
MaxPreps first team All-Americans (from left to right) Trey Lyles, Cliff Alexander, Stanley Johnson, Karl Towns Jr. and Jahlil Okafor.
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Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the top 50 high school boys basketball players in America. Past honorees include NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant (2006), Blake Griffin (2007), Kevin Love (2006-07) and Derrick Rose (2006-07).
Selections are based on team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors from the recently completed season. Potential at the college or professional level is not a primary consideration. Players in post-graduate programs are not eligible for inclusion.
Highlighted by Player of the Year selection
Stanley Johnson of
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), MaxPreps presents the 2013-14 All-American Team.
FIRST TEAMCliff Alexander, Curie (Chicago)
6-9 | 240 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: KansasNational Player of the Year frontrunner until career came to a tumultuous end as eligibility issues caused Curie to forfeit all 25 wins. Put up 24 points and 15 rebounds per game, helped Condors knock off then-No. 1 Montverde Academy at Spalding Hoophall Classic.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
6-6 | 225 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: ArizonaLed No. 1-ranked Mater Dei to 35-0 season and California Open Division title – his fourth as a Monarch. Averaged 25 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
Trey Lyles, Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis)
6-9 | 245 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: KentuckyIndianapolis Star Mr. Basketball led Tech to 4A state title, No. 3 national ranking by putting up 23.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per outing.
Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young (Chicago)
6-10 | 270 | Senior | Center
Headed to: DukeAfter three years of playoff frustration, helped Dolphins break through and win Illinois 4A state title. Posted 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game against arguably nation's toughest schedule.
SECOND TEAM
Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Minn.)
6-1 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Duke
Senior season ended without coveted state title but was otherwise sensational, putting up 25.6 points and 8.1 assists per game while leading Apple Valley to 27 wins.
Malik Newman, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)
6-3 | 185 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: Undecided
Already a three-time state champion, potential No. 1 2015 prospect produced 29.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per night.
Ivan Rabb, Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, Calif.)
6-9 | 225 | Junior | Forward
Headed to: Undecided
Bay Area POY is prototype power forward with numbers to match at 27 points and 14 rebounds per game.
D'Angelo Russell, Montverde Academy (Fla.)
6-4 | 190 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Ohio State
Shooter, scorer and facilitator for Montverde, future Buckeye did it all for head coach Kevin Boyle, averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game.
THIRD TEAM
Joel Berry, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando, Fla.)
6-0 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: North CarolinaOne of Florida's most highly decorated players ever, tallied 24.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists per game in leading Highlanders to repeat state title.
Luke Kennard, Franklin (Ohio)
6-4 | 190 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: DukeAveraged slightly more than 40 points per game en route to Ohio Mr. Basketball and Division II co-Player of the Year honors.
Kevon Looney, Hamilton (Milwaukee)
6-8 | 210 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: UCLAWisconsin's Associated Press Player of the Year did it all for Hamilton, averaging 27.9 points and 12.7 rebounds per outing.
Emmanuel Mudiay, Prime Prep (Dallas)
6-4 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: SMURegarded by some as the nation's top 2014 prospect, earned Dallas Morning News All-Area Player of the Year honors after posting 16 points, six rebounds and four assists per game for 30-6 Prime Prep.
Kelly Oubre, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-7 | 205 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KansasLed 31-5 Pilots in scoring at 22.2 points per game to go along with 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
FOURTH TEAMTrevon Bluiett, Park Tudor (Indianapolis)
6-6 | 205 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: XavierMonster numbers – 36.2 points, 11.5 rebounds per game – helped Panthers go 24-4 and capture Indiana's Class 2A state title.
T.J. Haws, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-3 | 175 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: BYUUtah's Mr. Basketball and starter on four state championship teams put up 25.2 points and 5.2 assists per game.
J.P. Macura, Lakeville North (Minn.)
6-4 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: XavierStorybook senior campaign ended with 43 points in state championship game victory. Averaged 32.8 points per game on the season.
Ja'Quan Newton, Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia)
6-1 | 175 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Miami (Fla.)Authored one of the more inspirational performances of season by scoring 33 points in state title game the day after mother lost fight with cancer. Earned Class AAA and Southeast Pennsylvania Player of the Year after averaging 21.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
Diamond Stone, Dominican (Whitefish Bay, Wis.)
6-10 | 250 | Junior | Center
Headed to: UndecidedElite 2015 post prospect piled up 24.2 points and 13.2 rebounds per game, leading Dominican to 24-4 record and Division 4 state title.
FIFTH TEAM
Grayson Allen, Providence (Jacksonville, Fla.)
6-4 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: DukePut up 22.2 points per game while helping Stallions beat teams from seven states and win the prestigious Beach Ball Classic in South Carolina.
Casey Benson, Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
6-2 | 175 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: OregonLed Aztecs to 34-1 record, No. 7 national ranking and third Arizona state title in a row. Future Duck helped Corona del Sol go 95-4 over final three years in program.
Jalen Brunson, Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.)
6-1 | 185 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: UndecidedExploded for 56 points in state semifinals, led Stevenson to 32-2 record and averaged 26.1 points and 4.7 assists per game.
Tadric Jackson, Tift County (Tifton, Ga.)
