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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.
DeShawn Painter (Boo Williams) DeShawn Painter is a 6’9” junior at Booker T. Washington in Norfolk, Virginia. Painter is ranked as the #3 center in the class of 2009 and in the Top 25 overall. As a junior, he led his Washington squad to a 27-1 record. Painter’s skills in the post and athleticism have drawn interest from major college programs including: Louisville, Florida and Virginia.
Xavier Henry (Athletes First) Xavier Henry is a 6’6” junior shooting guard at Putnam City HS in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ranked as the #1 shooting guard in his class and #2 overall player in the nation, Xavier punishes opponents with his textbook jump shot and superior strength doing it all with a constant smile. As a junior at Putnam city, Xavier averaged…, Xavier has the opportunity to play for any high major team he wants with Kansas, Memphis, and North Carolina on his list. Basketball runs through Xavier’s bloodlines, as his father, Carl was a standout at Kansas. 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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