Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team

Highlighted by National Sophomore of the Year Aquille Carr of Patterson (Baltimore, Md.), MaxPreps.com presents the 2010-11 Boys Basketball Sophomore 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 SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR
Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore, Md.)
5-7 / 155 / Guard
The diminutive superstar repeats as the Class of 2013's POY, pouring in 32 points per game to go along with six assists and five rebounds in leading Patterson to Maryland's Class 4A championship game.

Aaron Gordon, Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
6-7 / 195 / Forward
A serious contender for California player of the year honors, younger brother of New Mexico's Drew Gordon posted 18 points and 14 rebounds per outing for Division II state champions (32-2).



Jabari Parker, Simeon (Chicago, Ill.)
6-8 / 215 / Forward
Posted a team-high 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and over two assists per game for nationally-ranked Illinois Class 4A state champions.

Julius Randle, Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)
6-8 / 220 / Forward
Potential No. 1 recruit in 2013 class piled up over 24 points and 12 rebounds per game while leading Lions to TAPPS 5A title game.

Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia (Decatur, Ga.)
5-10 / 150 / Guard
Georgia's Class AAA Player of the Year averaged over 15 points and eight assists for 30-3 state champions.

Second Team

Brian Bridgewater, Episcopal (Baton Rouge, La.)
6-5 / 230 / Forward
Undersized but highly-productive power forward put up 23.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game for Class 2A semifinalist.

Nick Emery, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-1 / 175 / Guard
Utah's Class 5A Player of the Year after putting up 21.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists while leading Lone Peak to state title.

Conner Frankamp, North (Wichita, Kan.)
6-1 / 170 / Guard
First team All-State selection and member of USA Basketball's U16 developmental program posted 27.2 points (including a season-high 52 points in December), 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.



Bronson Koenig, Aquinas (La Crosse, Wis.)
6-2 / 175 / Guard
Associated Press first team All-State selection led Aquinas to Division 3 championship with averages of 17 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest.

Juwan Parker, Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Okla.)
6-4 / 185 / Guard
Helped Hornets go back-to-back in Oklahoma's 5A classification by putting up 16.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

Third Team

Nolan Berry, DeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis, Mo.)
6-8 / 195 / Forward
Top soph in St. Louis area compiled averages of 18.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game Class 5 (large schools) playoff team.

Stephen Clark, Douglass (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
5-9 / 160 / Guard
Led Trojans to repeat state title by contributing 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game.

Keith Frazier, Irving (Texas)
6-4 / 180 / Guard
One of the Dallas area's top scorers at 21.0 points per game, elite recruit also averaged around four boards.

Kennedy Meeks, West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.)
6-8 / 260 / Forward
All-State selection averaged double-double with 13 points and 11 boards per game while helping Lions capture 4-A title.

Roschon Prince, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)
6-5 / 190 / Guard
A huge part of Poly's 31-2 campaign that included a Southern Section Division I-AA championship, tallied 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.



Honorable Mention

Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (Omaha, Neb.)
6-8 / 215 / Forward
Picked to the All-Nebraska first team by the Omaha World, helped Central go 48-8 over first two seasons with a pair of state titles; recorded triple-double in state semifinal win over Norfolk.

Jabari Bird, Salesian (Richmond, Calif.)
6-6 / 175 / Guard-Forward
After putting an eligibility squabble behind him, Bird emerged as one of Bay Area's best by leading powerhouse program in scoring (15.7 points per game) and rebounding (over eight per game).

Nate Britt, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
6-1 / 160 / Guard
Leader of a talented cast of young Eagles scored 13.6 points per game and handed out 5.2 assists.

Reggie Cameron, Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, N.J.)
6-7 / 215 / Forward
The promise and production of Cameron (19.1 points, 10.0 rebounds per game) and fellow sophomores Rakwan Kelly and Kavon Stewart could help the Hawks make a run at New Jersey's kingpin programs in the coming seasons.

