Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team

Highlighted by National Junior of the Year Jabari Parker of Simeon (Chicago), MaxPreps presents the 2011-12 Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team.

Parker, a 6-foot-8 small forward, hails from the same school that produced Derrick Rose and is compiling a resume that compares favorably with the NBA All-Star. He's a three-time state champion and regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2013 by MaxPreps.

Simeon is 87-12 since Parker arrived as a freshman and a strong candidate for high school basketball's No. 1 national preseason ranking in 2012-13.

Selections are based on statistics, team success and local, regional and state honors from the recently completed season.

FIRST TEAM

Aaron Gordon, Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
6-8 | 215 | Forward
Athletic and versatile forward fought off mononucleosis to average 22.9 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, pushing Mitty to its second-straight Division II state title.

Aaron Harrison, Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)
6-5 | 210 | Guard
Class 5A District 23 MVP posted 18.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, teaming with twin brother Andrew to lead Tigers to the state championship game.

Andrew Harrison, Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)
6-5 | 205 | Guard
Added 12.3 points, 6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game to brother's totals. At least one prominent national analyst believes he is the top prospect in the class.

MAXPREPS NATIONAL JUNIOR OF THE YEAR
Jabari Parker, Simeon (Chicago)
6-8 | 215 | Forward
Nation's top junior already owns three Class 4A titles, produced 19.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.

Julius Randle, Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)
6-9 | 240 | Forward
MVP of the prestigious City of Palms Classic in December, rugged and explosive forward pushed PCA to state title with 21 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

Anthony Barber, Hampton (Va.)
6-2 | 165 | Guard
Elite point guard prospect averaged 21.3 points per game, earning Virginia Group AAA Player of the Year honors and pushing Crabbers to first state title in 15 years.



Jabari Bird, Salesian (Richmond, Calif.)
6-5 | 190 | Guard
High-flying focal point of 34-2 Division IV state championship team that finished No. 22 in final Xcellent 25 National Boys Basketball Rankings.

Kasey Hill, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
6-1 | 175 | Guard
Committed to Florida
Earned MVP honors at the Kingdom of the Sun tournament in December and stepped up game in postseason to guide Montverde Academy to National High School Invitational semifinals.

Matt Jones, DeSoto (Texas)
6-4 | 185 | Guard
Committed to Duke
DeSoto went 33-6 and advanced to Class 5A regional finals behind future Blue Devil's 18.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

Nick King, Memphis East (Tenn.)
6-7 | 210 | Forward
Led Memphis East to unlikely Class AAA title after being overshadowed by city rivals Ridgeway and Southwind during regular season, dominating state tournament with 24 points and nine rebounds per game.

THIRD TEAM

Stephen Clark, Douglass (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
5-9 | 175 | Guard
Didn't have the supporting cast he enjoyed in first two seasons at Douglass, but still led program to state title and averaged 25 points and 11 assists per outing.



Keith Frazier, Kimball (Dallas)
6-5 | 190 | Guard
Sharpshooter piled up 21.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game for Texas Class 4A state champions.

Rondae Jefferson, Chester (Pa.)
6-6 | 195 | Guard-Forward
Face of historic run at storied Pennsylvania program, posting 12.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists as Clippers won second-straight Class AAAA state title and extended win streak to 58 games.

Nigel Williams-Goss, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-3 | 185 | Guard
Averaged 15.0 points, 4.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, but most valuable contribution to national power came on the defensive end.

James Young, Troy (Mich.)
6-6 | 190 | Guard-Forward
Bankhoops.com's Class A Player of the Year, elite junior recruit averaged around 26 points and 10 rebounds per night.

FOURTH TEAM

Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore)
5-7 | 155 | Guard
Committed to Seton Hall
Wild ride for two-time Baltimore player of the year continues. Averaged over 24 points per game while leading Patterson to state title, followed by postseason transfer to St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.).



Nick Emery, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-1 | 175 | Guard
Committed to Brigham Young
Erupted for a couple of 30-point games at Beach Ball Classic in December, averaged 21.6 points per game for Class 5A state champs.

Marc Loving, St. John's Jesuit (Toledo, Ohio)
6-8 | 210 | Forward
Committed to Ohio State
Regarded as Buckeye State's top junior, posted 22.9 points and nine boards per outing.

Sindarius Thornwell, Lancaster (S.C.)
6-5 | 200 | Guard
South Carolina POY averaged monster line of 26.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per night.

Allerik Freeman, Olympic (Charlotte, N.C.)
6-3 | 200 | Guard
Helped Olympic win first 24 games of season and earn national ranking, producing team-leading 17.6 points per game.

FIFTH TEAM

Anton Gill, Ravenscroft (Raleigh, N.C.)
6-2 | 185 | Guard
Committed to Louisville
Go-to guy for NCISAA 3A state champs, averaged 18 points, five rebound and three assists per game.



Malcolm Hill, East (Belleville, Ill.)
6-5 | 195 | Guard
Committed to Illinois
Chicago Tribune All-State second team pick put up 23.8 points per game.

