2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
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The 2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star
basketball
game played on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Freedom Hall
in Louisville, Kentucky
, home of the University of Louisville Cardinals
. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2007. The game was the 30th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978.
The 48 players were selected from 2,500 nominees by a committee of basketball experts. They were chosen not only for their on-court skills, but for their performances off the court as well. Coach Morgan Wootten
, who had more than 1,200 wins as head basketball coach at DeMatha High School, was chairman of the selection committee. Legendary UCLA
coach John Wooden
, who has been involved in the McDonald's All American Games since its inception, served as chairman of the Games and as an advisor to the selection committee.
Proceeds from the 2007 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games went to Ronald McDonald House Charities
(RMHC) of Kentuckiana and its Ronald McDonald House program.
. The crowd at Freedom Hall was electric as super-producer Timbaland
took the court with the All American girls for a halftime performance to remember. That atmosphere carried over into an exciting second half of basketball, as the 30th annual Boys Game went down to the wire.
J. J. Hickson
(Cleveland Cavaliers
) scored a team-high 14 points, while shooting 78% from the field, for the East squad. Naismith Sportsmanship Award winner Gani Lawal
(Georgia Tech) recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Nick Calathes (Florida) contributed with a solid performance, as he scored 13 points (3-3 from beyond the arc), grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 6 assists.
The West Team was led by Michael Beasley
(Miami Heat
), as he tallied 23 points and 12 rebounds. Both of those totals place Beasley in the record books and for that he was crowned the John R. Wooden MVP of the game. Wootten Award winner Kevin Love
(Minnesota Timberwolves
) proved he was deserving of the honor, as he added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Long-range specialist Jerryd Bayless
(Portland Trail Blazers
) added 11 points and was a perfect 2–2 from three-point range.
Shooting 54% from the field and 42% from three-point land, the West team took an 11-point lead into the locker room. A strong defensive effort by the East team in the second half helped keep the game close. The West squad was limited to just one three-point basket and three free throws in the second half. Held scoreless from the 2:31 mark on, the West relied on solid defense and an errant shot by O. J. Mayo
(Memphis Grizzlies
) at the buzzer to escape with the 114–112 victory.
(* = starting line-up)
The East team was coached by:
(* = Starting Line-up)
The Powerade
JamFest is a skills-competition evening featuring basketball players who demonstrate their skills in three crowd-entertaining ways. The slam dunk contest was first held in 1987, and a 3-point shooting challenge was added in 1989. This year, for the first time, a timed basketball skills competition was added to the schedule of events.
All-star game
An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league, except in the circumstances of professional sports systems in which a democratic voting system is used...
basketball
Basketball
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game played on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Freedom Hall
Freedom Hall
Freedom Hall is a multipurpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky...
in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
, home of the University of Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals men's basketball
The Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2007. The game was the 30th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978.
The 48 players were selected from 2,500 nominees by a committee of basketball experts. They were chosen not only for their on-court skills, but for their performances off the court as well. Coach Morgan Wootten
Morgan Wootten
Morgan Bayard Wootten is an American former high school basketball coach.From 1956 to 2002, he coached at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. He has the most wins as a head coach in the history of basketball on any level. A number of his players went on to play in the NBA,...
, who had more than 1,200 wins as head basketball coach at DeMatha High School, was chairman of the selection committee. Legendary UCLA
UCLA Bruins men's basketball
The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
coach John Wooden
John Wooden
John Robert Wooden was an American basketball player and coach. Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood", he won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period — seven in a row — as head coach at UCLA, an unprecedented feat. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games...
, who has been involved in the McDonald's All American Games since its inception, served as chairman of the Games and as an advisor to the selection committee.
Proceeds from the 2007 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games went to Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities is an independent 501c3 organization whose mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children across the world...
(RMHC) of Kentuckiana and its Ronald McDonald House program.
2007 game
The game was telecast live by ESPNESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
. The crowd at Freedom Hall was electric as super-producer Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
took the court with the All American girls for a halftime performance to remember. That atmosphere carried over into an exciting second half of basketball, as the 30th annual Boys Game went down to the wire.
J. J. Hickson
J. J. Hickson
James Edward "J. J." Hickson Jr. is an American professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. He was drafted 19th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2008 NBA Draft...
(Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
) scored a team-high 14 points, while shooting 78% from the field, for the East squad. Naismith Sportsmanship Award winner Gani Lawal
Gani Lawal
Gani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008...
(Georgia Tech) recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Nick Calathes (Florida) contributed with a solid performance, as he scored 13 points (3-3 from beyond the arc), grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 6 assists.
