6. Ricardo Gathers, 6-7, 235, Sr., Riverside Academy (Reserve, La.)Committed to St. John'sWhat to expect in 2011-12: Gathers puts the power in forward with his made-for-the-NFL build. There is plenty of debate about his upside at the next level but the "Bayou Bull" has scored, rebounded and won about as much as anybody at the high school level over the past few seasons.
7. Grant Jerrett, 6-9, 230, Sr., La Verne Lutheran (Calif.)Committed to ArizonaWhat to expect in 2011-12: Jerrett and the Trojans have proven they are capable of dominating the lower divisions in California with state titles in 2010 (Division V) and 2011 (Division III). Jerrett would greatly enhance his legacy by helping Lutheran have a big showing at events like the Chick-fil-A Classic in December.
Amile Jefferson
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A versatile forward who may see more time on the wing at the next level, Jefferson should lead Friends' Central to its third-straight Friends School League title.
9. Shaq Goodwin, 6-8, 240, Sr., Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Ga.)What to expect in 2011-12: For Goodwin and the Panthers, this season is all about unseating
Miller Grove (Lithonia) as Georgia's Class AAAA three-peat state champs. Though it's a tall order, anything else will be a huge disappointment after handing the Wolverines their only official loss a year ago.
10. Devontae Pollard, 6-7, 190, Sr., Kemper County (DeKalb, Miss.)What to expect in 2011-12: Pollard was wildly productive as a junior, averaging 24.2 points, 13.8 rebounds and 5.3 blocked shots per game. But tucked away at a 3A school, he probably won't make much noise outside of the Magnolia State.
