Highlighted by National Freshman of the Year
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Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Ind.), MaxPreps.com presents the 2010-11 Boys Basketball Freshman 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 FRESHMAN OF THE YEARTrey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Ind.)6-8 / 200 / ForwardCommitted to IndianaBallyhooed before ever playing a high school game, versatile rookie earned Indianapolis Star All-City first team honors after putting up over 18 points and 12 rebounds per game.
James Blackmon, Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.)6-2 / 170 / GuardCommitted to IndianaFilled void left by Ohio State freshman Deshaun Thomas by pouring in 20.3 points per game.
Dominique Collier, Denver East (Denver, Colo.)6-1 / 160 / GuardFirst team All-Colorado selection by the Denver Post helped Angels reach 21 wins by averaging 16.8 points per game.
Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.)5-11 / 160 / GuardHonorable mention All-State selection and member of USA Basketball's U16 developmental program led district champions with 18.3 points per game.
Isaiah Whitehead, Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.)6-3 / 170 / GuardContributed over 14 points and five rebounds per outing for 29-win Lincoln, which has produced a long line of greats including Stephon Marbury, Sebastian Telfair and Lance Stephenson.
Second TeamShaqquan Aaron, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)6-6 / 160 / GuardCan't help but think of Kevin Durant watching lanky 3-point sniper who averaged 6.8 points per game for California's Division I state champions.
Dakari Johnson, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.)6-10 / 240 / ForwardHad a great showing at the City of Palms Classic in December and played key role for the 26-1 Celtics, who held the national No. 1 ranking for five weeks.
Jalen Lindsey, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)6-6 / 180 / Guard-ForwardMember of USA Basketball's U16 developmental program, averaged around 18 points and seven rebounds for game for 29-5 Lions.
Quadri Moore, Linden (N.J.)6-9 / 235 / ForwardStarted slowly but grabbed major headlines with 18 points in a win over eventual-National High School Invitational champion Montrose Christian – the Mustangs only loss of the season.
Emmanuel Mudiay, Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas)6-4 / 180 / GuardDallas Morning News All-Area Newcomer of the Year helped Lions capture private school state title by contributing 11.4 points per game.
Third TeamMuhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, Pa.)6-3 / 170 / GuardAveraged 14.4 points per game – including a season-high 28 in early January – to become the only freshman at any level to earn Associated Press All-State honors.
LeRon Black, White Station (Memphis, Tenn.)6-7 / 195 / ForwardAfter returning from sprained ankle in mid-January, averaged 10.9 points per game –including a 24-point performance in the state sectionals – for perennial Memphis powerhouse.
Justin Coleman, Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, Ala.)5-9 / 155 / GuardClass 5A second team All-State selection averaged 18.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.6 steals per game while reportedly connecting on over 90 percent of free throw attempts.
T.J. Haws, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)6-2 / 165 / GuardExpectations will be high at Lone Peak with second team All-State selection Haws (13.8 points per game) and MaxPreps Sophomore All-American pick Nick Emery returning.
Craig Victor, St. Augustine (New Orleans, La.)6-8 / 200/ ForwardPosted 9.6 points and six rebounds per game for Louisiana's Class 5A state champions.
Honorable MentionJoel Berry, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando, Fla.)6-0 / 190 / GuardConsistent performer for 21-win Highlanders tallied 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
Adrian Davis, Mount Rainier (Des Moines, Wash.)6-0 / 165 / GuardAveraged 17.7 points, 3.3 steals and 2.9 rebounds per game in one of Washington's most competitive leagues.
James Demery, The Oakwood School (Greenville, N.C.)6-4 / 170 / GuardCompetition wasn't overwhelming, but 25.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game is a nice statline for a freshman at any level.
Maurice Dunlap, Grenada (Miss.)5-11 / 165 / GuardPosted 20.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for 17-win program in Mississippi's largest classification.
Levy Gillespie Jr., Capital Prep (Hartford, Conn.)6-2 / 155 / GuardSecond year in a row Capital Prep – the one-time home of top 2012 prospect Andre Drummond – has had a player named to the Freshmen All-American Team (Kahlil Dukes in 2010), Gillespie posted 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for 21-5 Trailblazers.
Ahmed Hill, Peach County (Fort Valley, Ga.)6-3 / 175 / GuardYoung Peach County will be better in the coming years thanks to Hill (21.1 points, 4.0 rebounds per game) and a roster full of talented underclassmen.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Loyola (Los Angeles, Calif.)5-10 / 155 / GuardEarned All-CIF Southern Section Division 1A honors by tallying 10.4 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game for 25-win Cubs.
Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)6-5 / 190 / ForwardPart-time starter and major contributor for CIF Division I state champions, averaging 6.7 points per game including 14 in SoCal regional final victory.
Aubrie King, Mumford (Texas)6-4 / 170 / Guard-ForwardSmall-school star with big game put up 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game en route to Class 1A All-State and District 26 co-MVP accolades.
Riley Norris, Albertville (Ala.)6-6 / 180 / ForwardAlong with twin brother Drew led Albertville to a 26-8 mark and earned nod as Class 5A second team All-State pick.
Ahmaad Rorie, Clover Park (Lakewood, Wash.)5-11 / 165 / GuardCombined with fellow freshman David Crisp to help Clover Park go 27-3 and capture Washington's Class 2A state title, averaging 16.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Marques Towns, Cardinal McCarrick (South Amboy, N.J.)6-2 / 185 / GuardContributed 11 points per game for Eagles, who reached NJSIAA Non-Public B championship game against eventual national champion St. Anthony.
Mitchell Wilbekin, The Rock (Gainesville, Fla.)6-0 / 160 / GuardThree-year varsity performer earned Independent All-State honors from the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches after tallying 11.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Justise Winslow, St. John's (Houston, Texas)6-5 / 200 / ForwardImpressive all-around numbers (15.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks) led Mavericks to Southwest Preparatory Conference Division I title.