The West Team was led by Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley
Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
(Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
), as he tallied 23 points and 12 rebounds. Both of those totals place Beasley in the record books and for that he was crowned the John R. Wooden MVP of the game. Wootten Award winner Kevin Love
Kevin Love
Kevin Love, born in Des Moines, Iowa, is a former NASCAR driver. He ran five races in the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series season, all for Fiddleback Racing....
(Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
) proved he was deserving of the honor, as he added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Long-range specialist Jerryd Bayless
Jerryd Bayless
Jerryd Bayless is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He played a year of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions,...
(Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
) added 11 points and was a perfect 2–2 from three-point range.
Shooting 54% from the field and 42% from three-point land, the West team took an 11-point lead into the locker room. A strong defensive effort by the East team in the second half helped keep the game close. The West squad was limited to just one three-point basket and three free throws in the second half. Held scoreless from the 2:31 mark on, the West relied on solid defense and an errant shot by O. J. Mayo
O. J. Mayo
Ovinton J'Anthony "O. J." Mayo , is an American basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He signed with the team on July 8, 2008. He played college basketball for the University of Southern California...
(Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
) at the buzzer to escape with the 114–112 victory.
2007 West roster
| # | Name | Height | Weight (lbs.) | Position | Hometown | High school | College choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jai Lucas Jai Lucas Jai Lucas is a NCAA college basketball player for the Texas Longhorns. He was a McDonald's All American and was rated 20th by ESPN class of 2007. Lucas previously played for the University of Florida, but decided to transfer from the Florida Gators men's basketball team, due to lack of playing... |
5’10” | 150 | G | Bellaire, TX, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Bellaire High School Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas) Bellaire High School is a secondary school of the Houston Independent School District, and its campus is located in Bellaire, Texas .... |
Florida Florida Gators men's basketball The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference... (transfer to Texas Texas Longhorns men's basketball The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.... ) |
| 13 | James Harden James Harden (basketball) James Edward Harden, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association . A shooting guard, Harden played collegiate basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected 3rd overall by the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft... |
6’5” | 215 | G | Lakewood, CA, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Artesia High School | Arizona State |
| 15 | Blake Griffin Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the... |
6’9” | 245 | F | Edmond, OK, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Oklahoma Christian School Oklahoma Christian School Oklahoma Christian School is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. This independent, private school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and fully recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Grades Pre K-12 are offered... |
Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball -1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980... |
| 22 | Eric Gordon Eric Gordon Eric Ambrose Gordon, Jr. , nicknamed "EJ", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. In high school, he was named "Mr. Basketball" of Indiana during his senior year while playing at North Central High School... |
6’4” | 212 | G | Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
North Central High School | Indiana Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU... |
| 24 | James Anderson James Anderson (basketball) James Lee Anderson is an American basketball player with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. In 2010, Anderson was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and a first team All-American... |
6’7” | 195 | F | Junction City, AR, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Junction City High School | Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball The Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team represents Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Cowboys currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.Since 1938, the team has played its home games in Gallagher-Iba Arena... |
| 25 | Derrick Rose Derrick Rose Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association .... |
6’3” | 185 | G | Chicago, IL Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Simeon Career Academy | Memphis |
| 30 | Michael Beasley Michael Beasley Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous... |
6’10” | 240 | F | Upper Marlboro, MD, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Notre Dame Prep Notre Dame Preparatory School (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic high school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. The population of the school is average 32–42 students. It is a small sized boarding and day school... |
Kansas State Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball The Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represents Kansas State University in college basketball competition. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The current head coach is Frank Martin.... |
| 31 | Taylor King Taylor King Taylor King is a professional American basketball player currently playing for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada. Before joining the Lightning, King played for the Villanova University Wildcats, where he played the forward position... |
6’8” | 218 | F | Santa Ana, CA, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Mater Dei High School Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California) Mater Dei High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational secondary school in Santa Ana, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. With an enrollment of 2,100 students Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States... |
Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... (transfer to Villanova Villanova Wildcats men's basketball This is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA... (Transfer to Concordia(CA)) |
| 32 | Jerryd Bayless Jerryd Bayless Jerryd Bayless is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He played a year of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions,... |
6’4” | 200 | G | Phoenix, AZ, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
St. Mary's Catholic School St. Mary's Catholic School St. Mary's Catholic School is a K-8 educational institution located in Richmond, Virginia, serving 400 students. In 2004, St. Mary's School won the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. This award is awarded to few schools and only the ones with the highest academic standards. The school currently offers... |
Arizona Arizona Wildcats men's basketball The Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich... |
| 33 | Kyle Singler Kyle Singler Kyle Edward Singler is a professional basketball player for the Real Madrid in Spain. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.-High school:Singler attended South Medford High School and... |
6’9” | 210 | F | Medford, OR, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
South Medford High School South Medford High School South Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, Oregon, United States.-History:The South Medford campus was originally built in 1931 as Medford High School. Then in the 1960s, the school was divided between two campuses... |
Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... |
| 42 | Kevin Love Kevin Love Kevin Love, born in Des Moines, Iowa, is a former NASCAR driver. He ran five races in the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series season, all for Fiddleback Racing.... |
6’10” | 255 | F | Lake Oswego, OR, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Lake Oswego High School Lake Oswego High School Lake Oswego High School is a public high school in Lake Oswego, Oregon. LOHS is accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.-History:... |
UCLA UCLA Bruins men's basketball The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... |
| 45 | Cole Aldrich Cole Aldrich Cole David Aldrich is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association . He completed his junior year at the University of Kansas in March 2010. Aldrich was selected as a McDonald's All American in 2006. He attended... |
6’11” | 250 | C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Bloomington, MN, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Bloomington Jefferson High School Bloomington Jefferson High School For schools with a similar name, see Jefferson High School.Thomas Jefferson Senior High School is one of the two high schools in Bloomington, MN, USA Independent School District No. 271. It is located on at 102nd Street and France Avenue on the suburb's southwest side. About 1,600 students attend... |
Kansas |
2007 East Roster
| # | Name | Height | Weight (lbs.) | Position | Hometown | High School | College Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Wright | 6’1” | 200 | G | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution.... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
St. John's College High School St. John's College High School St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C., established in 1851, is the second oldest Catholic Christian Brother's school in the United States, and the oldest JROTC school. It was founded by Brother John of Mary, F.S.C., and two other Christian Brothers in St. Matthew's parish, 15th and G... |
Georgetown |
| 2 | J. J. Hickson J. J. Hickson James Edward "J. J." Hickson Jr. is an American professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. He was drafted 19th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2008 NBA Draft... |
6’10” | 240 | F | Marietta, GA, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Wheeler High School Joseph Wheeler High School Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia, USA. It is near the city of Marietta, about northwest of downtown Atlanta. Wheeler has been in operation since 1965... |
N.C. State NC State Wolfpack men's basketball The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Wolfpack currently competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, of which it was a founding member.... |
| 3 | Austin Freeman Austin Freeman Austin Freeman is an American professional basketball player. He is a former college basketball guard with the Georgetown University Hoyas men's basketball team.-Career:... |
6’5” | 215 | G | Hyattsville, MD, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
DeMatha Catholic High School DeMatha Catholic High School DeMatha Catholic High School, named after Saint John of Matha, is a four-year Catholic high school for young men located in Hyattsville, Maryland, USA. DeMatha is known for academic achievement, music, arts, service and athletics... |
Georgetown |
| 4 | Jonny Flynn Jonny Flynn Jonny William Flynn is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association... |
6’0” | 172 | G | Niagara Falls, NY, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Niagara Falls High School Niagara Falls High School Niagara Falls High School is a high school located at 4455 Porter Road in Niagara Falls New York. Niagara Falls High School was established in 2000, with the merging of the "old" Niagara Falls High School and La Salle High School, both located in Niagara Falls... |
Syracuse Syracuse Orange men's basketball The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference... |
| 20 | Donte Greene Donté Greene Donté Dominic Greene is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA... |
6’9” | 210 | F | Baltimore, MD, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Towson Catholic High School | Syracuse Syracuse Orange men's basketball The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference... |
| 22 | Nolan Smith Nolan Smith Nolan Derek Smith is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, having been selected with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after four years at Duke University. As a senior, he was named a first team AP All-American and the ACC Player of the Year... |
6’3” | 190 | G | Upper Marlboro, MD, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy (Virginia) Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private Baptist-affiliated secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 150 students is 98% boarders, serving grades 8–12... |
Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... |
