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ALL-USA Boys Basketball First Team: Malik Newman

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Malik Newman is from Callaway High in Jackson, Miss. (Photo: Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports)

Malik Newman is from Callaway High in Jackson, Miss. (Photo: Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Malik Newman
School: Callaway, Jackson, Miss.
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Height: 6-4
College: Undecided

Details: Led Callaway to a fourth consecutive 5A state title and a 31-3 record this season, averaging 29.8 points. 5.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Was the MVP of the FIBA World Championships while playing for USA Basketball’s U17 National Team.

Toughest to guard: Emmanuel Mudiay. He’s big, strong and fast and at the time I was guarding him, his jump shot was going.

My biggest basketball influence: My father.

High point of the season: Winning the state championship.

Biggest disappointment: Those three losses that we took.

Who’s cooler, SpongeBob or Patrick: SpongeBob.

Favorite musician: Yo Gotti.

Favorite teachers: (Callaway girls basketball) Coach (Stacey) Bailey for math and Miss (Jennifer) Simmons for English.

Hidden talent: I can draw a little bit. I also like to spit out a few rhymes.

What do you teammates say about you? I am demanding. I am fun to be around. I am fun to play with.

Inspiration: Just knowing that I have a little brother and little sister. Knowing that my fams are still there for me.

First car: Cadillac Escalade. It’s not a 2015.

First time you beat your dad in one-on-one: About two years ago. He quit playing me after that.

Biggest thing I’ve overcome: Losing my grandmothers. I lost one last year and another when I was eight or nine. The one that I lost at a young age took care of my when my dad was busy.


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ALL-USA Boys Basketball First Team: Harry Giles III

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Harry Giles of Wesleyan Christian in High Point, N.C. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports Images)

Harry Giles of Wesleyan Christian in High Point, N.C. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports Images)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Harry Giles III
School: Wesleyan Christian Academy, High Point, N.C.
Year: Junior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-10
School: Undecided

Details: Led team to 30-5 record and a state independent schools 3A runner-up finish, averaging 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks a game.

Toughest opponent I’ve guarded: It’s between Jahlil Okafor and Andrew Wiggins.

Desired super power: To be able to fly

My biggest basketball influence: My parents.

Most tiring recruiting questions: Have you made the decision? Who’s on your list?

High point of your season: Going undefeated before we lost. The whole season was a high point.

Biggest disappointment: Losing the state championship.

Favorite saying: Be legendary, be special. The meaning is to play to be remembered. Make sure everyone remembers you when you walk off the court.

Favorite teacher: Miss (Nadine) Griffin, a (math) tutor. She has a lot of patience and is funny.

Hidden talent: I used to be able to roller skate pretty good.

What do you teammates say about me? I’m just a brother they can always talk to.

Inspiration: Probably growing up, just wanting to make it and getting a step closer every day.

First car: 2007 Infiniti.

First time you beat your dad in one-on-one: When I was 12 or 13. He quit playing me after that.

Biggest thing I’ve overcome: My knee injury.

American Family Insurance ALL-USA Boys Basketball Team

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The 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA high school boys basketball team was chosen by USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley in consultation with USA TODAY High School Sports’ Jason Jordan, high school coaches and recruiting analysts.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Melvin Randall, Blanche Ely, Pompano Beach, Fla.

FIRST TEAM

Ben Simmons, Montverde (Fla.) Academy – Player of the Year

Isaiah Briscoe, Roselle (N.J.) Catholic

Malik Newman, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)

Harry Giles III, Wesleyan Christian (High Point, N.C.)

Jaylen Brown, Wheeler, Mariettta, Ga.

SECOND and THIRD TEAMS: Meet the selections

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ALL-USA Boys Basketball: Second and Third teams

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Oak Hill Academy's Dwayne Bacon is a member of the second team. (Photo: Brian Spurlock)

Oak Hill Academy’s Dwayne Bacon is a member of the second team. (Photo: Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports)

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SECOND TEAM

Allonzo Trier, 6-5, Guard, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
Arizona signee averaged 26.6 points and 5.4 rebounds a game.

