Every name on this list was an accomplished high school player, good enough to be named a McDonald's All-American. [2][7] The following year, 20 players were selected and participated in the first annual Parade All-American high school game. Jerry Stackhouse, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), 1993. Selected by New York Knicks in second round of 2010 NBA draft. He can be reached at ronnie.flores@espn.com Camden High School (Camden, NJ) Ja''Kobe Walker. III all-time leading scorer 2,507 points (5th all-time in state; 10th overall), 1990 led Red Rams to state Class B title, was MVP of tourney, Headed to St. Joseph's from 1990-95 and scored 1,985 points (missed most of 93-94 season with fractured kneecap), Signed as free agent with Baltimore Bullets in Oct. 1996, but didn't last. Lodge Grass and Forsyth play at the Shrine Auditorium on February 23, 1976. Kevin Garnett, Farragut Academy (Chicago), 1995. Averaged more than seven assists per game his senior season. Perkins only began playing organized basketball his junior year of high school and wasn't nationally known as an underclassman. Laurel and Dillon square off in the 1983 Class A state tournament at the Metra in Billings, March 24, 1983. March 9, 2023 7:11 pm ET. Do you have a sports website? As a junior, scored 16.5 points per game and averaged nearly eight rebounds for the 19-3 Brothers. Was starter at point guard on St. Bonaventure teams that went 23-2 in 1967-68 and made NCAA Tournament, and 17-7 in 1968-69. When national scouts got a chance to evaluate Johnson, they were reluctant to rank him No. Broke freshman scoring record held by Cal Ramsey (New York Knicks). Where do the nation basketball recruits rank? Drafted by the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. 'The Minoa Comet' graduated from high school in 1949 as a three-sport star and headed to Niagara, Avg. He actually earned All-American honors his junior season at Kinston (Kinston, N.C.) before transferring to Oak Hill his senior season. All-state, first-team selection as senior on Red Rams team with Dajuan Coleman. Billings Central clashes with Miles City in Billings, December 23, 1978. Went on to play at West Virginia State in 1986-87, scoring 769 career points in two seasons. Durant spent his junior season at Oak Hill Academy, where he was named an All-American alongside senior teammate Jamont Gordon. 15 ppg for Niagara and led team to NIT, Scored 1,275 career points in three seasons, was All-American. He averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for a 26-4 state-ranked team. Taken by Phoenix Suns in sixth round of 1979 NBA draft. Became Syracuse police officer, but died in 1964 in an off-duty car accident on Rt. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Defeated powerful Central Tech and its star, Manny Breland, on the way to a sectional title game loss at the hands of Whitesboro. The team MVP at Oak Hill that season was actually junior point guard Ty Lawson. Three-time All-Central New York selection, and captain of 1991 team. Was a three-time All-City selection from 1958-60. Billings West hosts Butte on their home court, February 13, 1982. Ended high school career with 179 3-pointers, which was a Section III record. Mullin went on to be a force in the Big East and won the 1985 Wooden Award as college basketball's top player. Scored 21 points per game and averaged 10 rebounds and 4 blocks as a senior, when the Cyclones went 22-1 and finished as the No. Laurel meets Lewistown in a 1985 Class A divisional tournament at the Metra in Billings, March 1, 1985. In 1991 he toured with the Harlem Globetrotters as a member of the Boston Shamrocks. He also won national player of the year honors. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A special thank you to Mr. Rusty It was evident early on at Lower Merion that Bryant was likely a future pro, but he wasn't a physically dominant specimen the way Alonzo Mourning was before him or LeBron James was afterward. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Everett (Lansing, Mich.), 1977. Coached football at SU under Ben Schwartzwalder for several years and was head coach for combined 20 seasons at Harvard and University of Rochester. To celebrate its 35 years, the McDonald's All-American Games named its 35 greatest participants. Kevin Durant, Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md. Was a 1991 All-Central New York selection after senior season in which he scored 19.3 points per game and was assist leader on team that went 20-3. Before leading the Jayhawks to the 1988 NCAA title, he was one of two preps to earn a tryout for the '84 U.S. Olympic team along with guard Delray Brooks (Indiana). Three-year starter on Tech teams and averaged 22.6 points per game on 21-1 team that won city and Section III championships. First freshman ever to make first team All-Parochial League. State's Class A Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball after 2011-12 season. 