ScoutsFocus Top 50 2010 High School Basketball Players (Post Summer Edition)
1.
Brandon Knight
PG
6'3"
180
FL
Strength, size for position and athleticism create one of the most dangerous mixes on the prep circuit.
Relentless and aggressive scorer with a flair for the spectacular. Street tough.
3.
C.J. Leslie PF
6'8"
205
NC
Super long, athletic and a great motor makes him one of the most un-guardable prospects in the country.
4.
Perry Jones PF
6'11"
220
TX
Baylor
NBA upside is the key word.
5.
Harrison Barnes
SG
6'8"
210
IA
North Carolina
Skilled in so many different areas, weaknesses are not in his vocabulary.
6.
Jared Sullinger
PF
6'8"
260
OH
Ohio State
Perhaps the most dominant big man over his travel ball career.
7.
Will Barton
SG
6'6"
170
MD
Memphis
Length, an elite athlete and very difficult to stay in front of; expect an excellent career at the next level.
8.
Ryan Harrow
PG
6'0"
160
GA
North Carolina State
Lightning quick, slick handle and an effortless scoring ability make him one of the top PG's in the HS ranks.
9.
Kyrie Irving
PG
6'1"
170
NJ 
Duke
Lights out shooter with a high IQ and skill level.
10.
Reggie Bullock
SG
6'7"
190
NC
North Carolina
In a Kevin Durant type mold, Bullock is a long, lean and athletic shooter who is developing his game to encompass all three levels of the floor.
11.
Tobias Harris
PF
6'8"
210
NY
Tennessee
Big bodied forward who can hurt you in many different ways.
12.
Josh Smith
C
6'9"
280
WA 
UCLA
Great size, soft hands and a good touch in the paint make him a nightmare to defend in the half court set.
13.
Terrence Jones
SF/PF
6'9"
220
OR
Once a 6'4 shooting guard, his skill level easily translated to his 6'9 frame.
14.
Tristan Thompson PF
6'9"
230
CAN
Texas
Great size and athleticism.
15.
Fabricio de Melo
C
7'0"
275
FL
Syracuse
7 footers are hard to find, add in his skill level and he will be a name you will hear about in the coming years.
16.
Jelan Kendrick
SG
6'5"
190
GA
Memphis
Skilled point forward with great size, handle and stroke.
17.
Mychal Parker
SG
6'7"
190
NC
Maryland
Skilled, long and athletic wing who can hurt you in many different ways. When he turns the ignition on, he becomes un-guardable.
18.
Joe Jackson
PG
5'11"
175
TN
Memphis
Freak athlete with an uncanny knack for attacking the cup. His developing jump shot is something to monitor.
18.
Dion Waiters
SG
6'4"
210
PA
Syracuse
Agressive and athletic slasher.
Scoring wing who puts up numbers in bunches.
20.
Adreian Payne
PF
6'9"
220
OH
Athletic forward who is at his best playing high above the rim. Surprising back to the basket skill set.
21.
Jereme Ricmond
SF
6'7"
195
IL
Illinois
Versatile wing-forward with good athleticism.
23.
Roscoe Smith
SF
6'8"
190
MD
UCONN
Athletic forward with an excellent stroke and a high energy level. Gives a complete effort every time out.
24.
DeShaun Thomas
SF
6'7"
220
IN
Ohio State
Strong bodied wing forward that is a mismatch to guard.
25.
Cory Joseph
PG
6'3"
180
CAN
Combo guard with a high skill level.
26.
Ian Miller
PG/SG
6'1"
170
NC
Florida State
Scoring combo guard. With improved PG skills, his stock could rise considerably.
27.
Nate Lubick
PF
6'9"
220
MA
Georgetown
Athletic forward with a great motor and skill set.
28.
Luke Cothron
PF
6'8"
190
AL NC State Commit
Skilled face up four man with good athleticism, a solid back to the basket game and a nice touch.
29.
Patric Young
PF
6'9"
220
FL
Florida
Strength and elite athleticism define his game.
30.
Trever Releford
PG
5'10"
175
KS 
Solid PG who should be a four year starter at the next level due to his High IQ, ability to create for himself as well as others. Solid motor.
31.
KT Harrell
SG
6'4"
200
AL
Virginia
Big time shooter from two levels of the floor; mid-range and deep. He can also score at the rim and is surprisingly athletic.
32.
Terrence Ross
SF
6'6"
180
Maryland
Freak athlete that can shoot the ball well from deep.
33.
Keith Appling
PG
6'3"
180
MI
Michigan State
Slashing combo guard with elite quickness.
34.
Dominique Ferguson
PF
6'8"
210
IN
Florida International
Face up four man that is very versatile.
35.
Jordan McRae
SG
6'5"
175
GA
Tennessee
Long and athletic guard that can score in bunches.
36.
Phil Pressey
PG
5'10"
160
TX 
Small but incredibly smart point man. Elite passer who manages to get into the nooks and crannies of the defense to create.
37.
Cameron Clark
SF
6'6"
190
TX
Athletic wing with good handle and middle game.
38.
Patric Young
PF
6'9"
220
FL
Florida
Big time athlete with a serious physical presence.
39.
Trey Zeigler
SG
6'5"
190MI
Combo guard with a great feel for the game.
40.
James Johnson
PF
6'9"
210
CA 
Virginia
Athletic PF with a very good skill level.
41.
Tony Mitchell
SF
6'7"
200
TX
Strong rebounder with an impressive frame.
42.
JayVaughn Pinkston
PF/SF
6'6"
235
NY
Villanova
Rugged bruiser with a surprising skill level.
43.
Travis McKie
SF
6'6"
195
VA
Wake Forest
Hard working long and athletic wing-forward who is at his best attacking the basket.
44.
Tyler Lamb
SG
6'5"
190
CA
UCLA
Lengthy high level shooter with good athleticism.
45.
Ray McCallum
PG
6'1"
180
MI
Fast and heady point with the ability to make his team better
46.
Dwight Powell
C
6'10"
210
FL
Long post prospect who runs the floor well
47.
James Carlton
PF
6'8"
210
NC
College of Charleston
Extremely bouncy forward that plays with intensity and has a solid back to the basket skillset of hooks over each shoulder as well as range extending to 17 feet.
48.
Demontre Harris
C
6'9"
200
NC
South Carolina
Long athletic shot blocker with an improving jump shot.
49.
Gary Franklin
PG
6'2"
180
CA
One of the Cali's top scoring point guards and pure shooters.
50.
JJ Moore
SG
6'6"
200
NY
Pittsburgh
Intriguing slasher with good bounce and a solid outside shot.
CHANGES
Drop Kendall Marshall (UNC) out of top 50
Moved Ian Miller from #47 to #26
Ryan Harrow from #12 to #8
Mychal Parker from #22 to #17
Jay'Vaughn Pinkston from #46 to #42
James Carlton enter top 50 ahead of Demontre Harris
Drop Markel Starks (Georgetown) out of Top 50.