| 24 | Corey Stokes Corey Stokes Corey Stokes is an American basketball player, formerly for Villanova University, best known for his three-point shooting. , he's under contract with Bundesliga club BBC Bayreuth.-High school:... |
6’6” | 220 | F | Bayonne, NJ, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
St. Benedict's Prep School | Villanova Villanova Wildcats men's basketball This is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA... |
| 30 | Gani Lawal Gani Lawal Gani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008... |
6’9” | 220 | F | Norcross, GA, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Norcross High School Norcross High School Norcross High School is located in Norcross, Georgia. It is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools. It serves the cities of Norcross and Peachtree Corners.... |
Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball... |
| 31 | Kosta Koufos Kosta Koufos Konstantine Demetrios "Kosta" Koufos is a Greek-American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. He was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 23rd overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft... |
7’1” | 260 | C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Canton, OH, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Glen Oak High School | Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball The Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances... |
| 32 | O.J. Mayo | 6’4” | 190 | G | Huntington, WV, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Huntington High School Huntington High School (West Virginia) Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. It was established in 1996 through the consolidation of the old Huntington and Huntington East High Schools. The school has a student body of approximately 1600 students. Huntington... |
Southern Cal |
| 33 | Nick Calathes Nick Calathes Nicholas William "Nick" Calathes is an American-born Greek professional basketball player. Calathes played American college basketball for the University of Florida. He currently plays for Panathinaikos, the Athens, Greece affiliate of the EuroLeague.-High school career:Calathes was born in... |
6’6” | 190 | G | Winter Park, FL, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Lake Howell High School Lake Howell High School Lake Howell High School is a comprehensive four-year high school located in Central Florida, USA. Home of the Silver Hawks, it has been designated a "B" High School by the Florida Department of Education in 2009. It was previously an "A+" high school in 2008... |
Florida Florida Gators men's basketball The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference... |
| 54 | Patrick Patterson Patrick Patterson (basketball) Patrick Davell Patterson is an American basketball player with the Houston Rockets. He played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He is a 6'9", 235-pound power forward who grew up in Huntington, West Virginia... |
6’8” | 230 | F | Huntington, WV, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Huntington High School Huntington High School (West Virginia) Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. It was established in 1996 through the consolidation of the old Huntington and Huntington East High Schools. The school has a student body of approximately 1600 students. Huntington... |
Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... |
(* = starting line-up)
Coaches
The West team was coached by:- Head Coach Derrick Taylor of William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, California)
- Asst Coach Yutaka Shimizu of William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, California)
- Asst Coach Jacob Pollon of William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, California)
The East team was coached by:
- Co-Head Coach Gary Forrest of Oldham County High SchoolOldham County High SchoolOldham County High School is a public high school in Buckner, Kentucky. It was founded in 1953 and has a student body of approximately 1,250 students in 9th through 12th grades. OCHS was given the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award in 1987 and 2002...
(Buckner, KentuckyBuckner, KentuckyBuckner is a census-designated place in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,000 at the 2000 census.Oldham County High School is located in Buckner.-Geography:Buckner is located at ....
) - Co-Head Coach Steve Wright of South Laurel High School (London, KentuckyLondon, Kentucky-Education:All of the following schools are administered by the Laurel County School District.-Primary schools:* * * * * * * * * * * * -High schools:* * -Colleges:* Laurel Technical College* * -Notable natives:...
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| ## | Player | FGM/A | 3PM/A | FTM/A | Points | Off Reb | Def Reb | Tot Reb | PF | Ast | TO | BS | ST | Min |
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| 22 | *Eric Gordon Eric Gordon Eric Ambrose Gordon, Jr. , nicknamed "EJ", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. In high school, he was named "Mr. Basketball" of Indiana during his senior year while playing at North Central High School... |
5/13 | 1/ 5 | 2/ 2 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 25 | *Derrick Rose Derrick Rose Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association .... |
2/ 5 | 0/ 1 | 1/ 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 30 | *Michael Beasley Michael Beasley Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous... |
10/13 | 2/ 3 | 1/ 2 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 33 | *Kyle Singler Kyle Singler Kyle Edward Singler is a professional basketball player for the Real Madrid in Spain. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.-High school:Singler attended South Medford High School and... |
4/ 7 | 0/ 3 | 2/ 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 42 | *Kevin Love Kevin Love Kevin Love, born in Des Moines, Iowa, is a former NASCAR driver. He ran five races in the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series season, all for Fiddleback Racing.... |
6/10 | 1/ 2 | 0/ 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 5 | Jai Lucas Jai Lucas Jai Lucas is a NCAA college basketball player for the Texas Longhorns. He was a McDonald's All American and was rated 20th by ESPN class of 2007. Lucas previously played for the University of Florida, but decided to transfer from the Florida Gators men's basketball team, due to lack of playing... |