10. Rankings represent the player's final standing within his high school class in a given year. Scored 1,124 career points for Gaelic Knights. Played college basketball at Siena College from 1997-2001 and ended as one of the school's all-time 3-point and free-throw shooters. 1970-71 Archbishop Molloy Briarwood, NY Kevin Joyce, Brian Winters. Coached expansion Milwaukee Bucks - 9 seasons, and won NBA title in 1970-71 (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). Coached the boys team at Notre Dame from 1980-84, guiding the team to a 64-30 overall record and three Section III B-2 titles. Played at Niagara from 1972-77. Played at Middle Tennessee State from 2001-04, where he was a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference first-team selection. 5 all-time on the NBA scoring list. From 1980 to 1992 his teams won four Section III titles and the New York Class D title in 1985. Current men's basketball coach at Cayuga Community College. He also ranks No. Carmelo Anthony, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), 2002. At the McDonald's All-American Game, O'Neal was named game MVP. Rauch scored 31 points in the 64-50 win over Binghamton. Jarace Walker IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) PF. He went on to lead Virginia to the NIT title in 1980 and the Final Four in 1981. Played at Syracuse University from 1986-89, scoring 769 points in three seasons and averaging 11 points per game as a junior. 6-foot-9 center turned down scholarship offer at Syracuse University to attend Providence, where he played four seasons from 1984-88. Played college basketball at Richmond, where he averaged 6.4 points in 120 games from 1998-2002. Played at Le Moyne College from 1992-96, where as a senior he led Dolphins to school-best 24-6 mark and NCAA Division-II playoffs. He was as brash as he was talented, and developed into a clutch player for the Blue Devils. Legendary McDonald's All-American selection committee member Howard Garfinkel dubbed Dominique "The Human Highlight Film" at his Five-Star Camp and the name stuck throughout his Hall of Fame career. The 6-foot-6 forward led Ludden to three consecutive sectional Class C titles. Twice received honorable mention as a McDonald's High School All-American. Is currently head boys basketball coach at Nottingham High School. The next season, he was the NCAA Player of the Year and left Duke as the No. Played against Syracuse team with Dave Bing and Jim Boeheim in NIT; lost to Duke in regional final. Earned All-CNY and all-state (12th team) honors after scoring 20.3 points per game his senior season. Academy after high school. Four-time all-state Class A selection at J-D, including first-team in junior and senior seasons. Scored 705 career points in 64 games over three varsity seasons (1969-72) and averaged 14 points per game as a senior. Went on to play college basketball at Illinois (1985-86) and Jacksonville (1987-90). Jesuit High School (Carmichael, CA) DJ Wagner. these results. Scored 1,250 points from 1994-98 while leading Warriors to Class B state championship in 1997 and runner-up finish in 1998. Played professionally in Northern Ireland after college. Led Notre Dame to a 19-2 record and final No. Triche was a senior co-captain on the SU team that lost to Indiana in the 1987 national championship game. Never played in the NBA but was professional in Chile, Italy and England, where he became a star. North Little Rock High School: 7'0 . He was a prep All-American quarterback in football. Recruiting Services Consensus Index (RSCI) data is provided by. Won the 1967 NBA title with the 76ers. Roundup plays Class A opponent Billings Central in a season-opening tournament at the Metra in Billings, December 8, 1978. Played professional basketball in Ireland and England. Other Links > Basketball > Top Ranked Basketball Players by High School . Had 432 career assists, including 281 as a senior. Explore current events and the history of the association, its schools and its student-athletes. Played at Worcester (Mass.) There was no consensus No. Played football at Wagner College from 2003-06. Chris Mullin, Xaverian (Brooklyn, N.Y.), 1981. ), 2005. Visit TSSAA.org for information about the association of schools organized to oversee and direct educational athletics in Tennessee. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. In the 1957 Parochial League title game, Kallfelz scored 12 of the final 14 points -- including two with four seconds left to play -- that propelled Evangelist to an epic 93-92 win over St. Vincent. Averaged 28.9 points and 12 rebounds per game as a senior and 25.3 points and 12 rebounds as a junior. 