AJ Harris showed why he’s considered one of Ohio’s best freshman at Rob Taylor’s Buckeye Prep Elite Showcases in the Spring and Fall of 2011. Harris could have scored at will but he made the correct decisions and found open teammates for easy buckets. Harris finished with both hands at the rim and showed a mixture of speed and composure that most young players lack. Keep your eye on the competition between Harris and Luke Kennard for Ohio’s #1 spot in 2011.

The Great Debate of 2013 centers around the argument about what prospect should wear the crown reserved for the #1 Player in the Country. Julius Randle, Jabari Parker, and Andrew Harrison have all held the top spot in different publications and websites. Let the argument begin….

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After UK pulled in the number one recruiting class in 2011, it seemed the Wildcats were off to a slow start in 2012 recruiting. Kentucky rallied and ended up with a great 2012 class which includes Alex Poythress, Willie Cauley, and Archie Goodwin. Check out next year’s class in the video above which features all three playing in events this spring and summer.

Nerlens Noel and his Tilton teammates didn’t seem at all nervous about performing in front of Kentucky Coach John Calipari, who had a front row seat for their game against Kiski Prep on Sunday evening. The National Prep Showcase was an absolutely stacked event, but no team put on a show like Tilton. Not short on style or substance, Tilton’s high paced game led to turnovers and highlight reel dunks. Calipari tweeted after the game that he had a headache and I’m sure many opposing coaches will echo that sentiment after playing Tilton this season.

Andre Drummond showed why he was considered the top prospect in the class of 2012 before he decided to leave early for Connecticut. He dominated the top competition from around the world at the 2011 Adidas Nations event in LA. Drummond has amazing athleticism for a player his size. Having Drummond in the college ranks will only make the upcoming NCAA season that much more interesting.

Most of Ohio’s top players were in attendance for this year’s All-Ohio City Series. Here are some of the top dunks from the event.

Mitch McGary
2012, Forward, 6’10
Brewster Academy, SYF Players
School List: Florida, Maryland, Duke, North Carolina, Michigan, and Kentucky
ESPN #3, Rivals #5, Scout #5

Mitch McGary recently decided to narrow his list of college destinations to six schools (see above). After a very successful summer McGary has shown that there’s definitely substance to his game, and that his shooting up the 2012 rankings was no fluke. The highlights above are from the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy where McGary was one of the top players. Expect to hear much more from McGary in the future.

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Trey Lyles
2014, Forward, 6’7
Arsenal Technical, Spiece
Committed to Indiana
ESPN#5
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Trey Lyles is a 6’7 forward who has already verbally committed to Indiana. He is the #5 freshman in the country according to ESPN. Lyles already has advanced post moves and basketball skills that are far beyond his age.

The 4th Annual John Lucas International Middle School Combine had a ton of talented players from the 2015 and 2016 classes. Amongst the cream of the crop were Kejuan Johnson, Jamar Ergas, Justin Jenifer, Thon Maker, Jerron Love, and Seventh Woods. After two days of drills, speakers, and games many observers walked away thinking that Jamar Ergas undoubtedly jumps higher than any 8th grader in the country and that the future looks bright for basketball enthusiasts. For more information about John Lucas Camp click here.

Today’s links are kicked off with another video from YayAreasFinest doing a great job with the videos as always. Next up is the new Scout.com 2013 rankings with Jabari Parker leading the way. The links section is rounded out by a look at 2013′s wings, an Archie Goodwin video, and Jody Demling’s nuggets from Friday night at the Adidas May Classic.

Scout Updated 2013 Rankings

VIDEO: Archie Goodwin Dominates in Dallas by Hoopmixtape

Adidas May Classic Friday Night Notes by Jody Demling

Evan Daniels discusses Aquille Carr

Class of 2013 is a deep class for wings from Brian Snow