Words. Austin Burton

Although he hardly cruises through the first three quarters, LeAntwan Luckett saves his best for the fourth. The Ridgeland (MS) senior shooting guard — averaging 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists per game through Sunday — is one of the best clutch performers in the South.

“This summer alone, LeAntwan won or tied six games against big-time competition at the free throw line or with a last-second shot,” says Ted Hutchins, who coached Luckett for Mississippi D-1 Ambassadors AAU. “He’s incredibly humble off the court, but when he gets on that court, he’s a totally different person. He wants to take over.” MORE >

Words. dimemag

Featuring 14 of the nation’s top high school juniors and six of the premiere sophomores, USA Basketball just announced that the 2009-10 USA Men’s Developmental National Team will reassemble for a fall mini-camp on Oct. 9-11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

Other than perhaps winning an NBA title, there is nothing better than USA Basketball. Representing your country in international competition, playing against the top players from around the world, having the chance to win a gold medal – all of these things are at stake each and every game. Yesterday, USA Basketball announced the 21 top young prep talents that have been named to the 2009-10 USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team. MORE >