Some of the nation's top football recruits are juggling responsibilities as National Signing Day approaches.
On top of homework, school visits and social engagements, the call of the hardwood is still strong for several top prospects.
Five-star talents like
Malachi Dupre,
Lorenzo Carter and
Joe Mixon are just a few of the future college gridiron stars contributing to their respective basketball teams this winter. Here's a look at that trio and several more making an impact in hoops.
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Top Football Recruits on the Basketball Court
Malachi Dupre, WR, Curtis (River Ridge, La.)
Malachi Dupre is a track and field star in addition to basketball and football.
Photo by Jonathan Rossi
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College: LSU
Football highlights: The Patriots were 50-4 during Dupre's four years in the program, winning three state titles.
Basketball highlights: Dupre could add to his state championship haul — which also includes six track and field titles — this season with the Curtis hoops squad. The Patriots are 14-5 and currently ranked No. 4 in Class 3A.
Lorenzo Carter, DL, Norcross (Ga.)
With four basketball and football state titles already under his belt, Lorenzo Carter is attempting to get one for the thumb with the Norcross hoops team.
Photo by Todd Shurtleff
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College: Georgia is the favorite to land the 6-foot-5 defensive end, who is expected to announce his decision Wednesday.
Football highlights: Registering 132 tackles and six sacks, Carter helped the Blue Devils repeat as 6A state champions.
Basketball highlights: Considered a potential Division I target early in his hardwood career, Carter has already won a pair of state titles — including one at Whitefield Academy before transferring to Norcross. He hit the winning free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining in the team's last outing, a 59-58 win over Peachtree Ridge.
Joe Mixon, RB, Freedom (Oakley, Calif.)
Joe Mixon will play football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Photo by Ernie Abrea
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College: Oklahoma
Football highlights: Prized back ran for over 1,700 yards and 23 touchdowns last fall. Put up 305 yards and five TDs in a late September win over Castro Valley.
Basketball highlights: Key contributor for 16-4 team.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Christian McCaffrey is one of the top multi-sport athletes in America.
Photo by Tim Visser
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College: Stanford
Football highlights: The son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, Christian totaled over 3,000 all-purpose yards and 46 touchdowns.
Basketball highlights: A fast and physical guard, McCaffrey averages 10.2 points per game for Colorado's top-ranked Class 4A program.
Nifae Lealao, DL, Capital Christian (Sacramento, Calif.)
Nifae Lealao brings some muscle to the lineup for California contender Capital Christian.
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College: Vanderbilt landed the 6-5, 280-pound defensive menace on Signing Day.
Football highlights: Piled up 71 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks as a senior for Capital Christian. Capped prep gridiron career with trip to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Basketball highlights: Lealao is a key cog for the 19-3 Cougars, averaging nearly 10 points per game.
David Sharpe, OL, Providence (Jacksonville, Fla.)
David Sharpe played a big role for nationally-ranked Providence at the City of Palms Classic.
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College: Florida
Football highlights: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and Tennessee were all in pursuit of the 6-6, 300-pounder before he picked the Gators. Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Game in early January.
Basketball highlights: Averaged over 15 points per game at the prestigious City of Palms Classic in December for nationally-ranked Providence, but left the school for nearby Fletcher in a bit of a head-scratcher not long after.
Mark Andrews, WR/TE, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Mark Andrews hasn't had too many breaks like this recently while juggling football and basketball at Desert Mountain.
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College: Oklahoma
Football highlights: Productive senior season for the 5-6 Wolves, catching 68 passes for 1,122 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Basketball highlights: Playing for legendary former Detroit Country Day (Mich.) head coach Kurt Keener, Andrews didn't take the floor for Desert Mountain until Jan. 21. He has averaged 7.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in the six games since.
Mike Gesicki, TE, Southern Regional (Manahawkin, N.J.)
Mike Gesicki is a double-double machine at Southern Regional.
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College: Penn State
Football highlights: A big target at 6-5 and 235 pounds, Gesicki led the Rams with 33 receptions and 399 yards while getting to the end zone four times.
Basketball highlights: Likely could have pursued a Division I basketball career. Averaging 20.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 4.9 blocked shots per game this winter.
Tyrell Crosby, OL, Green Valley (Henderson, Nev.)
Tyrell Crosby protects the rim for Green Valley but will protect quarterbacks at Oregon.
Photo by David Hood
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College: Oregon
Football highlights: The 6-5, 290-pound behemoth played both sides of the ball for the 9-3 Gators, recording 33 tackles and five tackles for loss as a defensive lineman.
Basketball highlights: The future Duck is a double-double machine, posting 12.8 points and 16.2 rebounds per game. Crosby recorded a season-high 26 rebounds Jan. 7 against Las Vegas.
