Evan Nolte led Milton to a 31-1 record and the 5A Georgia state title this season…helped Milton to the Region 6-AAAAA title each of the last two years…first-team all-region and All-Fulton County…coach - David Boyd.

Excellent shooter with great length…his range is outstanding as he is able to hit the NBA 3-pointer…runs the floor well…can also effectively drive the lane…has a good basketball IQ…four-year starter at Milton…averaged 17 points and seven rebounds a game as he and Shaquille Johnson led Milton to the 5A Georgia state title this season…is third all-time at Milton with over 1,500 career points…MVP of 6-AAAAA Region and Beach Ball Classic… named All-North Fulton County and secondteam All-Atlanta Metro…his brother Connor plays at Georgia…coach - David Boyd.

Braxton Ogbueze Senior • Guard • 6-1 • 185 Charlotte, N.C. • United Faith Christ. Acad. • Florida (Signed) Excellent athlete and floor leader who can create shots…can hit the 3-pointer with regularity and plays either guard spot equally well…has a strong build and plays solid defense…coach - Muggsy Bogues.

Derek Willis Junior • Forward • 6-9 • 210 Mount Washington, Ky. • Bullitt East • Kentucky (Verbal) Plays power forward now but has the tools to move to the small forward spot should the need arise…his offensive skills are very welldefined…can handle the ball as well as hit the 20-foot jumper…coach - Troy Barr. Shaquille Johnson

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A Look Back at 2011 The inaugural All-American Championship, featuring the nation’s best high school boys basketball players, resulted in two games that came down to the final possession. In the first game of the doubleheader, Josiah Turner’s (Sacramento, Calif./Quality Education Academy (N.C.)) layup at the buzzer gave the South a 93-91 overtime victory against the North. The South led by as many as 20 points, taking a 49-29 lead with 2:59 remaining in the first half. However, the North stormed back, outscoring the South 48-32 in the second half to send the game into overtime tied at 83-83. Turner scored four of his 13 points in the extra session, including the game-winner. He also handed out seven assists and had six steals. Tony Parker (Lithonia, Ga./Miller Grove H.S) was named the South’s Most Outstanding Player for netting a game-high 21 points and hauling down nine rebounds. The North received 17 points from B.J. Young (Florissant, Mo./McCluer North H.S.), who was named Most Outstanding Player for the squad.

East vs. West: Mo Harkless In the nightcap, the West led by an 87-67 score with 6:31 remaining in the fourth quarter and then withstood a furious comeback by the East to hold on to earn a 107-104 win. Perry Ellis (Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights H.S.) earned Most Outstanding Player honors for the West for scoring 14 points and hauling down a team-high eight rebounds. The East was paced by team Most Outstanding Player Mo Harkless (Jamaica, N.Y./South Kent School (Conn.)) and his 15 points. The games were played at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston, Texas. 2011 All-American Championship M.O. Campbell Center | Houston, Texas 4/3/11 South 93, North 91 4/3/11 West 107, East 104

North vs. South: Josiah Turner

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All-Time Roster Player

Hometown/School

College

AAC Team

Year

Tracy Abrams

Chicago, Ill./Mount Carmel

Illinois

North

2011

Tyler Adams

Brandon, Miss./Brandon

Georgetown

South

2011

Ryan Anderson

Lakewood, Calif./Long Beach Polytechnic

Boston College

West

2011

Ryan Boatright

Aurora, Ill./Aurora East

Connecticut

North

2011

Robert Carter

Thomasville, Ga./Thomasville

Georgia Tech

South

2011*

Shaquille Cleare

Houston, Texas/The Village School

Maryland

West

2011*

Dajuan Coleman

Dewitt, N.Y./Jamesville-Dewitt

Syracuse

East

2011*

Perry Ellis

Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights

Kansas

West

2011*

Kevin Ferrell

Indianapolis, Ind./Park Tudor School

Indiana

North

2011*

Michael Gbinije

Chester, Va.,/Benedictine School

Duke

East

2011

Maurice Harkless

Jamaica, N.Y./South Kent School (Conn.)

St. John’s

East

2011

Gary Harris

Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern

Michigan State

North

2011*

D’Angelo Harrison

Missouri City, Texas/Dulles

St. John’s

West

2011

Mycheal Henry

Chicago, Ill./Orr

Illinois

North

2011

Jabarie Hinds

Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount Vernon

West Virginia

East

2011

Rodney Hood

Meridian, Miss./Meridian

Mississippi State

South

2011

Desmond Hubert

Cream Ridge, N.J./New Egypt

North Carolina

East

2011

Tyrone Johnson

Plainfield, N.J./Montrose Christian Acad. (Md.)

