Austin Rivers (Duke PG) is the top dog of the 2011 high school class. The 6'4 shooting guard can flat out score. He has a lethal first step that is enhanced with his ability to shoot from NBA three point range. Media411.com scout Mathew Polacheck says, " Austin Rivers' shooting range is when he steps into the gym. When the game is on the line, you want him taking the last shot. This kid is clutch. Oh yeah...He can dunk on you too."
Mike Gilchrist (Kentucky SF) is a beast. He comes to play every night with his heart and athleticism. Media411.com scout Brett Eidelman says, "Mike Gilchrist is the best rebounder, best defender and is consistent on the offensive end. With a little more range on his shot, Gilchrist will be impossible to handle." He's beasting on high schoolers in NJ, but plays one of the toughest schedules on the number 1 team in the nation. The SEC better get ready.
Quincy Miller (Baylor PF) might be the most versatile player in this years class. At 6'10 he can play the wing or power forward. Miller is athletic with NBA size. He has perimeter and post skills. Once he ditches his bird chest for grown man muscle, he will be a force in the paint. This kid can be as good as he wants. The sky is the limit for him. He's out for the year with a knee injury, but I bet he'll come back fresher than John Wall's Dougie.
James McAdoo (North Carolina PF) is a can't miss prospect. He is ready for the next level right now. McAdoo is a "natural". He is fundamentally sound and has the size and strength to make an instant impact. Although McAdoo may not have the most NBA potential, he could have one of the biggest impacts as a freshman.
Anthony Davis (Kentucky PF) is also known as one of the most versatile players in the nation. He grew over 7 inches in the last year to go from a virtually unknown to a top prospect. He can play inside and out. He has all the tools to become the best player in this class. Davis needs a little more time to grow into his body. Once he gets in the gym to throw some steel, there is no telling how much of a beast he can turn into.
Marquis Teague (Kentucky PG) is the consensus top point guard in the nation. He is more dangerous on a fast break than Sarah Palin is to presidential campaign. Teague is lightning quick with the rock. He makes great decisions and has the athleticism and power to finish strong at the hoop. He can improve his three point shooting to become great at the next level.
Josiah Turner (Arizona PG) is Media411.com's most underrated player in this class. Turner's handles are ridiculous and is probably the best passer in high school. He can create opportunities for his teammates or himself. He has the athleticism to finish at the rim and play good defense. Turner also needs a little more work on his outside shooting to become great.
Bradley Beal (Florida SG) is a pure shooter. He possibly is the best shooter in high school. He can drain NBA three pointers with ease. Bradley has the all around game to be an elite collegiate player. If he wants to get to the NBA, he better work on his Steph Curry game cause he's a combo guard at 6'3 in that league.
LeBryan Nash (Oklahoma State SF) is a freak of nature. High school kids should not be this beastly. At 6'7 and an NBA body already, Nash looks like a 16 year old Danny Almonte mowing kids down in the little league world series. He can jump out the gym and has perimeter game too. Scouts question his maturity. so they don't rate him as high as his physical skills suggest.
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