6. Adam Woodbury, 7-0, 230, Sr., Sioux City East (Sioux City, Iowa)Committed to IowaWhat to look for in 2011-12: The numbers were there for Woodbury as a junior, posting 18.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. The challenge as a senior will be making the Black Raiders a state championship contender after getting bounced in the quarterfinals last year.
7. Jahlil Okafor, 6-10, 270, So., Whitney Young (Chicago, Ill.)What to look for in 2011-12: Although Okafor played some junior varsity ball at Whitney Young last season, being one of the best age-group players in the Western Hemisphere has to count for something. Okafor spent part of his summer with USA Basketball's under-16 national team, winning gold at the FIBA Americas Championship in Mexico. He posted 14.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game during the event.
BeeJay Anya, DeMatha
Photo by Larry Lawson
We are expecting big things from DeMatha this season and Anya is a big reason for the optimism. The bullish junior has spent a lot of time playing high-level basketball over the past six months, participating in USA Basketball's U16/17 pool and playing for Team Takeover, one of the top summer circuit programs.
9. A.J. Hammons, 6-10, 275, Sr., Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)What to look for in 2011-12: Hammons is in the best shape of his life and in prime position to shine at Oak Hill surrounded by Division I talent. Whether he takes advantage is another question. Observers won't have to wait long to find out – the Warriors play a regular-season game Oct. 21.
10. Robert Upshaw, 6-11, 260, Sr., San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, Calif.)What to look for in 2011-12: This is a wild card pick since Upshaw was ruled ineligible as a junior after transferring from nearby Edison. He spent his summer playing alongside No. 1 overall senior
Shabazz Muhammad with Dream Vision, an experience that should serve him well.