Villanova

East

2011

Julien Lewis

Texas City, Texas/La Marque

Texas

West

2011

Myles Mack

Paterson, N.J./St. Anthony

Rutgers

East

2011

Ky Madden

Lepanto, Ark./East Poinsett County

Arkansas

South

2011

Hanner Mosquera-Perea LaPorte, Ind./La Lumiere School

Indiana

North

2011*

Shabazz Muhammad

Undeclared

West

2011*

Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman

Alex Murphy

Wakefield, R.I./St. Mark’s School (Mass.)

Duke

East

2011*

Dai-Jon Parker

Alpharetta, Ga./Milton

Vanderbilt

South

2011

Tony Parker

Lithonia, Ga./Miller Grove

Undeclared

South

2011*

Sir’Dominic Pointer

Fraser, Mich./Quality Education Acad. (N.C.)

St. John’s

South

2011

Norman Powell

Spring Valley, Calif./Lincoln

UCLA

West

2011

Chasson Randle

Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island

Stanford

North

2011

Levi Randolph

Madison, Ala./Bob Jones

Alabama

South

2011

Cameron Ridley

Richmond, Texas/Bush

Texas

West

2011*

L.J. Rose

Houston, Texas/Second Baptist School

Baylor

West

2011*

LaQuinton Ross

Burlington, N.J./Life Center Academy

Ohio State

East

2011

Julian Royal

Milton, Ga./Milton

Georgia Tech

South

2011

JaKarr Sampson

Akron, Ohio/Brewster Academy (N.H.)

St. John’s

East

2011

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera Indianapolis, Ind./North Central

Georgetown

North

2011*

Rasheed Sulaimon

Duke

West

2011*

Houston, Texas/Strake Jesuit College Prep

Naadir Tharpe

Worcester, Mass./Brewster Academy (N.H.)

Kansas

East

2011

Sam Thompson

Chicago, Ill./Whitney Young

Ohio State

North

2011

Josiah Turner

Sacramento, Calif./Quality Education Acad. (N.C.) Arizona

South

2011

B.J. Young

Florissant, Mo./McCluer North

North

2011

Arkansas

*Junior

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Where Are They Now? Below is a look at how some of those who played in the 2011 All-American Championship fared in 2012. Ryan Anderson (Boston College) Only 11th freshman in ACC history to lead team in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg)…named to the ACC All-Freshman team Ryan Boatright (Connecticut) Averaged 10.4 ppg and handed out 100 assists Mo Harkless (St. John’s) Big East Rookie of the Year…averaged 15.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg D’Angelo Harrison (St. John’s) Big East All-Rookie team…led all league freshmen in scoring (17.0 ppg) Rodney Hood (Mississippi State) Named to the SEC All-Freshman team… scored 10.3 ppg Julien Lewis (Texas) Started 25 games and averaged 7.8 ppg

2011: Shabazz Muhammad Myles Mack (Rutgers) Team’s second leading scorer (9.8 ppg) Shabazz Muhammad (Undeclared) Ranked among the top two high school seniors in the country Chasson Randle (Stanford) Selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team… team-high 13.9 ppg average Levi Randolph (Alabama) Started 32 of 33 games Josiah Turner (Arizona) Averaged 6.8 ppg and handed out 70 assists B.J. Young (Arkansas) Named to the SEC All-Freshman team…led Arkansas in scoring (15.3 ppg)

Did You Know… 2011: Myles Mack

Of the 27 seniors who played in last year’s All-American Championship, 11 played in this year’s NCAA Tournament and three played in the NIT. (Stats through mid-March)

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2013: Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta will be the site of the 2013 All-American Championship. At every turn, rich Atlanta history is revealed through the people and events that grew this settlement into an international city. The roads you travel through Atlanta were worn from the Native Americans who first called this land home. The beautiful and serene greenspaces once were the battlefields of a nation torn apart in civil war. From the many railroad tracks crossing the area to the skyscrapers lining Peachtree Street to the world’s busiest airport, the story of two centuries of changing Atlanta, Georgia history unfolds. The spirit of Atlanta and the ideals of its people reflect those of the courageous and visionary leaders of the past and present. In the past six years, the metro area has added more than 458,568 people annually, more than any other in the United States. At this growth rate, the projected population of Atlanta’s 20 core counties for 2020 is 6.4 million.

Atlanta has no natural boundaries, so the metropolitan area is large, encompassing 8,480.27 square miles. Across the region, 28 counties and 140 municipalities govern. The City of Atlanta, in the center of the metropolitan area, encompasses 131 square miles. Atlanta has hosted Super Bowls, NCAA men’s and women’s division I national championships, and the Olympics.

Did You Know… There are more than 65 streets in Atlanta that have the word Peachtree in them. Every year since 2005, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been ranked as the world’s busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and number of landings and take-offs. In 2010 (the most recent data available), the airport served 89 million passengers (243,000 passengers daily) and 950,119 flights.

Atlanta, Georgia

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