Cheick Diallo, 6-9, Forward, Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.)
Undecided on college. Averaged 18.5 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks per game

Diamond Stone, 6-10, Center, Dominican (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Maryland commit led team to four consecutive state titles, averaging 24.6 points and 11.8 rebounds a game.

Ivan Rabb, 6-11, Center, Bishop O’Dowd (Oakland, Calif.)
Undecided on college. Led team to state Open Division championship, averaging 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks a game.

Dwayne Bacon, 6-6, Guard, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
Florida State signee led team to 45-0 record, averaging averaged 24.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals.

THIRD TEAM

Chase Jeter, 6-10, Center, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Duke signee averaged 16.2 points and 10.6 rebounds to lead team to fourth consecutive Division I state title.

Carlton Bragg, 6-9, Forward, Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio)
Kansas commit averaged 18.2 points and 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists to lead team to a state Division III championship.

Henry Ellenson, 6-10, Forward, Rice Lake, Wis.
Marquette signee averaged 27.5 points, 11.7 rebounds.

Antonio Blakeney, 6-4, Guard, Oak Ridge, Orlando
LSU commit averaged 30.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson, 6-1, Guard, Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.)
Villanova signee led team to 4A state title, averaging 23.3 points, 5.2 assists and 4.7 rebounds.

ALL-USA Girls Basketball First Team: Kalani Brown

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Kalani Brown has been named ALL-USA First Team (Photo: Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports )

Kalani Brown has been named ALL-USA First Team (Photo: Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports )

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PLAYER PROFILE:
Kalani Brown
School: 
Salmen, Slidell, La.
Year: Senior
Position: Center
Height: 6-5
College: Signed with Baylor

Details: Led her team to the state title game after winning state titles in 2013 and 2014. She averaged 23.0 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. She is the daughter of former NBA player P.J. Brown and former Louisiana Tech player Dee Brown, who is an assistant coach at Salmen.

Toughest opponent: I played against Brittany Griner in a camp and back then, I was only 6-2.

Super power: To fly.

Biggest basketball influence: Probably my dad because I grew up watching him play. He didn’t exactly put the ball in my hand. I did a lot of different sports growing up, including horseback riding, dancing and cheerleading. I didn’t realize basketball was it for me until I hit a growth spurt.

Ignition point: My sophomore year when we won our first championship. That started my hunger.

Dress shoes or sneakers: A lot more dress shoes.

Biggest disappointment: I haven’t had a big disappointment. I take them all as lessons.

Favorite saying: Nothing will work if you don’t.

Favorite musicians: J. Cole and Rihanna.

Favorite teacher: Mrs. (Chanel Hawkins) at Salmen. She was my English teacher and now I have her for French Literature.

Hidden talents: I am good at volleyball and writing.

My teammates say: I guess I’m kind of the leader. I try to joke in practice.

My inspiration: Probably my mom. She always has a quote or two going forward. She’s a very good role model. It’s tough for her because you have to remember that you’re a coach and my mom. Sometimes it’s hard to separate them. She’ll always be my No. 1 fan.

First car: 2014 Grand Cherokee.

Basketball against dad: I’ve beaten him in 2-on-2 with me and my brother against my dad and my cousin.

ALL-USA Girls Basketball First Team: Asia Durr

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Asia Durr has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team (USA TODAY Sports)

Asia Durr has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team (Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Asia Durr
School: St. Pius X, Atlanta
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Height: 5-10
College: Signed with Louisville

Details: Two-time American Family Insurance ALL-USA player and two-time Gatorade state player of the year. She averaged averaged 33.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for St. Pius (27-4).

Toughest opponent: I don’t think there’s specifically one. (Maryland guard) Lexi Brown was tough. In international basketball (Angela) Salvadores for Spain was a hard one to guard and France had a good point guard (Alix Duchet). She was just so quick.

