Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) forward C.J. Leslie is a Top-10 prospect nationally. Previously committed to N.C. State, Leslie re-opened his recruiting and has opted to wait until the spring to decide on a college. That alone makes his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 class, and Leslie also happens to be one of its most exciting players. C.J. has agreed to give Dime and High School Hoop exclusive access in a regular diary about his season and the recruiting process as he inches closer to a decision. For his latest entry, C.J. has brought in fellow Class of 2010 star Ryan Harrow to help him out. Here’s an excerpt: Read More »

Ryan Harrow is beginning to sense a pattern.

When the selections for the 2010 McDonald’s All-American Game were announced live on ESPNU on Feb. 11, Harrow — a senior point guard at Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. — once again found himself on the outside looking in as he was denied a career-defining opportunity. General consensus among several media and fans was that Harrow was the biggest McD’s snub out of anybody. Read More »

I told you yesterday that the McDonald’s All American Game Selection Show was happening tonight, as the top 24 high school basketball seniors in the country would be selected to play in the prestigious 2010 Games set to tip off in Columbus, Ohio on March 31. Well the ballots are in, so check out the rosters for both teams. Read More »

Erasto Hatchett is the coach of Word of God Christian Academy (a.k.a. John Wall’s alma mater) in Raleigh, N.C. After coaching at Cannon School in Concord, N.C., the past few years, he was named the head coach of Word of God in August, and has led his team comprised of several D-1 prospects to a 12-4 record through Monday. Hatchett, who played at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, is also the brother-in-law of prized N.C. State basketball commit Ryan Harrow. HighSchoolHoop’s Trevor Kapp sat down with Hatchett following a win last week and asked him about his kids, his visions and his life as the head coach of an aspiring national power. Read More »

With the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team playing Canada, you may wonder why Toronto natives and Findlay Prep’s finest Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph were playing with the Americans. While you can read about that HERE, watch the team make an appearance at a local electronics store, discuss French food and gets their first victory against the Canadians. Check them out and more in Episode 5 of the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team vs. The World.

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The next stop on the tour with the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team takes you to their guest appearance at a local McDonald’s, talking about their experiences with the fans in Douai, France and the battle with Australia in Game 3 of the tournament. Check them out and more in Episode 4 of the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team vs. The World.

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After their loss to Puerto Rico, the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team had to regroup before they played Game 2 against Lithuania and Donatas Motiejunas (a projected Top 5 pick next year). Check them out and more in Episode 3 of the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team vs. The World.

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From Jared Sullinger to Tristan Thompson to Cory Joseph, it’s not often you get a group of future NBA superstars all playing on one team. Follow them and more as they take on Puerto Rico in Episode 2 of the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team vs. The World.

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It’s now been a week since my return from France, and I’m not gonna lie – I miss it. From the food to the games to kickin’ it off the court, it was an amazing time. Now, we take you even further behind the scenes in Episode 1 of the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team vs. The World.

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After an amazing week in France embedded with the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team, I’m back. Hanging with the stars of the Class of 2010, if you’re still unfamiliar with these kids by now, you’re sleeping on game. If you hadn’t been following my whole trip on High School Hoop, head over there now so you can be the one telling your buddies who’s the Next Big Thing. Oh yea, and you just might see the Dunk of the Year courtesy of Jason Morris…

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