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Kentucky Wildcats 2013 recruiting class will face enormous expectations

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With six McDonald's All-Americans on their way to Lexington, it is pretty obvious as to why the Kentucky Wildcats have the number one recruiting class in 2013.  In fact, you can make an argument that the group of Julius Randle, Andrew and Aaron Harrison, Dakari Johnson, James Young, and Marcus Lee might be the best recruiting class of all time.  Wherever they rank on that list, … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats 2013 recruiting class will face enormous expectations

Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin

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Length, size, athleticism, and versatility.  Those attributes have been staples of Baylor's frontcourt for the past few seasons.  Even though the Bears lose Perry Jones who declared for the NBA Draft on Monday, that tradition of size inside will continue with McDonald's All-American Isaiah Austin arriving in Waco next season. … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin

Future Kentucky Wildcats Goodwin, Poythress dominate McDonald’s All-American game

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Kentucky Wildcats fans have a lot to be excited about in the present, as they're taking on their hated rival Louisville in the 2012 Final Four, but last night's McDonald's All-American Game also might have made UK fans think about the future for a bit. Usually, you don't think about next year's recruiting class until the season is over. However, the way incoming UK freshmen … [Read more...] about Future Kentucky Wildcats Goodwin, Poythress dominate McDonald’s All-American game

Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

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     Sure, the McDonald's All-American game is an exhibition; the outcome serving as a backstory to the talent on the court. But when the West team's 25-point lead was cut to four in the final minutes, it became imperative to earn a win. "We're talking about the 24 best players in the country, not just 12 (on the West team)," said Gordy Kerkman, head coach of the … [Read more...] about Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

McDonald’s All-American Game Nominees Announced

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Today, McDonald’s announced the list of high school seniors nominated for the 2012 McDonald’s All American Games, taking place on March 28th for the second consecutive year at Chicago’s United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. The 24 boys and 24 girls to participate in the 2012 Games will be revealed during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show, airing February 9 at … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Nominees Announced

Amir Williams and Shannon Scott Will Give Ohio State Great Depth Next Season

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Thad Matta is quietly doing a fantastic job of keeping Ohio State a perennial power not just in the Big Ten, but in all of college basketball.  Adding McDonald's All-American's Shannon Scott and Amir Williams to the fold next season will only add to the Buckeye's core and once again make them one of the top teams in the country. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay … [Read more...] about Amir Williams and Shannon Scott Will Give Ohio State Great Depth Next Season

Adonis Thomas Adds to Hometown Talent at Memphis

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Entering just his third season as the head coach of the Memphis Tigers, Josh Pastner has locked down recruiting in his backyard.  That continues next year when McDonald's All-American Adonis Thomas will join an already young, but extremely talented Tiger team that returns all but one key contributor from a year ago. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration) … [Read more...] about Adonis Thomas Adds to Hometown Talent at Memphis