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FEATURING THE EA SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICANS
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It?s almost that time of year again -- time for the fast-paced, high-flying, jaw-dropping action of the premier high school All-Star basketball game in the country -- the EA SPORTS™ Roundball Classic. The best of the nation's best high school players are set to square off on March 24th at the United Center in Chicago for the 40th annual roundball competition.
The 2004 Roundball Classic, featuring the new class of EA SPORTS All-Americans, promises to be as thrilling as years past. This is the game that saw LeBron James, Shaq, T-Mac, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Eddy Curry and dozens of other players launch great careers in college and the NBA.
Following is a list of the 2004 EA SPORTS All-Americans and their bios. For more on the 2004 EA SPORTS Roundball Classic, including ticket information and event history, please visit originalroundballclassic.com.
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Roy Bright -- Mt. Zion Christian, Detroit MI
Forward, 6-6, 210 (College: Cincinnati)
18 PPG, 11 RB, 4 Asst., 3 Blocks, 2 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, '02 PAC- 6 Player of the Year, 1st Team All-State, All-District and numerous Tournament MVP awards.
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Justin Cerasoli -- West Aurora High, Aurora, IL
Guard, 6-5, 170 (College: Seton Hall)
17 PPG, 5 RB, 5 Asst., 5 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, 1st Team All-State, All-District and numerous Tournament and MVP awards.
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Dwight Howard -- SW Atlanta Christian, Atlanta GA
Power Forward, 6-11, 235 (Undecided)
25 PPG, 18 RB, 4 Asst., 8 Blks., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star and '03 Camp MVP, Big Time Tournament Champion, #1 Rated Player in America by ESPN.com, Bob Gibbons All-Star Report, Hoop Scoop and numerous Tournament MVP awards.
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Randolph Morris -- Landmark Christian, Palmetto GA
Center, 6-11, 270 (Undecided)
25 PPG, 15 RB, 3 Asst., 6 Blks., 2 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, Big Time Tournament Champion in '03, School National Championship in '02, 4-Year All-State, #3 Rated Senior by ESPN.com and Hoop Scoop and All-Region selection.
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Cedric Simmons -- West Brunswick, Supply NC
Center, 6-9, 210 (College: N.C. State)
16.2 PPG, 12 RB, 2 Asst., 6 Blks., 1 Steal. ABCD Camp All-Star, 3-Year All-State, All-Region, #31 Rated Player in the Country by Bob Gibbons All-Star Report.
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Josh Smith -- Oak Hill Academy, Powder Springs GA
Forward, 6-9, 215 (College: Indiana)
16.2 PPG, 12 RB, 2 Asst., 6 Blks., 1 Steal. ABCD Camp All-Star, 3-Year All-State, All-Region, #31 Rated Player in the Country by Bob Gibbons All-Star Report.
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J.R. Smith -- St. Benedict Prep, Clarksburg NJ
Guard, 6-6, 210 (College: North Carolina)
12 PPG, 6 RB, 4 Asst., 2 Blks., 3 Steals. 2004 EA SPORTS All-American, ABCD Camp All-Star, 1st Team All-State in '02, Big Time All-Tournament and numerous Tournament MVP awards.
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Sebastian Telfair -- Lincoln High, Brooklyn NY
Point Guard, 6-0, 165 (College: Louisville)
31 PPG, 3 RB, 8 Asst., 1 Blk., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star and 2-Time MVP, USA Today Player of the Week, #4 Rated Player in Country by ESPN.com and Hoop Scoop and 3-Year All-State, All-City.
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Michael Williams -- Wilcox Central, Camden AL
Power Forward, 6-9, 230 (College: Texas)
28 PPG, 18 RB, 6 Blks., 4 Steals. 2004 EA SPORTS All-American, ABCD Camp All-Star, Alabama Player of the Year in '02 and '03, 1st Team All-State, All-Region, All-Area, MVP State Finals and numerous MVP and All-Tournament awards.
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Dorell Wright -- South Kent Prep, Los Angeles CA
Guard, 6-8, 205 (College: DePaul)
26 PPG, 12 RB, 3 Asst., 3 Blks. ABCD Camp All-Star, Top Rated Player in Country by ESPN.com and Hoop Scoops, numerous All-Region and All-Area Team awards and League Co-Player of the Year.
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Josh Wright -- Thomas R. Proctor, Utica NY
Point Guard, 6-2, 170 (College: Syracuse)
35 PPG, 6 RB, 6 Asst., 2 Blks., 5 Steals. 2004 EA SPORTS All-American, ABCD Camp All-Star, 2-Time All-State, All-City, All-Area Player of the Year.
