Each year since 2006 MaxPreps.com has recognized the top 50 high school boys basketball players in America. Past honorees include NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant (2006), Blake Griffin (2007), Kevin Love (2006, 2007) and Derrick Rose (2006, 2007).
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.
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Player of the Year selection Austin Rivers, MaxPreps presents the 2010-11 All-American Team.
First Team (listed alphabetically)Brad Beal, Chaminade (St. Louis, Mo.)6-4 / 195 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: FloridaAfter earning MVP honors at the FIBA U17 World Championship in Germany last summer, future Gator closed his prep career by leading Chaminade to a 27-1 record and putting up 32.4 points per game.
Dorian Finney-Smith, Norcom (Portsmouth, Va.)6-7 / 195 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: Virginia TechGuided Norcom to back-to-back Group AAA state titles and a No. 3 national ranking, putting up over 18 points and 10 rebounds per outing.

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Michael Gilchrist, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.)6-7 / 205 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: KentuckyHelped the Celtics hold the national No. 1 ranking for five weeks and win their first 26 games of the season, posting 20.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 blocked shots per game.
Trevor Lacey, Butler (Huntsville, Ala.)6-4 / 190 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: UndecidedOne of Alabama's most highly-decorated players ever, Lacey's 31.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.6 assists per game helped the Rebels capture their third state title in four years.
MAXPREPS.COM NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEARAustin Rivers, Winter Park (Fla.)6-4 / 195 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: DukeA three-time MaxPreps All-American, Rivers poured in 28.8 points per game while contributing 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists for Florida's back-to-back Class 6A state champions.
Second TeamQuinn Cook, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)5-11 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: DukeThe steadying force for a young Warrior team, stepped up to the plate on the big stage throughout the year and finished with averages of over 20 points and 10 assists per outing.
James McAdoo, Norfolk Christian (Norfolk, Va.)6-8 / 220 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: North CarolinaUSA U17 standout and future Tar Heel pushed the Ambassadors to 73 wins over the past three seasons with a pair of private school state titles, contributing 23 points and nearly nine boards a game as a senior.
Kyle Wiltjer, Jesuit (Portland, Ore.)6-9 / 225 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: KentuckyResume includes three Class 6A state titles and a 77-7 record over that span with averages of 19.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a senior.
B.J. Young, McCluer North (Florissant, Mo.)6-3 / 170 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: ArkansasLed the Stars to Missouri's Class 5 state title by averaging 28.6 points and 4.3 assists per game, highlighted by a memorable 27-point second-half performance in a postseason win over Beal and Chaminade.
Cody Zeller, Washington (Ind.)6-10 / 215 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: IndianaEnded Indiana's Zeller basketball dynasty by leading Washington to third state title in four years and winning Mr. Basketball honors, posting 24.1 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Third TeamKyle Anderson, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.)6-8 / 200 / Junior / Guard-ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedJoined fellow Paterson Catholic transplant Myles Mack in leading St. Anthony to MaxPreps.com's No. 1 national ranking, contributing 14.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
Ryan Boatright, East Aurora (Aurora, Ill.)5-11 / 165 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: ConnecticutIn a big year for Chicago-area high school hoops, the UConn-bound scoring machine (31.2 points per game) reigned supreme as co-Mr. Basketball along with Rock Island's Chasson Randle and led the Tomcats to a huge state playoff upset of nationally-ranked Benet Academy.
Joe Coleman, Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.)6-3 / 190 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: MinnesotaFuture Golden Gopher was the central figure for a Hopkins program that went 92-3 over the past three seasons with a three state titles, pacing the high-scoring Royals with 21.7 points per game as a senior.
Perry Ellis, Wichita Heights (Wichita, Kan.)6-8 / 220 / Junior / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedAlready one of Kansas' most decorated players ever with a year to go, Ellis put up 22.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game for three-peat state champions that will ride 44-game winning streak into next season.
Tony Parker, Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.)6-8 / 260 / Junior / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedBreakout junior campaign pushed Wolverines to their third-straight Class AAAA state title, averaging 17.5 points, 15.6 rebounds and 3.9 blocked shots per contest.
Fourth Team
Jacoby Brissett, Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.)6-4 / 210 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: Florida (football)The Gator football signee was one of the most underappreciated hoops talents in the country, putting up 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.8 steals per game for 33-2 Class 5A state champions.