7 pick of the 1993 draft. Vince Carter, Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.), 1995. Helped SU reach NCAA Final Four in his senior season of 2012-13. Magic had a spectacular senior season, averaging 31 points and 17 rebounds as the center on defense and point guard on offense for a 27-1 team. Hardin and Powell County (Deer Lodge) meet in the Class A state tournament at the Metra, March 24, 1983. All-Central New York Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection in Class D after senior season. The 6-foot-5 Devins scored 28.2 points per game in league play as a senior. He went on to Syracuse University, where he scored 742 points and grabbed 349 rebounds in his career. Attended St. John's from 1988-92, scoring 1,196 career points for the Red Storm. "The Kid" made prep-to-pro waves 20 years after two prep players were taken in the 1975 NBA draft (Darryl Dawkins, Bill Willoughby). Played at New Mexico State and led his team to the Final Four in 1970 under Lou Henson. [1] It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. 31. Sampson averaged 29.8 points as a senior. 34. 11 2 4. basketball coach six years under Thad Matta at The Ohio State University. 4. High school: Westinghouse . Sidney takes on Miles City at the Metra in Billings, March 10, 1983. Went to Potsdam where he played for teams that went 107-17 over four years and won a Division III national championship in 1985-86 with a 32-0 record. Played two seasons for the Bonnies and set a school record for 3-point accuracy (44.4 percent) by makings 92 of 207 attempts from 1986-88. 31. Scored 1,838 career points in four seasons at J-D. Was four-time all-state selection, and a first-team choice his final three seasons. Led the Brothers to consecutive league and sectional championships in 1975-76 and 1976-77. Sanford (4-0) 3. Old school: Boys basketball photos from Montana's past. Deer Lodge would make it all the way to the championship, falling to Livingston 104-64. Went to Jefferson Community College, where he scored 1,249 points in two seasons to become the program's all-time scoring leader. Scored 1,005 career points for the Cougars. 1980: Xaverian (Westwood) 1244: 10: Bill Hewitt: PF: 1969: Rindge & Latin (Cambridge) 1249: 11: Stan Stutz: SG: A true point guard, Paul was overshadowed like everyone else in his class by LeBronmania. He was considered the No. Michael Jordan, Laney (Wilmington, N.C.), 1981. Worthy played point guard at times in high school and was favorably compared to his future L.A. Lakers teammate, Magic Johnson. Playing for his father, legendary coach Al Knapp, Scott scored 1,897 career points for the Red Devils from 1994-97. Went on to successful coaching career and is currently in his seventh season as head basketball coach at Hamilton College. Scored 1,069 career points as a four-year starter for the Maroons. A two-time prep All-American, Thomas ventured more than an hour from his home every morning on Chicago's West Side to play for legendary coach Gene Pingatore. Polytech (6-1) 4. Christian Laettner, The Nichols School (Buffalo, N.Y.), 1988. He added 592 points in 52 playoff games for an 11.4 average. Since 1977, Kidd would rank alongside John Williams (1984) as the best overall high school player in California and his dominance led to team success. Tyrese Proctor NBA Global Academy (Australia, AUST) Class of 2022 . Was on the same team with future Syracuse University star Dennis DuVal, whose number was recently retired by the Orange. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [16] McLaughlin described the selections as mostly Division I college-bound players that had a stellar senior year in high school. Other Links > Basketball > Top Ranked Basketball Players by High School . Scored 1,127 career points for the Hornets from 1983-86 to leave as F-M's all-time scoring leader. Went to Holy Cross on a basketball scholarship and played for two seasons. Three-year starter who scored 1,159 career points and helped the Orange to three appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Played in every game during his four years at Niagara, averaging 7.8 points and about two 3-pointers per game. Chris Livingston Oak Hill Academy (Mouth Of Wilson, VA) Played there and Syracuse Nationals and 76ers. Custer vs. Reed Point - February 7, 1980 Custer takes on Reed Point, February 7, 1980. 15: Badara Diakite Jay Williams, St. Joseph's (Metuchen, N.J.), 1999. Played at Syracuse University from 2012-2017, missing 2014-15 season with knee injury. Scored 1,688 career points for the Bulldogs in six varsity seasons from 1985-91. They all played on the greatest high school basketball team in their respective state's history, according to look back at legendary squads from all 50 states. Played two seasons in the NBA before entering his coaching career, most notably as an assistant to Henson at Illinois and head coach at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 2 player in the 2003 class, but at the McDonald's All-American Game, Paul left no doubt he would be an instant impact player in college. Was fifth-team, all-state selection as a junior. ), 1981. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Even though Bryant was fully qualified to attend college, he made the leap to the pros. We realize there Set numerous Wagner receiving marks - including career marks of 213 receptions, 2,863 receiving yards and 33 TD passes. The son of Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley Sr., he played for his dad in high school and led the Friars to the 1989 mythical national title as the lead guard on a team that produced three NBA players. The 6-foot-6 Escho was twice an All-Central New York selection and was Player of the Year in 2000. St. Elizabeth (2-2) 3. Scored 1,544 career points for the Black Knights from 1996-2000. Earned All-City honors in basketball in 1948 and 1949. In football, Stark won three varsity letters at SU and earned All-East status his junior and senior seasons at quarterback. Deptula also was an All-City baseball player two seasons and was a good receiver on powerful Golden Tornadoes football teams. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) Andrej Stojakovic. Top 75 boys basketball players of all time from CNY high schools: Who got snubbed? In that game, he actually had to wear the jersey of West teammate Jelani McCoy because some jerseys were stolen prior to tip-off. . Went on to coach at the former Bishop Cunningham High School in Oswego. Big-Ten. Two-time All-City selection and All-State honoree, helped lead Ludden to the 1987 state championship game where the Gaelic Knights lost to Shenendehowa. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Attended Tennessee State and played basketball and football. The recognition is a great thing for kids to shoot for," said Abdul-Jabbar as part of the announcement for the 2000 team. The result is an impressivecollection of the top 75 Section III players, in order. Went to Notre Dame on a football scholarship, where he switched to tight end, and was member of national champion Fighting Irish squad in 1977. Was MVP of the 2016 National Invitational Tournament. Member of Nottingham's 1982 state Class B championship team, averaging about 17 points per game for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 center was named a McDonald's High School All-American after senior season. There is no doubt Jordan was a talented high school player, but he was left off the Laney varsity squad as a sophomore because the team needed more size. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. He played in all 28 games his freshman season and averaged about 6 points. Left Notre Dame in 1975 as the Jugglers' all-time leading scorer, with 1,191 points. Scored 1,005 career points for Red Rams and in 2004-05 was named first-team, all-state, and to All-Central New York first team. The 6-foot-3 forward averaged 20.2 points and 13 rebounds his senior season of 1966-67 and his 283 points led the league in scoring. Graduated 1995 after scoring 2,008 career points and leading Emerald Knights to 1994 state Class D title, where he was MVP after scoring state record 47 points and pulling in 25 rebounds. Watertown was 23-1. His senior year, those averages rose to 27.6 points and 14 rebounds as Belcher was named All-Upstate and third-team All-State. 8 team in the state. First-team, all-state in Class B after 1996-97 season. Scored 1,162 career points for Henninger and helped lead the Black Knights to the 1991 state Class A title game, where the team lost to Mount Vernon. 13. Nick Anderson. 1 in the class because he was ranked so embarrassingly low on their lists. Hobbs High School (Hobbs, NM) Sean Atler. State Championship Databases: 1980 Basketball. Still, Paul was an accomplished prep player, averaging 31 points, 8 assists and 6 steals per game while earning state Mr. Basketball honors. 2 pick in the 2002 NBA draft. [14][17] Parade discontinued its boys' basketball All-America selections after 2015.[18]. Scored 161 points in two seasons as SU basketball player. Was twice the Utica Dispatch-Observer Player of the Year and was two-time All-Central New York first-teamer. Scored 1,119 career points for the Black Knights - in two varsity seasons. Played at Syracuse for Jim Boeheim from 1992-96 on teams that went 92-35. | La Cueva High School (Albuquerque, NM) Jalen Goar. Helped lead Warriors to sectional Class A titles in 1988 and 1990. Chosen in ninth round of 1981 NBA draft by New York Knicks. Dwight Howard, Southwest Atlanta Christian (Atlanta, Ga.), 2004. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. 