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Posted on: Wed, 07/20/2011 - 10:36am #31965

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Boost Mobile Elite 24: First dozen roster spots revealed

Shabazz Muhammad, Mitch McGary and Grant Jerrett are among first 12 confirmed to play in 2011 Boost Mobile Elite 24. The game and dunk contest will be televised live on ESPNU.

The first 12 players selected to participate in the sixth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 event, the nation’s premier summer showcase, have been announced.

Featuring 24 of the top high school basketball players from across the nation, Boost Mobile Elite 24 participants are selected by high school basketball experts from ESPN RISE and other talent evaluators.

Players are selected based on their performance during AAU tournaments and national summer camps. The 2011 Boost Mobile Elite 24 will be held at the Venice Beach Courts in Los Angeles on Aug. 26-27.

The game airs live on ESPNU on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT.

Shabazz Muhammad, an alumnus of the event and a first team ESPN RISE All-American as a junior, headlines the first 12 players selected for the Boost Mobile Elite 24. The Bishop Gorman (Henderson, Nev.) standout is ranked No. 3 in the 2012 class by ESPNU.

"It was a great experience for me last year," Muhammad said. "It was fun and the weather was great — I really enjoyed myself."

Other event veterans include Perry Ellis of Wichita Heights (Wichita, Kan.), No. 19 in the ESPNU 100, and No. 5 ranked DaJuan Coleman of Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.), selected for the third consecutive year.

First-time participants include Mitch McGary of Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.), No. 4 in the rankings, Kyle Anderson of defending POWERADE FAB 50 national champion St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.), No. 10, and Anthony Bennett of Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), No. 46. Although he was injured at times last season, Bennett still earned second team ESPN RISE Underclass All-American honors. He had an outstanding spring and summer — earning raves for his play during the Nike E.Y.B.L., Pangos All-American Camp, and NBPA Camp.

Muhammad and Bennett are confirmed participants for the Under Armour Slam Dunk Contest. The dunk competition airs live on Friday at 6 p.m. EDT.

"I’m excited to be in the dunk contest, but I definitely know that I’ve got to come up with some creative stuff," Bennett said. "I’ll have to get to work on some good stuff so I can win.

"It’s a big time honor to be picked for the Elite 24. I used to always hear Myck [Kabongo] talk about it last year just saying how much fun he had playing in that game. Now I’m getting a chance to be a part of it. It’s a great feeling."

Added Muhammad: "I was one of the youngest guys out there. This year I’m going to showcase my skills, be competitive to win the game."

The full roster, dunk contest participants and team names will be announced in early August.

Boost Mobile Elite 24 – 2011 Roster Release I
Pos.	Name	Class	Height	Weight	High School	ESPNU Rank
PG	Kyle Anderson	2012	6’7"	210	St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.)	No. 10 ESPNU 100
PF	Anthony Bennett	2012	6’8"	230	Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)	No. 46 ESPNU 100
C	DaJuan Coleman	2012	6’10"	280	Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.)	No. 5 ESPNU 100
PF	Perry Ellis	2012	6’8"	220	Wichita Heights (Wichita, Kan.)	No. 19 ESPNU 100
PF	Grant Jerrett	2012	6’9"	200	Lutheran (La Verne, Calif.)	No. 15 ESPNU 100
PF	Mitch McGary	2012	6’10"	225	Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)	No. 4 ESPNU 100
SF	Shabazz Muhammad	2012	6’6"	205	Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)	No. 3 ESPNU 100
PF	Julius Randle	2013	6’9"	225	Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)	No. 1 ESPNU Super 60
PG	Marcus Paige	2012	6’1"	160	Linn-Mar (Marion, Iowa)	No. 27 ESPNU 100
PF	Tony Parker	2012	6’9"	270	Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.)	No. 25 ESPNU 100
SG	Rodney Purvis	2012	6’4"	185	Upper Room Christian (Raleigh, N.C)	No. 7 ESPNU 100
C	Cameron Ridley	2012	6’10"	230	Bush (Fort Bend, Texas)	No. 11 ESPNU 100

http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2011/07/19-elite-24-roster-release-I.aspx

Posted on: Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:31pm #575001

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Kyle Anderson also known as Slo-Mo, has improved by leaps and bounds. Many people thought he was too slow and unathletic to ever be an elite player. the last two summers he has proven that he amongst the best. He really can play point-guard at 6’8 and his vision and IQ will carry him. Kyle has a chance to Magic Johnson or Toni Kukoc. And or maybe somewhere in between those two. Great chance he ends up in the BIG EAST!
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Posted on: Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:31pm #574817

NJHooper95
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Kyle Anderson also known as Slo-Mo, has improved by leaps and bounds. Many people thought he was too slow and unathletic to ever be an elite player. the last two summers he has proven that he amongst the best. He really can play point-guard at 6’8 and his vision and IQ will carry him. Kyle has a chance to Magic Johnson or Toni Kukoc. And or maybe somewhere in between those two. Great chance he ends up in the BIG EAST!
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Posted on: Wed, 07/20/2011 - 4:10pm #575152

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is a stud…hes not very athletic, but he has a extremely high basketball IQ, he controls the floor at all times, he can do everything including playing the point
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Posted on: Wed, 07/20/2011 - 4:10pm #574965

larbear260
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is a stud…hes not very athletic, but he has a extremely high basketball IQ, he controls the floor at all times, he can do everything including playing the point
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First 12 Players of Elite 24 2011

Boost Mobile Elite 24: First dozen roster spots revealed

Shabazz Muhammad, Mitch McGary and Grant Jerrett are among first 12 confirmed to play in 2011 Boost Mobile Elite 24. The game and dunk contest will be televised live on ESPNU.