Words. Patrick Cassidy

Canadian basketbal and HighSchoolHoop.com are officially on a roll. First there were the Kevin Pangos high school highlights from earlier in the week, and now we introduce you to the beast that is Toronto’s Justin Jackson.

At just 14 years old, the 6-6 Jackson is destroying Canadian basketball, summer camps, AAU circuits and anything else that gets in his way. Just watch this video of Jackson banging on a kid in a U14 all-star game: MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

Following three days of practices featuring 27 of the nation’s top 16-and-unders at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo., the 2011 USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team was finalized on Sunday night, USA Basketball announced. The USA U16 National Team members were selected by the USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team Committee and drawn from the 2011-12 USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team pool. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Providence High School (Jacksonville, Fla.) forward Patric Young shares a popular theory about the selection process for the McDonald’s All-American game.

“It’s very political,” said Young, a Florida signee. “It has a lot to do with where you’re going (to college). I know a few guys that should’ve made the game. But hey, I’m just happy that I made it.”

Young, a 6-9 forward who is considered one of the best defensive post players in the country, was named to the McDonald’s All-American roster earlier this month. MORE >