As this year’s high school basketball season heads up and we head into district playoffs, Basketball Camps looked at some of the top national prospects across the country at each position:
Derrick Favors (Center)
A 6′9” forward from Atlanta, Favors is currently ranked near the top of his recruiting class and plans on attending Georgia Tech in the fall. Scouts are impressed by his versatility, as he can play from the perimeter as well as the point, and has a solid defensive and rebounding presence as well. Known for his solid character, Favors is a hard worker who should have a solid career ahead of him.
John Wall (Point Guard)
The top point guard in this year’s recruiting class, Wall hails from a private school in Raleigh, North Carolina, near powerhouse programs Duke and North Carolina. Planning to attend UNC, Wall is known for his quick play and his vision on the court; at last summer’s elite basketball camps, he showed his talent as well as the need for him to improve his shooting.
John Henson (Power Forward)
A power forward with center size, the 6′10” Henson leads Sickles High School in Tampa. After leading an impressive performance as the anchor for the Franchize All-Stars AAU team, coaches were impressed by his ability to run the court and play solid defense.
Xavier Henry (Shooting Guard)
Coming from an athletic family, where his brother plays professional baseball and his father played college hoops, Henry is among the most heralded recruits in his class. A 6′6” shooting guard with strong athleticism and the ability to shoot from nearly any point on the court, Henry is a strong competitor and has dominated high school basketball in his native Oklahoma City, heading to Memphis in the fall.
Lance Stephenson (Small Forward)
One of the top players in New York, Stephenson has averaged over 20 points per game for Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn. As a physical player, he can shoot and attack on the drive, making him poised for a successful career at the next level.