Nick Colletta, Glendora (Calif.)
6-4 / 180 / Guard
Transfer from La Verne Lutheran developed into one of California's most productive sophomores, averaging 24.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

John Davis, Neumann & Goretti (Philadelphia, Pa.)
6-4 / 185 / Forward
Class AAA second team All-State selection averaged 13.4 points per game to help Saints overcome loss of key 2010 senior class to repeat as state champions.



Devin Davis Jr., Warren Central (Indianapolis, Ind.)
6-6 / 185 / Forward
Committed to Indiana
Perhaps the top sophomore in Indianapolis, compiled 18 points and seven rebounds per game.

Derrick Griffin, Terry (Rosenberg, Texas)
6-7 / 210 / Forward
The only sophomore named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches' Class 4A All-State team, athletic specimen delivered 14.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.8 blocked shots per game.

Isaac Hamilton, Crenshaw (Los Angeles, Calif.)
6-5 / 175 / Guard
LA Times All-City pick led storied program in scoring at 19.9 points per game.

Collin Hartman, Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.)
6-6 / 190 / Forward
Committed to Indiana
Member of Indianapolis Star's All-City team after producing 14.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

Nigel Hayes, Whitmer (Toledo, Ohio)
6-7 / 210 / Forward
Part of a bumper crop of 2013 prospects in Ohio, earned second team Division I All-State honors after producing 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

Kasey Hill, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
6-0 / 175 / Guard
After transferring in from nearby Mount Dora Bible, stepped in immediately to run the show at point and lead Eagles to a 22-4 record and earn All-Central Florida honors.

Rondae Jefferson, Chester (Pa.)
6-6 / 190 / Guard-Forward
Numbers weren't overwhelming (8.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game), but was a pivotal member of Clippers' nationally-ranked 31-1 Class AAAA state championship team.



Robert Johnson, L.C. Bird (Chesterfield, Va.)
6-2 / 175 / Guard
Tallied team-leading 17.1 points to go along with 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists as Skyhawks reached Group AAA championship game.

Marc Loving, St. John's Jesuit (Toledo, Ohio)
6-8 / 200 / Forward
Committed to Ohio State
Already has his collegiate destination decided after highly-productive second team Division I All-State season that included averages of 18.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Jalen Norman, Nixa (Mo.)
6-5 / 185 / Guard-Forward
Class 5 second team All-State honoree helped Nixa pile up 21 wins, averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.1 assists per game.

Semi Ojeleye, Ottawa (Kan.)
6-6 / 205 / Guard-Forward
Helped Cyclones achieve 22-4 record and reach Class 4A state title game with averages of 23.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Brandon Randolph, St. Bernard (Playa del Rey, Calif.)
6-3 / 170 / Guard
Led Vikings to CIF Division V state championship by compiling 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Schuyler Rimmer, Boone (Orlando, Fla.)
6-8 / 220 / Forward
Class 6A All-State selection punched up 18.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots per game.

Tyree Robinson, Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)
6-4 / 200 / Guard
Teamed with twin brother Tyrell and UCLA-bound Norman Powell to help Hornets gain No. 1 state ranking before upset loss in postseason; averaged 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.



Jaren Sina, Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.)
6-1 / 175 / Guard
Committed to Alabama
Early Crimson Tide verbal helped Knights go 25-4 by posting 20.9 points, 6.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game.

Geno Thorpe, Shaler Area (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
6-2 / 180 / Guard
Expected to transfer to a school in New Jersey next season after posting 17.5 points per game for the 22-2 Titans.

Noah Vonleh, Haverhill (Mass.)
6-7 / 190 / Forward
Though his team struggled to notch victories, potential five-star prospect piled up over 18 points and 17 rebounds per contest.

Chris Walker, Holmes County (Bonifay, Fla.)
6-9 / 195 / Forward
A small-school phenom in Florida, earned Class 2A All-State honors while pushing a triple-double virtually every night out.

Nigel Williams-Goss, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-3 / 180 / Guard
Didn't produce gaudy numbers sharing time with three Division I-bound seniors in the Pilot backcourt, but mature game earned him significant role for nationally-ranked powerhouse.

James Young, Troy (Mich.)
6-5 / 185 / Guard
Member of the Detroit News Class A Dream Team, Young led Troy to league title by putting up 22.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.