Super power I’d like to have: Flying.

High point of the season: The game that stuck out to me was when we played Jonesboro. The atmosphere was crazy. It was a great game, even though we won by 10 or 15.

Biggest disappointment: Not winning state.

Favorite book: Heart Over Height by Nate Robinson.

Favorite teacher: Miss Hoyera at Holly Springs Elementary (in Canton, Ga.). She taught me in the fourth and fifth grade. I was so close to her, it was hard to go off to middle school.

Hidden talent: I can’t sing, I can’t draw. I like to do crosswords.

First car: It was my mom’s car, a Honda Accord.

Inspiration: My brother, T.J. Because it was two yeas ago my sophomore year, he got sick. He had to have brain surgery. He was in the hospital for two weeks. It was one of the most difficult times in my life. Just seeing him in the hospital bed, in a whole lot of pain. We had a game the same day he had brain surgery. I remember we played Buford in the quarters. He had to stay home because he was so sick. I went out there and I tried to play for him. It was very emotional for him. He’s doing a whole lot better.

Favorite Musician: Nicki Minaj.

Coach always says: Two things: ‘You play the first half to get to the second half’ and ‘It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.’

Last movie I cried while watching: 1000 To 1: The Cory Weissman Story. I saw it last month on Netflix.

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ALL-USA Girls Basketball First Team: Napheesa Collier

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Napheesa Collier is an ALL-USA First Team selection (Photo: Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports)

Napheesa Collier is an ALL-USA First Team selection (Photo: Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Napheesa Collier
School: Incarnate Word, St. Louis
Year: Senior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-1
College: Signed with Connecticut

Details: Averaged 26.2 points, 13 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, 4.1 steals and 2.7 assists while leading her team to a third consecutive Class 4 state title.

Toughest opponent: Sophie Cunningham (from Rock Bridge High in Columbia, Mo.) because we’ve played against each other so long.

Super power I’d like to have: I’d want to read minds.

My biggest basketball influence: Maya Moore (who, like Collier, grew up in Jefferson City, Mo.).

High point of your season: I’d probably say being at state, what we worked toward the whole year.

More sneakers or dress shoes: Regular shoes. I only have my school basketball shoes. After I use a pair, I give them to the school.

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Thompson for third and fifth grade at North Elementary in Hill’s Summit. She made it fun to learn.

My teammates say that I: Am always goofy and they make fun of me for reading all the time.

First car: A 2004 Toyota Camry.

My car driving skills: I would say I am a 10, my dad would probably say a four.

Last movie I cried while watching: Lone Survivor.

ALL-USA Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Katie Lou Samuelson

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Katie Lou Samuelson from Mater Dei in Santa Ana, Calif., is the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Player of the Year (Photo: Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)

Katie Lou Samuelson from Mater Dei in Santa Ana, Calif., is the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Player of the Year (Photo: Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Katie Lou Samuelson
School: Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif.
Year: Senior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-3
College: Signed with Connecticut.

Details: Averaged 29.1 points, 8.5 rebounds while leading team to 31-3 record and runner-up finish in state Open Division Championship.

Toughest opponent: Probably my sister Karlie (a sophomore guard at Stanford) because we’ve played so many times.

Super power I’d like to have: Being able to teleport.

Biggest basketball influence: My dad. He got me into the sport and taught me how to shoot.

High point of the season: Winning the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona.

Favorite musician: Beyonce.

Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird.

Favorite teacher: My math teacher, Mr. (Robert) Valeriote. He works really well with all the students.

Hidden talent: I can juggle three basketballs.

My teammates say: Probably that I am the biggest goofball on the team but I can still be serious.

First car: I don’t have my license yet. My driving skills are not very good, but they’re not super bad. I don’t parallel park.

Biggest thing I’ve overcome: A couple of years ago at one of my club tournaments, we found out my uncle (Mikey) passed away (in 2011). Having to play through that was difficult. He was only in his 40s.

Last movie I cried while watching: The Fault in our Stars. I just watched it a couple of months ago.

