MaxPreps 2012-13 Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team

Highlighted by National Junior of the Year Stanley Johnson of Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), MaxPreps presents the 2012-13 Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team.

Selections are based on team success, statistics and local, regional and state honors from the recently completed season. Potential at the college or professional level is not a consideration. Players in post-graduate programs are not eligible for inclusion.

FIRST TEAM

Joel Berry, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando, Fla.)
6-0 | 190 | Guard
Repeat selection as Florida Mr. Basketball, missed eight games with injury but Lake Highland Prep was unbeaten with him in lineup (21-0). Piled up 25.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Already committed to North Carolina.



NATIONAL JUNIOR OF THE YEAR
Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
6-5 | 215 | Guard-Forward
Upstaged star senior Aaron Gordon in the California Open Division title game with 26 points and 12 boards, leading Monarchs to third state crown in a row. Averaged 19.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game on the season.

Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Minn.)
6-1 | 170 | Guard
After pumping in more than 28 points per game as a sophomore, elite 2014 point man dialed back the scoring (20 points, seven assists per game) this winter and led Apple Valley to a 30-1 record and Class AAAA state title.

Emmanuel Mudiay, Prime Prep (Dallas)
6-3 | 190 | Guard
Supremely talented and physically gifted guard was leading scorer for first-year Prime Prep program, which went 37-2 and reached National High School Invitational semifinals.

Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young (Chicago)
6-10 | 270 | Center

Clayton Custer, Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.)
6-1 | 165 | Guard
Accumulated 22.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in leading BVN to 25-0 record and No. 13 national ranking. Already committed to Iowa State.

T.J. Haws, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-3 | 160 | Guard
Early BYU verbal tallied 17.1 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game for high school national champions.

Karl Towns Jr., St. Joseph (Metuchen, N.J.)
6-11 | 235 | Center
Put up 20.6 points, 14 rebounds and 5.3 blocked shots per game to help St. Joseph go 27-5 and reach Garden State's Tournament of Champions title game.



Reid Travis, DeLaSalle (Minneapolis)
6-7 | 220 | Forward
Also a star quarterback, Travis topped Tyus Jones for some local honors. Averaged 27.4 points per game for undefeated, nationally ranked Islanders.

Justise Winslow, St. John's (Houston)
6-6 | 210 | Forward

Cliff Alexander, Curie (Chicago)
6-9 | 240 | Center
Elite power forward prospect earned Chicago Tribune first team All-State honors after recording more than 21 points and 13 rebounds per outing.

Trevon Bluiett, Park Tudor (Indianapolis)
6-5 | 215 | Guard-Forward
Big wing continues to climb toward the top of the class after posting 27.8 points per game, leading Panthers to 21-3 record.

Jalen Lindsey, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
6-6 | 195 | Forward
Already over the 2,000-point mark for his career, Class AA Mr. Basketball averaged 20.2 points and 8.1 rebounds for repeat state champs.

Trey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis)
6-9 | 225 | Forward
Posted 17.9 points and 12.7 rebounds per game for 21-5 Titans en route to Associated Press first team All-State honors.

Rashad Vaughn, Robbinsdale Cooper (New Hope, Minn.)
6-6 | 200 | Guard

Devin Booker, Moss Point (Miss.)
6-4 | 185 | Guard
First team All-State player had to carry big load for Moss Point, piling up 29.7 points per game along with seven rebounds and four assists.



Kevon Looney, Hamilton (Milwaukee)
6-8 | 190 | Guard-Forward
Intriguing oversized wing prospect was stat machine with averages of 26.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game.

JaQuan Lyle, Bosse (Evansville, Ind.)
6-5 | 185 | Guard
Associated Press second team All-State pick compiled 27 points, 13.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game.

Jordan McLaughlin, Etiwanda (Calif.)
6-0 | 170 | Guard
CIF Southern Section Co-Player of the Year helped Eagles challenge for SoCal supremacy, earn national ranking.

Quentin Snider, Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)
6-1 | 160 | Guard
Averaged 19.6 points per game to lead Bruins to 30-win season and finals of Kentucky's single-class Sweet 16 state tournament.

FIFTH TEAM

Justin Coleman, Wenonah (Birmingham, Ala.)
5-10 | 160 | Guard
Leading scorer for three-peat state champs at 20.3 points per game to go along with 7.7 assists and 4.2 steals.

Marcus Evans, Great Bridge (Chesapeake, Va.)
6-2 | 185 | Guard
Group AAA All-State Player of the Year helped Wildcats to 25-4 record, putting up 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game.

Ahmed Hill, Aquinas (Augusta, Ga.)
6-4 | 185 | Guard
Georgia Class A Player of the Year piled up 31.3 points and more than 10 rebounds per game.



Romelo Trimble, Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.)
6-2 | 180 | Guard
Washington Post All-Met first team choice put up more than 20 points per game against Bishop O'Connell's rigorous schedule.

