MaxPreps 2012-13 Boys Basketball Freshman All-American Team

Highlighted by National Freshman of the Year Harry Giles of Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.), MaxPreps presents the 2012-13 Boys Basketball Freshmen 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 primary consideration. Players in post-graduate programs are not eligible for inclusion.

FIRST TEAM

NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Harry Giles, Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.)
6-7 | 205 | Forward
Joined Theo Pinson and JaQuel Richmond in leading Wesleyan Christian Academy to private school state title in North Carolina, posting 12.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.



Eron Gordon, North Central (Indianapolis)
6-2 | 160 | Guard
Honorable mention Associated Press All-State pick scored 31 in varsity debut against state-ranked Indianapolis rival, averaged 19.3 points per game for the season.

Josh Langford, Madison Academy (Ala.)
6-5 | 190 | Guard
Alabama's Class 3A Player of the Year put up big totals of 23.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Thon Maker, Carlisle School (Martinsville, Va.)
6-11 | 200 | Center
Arrived at Carlisle in November via Sudan and Australia after a quick stop in Louisiana, posting totals of 23.4 points, 12.9 rebounds and 4.9 blocked shots per game in third division of Virginia's private school ranks.

Seventh Woods, Hammond (Columbia, S.C.)
6-1 | 165 | Guard
Became national name in middle school and delivered the goods as a freshman, putting up 19.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

SECOND TEAM

Braxton Blackwell, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
6-7 | 190 | Forward
Nephew of Ralph Sampson posted 13.1 points, 8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for Tennessee's Class AA state champs.



Juwan Durham, Tampa Prep (Fla.)
6-9 | 200 | Forward-Center
Played major role for 27-3 Class 3A runner-up, tallying 14 points, nine rebounds and more than two blocked shots per game.

Joshua Jackson, Consortium College Prep (Detroit)
6-6 | 165 | Guard
Highly touted rookie posted around 17 points and six rebounds per outing to earn Associated Press Class C All-State honors.

V.J. King, St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
6-6 | 175 | Guard-Forward
Following in footsteps of LeBron James at SVSM, led 20-win Fighting Irish in scoring at 16.3 points per game.

Jayson Tatum, Chaminade (St. Louis)
6-6 | 170 | Guard
Playing at same school that produced Brad Beal, named Class 5 first team All-State by Missouri Sportswriters and Sportcasters after tacking up more than 13 points and grabbing six rebounds per game.

THIRD TEAM Edrice Adebayo, Northside (Pinetown, N.C.)
6-8 | 220 | Forward-Center
"Bam Bam" had big impact at small school in North Carolina, piling up 17.8 points, 19.8 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game.

Bryce Aiken, Pope John XXIII (Sparta, N.J.)
5-9 | 160 | Guard
With Cincinnati-bound senior Jermaine Lawrence injured for much of season, Star-Ledger West Jersey POY helped fill the void by averaging 16.3 points and 7.1 assists per game.



De'Ron Davis, Overland (Aurora, Colo.)
6-9 | 240 | Center
One of the most intriguing prospects in the 2016 class, delivered 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.4 blocked shots per game in rookie campaign.

Kobi Jordan-Simmons, St. Francis (Alpharetta, Ga.)
6-4 | 170 | Guard
St. Francis could emerge as national power in coming seasons with Jordan-Simmons (14.3 points, 3.9 assists, 2.7 rebounds per game) joining standout sophomores Josh Coleman and Kaiser Gates.

Trevor Stanback, Chaminade (West Hills, Calif.)
6-10 | 200 | Center
Younger brother of former UCLA and UNLV standout Chase Stanback averaged 9.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and around five blocked shots per game.

HONORABLE MENTION Milan Acquaah, La Salle (Pasadena, Calif.)
5-11 | 175 | Guard
Other half of La Salle's dynamic duo averaged 19.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Lonzo Ball, Chino Hills (Calif.)
6-3 | 175 | Guard
Compiled 14.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game for 24-5 Huskies.

Tyus Battle, Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.)
6-5 | 165 | Guard
Entered season as one of the nation's most highly touted freshmen and didn't disappoint, averaging 11.8 points per game while playing with talented cast.



Temple Gibbs, Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, N.J.)
6-2 | 175 | Guard
Member of Star-Ledger's All-Freshman/Sophomore team posted 14.4 points and 3.6 assists per outing.

Alterique Gilbert, Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.)
5-10 | 160 | Guard
Part of the next wave of talent for five-time defending state champs, posted 9.1 points, 4.7 assists, 4 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game.

Vance Jackson, La Salle (Pasadena, Calif.)
6-7 | 185 | Guard-Forward
Other half of La Salle's dynamic duo put up 19 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game.

T.J. Leaf, Foothills Christian (El Cajon, Calif.)
6-7 | 200 | Forward
Leading freshman scorer in the state of California according to stats submitted to MaxPreps, poured in 22.4 points per game to go along with 11.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Raekwon Long, Garinger (Charlotte, N.C.)
7-0 | 250 | Center
With promising, true 7-footers sorely lacking in the American hoops landscape, Long really stands out – as do his averages of around 15 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocked shots per game.

Malik Monk, East Poinsett County (Lepanto, Ark.)
6-3 | 170 | Guard
Followed impressive outing at USA Basketball developmental mini-camp last October by leading EPC to 2A state title game.



Maverick Rowan, Lincoln Park Performing Arts (Midland, Pa.)
6-5 | 175 | Guard
Son of former European pro Ron Rowan poured in 23.5 points per game for team that reached Class A semifinals and went 23-7.

Cassius Winston, University of Detroit Jesuit (Detroit)
6-0 | 165 | Guard
Detroit News All-City selection put up more than 17 points and seven assists per game to help Cubs go 21-5.