CHICAGO — Don't think that any of the McDonald's All-American boys basketball players have shown their best abilities yet.
Quinn Cook
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"The best is yet to come," said McDonald's boys' West coach Gene Pingatore about all the players in Chicago this week.
For some, though, the better days will arrive sooner rather than later.
That's because some of the boys are going to colleges that have immediate needs, while others will have to wait their turn. Of course, the eight to 10 who will wind up in the NBA (that's the estimate according to one NBA scout) will force their way onto the court very soon, but here are 10 who should play a big role fairly quickly.
Check out these boys and the other All-Americans when the 34th annual game will be played Wednesday at the United Center. The boys game is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. local time televised live on ESPN. The 10th girls game tips off at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN 3).
Quinn Cook, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)/Duke: "He sees the court very well," said East coach Bob Cimmino, which means he'll be able find fellow freshman Austin Rivers spotted up behind the 3-point line next year. Cook can also get to the rim, and Cimmino noted that unlike a lot of young players, Cook understands how to use his body to shield the ball and frustrate shot blockers.
