MaxPreps 2014-15 Boys Basketball Freshman Five

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Highlighted by National Freshman of the Year Marvin Bagley III of Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), MaxPreps presents the 2014-15 Boys Basketball Freshman Five - a modified version of an All-American team.

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.

Past Freshman of the Year selections include:



2014 – Cody Riley, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
2013 – Harry Giles, Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.)
2012 – Malik Newman, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)
2011 – Trey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis)
2010 – Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore)

FRESHMAN FIVE

MAXPREPS NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Marvin Bagley III, Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
6-9 | 215 | Forward
First freshman to earn MaxPreps All-American honors after leading Corona del Sol to fourth-consecutive state title, putting up 19.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per outing. Named Arizona Player of the Year by AZCentral.com.

Jordan Brown, Woodcreek (Roseville, Calif.)
6-9 | 180 | Forward
Sacramento Bee All-Metro selection produced 22.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots per game. Woodcreek won 27 games and reached CIF Division I regional final.

Foster Loyer, Clarkston (Mich.)
5-11 | 155 | Guard
Son of former Pistons interim coach John Loyer earned all-state and Detroit Free Press All-Metro honors. Put up 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in Michigan's largest classification for team that went 24-1.

Javonte Smart, Scotlandville (Baton Rouge, La.)
6-3 | 175 | Guard
Class 5A first team all-state pick averaged 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game for state champion Hornets.

Robert Woodard, Columbus (Miss.)
6-5 | 205 | Wing
Fourth-team all-state pick by the Clarion Ledger averaged 15.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for 22-6 Falcons.



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John Diener, 6-4, G, Cedarburg (Wis.)
William Dillard, 6-3, G, Greensboro Day (N.C.)
Drue Drinnon, 6-0, G, East Jackson (Commerce, Ga.)
Kevin Easley Jr., 6-7, F, Lawrence North (Indianapolis)
Jacobi Gordon, 6-7, G/F, Pro-Vision Academy (Houston)
LaDarius Marshall, 6-6, G/F, Forest Hill (Jackson, Miss.)
E.J. Montgomery, 6-9, F, Montverde Academy (Fla.)
Nazreon Reid, 6-9, F/C, Roselle Catholic (N.J.)
Torrence Watson, 6-3, G, Whitfield (St. Louis)
Deshang Weaver, 6-7, F, Cypress Falls (Houston)