Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team

Sophomore of the Year pick Andrew Wiggins has big impact in stateside debut.

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Apr 18, 2012, 12:00am
After making the move from his native Canada, Andrew Wiggins put up 23.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in his first season at Huntington Prep.
After making the move from his native Canada, Andrew Wiggins put up 23.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in his first season at Huntington Prep.
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Highlighted by National Sophomore of the Year Andrew Wiggins of Huntington Prep (W.Va.), MaxPreps.com presents the 2011-12 Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team.

Selections are based on statistics, team success and local, regional and state honors from the recently-completed season. Players in post-graduate programs are not eligible for inclusion.

FIRST TEAM

Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Minn.)
6-1 | 170 | Guard
Has a chance to go down as one of Minnesota's greats after tallying 28.1 points and eight assists per game as a sophomore.

Jalen Lindsey, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
6-6 | 180 | Guard-Forward
Class AA Mr. Basketball finalist averaged 17.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for state championship team.

Trey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis)
6-9 | 210 | Forward
Committed to Indiana
Associated Press All-State second team selection carried Arsenal Tech to 16 wins by putting up 21.0 points and grabbing 14.3 rebounds per game.

Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young (Chicago)
6-10 | 275 | Center
Aircraft carrier in the middle put up 18.5 points and 12.3 rebounds per outing.

MAXPREPS NATIONAL SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR
Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep (W.Va.)
6-7 | 200 | Forward
Native of Canada is special, ushering Huntington Prep into national spotlight by scoring 23.9 points and pulling down 7.5 rebounds per game.

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