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Derrick Favors (Atlanta Celtics) Derrick Favors is a 6’9” junior at South Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick is ranked as the #3 player for the class of 2009 and as the #2 power forward in his class. As a junior at South Atlanta, Derrick showed his ability to finish with strength and efficiency by averaging over 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 blocks a game. College coaches in every major conference including Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, and Georgia Tech are interested in the big man’s skill set.
DeMarcus Cousins (Birmingham Storm) DeMarcus Cousins is a 6'9" junior at LeFlore HS in Mobile, Alabama. Ranked as the #2 Center and #9 overall prospect in 2009, his physical presence and ability to dominate the interior allows him to score in traffic and rebound in a crowd. He also has a strong perimeter game and superior passing skill, making him a force to be reckoned with. Cousins has committed to University of Alabama - Birmingham.
John Henson (Franchize All-Stars) John Henson is a 6'10" junior at Round Rock HS in Round Rock, Texas. Ranked as the #3 power forward and #5 overall prospect for 2009, he has committed to North Carolina. Henson has a strong outside game and a reliable 3-pointer, as well as the ability to slash to the basket, and his length causes problems for teams on the defensive end. He will need to hit the weight room and work on his ball-handling, but his height and natural athleticsm will make him a strong wing forward for UNC in the coming years.
John Wall (D-One Sports) John Wall is a 6’ 3” junior point guard at Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ranked as the #1 point guard in the nation and a top ten player nationally, John is lightning quick with the basketball with speed that makes him tough to defend. His speed allows him to create shots for his teammates and finish strong to the basket. Schools interested in John include Kentucky, Memphis, and Oklahoma.
Kenny Boynton (Team Breakdown) Kenny Boynton is a 6’2 shooting guard from Plantation, Florida. Boynton is ranked #7 nationally for the class of 2009 and the #3 at the shooting guard position. At American Heritage High School, Boynton averaged 30 points per game to lead the state of Florida. Boynton’s quick release and ability to score in bunches has him on nearly every major college basketball program’s radar, including offers from Duke, Florida, Ohio State and Texas.
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