ALL-USA Girls Basketball First Team: Lashann Higgs

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Lashann Higgs has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team. (Photo: Erich Schlegel, USA TODAY  Sports)

Lashann Higgs has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team. (Photo: Erich Schlegel, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Lashann Higgs
School: Cedar Ridge, Round Rock, Texas
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Height: 5-9
College: Signed with Texas

Details: Native of the Bahamas averaged 26.2 points, 13 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, 4.1 steals and 2.7 assists while leading her team to a 30-3 record. When her mother died, she was adopted by Texas women’s basketball assistant George Washington and his family.

Favorite musician: I like to listen to Beyonce songs. There are a few others I like.

Biggest disappointment this season: Not winning state. That’s something every high school kid looks forward to. At the same time, you know the experience will only make you better.

Basketball influence: I would say that my mother influenced me a lot. Basically, my family over there (in the Bahamas) and George and Jackie Washington. They’ve influenced me a lot.

Drawing inspiration: Basically, there’s two things. From my family and my mother. Those are the two inspirations that I feed and I carry throughout basketball and life. Because of them, I am able to deal with situations a lot better.

Toughest opponent: The toughest I’ve had to play against is my workout partner, even though I can’t remember his name. He’s like 6-5 and is a wing and is long and athletic.

Hidden talent: I like to draw animated characters and write poetry.

Favorite saying: I’ve gotten into this habit of saying, ‘The thing is” when I am around my friends.

My teammates say: That I’m serious when it’s time to be serious. Basically, they say that I treat everything that there’s a time and a place. I know there’s a time and place for seriousness and a time and place to be goofy.

2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Basketball Team

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The 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA high school girls basketball team was chosen by USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley in consultation with high school coaches and recruiting analysts. All first-team selections are seniors.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Andrea Peterson, Neumann Goretti, Philadelphia

FIRST TEAM

Katie Lou Samuelson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) – Player of the Year

Asia Durr, St. Pius X Catholic (Atlanta)

Lashann Higgs, Cedar Ridge, Round Rock, Texas

Napheesa Collier, Incarnate Word (St. Louis)

Kalani Brown, Salmen (Slidell, La.)

SECOND and THIRD TEAMS: Meet the selections

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ALL-USA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year: Andrea Peterson

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Andrea Peterson of Neumann-Goretti poses with senior players Christina Aborowa (33) and Sianni Martin (3) and Ciani Cryor (5) and AJ Timbers (21). (Photo: Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)

Andrea Peterson of Neumann-Goretti poses with senior players Christina Aborowa (33) and Sianni Martin (3) and Ciani Cryor (5) and AJ Timbers (21). (Photo: Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)

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COACH PROFILE:
Name: 
Andrea Peterson
School: Neumann-Goretti, Philadelphia

Details: Took over the team when the former coach Letty Santarelli resigned for personal reasons just before the start of the season. Led team to 31-0 record and a state AA title. She’s a former player for St. John’s and Drexel and holds an undergraduate and master’s degree from Drexel. She coached AAU basketball, then spent a season as an assistant at Stetson before becoming an assistant at Neumann-Goretti. She, along with her mother, run a child-care business in Norwood.

Toughest game: Was the Dunmore game (a 64-61 win the a AA quarterfinal). They hit everything they threw up and shot 40 percent in the first half. One of their players had 21 points in the first half. We had to defend and make a few changes to what we were doing.

Super power: I think I would like to be Super Man so I could save everything.

Biggest basketball influence: I grew up playing with my two brothers. Joseph and Christopher. I always followed those two around. My parents were an inspiration too. They got me into whatever I wanted to get into. I was really passionate about basketball.

High point: Winning the state championship. Seeing the players’ excitement and knowing that we took care of unfinished business after going 29-1 and losing in the state championship last year. Our players fought so much controversy this season and put it aside. They bought into our motto of family first.

Sneakers or dress shoes: I have 25 to 30 pairs of basketball sneakers and basketball sneakers that I wear around. I love buying sneakers.