1. Billings Central hosts former Class A opponent Glasgow, January 6, 1984. Custer takes on Reed Point, February 7, 1980. Shot 33.3 percent from 3-point range. Was a two-time All-Onondaga League North Conference All-Star and was a co-captain on the 1973 Post-Standard Upstate All-Star team. Team Ranking using data only from 247Sports Player Ratings. An All-City selection in both football and basketball. 2 national rating. Scored 1,359 career points and set school record with 271 career 3-points. Glendive and Hardin collide in a Southern A divisional tournament, March 4, 1982. Followed in footsteps of father, Leo Rautins, and played at Syracuse University from 2005-10 (missed 2007-08 season with knee injury). 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Lodge Grass and St. Labre battle at the Metra in Billings, January 21, 1982. The 6-foot-6 big man led the Gaelic Knights to sectional Class A title as a senior. 1980 Basketball Team Rankings. Won three straight state Class A titles from 2009-11. The 7-footer won two state basketball championships (1978 and 1979) while also earning Parade All-American honors. Rick Suter. Was a member of the 1968-69 Prep All-American Basketball Team. Was a member of the Friars 1994 Big East championship team. A Reed Point player dribbles down the court in a game against Melstone, February 25, 1982. All-state small schools selection 1971-72. The 6-foot-3 forward scored a career 1,004 points, many of them with an unusual "overhead" set shot. Ranking, Alphabetical | additional thank you to Mr. Fred Rogers who has helped update Find out where your teams stands. Was seventh-round selection of Golden State Warriors in 1987 NBA draft. He stands 6 ft 6 in tall (1.98 m), and his weight is 232 lb (105 kg). Averaged 16.4 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior in 1983-84, scoring a season-high 35 points against Henninger. On the way, Ludden defeated Buffalo Nichols, with Christian Laettner, and Binghamton, with star King Rice. Glendive meets Polson in the 1986 Class A Tournament at the Metra on February 27, 1986. Also excelled in football and was offered a scholarship to Syracuse University as a wide receiver. 12. Last season's NBA MVP, Rose has developed into the top player from a star-studded class that rivals 1988 and 2004 as the best ever classes behind the famed 1979 class. are some gaps in these records and that some are difficult to read. Drafted by the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks in 1969. Missoula Big Sky and Helena Capital compete in the 1982 Class AA tournament at the Metra in Billings, March 29, 1982. [12], Starting in 2011, the selections were compiled in conjunction with Sporting News and their writer, Brian McLaughlin. The '80s was the decade when the Lakers and Celtics took home eight of the ten titles. Manhattan Christian plays Rocky Boy in a Class C divisional tournament at Alterowitz Gymnasium in Billings, March 15, 1982. He was a key member of the "Bad Boy" back-to-back NBA champion Detroit Pistons in 1989 and 1990. Class A state Player of the Year in 2008-09, and also Gatorade PoY for New York State. Hanson, a Watertown native, was a three-sport star in football, basketball and baseball at Syracuse Central and Manlius Military Academy. 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Averaged 19.1 points and 15.2 rebounds his senior season (Henninger went 21-3) and credited with 171 blocks. He showed why he was considered the nation's best post player with a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden in the McDonald's game. Was named public school tourney MVP after scoring 38 points and pulling down 19 rebounds in a 71-56 win over Rochester McQuaid. Attended Syracuse University and was leading scorer on freshman team in 1953-54, averaging 9.8 points per game. Weconsideredhigh school performances, what the players did in college and, in many cases, probasketball and beyond. The class of 1988 is considered one of the greatest, but truthfully, Laettner wasn't a consensus top-10 player when he entered Duke. Bobby Hurley Jr., St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.), 1989. 17. Scored 1,749 career points for the Black Knights, a school record. [4] Many of the honorees went on to star as college and professional basketball players. Robinson could put it on the floor like a guard and finish with authority at the rim. Xaverian went 3-5 in those games, but finished 19-1 while winning the New York Federation Class A title. 13) by Utah, and played for Jazz, Nuggets, Bucks, Lakers, Suns, Heat Magic over 17 seasons, Graduated 1990 as Sec. 1 ranking in final state polls. We know some will disagree over who we included or left off and where theyre ranked. Passed for more than 1,000 yards as junior and senior and completed 19 TD passes. Spent a season in prep school before entering 2005 NBA draft, where he was selected in Round 2 (49th overall) by Washington Wizards.
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