Boys Basketball Freshmen All-American Team

Highlighted by National Freshman of the Year Trey Lyles of Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Ind.), MaxPreps.com presents the 2010-11 Boys Basketball Freshmen All-American Team.

Selections are based on statistics, team success and local, regional and state honors from the recently-completed season. Potential at the college or professional level is not a consideration.

First Team

MAXPREPS.COM NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Trey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Ind.)
6-8 / 200 / Forward
Committed to Indiana
Ballyhooed before ever playing a high school game, versatile rookie earned Indianapolis Star All-City first team honors after putting up over 18 points and 12 rebounds per game.

James Blackmon, Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
6-2 / 170 / Guard
Committed to Indiana
Filled void left by Ohio State freshman Deshaun Thomas by pouring in 20.3 points per game.

Dominique Collier, Denver East (Denver, Colo.)
6-1 / 160 / Guard
First team All-Colorado selection by the Denver Post helped Angels reach 21 wins by averaging 16.8 points per game.

Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.)
5-11 / 160 / Guard
Honorable mention All-State selection and member of USA Basketball's U16 developmental program led district champions with 18.3 points per game.

Isaiah Whitehead, Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
6-3 / 170 / Guard
Contributed over 14 points and five rebounds per outing for 29-win Lincoln, which has produced a long line of greats including Stephon Marbury, Sebastian Telfair and Lance Stephenson.

Second Team

Shaqquan Aaron, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
6-6 / 160 / Guard
Can't help but think of Kevin Durant watching lanky 3-point sniper who averaged 6.8 points per game for California's Division I state champions.

Dakari Johnson, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.)
6-10 / 240 / Forward
Had a great showing at the City of Palms Classic in December and played key role for the 26-1 Celtics, who held the national No. 1 ranking for five weeks.

Jalen Lindsey, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
6-6 / 180 / Guard-Forward
Member of USA Basketball's U16 developmental program, averaged around 18 points and seven rebounds for game for 29-5 Lions.

Quadri Moore, Linden (N.J.)
6-9 / 235 / Forward
Started slowly but grabbed major headlines with 18 points in a win over eventual-National High School Invitational champion Montrose Christian – the Mustangs only loss of the season.

Emmanuel Mudiay, Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas)
6-4 / 180 / Guard
Dallas Morning News All-Area Newcomer of the Year helped Lions capture private school state title by contributing 11.4 points per game.

Third Team

Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, Pa.)
6-3 / 170 / Guard
Averaged 14.4 points per game – including a season-high 28 in early January – to become the only freshman at any level to earn Associated Press All-State honors.

LeRon Black, White Station (Memphis, Tenn.)
6-7 / 195 / Forward
After returning from sprained ankle in mid-January, averaged 10.9 points per game –including a 24-point performance in the state sectionals – for perennial Memphis powerhouse.

Justin Coleman, Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, Ala.)
5-9 / 155 / Guard
Class 5A second team All-State selection averaged 18.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.6 steals per game while reportedly connecting on over 90 percent of free throw attempts.

T.J. Haws, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-2 / 165 / Guard
Expectations will be high at Lone Peak with second team All-State selection Haws (13.8 points per game) and MaxPreps Sophomore All-American pick Nick Emery returning.

Craig Victor, St. Augustine (New Orleans, La.)
6-8 / 200/ Forward
Posted 9.6 points and six rebounds per game for Louisiana's Class 5A state champions.

Honorable Mention

Joel Berry, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando, Fla.)
6-0 / 190 / Guard
Consistent performer for 21-win Highlanders tallied 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

Adrian Davis, Mount Rainier (Des Moines, Wash.)
6-0 / 165 / Guard
Averaged 17.7 points, 3.3 steals and 2.9 rebounds per game in one of Washington's most competitive leagues.

James Demery, The Oakwood School (Greenville, N.C.)
6-4 / 170 / Guard
Competition wasn't overwhelming, but 25.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game is a nice statline for a freshman at any level.

Maurice Dunlap, Grenada (Miss.)
5-11 / 165 / Guard
Posted 20.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for 17-win program in Mississippi's largest classification.

Levy Gillespie Jr., Capital Prep (Hartford, Conn.)
6-2 / 155 / Guard
Second year in a row Capital Prep – the one-time home of top 2012 prospect Andre Drummond – has had a player named to the Freshmen All-American Team (Kahlil Dukes in 2010), Gillespie posted 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for 21-5 Trailblazers.

Ahmed Hill, Peach County (Fort Valley, Ga.)
6-3 / 175 / Guard
Young Peach County will be better in the coming years thanks to Hill (21.1 points, 4.0 rebounds per game) and a roster full of talented underclassmen.

Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Loyola (Los Angeles, Calif.)
5-10 / 155 / Guard
Earned All-CIF Southern Section Division 1A honors by tallying 10.4 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game for 25-win Cubs.

Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
6-5 / 190 / Forward
Part-time starter and major contributor for CIF Division I state champions, averaging 6.7 points per game including 14 in SoCal regional final victory.

Aubrie King, Mumford (Texas)
6-4 / 170 / Guard-Forward
Small-school star with big game put up 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game en route to Class 1A All-State and District 26 co-MVP accolades.

Riley Norris, Albertville (Ala.)
6-6 / 180 / Forward
Along with twin brother Drew led Albertville to a 26-8 mark and earned nod as Class 5A second team All-State pick.

Ahmaad Rorie, Clover Park (Lakewood, Wash.)
5-11 / 165 / Guard
Combined with fellow freshman David Crisp to help Clover Park go 27-3 and capture Washington's Class 2A state title, averaging 16.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game.

Marques Towns, Cardinal McCarrick (South Amboy, N.J.)
6-2 / 185 / Guard
Contributed 11 points per game for Eagles, who reached NJSIAA Non-Public B championship game against eventual national champion St. Anthony.

Mitchell Wilbekin, The Rock (Gainesville, Fla.)
6-0 / 160 / Guard
Three-year varsity performer earned Independent All-State honors from the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches after tallying 11.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

Justise Winslow, St. John's (Houston, Texas)
6-5 / 200 / Forward
Impressive all-around numbers (15.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks) led Mavericks to Southwest Preparatory Conference Division I title.