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Tristan Thompson is arguably the best player in America. He’s out to prove he’s one of the best players in the world this week in France

By now we all know the story. Tristan Thompson, a 6-9 forward who was widely regarded as the top junior in the country last season, got kicked out of the St. Benedict’s Prep School, in Newark, N.J., and landed at Findlay Prep in Nevada. It looked as if Thompson, who is rated the No. 2 prospect in the HighSchoolHoop top 50, was beginning to unravel under the microscope that comes with his status. MORE >

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Baltimore’s Finest Brings Toughness to the 2K Sports Squad

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When 2K Sports unveiled the names of the players picked to represent the USA in the World Basketball Tournament in Douai, France this week, the obvious consensus was that the team was loaded with talent.

But even with the most talented of combinations, every team needs someone who will provide the toughness. Every good team needs the guy who’s gonna come away with all of the 50-50 balls, the guy who dives on the floor, the guy who has the cocky swagger, the guy who locks up defensively and gets in the faces of slacking teammates. For this team that player is Lake Clifton-Eastern High point guard Josh Selby, who is rated the No. 11 prospect in the HighSchoolHoop top 50. MORE >

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Of the talented players participating in the World Basketball Tournament in Douai, France, which runs from June 8-15, Jason Morris just may be the most athletic.

Injuries plagued his season at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn., but after a strong showing at the King James Shooting Stars Classic in late April, which his New York Gauchos won, Morris, a rising senior, seems primed for a breakout summer season. MORE >

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Sullinger to Hold it Down in the Paint for the U.S. in France

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Nearly two years ago when Jared Sullinger gave Ohio State head coach Thad Matta a verbal commitment naysayers said that Sullinger would ultimately back out.

Sure he’d grown up in Columbus, Ohio, and had a lifelong admiration for all things Buckeyes, but the quick and early commitments are always looked upon with major skepticism. But not only has Sullinger, a 6-8 forward from Northland High, remained firm with the Buckeyes, he’s also lived up to all of the hype he garnered as a freshman. MORE >

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HighSchoolHoop caught up with Detroit Country Day School point guard Ray McCallum Jr., a rising senior rated No. 33 in the HSH top 50, for five quick questions on his impending trip to Douai, France, where he’ll compete in the World Basketball Tournament from June 8-15.

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HighSchoolHoop: How have the practices been going for the tournament? Ray McCullam Jr.: They’ve been really good. Really competitive. We’ve got some of the top players in the country going to play against some of the top players in the world. I think all of us have a pride about us and we don’t want to have a bad showing so we’re all really focused on winning. MORE >

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Killer Shooting Guard Looks to Dominate in France With His AAU Teammates

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After a rushed commitment to Ohio State prior to his sophomore season, Trae Golden, a rising senior, is looking to find the right fit.

Virginia Tech, Marquette, Pittsburgh, Kentucky and Connecticut are showing the most interest Golden, a 6-2 shooting guard from McEachern High in Powder Springs, Ga. MORE >