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Sporting News, The, August 2, 1999 by Stephen Wacaser
With each performance in a summer camp or a summer league game, a basketball prospect's stock can rise and fall faster than a start-up Internet company. In a flash, a player can move into the list of top 10 prospects or drop out of the top 10.
Below, Stephen Wacaser publisher of Assists, Turnovers and Loose Balls, a scouting service for more than 275 colleges, ranks the top 20 high school seniors overall and breaks down their measurables and their games.
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Rk. Name (Hgt., Wgt.) Pos.
1. Gerald Wallace (6-6, 195) F
2. Jared Jeffries (6-9, 225) F
3. Eddie Griffin (6-8, 196) F
4. Chris Duhon (6-2, 175) G
5. Marlo Austin (6-9, 255) C
6. DeShawn Stevenson (6-5, 185) G
7. Marcus Taylor (6-3, 180) G
8. Zach Randolph (6-8, 262) C
9. Omar Cook (6-0, 170) G
10. James C. Butler (6-6, 225) F
11. Alton Ford (6-10, 270) C
12. Darius Miles (6-9, 200) F
13. Jerome Harper (6-4, 180) G
14. Andre Brown (6-9, 210) C
15. Rolando Howell (6-9, 217) C
16. Andre Barrett (5-8, 160) G
17. Imari Sawyer (6-1, 170) G
18. Nick Anderson (6-6, 205) F
19. Taliek Brown (6-1, 185) G
20. Bernard Robinson (6-6, 190) F
Rk. Name (Hgt., Wgt.) High school
1. Gerald Wallace (6-6, 195) Childersburg (Ala.)
2. Jared Jeffries (6-9, 225) North (Bloomington, Ind.)
3. Eddie Griffin (6-8, 196) Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
4. Chris Duhon (6-2, 175) Salmen (Slidell, La.)
5. Marlo Austin (6-9, 255) Sumter Academy (York, Ala.)
6. DeShawn Stevenson (6-5, 185) Washington Union
(Fresno, Calif.)
7. Marcus Taylor (6-3, 180) Waverly (Lansing, Mich.)
8. Zach Randolph (6-8, 262) Marion (Ind.)
9. Omar Cook (6-0, 170) Christ the King
(Middlevillage, N.Y.)
10. James C. Butler (6-6, 225) Maine Central
(Pittsfield, Maine)
11. Alton Ford (6-10, 270) Milby (Houston)
12. Darius Miles (6-9, 200) East St. Louis (Ill.)
13. Jerome Harper (6-4, 180) Keenan (Columbia, S.C.)
14. Andre Brown (6-9, 210) Leo (Chicago)
15. Rolando Howell (6-9, 217) Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.)
16. Andre Barrett (5-8, 160) Rice (New York)
17. Imari Sawyer (6-1, 170) Martin Luther King (Chicago)
18. Nick Anderson (6-6, 205) Southern Lab (Baton
Rouge, La.)
19. Taliek Brown (6-1, 185) St. John's Prep (Queens, N.Y.)
20. Bernard Robinson (6-6, 190) Dunbar (Washington, D.C.)
Rk. Name (Hgt., Wgt.) Skinny
1. Gerald Wallace (6-6, 195) Left no doubt he is the No. 1
player after 27 point,
14 rebound effort against
Darius Miles.
2. Jared Jeffries (6-9, 225) High ankle sprain slowed him
recently. Reminds
many of Danny Manning.
3. Eddie Griffin (6-8, 196) Stellar efforts at adidas ABCD
Camp and Big-Time Tournament
left huge impression.
4. Chris Duhon (6-2, 175) Reminds many of Derek Harper.
Poised, polished and
proficient. Team won Big-Time
Tournament.
5. Marlo Austin (6-9, 255) No. 1 offensive block player
in the United States.
Terrific passer from the
post.
6. DeShawn Stevenson (6-5, 185) Continued to dominate all
guards this summer. Not
afraid to take crucial shots.
7. Marcus Taylor (6-3, 180) Demonstrated ability to lead
team and win close games at
Nike. Limited summer play.
8. Zach Randolph (6-8, 262) Many feel Randolph and Taylor
are both headed to the
already talent-laden Michigan
State Spartans.
9. Omar Cook (6-0, 170) Quarterbacked Riverside Church
to Peach Jam and Nike, AAU
Showcase titles.
10. James C. Butler (6-6, 225) Impressed pro scouts with his
Peach Jam effort that included
averaging 27 points, 12
rebounds.
11. Alton Ford (6-10, 270) Matchup with Andre Brown at
AAUs was great. ... When
inspired, he is awesome.
12. Darius Miles (6-9, 200) Summer took its toll on this
multiskilled talent. Needs to
re-establish offensive
low-block game.
13. Jerome Harper (6-4, 180) Has to get his academics in
order. No question he is an
offensive machine. Oak Hill
possibility?
14. Andre Brown (6-9,210) Several college coaches
remarked he is the warrior you
want to go to battle with.
15. Rolando Howell (6-9, 217) Surprisingly, he did not follow
up USA Development Festival
with solid efforts at Nike,
AAU, etc.
16. Andre Barrett (5-8, 160) Proof that size does matter.
Clever, plays within himself,
makes open shots.
17. Imari Sawyer (6-1, 170) No guard has more talent.
Consistent play is huge
question. Can be special
player.
18. Nick Anderson (6-6, 205) World class athlete who is
relentless with his effort,
enthusiasm and ability to
garner offensive rebounds.
19. Taliek Brown (6-1, 185) Has New York City ever had
three point guards the
caliber of Brown, Barrett and
Cook in same class?
20. Bernard Robinson (6-6, 190) Dominated opponents off the
dribble. Punishing player
who loves physical contact.



