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Salmen H.S., Slidell, La.
6-2, 180
Received the Morgan Wootten Award as the McDonald's National High School Basketball Player of the Year
Member of the National Honor Society who has maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher every year
Versatile and unselfish guard with great range who averages 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game
Will attend Duke University
Darius Miles, Guard
East St. Louis H.S., East St. Louis, Ill.
6-8, 212
Averaged 19 points and 14 rebounds a game
Extremely quick, athletic, tall guard who runs the floor very well
Will attend St. John's, joining fellow McDonald's All American Omar Cook
Luke Ridnour, Guard
Blaine H.S., Blaine, Wash.
6-2, 170
Averaging 29 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 6 steals a game
Has scored more than 2,200 points in his high school career
Also plays tennis and baseball
An honor roll student with a 3.2 GPA, he'll attend the University of Oregon
DeShawn Stevenson, Guard
Washington Union H.S., Fresno, Calif.
6-5, 210
Averaged 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.2 assists a game
Plays both guard positions as well as small forward
One of the best shooters in the West, he'll attend the University of Kansas
Marcus Taylor, Guard
Waverly H.S., Lansing, Mich.
6-3, 192
Averages 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists per game
Has been named First Team All-State since his freshman year
An active volunteer in his community, he'll attend Michigan State in the fall
Brian Boddicker, Center
Duncanville H.S., Duncanville, Tex.
6-9, 230
Averages almost 24 points and nine rebounds per game
Two-time First Team All-State player who has improved every year
Will attend the University of Texas
Alton Ford, Center
Charles H. Milby H.S., Houston, Tex.
6-10, 260
Averages 23.3 points and 15.3 rebounds per game
Versatile, fast and strong, with a variety of post moves and a soft perimeter jump shot
Will attend the University of Houston
Zach Randolph, Center
Marion H.S., Marion, Ind.
6-9, 270
Averages 23.3 points and 15.2 rebounds a game
Was an All-State player as a sophomore and averaged 20 ppg and 18 rpg at the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival
Will join fellow 2000 McDonald's All American Marcus Taylor at Michigan State
Andre Brown, Forward
Leo H.S., Chicago, Ill.
6-8, 225
Member of the USA basketball team that won the World Youth Games in 1998
Averages 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks per game
Named to the A Honor Roll, this three-time All-State player will attend DePaul
Travon Bryant, Forward
David Starr Jordan H.S., Long Beach, Calif.
6-7, 235
Averages 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game
A versatile left-hander who can score both inside and outside
Undecided as to college choice
Jared Jeffries, Forward
North H.S., Bloomington, Ind.
6-10, 215
Averages 24 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and 3.1 blocks per game, shooting 60 percent from the field and 80 percent of his free throws
Member of the National Honor Society with a 3.5 GPA.
Will attend Indiana University
Garner Meads, Forward
Brighton H.S., Salt Lake City, Utah
6-8, 215
Averages 21.7 points and 7 rebounds per game despite constant double- and triple-teaming
Has a near 4.0 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout
Can play either post position and shoots the medium-range jumper effectively
Undecided as to college choice
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ALSO SEE
East player profiles
Honor Roll: Marcus Taylor
McDonald's.com All American Game page
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