6-2 | 200 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Georgia TechAtlanta Journal-Constitution State Player of the Year put up 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in leading Tift County to AAAAAA title.
Isaiah Whitehead, Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
6-4 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Seton HallNamed co-MVP of the City of Palms Classic in December and New York City's Mr. Basketball after putting up 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game.
HONORABLE MENTION
Shaqquan Aaron, Rainier Beach (Seattle)
6-7 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: LouisvilleCatalyst for high-scoring Vikings, averaged 19 points per game to help storied Seattle program go 29-1, win third state title in a row and make historic appearance at Dick's Nationals.
KeVaughn Allen, North Little Rock (Ark.)
6-3 | 170 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: UndecidedArkansas Player of the Year led Charging Wildcats to second state title in a row, posted 21.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
LeRon Black, White Station (Memphis, Tenn.)
6-7 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: IllinoisTennessee's Class AAA Mr. Basketball had White Station in national title contention for much of season, averaging more than 20 points and 12 rebounds per game.
James Blackmon, Marion (Ind.)
6-2 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: IndianaOne of 2014's most dangerous scorers, made move with father and coach from Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne) to Marion prior to senior year and poured in 33.4 points per game.
Devin Booker, Moss Point (Miss.)
6-5 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KentuckyTeam scuffled to an 18-15 record but Wildcat signee didn't disappoint, averaging more than 30 points and five rebounds per game.
Dominique Collier, Denver East (Colo.)
6-2 | 165 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: ColoradoHelped Angels capture 5A state title by contributing 23.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
Clayton Custer, Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.)
6-0 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Iowa StateUnanimous state POY pick led BVN to back-to-back 6A titles, posted 17 points and 3.5 assists per game as senior.
Gabe DeVoe, Shelby (N.C.)
6-4 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: ClemsonLeading vote-getter on North Carolina Associated Press All-State team, poured in 34 points per game to go along with 10.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per night.
Cheick Diallo, Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.)
6-9 | 220 | Junior | Forward-Center
Headed to: UndecidedBest known as dominant defender and bulk rebounder, also averaged more than 18 points per game.
Tramaine Isabell, Garfield (Seattle)
5-11 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Washington StateMay be nation's most underrated senior, averaged 23.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for 27-1 Class 4A state champions.
Joshua Jackson, Consortium College Prep (Detroit)
6-7 | 200 | Sophomore | Forward
Headed to: UndecidedChallenged for state player of the year honors as sophomore after piling up 28 points and 14 rebounds per game.
Justin Jackson, HCYA (Houston)
6-7 | 175 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: North CarolinaHome-schooled superstar piled up 31.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.
Thon Maker, The Carlisle School (Martinsville, Va.)
7-0 | 210 | Sophomore | Forward-Center
Headed to: UndecidedAgainst one of the nation's more ambitious schedules, tantalizing 7-footer posted 21.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 4.2 blocked shots per game.
Cody Martin, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
6-6 | 200 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: North Carolina StatePlaying for balanced 41-4 Oak Hill squad that reached the Dick's Nationals finals, numbers were modest by All-American standards (a little more than 14 points and four rebounds per game) but shined bright on big stages.
Theo Pinson, Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.)
6-5 | 185 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: North CarolinaWesleyan experienced mixed results against top competition without injured super sophomore Harry Giles, but future Tar Heel was sometimes spectacular – including triple-double on final day of Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions.
Quentin Snider, Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)
6-1 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: LouisvillePoint guard extraordinaire led Ballard to 28 wins by putting up 22.1 points and 5.9 assists per outing.
Jayson Tatum, Chaminade (St. Louis, Mo.)
6-7 | 195 | Sophomore | Guard
Headed to: UndecidedAll-Metro pick and Class 5 Player of the Year has bright future ahead after putting up 26 points, 11 rebounds and four assists during sophomore campaign.
Deshaun Thrower, Muskegon (Mich.)
6-0 | 185 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Stony BrookTwo-sport star earned Michigan Mr. Basketball honors and led Big Reds to unbeaten season, Class A state title.
Reid Travis, DeLaSalle (Minneapolis, Minn.)
6-7 | 230 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: StanfordDidn't play until January due to injury, but posted 20.1 points and 8.2 rebounds in 20 appearances to lead DeLaSalle to Class AAA state title.
Melo Trimble, Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.)
6-3 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: MarylandExplosive scorer averaged 23.1 points per game, earned Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year honors.
Myles Turner, Trinity (Euless, Texas)
6-10 | 230 | Senior | Center
Headed to: UndecidedNation's top uncommitted senior put up 18.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 6.8 blocked shots per game.
Tyler Ulis, Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.)
5-8 | 150 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KentuckyDiminutive, show-stopping floor general guided Marian Catholic to 27-3 record and 4A super sectionals with averages of 23 points and seven assists per game.
Rashad Vaughn, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-6 | 200 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: UNLVBattled injuries and missed nine games but put up big numbers when on the floor, averaging 19.9 points, 4.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Isaiah Wilkins, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Ga.)
6-7 | 215 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: VirginiaCatalyst for unbeaten Class AA state champions, tallied 18.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.4 blocked shots per game.
Justise Winslow, St. John's (Houston)
6-6 | 215 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: DukeStat sheet stuffer produced 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.