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Amazingly I've seen more than half of these guys play2005 High school boys All-USA basketball team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Greg Oden, 7-0, center, Lawrence North, Indianapolis
Just the stats: Averaged 20 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots, helping No. 6 Lawrence North win its second consecutive Class 4A state championship. A junior, he is only the second underclassman named USA TODAY's player of the year (the first was LeBron James in 2002). Will participate in the USA Basketball Festival and was named Gatorade's player of the year.
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College choices: Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan State and Wake Forest.
Favorite class and teacher? Algebra/Donna Chamberlain.
In 10 years I want to be doing what? "Successful and happy in my chosen profession (not necessarily basketball)."
Tell us about your first dunk: "I was in seventh grade and just shooting around at Sarah Scott Middle School. It drew rim, but I put it down."
Greatest fear: Car accidents. "Abrupt stops really shake me."
Food you absolutely can't stand: Onions.
NBA player who reminds you of yourself: Ben Wallace. "First and foremost, he's a rebounder and shot blocker.
Why do you wear No. 50? "The higher numbers were always assigned to the taller players."
Should there be an age limit in the NBA: "No way, because if a kid can play, why deny him his chance."
Best movie you've seen lately?Guess Who.
This summer I'm going to be: "Working on my game and playing AAU ball with Spiece Indy Heat."
O.J. Mayo, 6-6, guard, North College Hill (Cincinnati)
Just the stats: Averaged 27.4 points and 7.8 rebounds. Only second sophomore named Ohio's Mr. Basketball. LeBron James was the first.
In 10 years I want to be doing what? "Playing in the NBA, helping win a championship."
Tell us about your first dunk: "I was in sixth grade. I put one down against an eighth-grader."
Greatest fear: "That I won't be successful."
NBA player who reminds you of yourself: Dwyane Wade.
Why do you wear No. 32? "Don't know, but I've worn it since the fifth grade."
Should there be an age limit in the NBA? "I don't think so because young players have shown they can dominate."
Monta Ellis, 6-3, guard, Lanier (Jackson, Miss.)
Just the stats: Averaged 38.4 points, 7.2 assists and 6.8 rebounds. His 4,167 career points are second all time among large schools, with a high of 72.
College choice: Mississippi State (signed).
Favorite class and teacher: Math/Stephanie Hatcher.
In 10 years I want to be doing what? "Playing in the NBA or owning a real estate-related business."
Tell us about your first dunk: "I was 15 years old playing (in) open gym. Frankly, I didn't think anything of it."
Greatest fear: Snakes.
Food you absolutely can't stand: "I like it all."
NBA player who reminds you of yourself: Chauncey Billups.
Why do you wear No. 11? "It's the same one my mother (Rosa Ellis) wore at Lanier."
Should there be an age limit in the NBA? "No. It's proven high school players can adapt to the NBA."
Louis Williams, 6-3, guard, South Gwinnett (Snellville, Ga.)
Just the stats: Averaged 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Named Georgia's Mr. Basketball. Played in McDonald's and USA Hoops Summit all-star games.
College choice: Georgia (signed); might opt for NBA.
Favorite class and teacher? Political systems/Laura Harris.
In 10 years I want to be where? Doing what? "Having a successful career in the NBA and giving back to kids."
Tell us about your first dunk: "I was in seventh grade, and it made my year."
Greatest fear: Failure.
Food you absolutely can't stand: Onions.
NBA player who reminds you of yourself: Allen Iverson. "He has toughness, heart and despite the injuries can carry a team."
Why do you wear No. 23? "It was given to me in grade school."
Should there be an age limit in the NBA? "You can't put restrictions on talent."
Best movie you've seen lately?Ray.
This summer I'm going to: "Either attend summer school or an NBA camp."
Josh McRoberts, 6-10, forward, Carmel, Ind.
Just the stats: Averaged 17.9 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocked shots.
College choice: Duke.
Favorite class and teacher? English/Mel Witt.
In 10 years I want to be doing what? "Successful whatever I'm doing, hopefully playing in the NBA."
Tell us about your first dunk: "I don't remember much about it. I was in eighth grade."
Greatest fear: Failure. "Not reaching my goals."
NBA player who reminds you of yourself: Lamar Odom.
Should there be an age limit in the NBA: "No. It should be left up to the player."
COACH OF THE YEAR
Dan Bazzani, Niagara Falls (N.Y.)