Favorite musician: I am a big fan of Usher.

Favorite teacher: Mr. (Barry) Kirsch. He was my math teacher and my coach in high school (she was an All-Catholic League player at Archbishop Carroll in Wayne, Pa.). He was probably toughest on me in class. All I wanted to do was playing basketball. He was one of the biggest influences in school.

Hidden talent: My kids at Goretti tell me I can dance when I want to. I was a two-time All-Delaware County softball player.

Biggest things I’ve overcome: Coming back from a serious knee injury and at the time not knowing if I would get my senior year back (as a medical redshirt). Another thing is I come from a big family with seven kids, and 13 nieces and nephews and on Mother’s Day in 1994, one of my brothers died in a fatal car accident (the daycare center, Christopher’s Footprints, is named for him). I also had a nephew who passed away as a baby coming home from the hospital.

First car: A 2002 PT Cruiser. It was brand new. I got it my sophomore year of high school.

My players know: It’s all about me helping these kids with the knowledge I have for basketball. This is why I do what I do. It’s all about knowing that I can have a kid thanking me for making them better. I take big pride in getting to know the kids on and off the court. I take great pride in what makes them tick.

 

ALL-USA Girls Basketball Second and Third Teams

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The 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA high school girls basketball second and third teams were chosen by USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley in consultation with high school coaches and recruiting analysts.

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Desert Vista (Ariz.) star Kristine Anigwe has been named to the ALL-USA Second Team. (Photo: AZCentral)

Desert Vista (Ariz.) star Kristine Anigwe has been named to the ALL-USA Second Team. (Photo: AZCentral)

SECOND TEAM

Kristine Anigwe, 6-4, C, Desert Vista, Phoenix
Cal signee averaged 21.1 points. 11.3 rebounds, leading team to state semifinals.

Kiah Gillespie, 6-1, F, Capital Prep, Harford, Conn.
Maryland signee averaged 31 points and 16 rebounds and led her team to the Class L state title.

Marina Mabrey, 5-10, G, Manasquan, N.J.
Notre Dame signee averaged 26.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, leading team to state Tournament of Champions title.

Arike Ogunbowale, 5-9, G, Divine Savior Holy Angels, Milwaukee
Notre Dame signee averaged 27.2 points a game while leading team to a state title.

Ali Patberg, 5-11, G, Columbus North, Columbus, Ind.
Notre Dame signee led team to its first state 4A title, averaging 25.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 3.2 steals.

THIRD TEAM

Lauren “Boogie” Brozoski, 5-5, G, Long Island Lutheran, Brookville, N.Y.
Michigan signee led team to state Federation title, averaging 18.2 points and seven assists.

Lauren Cox, 6-4, F, Flower Mound, Texas
Junior, who is uncommitted, averaged 21.7 points, 15.3 rebounds and 5.4 blocks, leading team to state 6A final.

Te’a Cooper, 5-8, G, McEachern, Powder Springs, Ga.
Senior, who has signed with Tennessee, averaged 27.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 3.5 steals and led her team to a state AAAAAA title.

Jordan Hosey, 6-2, F, Manvel, Texas
Texas signee led Manvel to a 28-8 record, averaging 22.3 points and 11.5 rebounds.

Destinee Walker, 5-9, G, Lake Highland Prep, Orlando
North Carolina signee led team to state 4A title, averaging 24.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 4.3 steals.

How the past five ALL-USA Boys Basketball Players of the Year are doing

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With an NCAA title under his belt 2014 ALL-USA Player of the Year Jahlil Okafor is headed to the NBA next. Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

With an NCAA title under his belt 2014 ALL-USA Player of the Year Jahlil Okafor is headed to the NBA next. Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

We’ve announced the 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA boys and girls basketball teams. Here’s a look back at how the past five ALL-USA Boys Players of the Year are doing:

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2014 – Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young, Chicago. Helped lead Duke to the national championship, averaging 17.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. He was named the national Freshman of the Year and is the only freshman to be named the ACC Player of the Year. Has said he will enter the 2015 NBA Draft.