3/ 8 | 1/ 2 | 1/ 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 13 | James Harden James Harden (basketball) James Edward Harden, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association . A shooting guard, Harden played collegiate basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected 3rd overall by the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft... |
4/ 7 | 0/ 2 | 0/ 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 15 | Blake Griffin Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the... |
2/ 3 | 0/ 0 | 0/ 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 24 | James Anderson James Anderson (basketball) James Lee Anderson is an American basketball player with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. In 2010, Anderson was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and a first team All-American... |
1/ 4 | 0/ 1 | 3/ 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 31 | Taylor King Taylor King Taylor King is a professional American basketball player currently playing for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada. Before joining the Lightning, King played for the Villanova University Wildcats, where he played the forward position... |
3/ 9 | 2/ 5 | 0/ 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 32 | Jerryd Bayless Jerryd Bayless Jerryd Bayless is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He played a year of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions,... |
3/ 7 | 2/ 2 | 3/ 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 45 | Cole Aldrich Cole Aldrich Cole David Aldrich is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association . He completed his junior year at the University of Kansas in March 2010. Aldrich was selected as a McDonald's All American in 2006. He attended... |
3/ 4 | 0/ 0 | 0/ 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| Team | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||||
| TOTALS | 46/90 | 9/26 | 13/18 | 114 | 25 | 29 | 54 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 200 | |
Home: East
| ## | Player | FGM/A | 3PM/A | FTM/A | Points | Off Reb | Def Reb | Tot Reb | PF | Ast | TO | BS | ST | Min |
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| 4 | *Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are an English folk rock band signed to Transgressive Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn , an actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences... |
3/ 7 | 1/ 3 | 2/ 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 20 | *Donte Greene Donté Greene Donté Dominic Greene is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA... |
4/ 7 | 1/ 4 | 1/ 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 31 | *Kosta Koufos Kosta Koufos Konstantine Demetrios "Kosta" Koufos is a Greek-American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. He was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 23rd overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft... |
3/ 5 | 1/ 1 | 2/ 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 32 | *O.J. Mayo | 4/17 | 1/ 9 | 3/ 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| 54 | *Patrick Patterson Patrick Patterson Balfour Patrick Patterson is a former fast bowler for the West Indian cricket team in the late 1980s and early 1990s.-Early life:... |
4/ 5 | 0/ 0 | 0/ 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 1 | Chris Wright | 0/ 3 | 0/ 2 | 0/ 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 | J.J. Hickson | 7/ 9 | 0/ 1 | 0/ 2 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 | Austin Freeman Austin Freeman Austin Freeman is an American professional basketball player. He is a former college basketball guard with the Georgetown University Hoyas men's basketball team.-Career:... |
4/ 7 | 1/ 3 | 0/ 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 22 | Nolan Smith Nolan Smith Nolan Derek Smith is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, having been selected with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after four years at Duke University. As a senior, he was named a first team AP All-American and the ACC Player of the Year... |
3/ 8 | 0/ 0 | 2/ 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 24 | Corey Stokes Corey Stokes Corey Stokes is an American basketball player, formerly for Villanova University, best known for his three-point shooting. , he's under contract with Bundesliga club BBC Bayreuth.-High school:... |
3/ 3 | 2/ 2 | 0/ 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 30 | Gani Lawal Gani Lawal Gani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008... |
5/12 | 0/ 1 | 2/ 5 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 33 | Nick Calathes Nick Calathes Nicholas William "Nick" Calathes is an American-born Greek professional basketball player. Calathes played American college basketball for the University of Florida. He currently plays for Panathinaikos, the Athens, Greece affiliate of the EuroLeague.-High school career:Calathes was born in... |
5/14 | 0/ 4 | 3/ 3 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Team | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| TOTALS | 45/97 | 7/30 | 15/24 | 112 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 12 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 200 | |
(* = Starting Line-up)
Schedule
- Tuesday, March 27: PoweradePoweradePowerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
Jamfest- Slam Dunk Contest
- Three-Point Shoot-out
- Timed Basketball Skills Competition
- Wednesday, March 28: 30th Annual Boys All-American Game
The Powerade
Powerade
Powerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
JamFest is a skills-competition evening featuring basketball players who demonstrate their skills in three crowd-entertaining ways. The slam dunk contest was first held in 1987, and a 3-point shooting challenge was added in 1989. This year, for the first time, a timed basketball skills competition was added to the schedule of events.
Contest Winners
- The 2007 PoweradePoweradePowerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
Slam Dunk contest was won by Blake GriffinBlake GriffinBlake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the...
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- Chris Wright was winner of the 2007 3-point shoot-out.
- The skills competition was won by Nolan SmithNolan SmithNolan Derek Smith is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, having been selected with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after four years at Duke University. As a senior, he was named a first team AP All-American and the ACC Player of the Year...
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