6. Andrew Harrison, 6-5, 205, Jr., Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)What to look for in 2011-12: Harrison, along with twin brother Aaron, make Fort Bend Travis a dangerous title contender in Texas' loaded 5A classification. The Tigers went 34-5 a year ago with Andrew sacrificing his scoring (8.9 points per game) to display his all-around game (5 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game).
Aquille Carr is such a sensation in Baltimore he was asked to serve as celebrity coin-flipper at a recent showcase football event.
Photo by Jim Stout
Every game is a highlight reel for Carr, arguably the nation's most entertaining player. "The Crime Stopper" (the story is crime in Baltimore goes down when Carr plays because everybody is at the gym to see him) is already a two-time City Player of the Year in Baltimore and could add a state championship to the resume this season after pushing the Clippers to a 25-2 mark as a sophomore.
8. Kasey Hill, 6-1, 175, Jr., Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)What to look for in 2011-12: The arrival of coach Kevin Boyle from
St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) and Hill's summer play have pushed expectations through the roof at Montverde Academy. An ambitious schedule will give Hill plenty of opportunity to shine on the big stage.
9. Tyler Lewis, 5-11, 165, Sr., Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)Committed to North Carolina StateWhat to look for in 2011-12: Lewis put himself in a position to shine this season at Oak Hill Academy, where he will be surrounded by a roster full of future Division I players, including shooting guard
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and wings
Jordan Adams (UCLA verbal commitment) and
Damien Wilson (a Memphis commit). When needed, Lewis will be able to fill it up for the Warriors as well after pouring in more than 27 points per game as a junior at Forsyth Country Day in North Carolina.
10. Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, 5-11, 165, Sr., Park Tudor (Indianapolis)Committed to IndianaWhat to look for in 2011-12: Indiana has been besieged by top players leaving the state for academy programs, but Ferrell stuck around to help Park Tudor defend its Class 2A state title. A leading candidate for Mr. Basketball honors in the Hoosier State, Ferrell's leadership and quicks have led to back-to-back championship game appearances and 31 wins in the program's last 34 games dating to the 2009-10 campaign.