Malcolm Brogdon, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Ga.)6-4 / 205 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: VirginiaPeach State powers Miller Grove and Milton were loaded with talent, but it was Brogdon emerging as the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Player of the Year after leading GAC to a Class AA state title by posting 25.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game.
DaJuan Coleman, Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.)6-9 / 280 / Junior / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedIn three seasons at the Syracuse-area school, Coleman's presence and production (24.5 points, 14 rebounds per game this winter) has helped Red Rams win three Class A state titles with a record of 75-7.
Rodney Hood, Meridian (Miss.)6-8 / 200 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: Mississippi StateMagnolia State's Mr. Basketball did it all for Class 6A champions, scoring 23.6 points per game to go along with 8.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, North Central (Indianapolis, Ind.)6-3 / 215 / Junior / GuardHeaded to: UndecidedBulky guard was Indianapolis Star's pick as city's top player over Kentucky-bound Marquis Teague, averaging 25.1 points per game to lead Panthers to 22-3 record and a national ranking for much of the season.
Fifth TeamWayne Blackshear, Morgan Park (Chicago, Ill.)6-5 / 205 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: LouisvilleIt doesn't get much more impressive than 32.6 points and 14.7 rebounds per game, but couldn't get the Mustangs over the hump against Chicago's top teams.
Myles Mack, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.)5-10 / 170 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: RutgersFloor general for teams that combined to go 61-1 over the past two seasons, leading top-ranked Friars in scoring at 15.0 points per game while adding 3.6 assists and 2.9 steals this winter.
Shabazz Muhammad, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)6-6 / 200 / Junior / GuardHeaded to: UndecidedA leading candidate for 2012 National Player of the Year honors, "Bazz" piled up 25.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for head coach Grant Rice's Gaels.
Marquis Teague, Pike (Indianapolis, Ind.)6-1 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: KentuckyThe gifted point guard led the Red Devils to 21 wins and the always-competitive Marion County Tournament title by putting up 22.1 points, 6.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Adonis Thomas, Melrose (Memphis, Tenn.)6-6 / 210 / Senior / Guard-ForwardHeaded to: MemphisThe Golden Wildcats didn't live up to lofty preseason expectations, but the versatile future Tiger did his part with 21.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.
Honorable Mention (listed alphabetically)
Ryan Anderson, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)6-8 / 225 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: Boston CollegeBurst out of the gates by earning MVP honors in three December tournaments, eventually leading the Jackrabbits to a 31-2 record with averages of 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Jabari Brown, Oakland (Calif.)6-3 / 200 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: OregonFollowing a big-time showing on the summer circuit, injury-plagued senior season may not have been quite what was expected but still good for 24.8 points per game to lead Wildcats to NorCal Division I semifinals.
Trey Burke, Northland (Columbus, Ohio)6-1 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: MichiganStepped up big to help replace the production of departed Northland star Jared Sullinger, leading the Vikings to Ohio's Division I state championship game while averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Greenville (Ga.)6-6 / 185 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: GeorgiaA small-school phenom in the Peach State, the future Bulldog led Greeneville to the Class A semifinals and repeated as the alignment's POY, pouring in over 30 points per game.
Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore, Md.)5-7 / 155 / Sophomore / GuardHeaded to: UndecidedMaxPreps.com's National Freshman of the Year last season, the diminutive phenom backed up the hype by piling up 32 points, six assists and five rebounds per game en route to Baltimore Sun Player of the Year honors.
Jahii Carson, Mesa (Ariz.)5-10 / 170 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: Arizona StateAn exciting and charismatic scoring point guard, Carson pumped in 31.0 points per game for the Jackrabbits along with 3.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals.
Angelo Chol, Hoover (San Diego, Calif.)6-9 / 210 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: ArizonaNearly averaged a triple-double (23.2 points, 14.9 rebounds, 8.0 blocked shots) while leading head coach Ollie Goulston's Cardinals to a 26-8 record and San Diego Section Division II championship game.
Anthony Davis, Perspectives Charter (Chicago, Ill.)6-10 / 195 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: KentuckyStrong tide of opinion that Davis has more potential than any other player in the 2011 class, but his high school team was totally irrelevant even on a local level despite averages of 32 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocked shots per game.
