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Mayo, the Mr. Basketball USA pick for that season. Rose lead Simeon to a record and a No. 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. In fact, as an underclassman, Tim Thomas of New Jersey got just as many accolades as the top player in the class and fellow McDonald's All-American Mike Bibby of Arizona arguably had the more accomplished prep career.

Even though Bryant was fully qualified to attend college, he made the leap to the pros. After maturing physically and mentally, he developed into one of the game's all-time greats while leading the Lakers to five NBA titles.

Jordan's prep career is one of the most controversial among all-time NBA greats. 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. Jordan always used the name of the player who was picked ahead of him as motivation for the rest of his career, including an All-American senior season at Laney when he averaged Jordan's scoring record 30 points at the McDonald's game wasn't surpassed until He averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for a state-ranked team.

In his last game, he scored 37 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, in a loss to state power Dominguez Compton, Calif. He scored 28 points in the McDonald's game. In that game, he actually had to wear the jersey of West teammate Jelani McCoy because some jerseys were stolen prior to tip-off.

The smooth wing wasn't the most hyped player in his class center Shawn Bradley of Utah was , nor was he the No. He joined a star-studded Duke team and proved to be the missing link the Blue Devils needed. He'll go down as the most accomplished player the state of Florida has ever produced, unless Amare Stoudemire has a rebirth with the New York Knicks.

Carter was an accomplished prep player. As a senior, he led Mainland to its first Class 6A state title in 56 years. Bobby Hurley was known for his clutch play and leadership, but as a high school and college player he played second fiddle to Kenny Anderson of New York, the Mr.

Basketball USA. Anderson was the second pick of the NBA draft, while Hurley developed into quite a college player and was the No. A true point guard, Paul was overshadowed like everyone else in his class by LeBronmania. Still, Paul was an accomplished prep player, averaging 31 points, 8 assists and 6 steals per game while earning state Mr.

Basketball honors. In honor of his late grandfather, who was murdered the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to Wake Forest, he scored 61 points in West Forsyth's season opener. There was no consensus No. He's now considered one of the world's finest players. The sweet-shooting lefty transferred from New York's Power Memorial and finished his senior season strong after he sat out the first eight games. Xaverian went in those games, but finished while winning the New York Federation Class A title.

Mullin went on to be a force in the Big East and won the Wooden Award as college basketball's top player. One of 10 players who attended Duke or North Carolina on this list, Williams was arguably the best prep guard in the country upon graduating from St.

He was state player of the year as a senior, scored 20 points in the McDonald's All-American Game and maintained a 3. As good as he was in high school, he developed into an even better college player at Duke. Averaging Rivers was considered one of the nation's top two prospects at point guard that year, along with Derek Harper of Florida, and proved it during the McDonald's game in Oakland, Calif. The most ballyhooed prospect that season, center Earl Jones, missed almost half his senior season at Spingarn Washington, D.

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Thank you for becoming a member. Created Mar 29, Report Nominate. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. Making a list of the top high-school basketball players in state history was no easy task, and a huge number of great players did not make the final list. Here is the lengthy tally of players we considered. Skip to content. TOP NEXT Joe Aden, Dongola Joe Allen, Carver Michael Allen, Thornton Tony Allen, Crane Ron Anderson, Bowen Craig Bardo, Carbondale Stephen Bardo, Carbondale Ted Beach, Champaign Irv Bemoras, Marshall Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains Patrick Beverley, Marshall David Bailey, Westinghouse Martell Bailey, Westinghouse Cedrick Banks, Westinghouse Bob Bender, Bloomington Wayne Blackshear, Morgan Park Don Blanken, Dundee Ryan Boatright, East Aurora Ron Bontemps, Taylorville Abe Booker, Wells Sarah Boothe, Warren Bruce Brothers, Quincy Andre Brown, Leo Jeannie Boehm, New Trier Walter Bond, Collins Donnie Boyce, Proviso East Scott Burzynski, Sesser-Valier Will Bynum, Crane Doris Carie, Teutopolis Tauja Catchings, Stevenson Maurice Cheeks, DuSable Keon Clark, Danville Jeff Clements, Mount Pulaski Darius Clemons, Phillips Rennie Clemons, Springfield Calvary Levi Cobb, Morgan Park Brandon Cole, Bloom Tom Cole, Springfield Willie Coleman, Peoria Manual Sherron Collins, Crane Lynch Conway, Peoria Dave Corzine, Hersey Jim Crews, Normal U High Mandy Cunningham, Red Hill Allison Curtin, Taylorville Marc Davidson, Aurora Christian Eric Davis, Amundsen McKinley Davis, Freeport Justin Dentmon, Carbondale Skip Dillard, Westinghouse Kevin Dillard, Homewood-Flossmoor Sean Dockery, Julian Dave Downey, Canton Kassie Drew, Anna-Jonesboro Kathleen Doyle, Benet Mike Duff, Eldorado Michael Dunigan, Farragut Acie Earl, Moline Bo Ellis, Parker Rich Fetter, Riverton Sherell Ford, Proviso East LaTonia Foster, Marshall Bobby Frasor, Brother Rice Kevin Gamble, Springfield Lanphier Pam Gant, Joliet East Billy Garrett Jr.

Jerry Gee, St. Martin de Porres Nolden Gentry, West Rockford Kendall Gill, Rich Central Jordan Goodwin, Belleville Althoff Haley Gorecki, Fremd Otto Graham, Waukegan Marcus Griffin, Peoria Manual, Yolanda Griffith, Carver Guyton, Peoria Tim Hardaway, Carver Shane Hawkins, Pinckneyville Billy Harris, Dunbar Janet Harris, Marshall Michelle Hasheider, Okawville Tom Hawkins, Parker Phil Henderson, Crete-Monee, Bill Heppner, Crystal Lake Jeff Hornacek, Lyons Alfredrick Hughes, Robeson Steven Hunter, Proviso East Byron Irvin, Julian Allison Jackson, Fenwick Leroy Jackson, Bloom Mannie Jackson, Edwardsville Amy Jaeschke, New Trier Othyus Jeffers, Hubbard Shawn Jeppson, Spring Valley Hall JoJo Johnson, Benton Brittney Jordan, Peoria Woodruff Frank Kaminsky, Benet Cindy Kaufmann, Seneca Richard Keene, Collinsville, Nashville, TN.

Aug 15, Brentwood Academy TN. James White. Washington, DC. Oct 21, Hargrave Military Academy VA. Anthony Richardson. Raleigh, NC.

Jul 29, Leesville High School NC. Florida State. Carlos Hurt. Louisville, KY. Feb 16, Robert Morris. Rashaad Carruth. College Park, GA. Mar 12, Southern Mississippi. Chris Thomas. Indianapolis, IN. Oct 3, Pike High School IN.