Words. Kevin Zimmerman

Swagger and cockiness. There’s a fine line between the two. For an Arizona State basketball program coming off a down year, head coach Herb Sendek needed someone who could ride that line to winning.

Call on the guy whose name translated from Swahili means “to lead with dignity.” At 5-11 and 160 pounds, incoming freshman Jahii Carson isn’t very tall, but his brashness makes up for it. (Check out his ultimatum to ASU before he actually signed) Not that he thinks he’s better than everyone, but the point guard believes he can create a winning culture at ASU by playing with a sometimes over-the-top attitude. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Two of the top guards in the country — and arguably the two best players on the West Coast — both ended their recruitment Thursday, the conclusion of two longstanding “Guess Where?” debates that had been ongoing for months.

Oakland (CA) High School shooting guard Jabari Brown, ranked 12th in the HSH National Top 50, verbally committed to the University of Oregon, while Garfield H.S. (Seattle, WA) point guard Tony Wroten Jr., ranked 20th nationally, opted to stay home and attend the University of Washington. MORE >

Words. dimemag

Photo. Oregon Live

Here at highschoolhoop.com, we have the definitive rankings of the Top 50 Players in the Nation, regardless of class. We’re going to pay homage to the best America has to offer by counting down to No. 1, giving each player a moment to shine.

Next up is #48 Terrence Jones, a 6-8, 245-lb. forward from Jefferson High School (Ore.) in the Class of 2010. MORE >