2013 – Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep, Huntington, W.Va. He was a consensus All-American in his one season at Kansas. He was selected No. 1 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by Cleveland, then traded to Minnesota. He leads all rookies this season with 16.8 points a game and leads the league in minutes played.

2012 – Nerlens Noel, Tilton School, Tilton, N.H. After one year at Kentucky, where he led the NCAA he blocks, he was selected sixth overall by New Orleans in the 2013 NBA Draft, but was traded to Philadelphia. He missed all of last season with a knee injury. After a slow start this year, he’s averaging 9.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, plus he’s averaging 1.5 steals and 1.77 blocks a game. The only other rookie to average 1.5 in each was David Robinson.

2011 – Austin Rivers, Winter Park, Fla. Led Duke in scoring during his one season there. Taken as the 10th overall pick in the 2012 draft by New Orleans and is averaging 7.0 points a game through three seasons in the league. Currently playing for his father, Doc Rivers, with the Los Angeles Clippers.

2010 – Harrison Barnes, Ames, Iowa. Helped lead North Carolina to two consecutive Elite Eight appearances and was named to the All-ACC first team as a sophomore. He was taken seventh overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and made the league’s All-Rookie team in 2013. This season, he is averaging a career-high 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds.

 


American Family Insurance ALL-USA State Boys Basketball Teams

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Allonzo Trier has had a busy schedule with a number of marquee events (Photo: Associated Press)

Allonzo Trier is the 2014-15 ALL-USA Nevada Player of the Year.  (Photo: Associated Press)

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA State Boys Basketball Teams.  Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2014-15 season.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

American Family Insurance ALL-USA State Girls Basketball Teams

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Kalani Brown has been named ALL-USA First Team (Photo: Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports )

Kalani Brown has been named ALL-USA First Team (Photo: Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports )

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA State Boys Basketball Teams.  Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2014-15 season.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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ALL-USA Girls Basketball First Team: Asia Durr

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Asia Durr has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team (USA TODAY Sports)

Asia Durr has been selected to the ALL-USA First Team (Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports)

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PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Asia Durr
School: St. Pius X, Atlanta
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Height: 5-10
College: Signed with Louisville

Details: Two-time American Family Insurance ALL-USA player and two-time Gatorade state player of the year. She averaged averaged 33.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for St. Pius (27-4).

Toughest opponent: I don’t think there’s specifically one. (Maryland guard) Lexi Brown was tough. In international basketball (Angela) Salvadores for Spain was a hard one to guard and France had a good point guard (Alix Duchet). She was just so quick.

Super power I’d like to have: Flying.

High point of the season: The game that stuck out to me was when we played Jonesboro. The atmosphere was crazy. It was a great game, even though we won by 10 or 15.

Biggest disappointment: Not winning state.

Favorite book: Heart Over Height by Nate Robinson.

Favorite teacher: Miss Hoyera at Holly Springs Elementary (in Canton, Ga.). She taught me in the fourth and fifth grade. I was so close to her, it was hard to go off to middle school.

Hidden talent: I can’t sing, I can’t draw. I like to do crosswords.

First car: It was my mom’s car, a Honda Accord.

Inspiration: My brother, T.J. Because it was two yeas ago my sophomore year, he got sick. He had to have brain surgery. He was in the hospital for two weeks. It was one of the most difficult times in my life. Just seeing him in the hospital bed, in a whole lot of pain. We had a game the same day he had brain surgery. I remember we played Buford in the quarters. He had to stay home because he was so sick. I went out there and I tried to play for him. It was very emotional for him. He’s doing a whole lot better.

Favorite Musician: Nicki Minaj.

Coach always says: Two things: ‘You play the first half to get to the second half’ and ‘It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.’

Last movie I cried while watching: 1000 To 1: The Cory Weissman Story. I saw it last month on Netflix.

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