Dee Davis, Bloomington South (Bloomington, Ind.)5-11 / 170 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: XavierA member of two state championship teams in three years at South with a record of 75-3 over that span, Davis put up 21.9 points per game for Indiana's 2011 Class 4A titlists.
Ricardo Gathers, Riverside Academy (Reserve, La.)6-7 / 240 / Junior / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedThe "Bayou Bull" has already won three state championships at the high school level, tallying 20.7 points and 16.2 rebounds while leading Riverside to a 33-6 mark this season.
Andre Hollins, White Station (Memphis, Tenn.)6-2 / 185 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: MinnesotaTennessee's Class AAA Mr. Basketball put up over 25 points, four rebounds and four assists while leading storied Memphis program to 30-7 record.
Tyrone Johnson, Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.)6-3 / 190 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: VillanovaMVP of the National High School Invitational led Mustangs to 25-1 mark and No. 4 national ranking, pacing team at 15.4 points per game but stepped that up to 21.7 in showdowns against Top 25 teams Arlington Country Day, Findlay Prep and Oak Hill Academy.
Myck Kabongo, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)6-2 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: TexasToronto native put up over 17 points and six assists per game in first season at Findlay Prep, helping Pilots win 28 games and earn a spot in the National High School Invitational.
Julien Lewis, La Marque (Texas)6-3 / 185 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: TexasHighlighted by a 34-point, 10-rebound playoff performance against defending national champion Yates, Longhorn signee took La Marque to Class 4A championship game with averages of 25.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.6 assists per game.
Trey Lewis, Garfield Heights (Ohio)6-1 / 170 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: Penn StateBuckeye State's Division I co-MVP along with Northland's Burke, led Garfield Heights to 24-2 mark with averages of 23.0 points, 5.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Jabari Parker, Simeon (Chicago, Ill.)6-8 / 215 / Sophomore / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedPosted a team-high 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and over two assists per game for nationally-ranked Illinois Class 4A state champions.
Otto Porter, Scott County Central (Sikeston, Mo.)6-9 / 195 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: UndecidedGoing to be a huge spring addition for one lucky college after piling up 29.5 point and 12.6 rebounds per game as a senior and leading Braves to Class 1 state title three-peat.
Norman Powell, Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)6-4 / 200 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: UCLALincoln went 60-4 over the past two seasons with the future Bruin in the lead, averaging 20.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game as a senior.
Chasson Randle, Rock Island (Ill.)6-2 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: StanfordStraight-A student led Rock Island to first state title, tacking up 22.3 points per game to go along with 7.7 rebounds per outing.
Shannon Scott, Milton (Ga.)6-2 / 180 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: Ohio StateSurrounded by talent, Georgia's Class AAAAA Player of the Year didn't need to put up huge numbers (13 points, seven assists, three steals per game) but helped Milton pile up an 82-15 record with a state title and three championship-game appearances over the past three seasons.
Marcus Smart, Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas)6-3 / 205 / Junior / GuardHeaded to: UndecidedUnselfish junior pushed Marauders to a 39-1 record, Class 5A state title and No. 2 national ranking, putting up 14 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game.
Ryan Spangler, Bridge Creek (Blanchard, Okla.)6-8 / 220 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: GonzagaThe Oklahoman's Player of the Year Carried the Bobcats to a 26-2 record and Class 4A state tournament appearance by producing 29.2 points, 17.2 rebounds, 5.8 blocks and 4.8 assists per game.
Terry Whisnant, Cherryville (N.C.)6-3 / 175 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: Florida StateOne of the most prolific scorers in North Carolina history, future Seminole helped Ironmen go 25-5 with monster output of 31.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.9 steals per contest.
Greg Whittington, Oakland Mills (Columbia, Md.)6-9 / 200 / Senior / ForwardHeaded to: GeorgetownThe somewhat-unheralded Georgetown commitment emerged from a basketball hotbed to earn All-Met Player of the Year honors, tallying 23.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 3.0 steals and 2.7 assists per game – including a 24-point, 15-rebound, 11-block triple-double in February.
Tony Wroten Jr., Garfield (Seattle, Wash.)6-5 / 190 / Senior / GuardHeaded to: WashingtonTall, flashy guard led Garfield to Washington's Class 4A semifinals, accumulating 25.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.4 steals per game.