Record: 170-53 (11 years). Went 28-1, leading No. 3 Niagara Falls to New York State Federation Class AA championship, becoming western New York's first team to win the federation's largest classification title. Serves as Niagara Falls School District athletics director.
Family: Wife, Beverley (married for 23 years); daughter, Alexandra, 16.
Greatest fear: "Having no timeouts when I need one or calling a timeout when I don't have any left."
Coach I admire and why: Dr. Len Serfustini (his former coach at the University of Buffalo). "He was the perfect role model, teaching me everything I know about the game."
In 10 years I want to be doing what? "I expect to be retired (he's 57 years old) and playing golf somewhere in the South."
If I wasn't a coach, I'd be doing what? Teaching physical education/health or a politician. "I was a city councilman (in Niagara Falls) for four years."
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=left><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=468 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=notch_header align=middle colSpan=6>All-USA second team</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_medium>Name</TD><TD class=notch_medium>Ht.</TD><TD class=notch_medium>High school</TD><TD class=notch_medium>City, state</TD><TD class=notch_medium>PPG </TD><TD class=notch_medium>College choice</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Gerald Green</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-8</TD><TD class=notch_light>Gulf Shores Academy</TD><TD class=notch_light>Houston</TD><TD class=notch_light>33 </TD><TD class=notch_light>Oklahoma State</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_white>Tyler Hansbrough</TD><TD class=notch_white>6-9</TD><TD class=notch_white>Poplar Buff</TD><TD class=notch_white>Poplar Bluff, Mo.</TD><TD class=notch_white>28 </TD><TD class=notch_white>North Carolina</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Julian Wright</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-8</TD><TD class=notch_light>Homewood-Flossmoor</TD><TD class=notch_light>Flossmoor, Ill.</TD><TD class=notch_light>14 </TD><TD class=notch_light>Kansas</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_white>Greg Paulus</TD><TD class=notch_white>6-2</TD><TD class=notch_white>Christian Brothers Academy</TD><TD class=notch_white>Syracuse, N.Y.</TD><TD class=notch_white>26 </TD><TD class=notch_white>Duke</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Andray Blatche</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-11</TD><TD class=notch_light>South Kent School</TD><TD class=notch_light>South Kent, Conn. </TD><TD class=notch_light>27.5 </TD><TD class=notch_light>None, expected <EP>to declare for NBA draft </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=468 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=notch_header align=middle colSpan=6>All-USA third team</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_medium>Name</TD><TD class=notch_medium>Ht.</TD><TD class=notch_medium>High school</TD><TD class=notch_medium>City, state</TD><TD class=notch_medium>PPG </TD><TD class=notch_medium>College choice</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Martell Webster</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-6</TD><TD class=notch_light>Seattle Prep</TD><TD class=notch_light>Seattle</TD><TD class=notch_light>27.7 </TD><TD class=notch_light>Washington</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_white>Jon Brockman</TD><TD class=notch_white>6-7</TD><TD class=notch_white>Snohomish</TD><TD class=notch_white>Snohomish, Wash.</TD><TD class=notch_white>28.1 </TD><TD class=notch_white>Washington </TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Richard Hendrix</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-8</TD><TD class=notch_light>Athens</TD><TD class=notch_light>Athens, Ala.</TD><TD class=notch_light>24 </TD><TD class=notch_light>Alabama</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_white>Wayne Ellington</TD><TD class=notch_white>6-4</TD><TD class=notch_white>Episcopal Academy</TD><TD class=notch_white>Merion Station, Pa.</TD><TD class=notch_white>22.1 </TD><TD class=notch_white>junior</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Micah Downs</TD><TD class=notch_light>6-8</TD><TD class=notch_light>Juanita</TD><TD class=notch_light>Kirkland, Wash.</TD><TD class=notch_light>23 </TD><TD class=notch_light>Kansas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=468 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=notch_medium>How the team was picked</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>USA TODAY's 2005 All-USA high school boys basketball team was selected by Christopher Lawlor after discussions with analysts, coaches and sportswriters. Players are seniors unless noted.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=468 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=notch_medium>Where the 2004 Player of the Year is</TD></TR><TR><TD class=notch_light>Dwight Howard averages about 12 points and 10 rebounds for the NBA's Orlando Magic. He is in the top three among rookies in both categories.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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