Myck Kabongo
Encyclopedia
Myck Kabongo is a Canadian college basketball
player for the University of Texas
Longhorns men's basketball team
. He was one of the top-rated high school basketball
players in the United States
in the class of 2011.
in Newark, New Jersey
and played alongside fellow Canadian, Tristan Thompson
, for a season-and-a-half before Thompson was removed from the team and transferred to Findlay Prep
in Henderson, Nevada
. Kabongo stayed at St. Benedict's through his junior season before he transferred to Findlay Prep. Kabongo was the #10 player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com
and in the ESPNU
100. Rivals.com
rated as the #26 player. He was selected to play in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game
and the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic
.
on January 12, 2009. On October 30, 2010, Kabongo decommitted from Texas, but 5 days later he recommitted, and signed his letter of intent
.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the University of Texas
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
Longhorns men's basketball team
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....
. He was one of the top-rated high school basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
players in the United States
United States
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in the class of 2011.
High school career
Kabongo started his high school career at Saint Benedict's Preparatory SchoolSaint Benedict's Preparatory School
Saint Benedict's Preparatory School is a college preparatory school in Newark, New Jersey, United States. It is an all-boys, secondary school located on a urban campus serving students in the seventh through twelfth grades...
in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
and played alongside fellow Canadian, Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson
Tristan Trevor James Thompson is a Canadian basketball player who played for the 2010–11 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He is 6'9" and weighs 225 pounds. Thompson plays as a power forward...
, for a season-and-a-half before Thompson was removed from the team and transferred to Findlay Prep
The Henderson International School
The Henderson International School is a private pre-K through 8th grade college preparatory school located in Henderson, Nevada, United States...
in Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
-Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile...
. Kabongo stayed at St. Benedict's through his junior season before he transferred to Findlay Prep. Kabongo was the #10 player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com
Scout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
and in the ESPNU
ESPNU
ESPNU is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced by, affiliated with and owned by parent network ESPN. ESPNU originates out of ESPN Regional Television's ESPNU (often referred to as The U) is a television channel that specializes in college sports, and is produced...
100. Rivals.com
Rivals.com
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rated as the #26 player. He was selected to play in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game
2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
The 2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game that was played on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Chicago Bulls. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2011...
and the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic
Jordan Brand Classic
The Jordan Brand Classic, presented by Foot Locker is a high school All-Star basketball game played annually in April. The game's rosters feature the best and most highly-recruited high school boys in the senior class. The 2011 game will mark the 10th anniversary of the Jordan Brand Classic.The...
.
College commitment
Kabongo committed to TexasTexas 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....
on January 12, 2009. On October 30, 2010, Kabongo decommitted from Texas, but 5 days later he recommitted, and signed his letter of intent
Letter of intent
A letter of intent is a document outlining an agreement between two or more parties before the agreement is finalized. The concept is similar to a heads of agreement...
.
Awards and honors
- 2011 McDonald's All-American2011 McDonald's All-American Boys GameThe 2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game that was played on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Chicago Bulls. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2011...
team selection - 2011 Jordan Brand High School All-American team selection