Tyler Ulis, Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.)
5-8 | 150 | Guard


Shaqquan Aaron, Rainier Beach (Seattle)
6-7 | 175 | Guard
SoCal transfer added scoring punch for repeat Class AAA state champions.

Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Central Catholic (Allentown, Pa.)
6-4 | 180 | Guard
Could be in for breakout summer after posting 21 points, six rebounds and four assists per game, earning first team Class AAA All-State honors.

Keita Bates-Diop, University (Normal, Ill.)
6-7 | 195 | Forward
First team All-State selection by News Gazette and future Ohio State Buckeye was responsible for 18.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.



LaMonte Bearden, Germantown (Wis.)
6-2 | 170 | Guard
Posted 13.1 points and handed out 5.2 assists per game to help Germantown win second Division 1 state title in a row and extend nation's longest win streak to 56 games.

Casey Benson, Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
6-3 | 180 | Guard
AZCentral.com Big School POY averaged 20.7 points and 3.7 assists per game to help Aztecs win back-to-back state titles.

James Blackmon Jr., Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
6-2 | 170 | Guard
Indiana commit had six 40-point games en route to 33.3 points per game scoring average.

Kyle Castlin, Hillgrove (Powder Springs, Ga.)
6-4 | 190 | Guard
Recorded 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in earning Class AAAAAA second team All-State honors and leading Hillgrove to title game.

Dominique Collier, Denver East (Colo.)
6-2 | 160 | Guard
Denver Post All-Colorado Player of the Year helped East reach Class 5A title game by putting up 20.1 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 steals per night.

Drake Harris, Grand Rapids Christian (Mich.)
6-4 | 190 | Guard
Also a MaxPreps All-American on the gridiron and likely headed for a career there at Michigan, pumped in more than 28 points per game in Class A state tournament to lead Eagles to semifinals.



Justin Jackson, HCYA (Houston)
6-7 | 170 | Guard
Home school hoops phenom will play at North Carolina and averaged more than 30 points per game this season.

Tadric Jackson, Tift County (Tifton, Ga.)
6-2 | 195 | Guard
Class AAAAAA first team All-State selection joined Kansas-bound Brannen Greene to give Blue Devils a potent 1-2 punch.

Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Loyola (Los Angeles)
5-10 | 145 | Guard
Early Arizona commit is the ultimate floor general, tallying 14.3 points and 8.2 assists per game for 25-win Loyola program that came one win short of the state title game.

Wyatt Lohaus, Iowa City West (Iowa)
6-2 | 165 | Guard
Playing for deep and balanced unbeaten state championship squad, tallied averages of 13.7 points, 5 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Shelton Mitchell, Cuthbertson (Waxhaw, N.C.)
6-3 | 175 | Guard
Wake Forest verbal pledge led Cavaliers to 29-4 record with averages of 20.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Riley Norris, Albertville (Ala.)
6-7 | 190 | Guard-Forward
Class 6A first team All-State pick produced 22.4 points, 12 rebounds and 2.2 assists per outing.



Kelly Oubre, Fort Bend Bush (Richmond, Texas)
6-6 | 185 | Guard-Forward
Led Bush to 32 wins while putting up 22.3 points per game.

Josh Perkins, Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.)
6-2 | 175 | Guard
Part of a strong wave of young talent developing in Colorado, earned first team All-Colorado honors after compiling 25.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game.

D'Angelo Russell, Montverde Academy (Fla.)
6-4 | 185 | Guard
Shared time and numbers with Montverde's half-dozen high major recruits, but stepped up to provide big performances at City of Palms Classic and National High School Invitational.

Jae'Sean Tate, Pickerington Central (Ohio)
6-5 | 205 | Guard-Forward
Ohio State verbal tacked up 23 points and 11 rebounds per game en route to Division I second team All-State and Columbus Dispatch POY honors.

Lance Tejada II, Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Fla.)
6-0 | 170 | Guard
Kept talented teammates happy by handing out 8.2 assists per game to go along with 11.9 points for nationally ranked Class 7A state champs.

Jason Todd, Jackson (Mill Creek, Wash.)
6-5 | 200 | Guard
Gatorade Player of the Year posted 21.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game and has led Timberwolves to 45-8 record over past two seasons.



Craig Victor, St. Augustine (New Orleans)
6-8 | 215 | Forward
New Orleans POY posted 14.1 points and 11.3 rebounds per game for Purple Knights.

Paul White, Whitney Young (Chicago)
6-8 | 195 | Forward
Versatile forward took big step forward this winter for Dolphins, averaging 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per outing.

Isaiah Whitehead, Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
6-3 | 180 | Guard
MSG Varsity All-City pick tallied 21.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game for storied Brooklyn program.

Namon Wright, Pacific Hills (Los Angeles)
6-4 | 195 | Guard
Teamed with seniors Marcus Jackson and Jahmel Taylor to give Division IV state champs one of California's top backcourts.