Roschon Prince, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)
6-6 | 215 | Guard-Forward
Could be in line for big summer after tallying 21.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for 29-3 Jackrabbits.

Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia (Decatur, Ga.)
5-10 | 155 | Guard
Notched second Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA POY honor, leading Columbia to three-peat state title and No. 10 national ranking.

Chris Walker, Holmes County (Bonifay, Fla.)
6-9 | 205 | Forward
Small-school star posted some eye-popping double-doubles, but team was bounced from 1A state tournament in first round.

HONORABLE MENTION

Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (Neb.)
6-9 | 235 | Forward-Center
Posted triple-double in state championship game as Central three-peated.

BeeJay Anya, DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
6-7 | 260 | Center
One of five players to averaged double figures for 30-5 Stags.



Nate Britt, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
6-1 | 170 | Guard
Committed to North Carolina
Battled through an injury during second half of season, future Tar Heel helped Gonzaga go as high as No. 2 in national rankings.

Sterling Brown, Proviso East (Maywood, Ill.)
6-4 | 205 | Guard-Forward
Chicago Tribune All-State third team selection helped Pirates go 32-1, reach Class 4A state final.

Reggie Cameron, Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, N.J.)
6-7 | 215 | Forward
Posted 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for 25-3 Hawks.

Tyler Ennis, St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.)
6-2 | 180 | Guard
Lone holdover from disastrous 2010-11 campaign at St. Benedict's Prep, piloted Gray Bees back to national prominence from point guard position.

Conner Frankamp, North (Wichita, Kan.)
6-1 | 160 | Guard
Committed to Kansas
On pace to become state's all-time leading scorer after pouring in 32.3 points per game as a junior.

Billy Garrett Jr., Morgan Park (Chicago)
6-4 | 190 | Guard
Committed to DePaul
Son of DePaul assistant coach pumped in 25.2 points per game.



Isaac Hamilton, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
6-5 | 170 | Guard
After transferring from Crenshaw (Los Angeles), slender guard piled up 26.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.8 points per game.

Demetrius Jackson, Marian (Mishawaka, Ind.)
6-1 | 180 | Guard
Averaged 22.5 points per game, led Marian to Class 3A sectional title.

Kris Jenkins, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
6-6 | 245 | Forward
Outshined more highly-regarded teammate Britt on many nights, posting team-leading 20.4 points per game.

JaJuan Johnson, Southwind (Memphis, Tenn.)
6-5 | 185 | Guard
Southwind has a chance to be special in 2012-13 with Johnson – who averaged nearly 23 points per game this season – and fellow junior star Johnathan Williams III.

Nigel Johnson, Broad Run (Ashburn, Va.)
6-1 | 175 | Guard
Landed Group AAA All-State honors after producing 29.6 points, 8.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Kennedy Meeks, West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.)
6-8 | 265 | Center
Led West Charlotte to second-straight appearance in North Carolina's Class 4A championship game.



Jordan Mickey, Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas)
6-7 | 210 | Forward
One of the breakout stars of December's City of Palms Classic, teamed with All-American senior Isaiah Austin to lead Grace Prep to private school state title.

Cullen Neal, Eldorado (Albuquerque, N.M.)
6-4 | 170 | Guard
Committed to Saint Mary's
Big junior campaign included Class 5A state title, averages of 27.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per outing.

Semi Ojeleye, Ottawa (Kan.)
6-7 | 215 | Forward
First team All-State pick was one of the nation's top junior scorers at 32.2 points per game.

Stanford Robinson, Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.)
6-3 | 185 | Guard
Leading scorer (13.5 points per game) for Top 10 team nationally and Washington Catholic Athletic  Conference regular season and tournament champ.

Tyree Robinson, Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)
6-4 | 195 | Guard
Has helped Lincoln win 84 games in three seasons, averaged 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assist as junior.

Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy (Texas)
6-6 | 225 | Forward
Will play football at Texas, but gets it done on the hardwood to the tune of 32.3 points and 15.2 rebounds per game.



Bryson Scott, Northrop (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
6-1 | 175 | Guard
Committed to Purdue
Teamed with twin brother Brenton to help Northrop go 21-4, win sectional title.

Stephen Vasturia, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)
6-3 | 185 |
Committed to Notre Dame
Emerged as one of Philadelphia Catholic League's top performers, putting up 22.8 points per game.

Derrick Walton Jr., Chandler Park Academy (Harper Woods, Mich.)
6-0 | 170 | Guard
Committed to Michigan
Bankhoops.com first team All-State pick averaged over 26 points per game.

Paul Watson, Paradise Valley (Phoenix, Ariz.)
6-6 | 185 | Guard-Forward
Stock on the rise after helping Paradise Valley go 24-6, earning Division II All-State first team honors.

Derek Willis, Bullitt East (Mt. Washington, Ky.)
6-9 | 210 | Forward
Committed to Kentucky
John Calipari has jumpstart on next top-rated recruiting class with first team All-Stater.

Duane Wilson Jr., Dominican (Whitefish Bay, Wis.)
6-3 | 170 | Guard
Committed to Marquette
Teamed with fab frosh Diamond Stone to help Dominican win state title.