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Coach Mike Byrnes
The Winchendon School, Winchendon MA
In his 8 year tenure at The Winchendon School, Coach Byrnes has amassed a 190-49 record (224-61career.) He has been recognized as one of America's Top 10 High School/Prep Coaches by Hoop Scoop Magazine. Over 100 of Coach Byrnes athletes have gone on to play Division I basketball.
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Arron Afflalo -- Compton Centennial, Compton CA
Guard, 6-5, 190 (College: UCLA)
28 PPG, 7 RB, 7 Asst., 1 Blk., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star and leading scorer in '03, 1st Team All-State, CIF Division Co-Player of the Year. Wooden Award Winner as a Jr. Long Beach Press-Telegram Player of the Year and numerous MVP honors.
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Marshall Brown -- L.B. Johnson, Austin TX
Forward, 6-6, 210 (College: Missouri)
26 PPG, 9 RB, 6 Asst., 2 Blks., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, 2-Time 1st Team All-State, All-District MVP, Capital City Classic MVP and numerous Tournament MVP and All-Tournament Teams.
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Glen Davis -- LSU Laboratory, Baton Rouge LA
Center/Forward, 6-9, 330 (College: LSU)
30 PPG, 18 RB, 4 Asst., 6 Blks., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, 2-Time All State, All-District, All-City
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Shaun Livingston -- Peoria Central, Peoria IL
Point Guard, 6-7, 170 (College: Duke)
18 PPG, 6 RB, 6 Asst., 2 Blks., 3 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star and '03 MVP, 3-Time All State, All-City, #3 Rated Player in the County by ESPN.com and Bob Gibbons All-Star Report.
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DeMarcus Nelson -- Sheldon, Sacramento CA
Guard, 6-4, 208 (College: Duke)
33 PPG, 12 RB, 8 Asst., 4 Blks., 5 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, MVP League Champion Team, State Scoring Leader, Rebounding Record in League and Section, 4 Year 1st Team All-State, State Jr. of the Year and numerous All-American Teams.
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Joakim Noah -- Lawrenceville Prep, New York NY
Power Forward, 6-10, 210 (College: Florida)
27 PPG, 15 RB, 3 Asst., 7 Blks., 1 Steal. ABCD Camp All-Star and leading rebounder in '03, All-State, All-City and numerous All-Tournament Teams.
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Juan Diego Palacios -- Our Savior, Medellin Colombia
Power Forward, 6-8, 220 (College: Undecided)
24 PPG, 12 RB, 2 Asst., 1 Blk., 2 Steals. Top 10 ranked player by Hoop Scoop, All-State '02. Ranked #8 Power Forward by Rivals.com. Numerous All-Tournament and MVP awards.
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Gabe Pruitt -- Westchester High, Los Angeles CA
Guard, 6-5, 185 (College: USC)
20 PPG, 4 RB, 6 Asst., 2 Blks., 5 Steals. 2004 EA SPORTS All-American, ABCD Camp All-Star, 1st Team All-City and All-State.
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Robert Swift -- Bakersfield High, Bakersfield CA
Center, 7-1, 260 (College: USC)
20 PPG, 11 RB, 4 Asst., 8 Blks., 1 Steal. ABCD Camp All-Star, 1st Team All-State, All-Areas Frosh, Junior MVP.
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Darius Washington -- Edgewater High, Orlando FL
Point Guard, 6-1, 185 (College: Memphis)
30.9 PPG, 3.4 RB, 5 Asst., 2 Blks., 2.5 Steals. 2004 EA SPORTS All-American, ABCD Camp All-Star, '03 Parade All-American, USA Today Player of the Week and numerous All-Tournament and Tournament MVP awards.
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Marvin Williams -- Bremerton High, Bremerton WA
Power Forward, 6-9, 225 (College: North Carolina)
26 PPG, 14 RB, 5 Asst., 3 Blks., 2 Steals. ABCD Camp All-Star, 1st Team All-State, All-District. Rated Top 5 Players in the Country by ESPN.com, and Bob Gibbons All-Star Report.
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Coach Chuck Buescher
Peoria High School, Peoria IL
Now in his 25th year at Peoria High, Coach Buescher led the Lions to a 2003 Illinois AA State Championship and the '03 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year Award. His career record of 529 wins and 194 losses, including 17 straight Regional Championships, ranks Coach Buescher as one of the most successful coaches in state history.
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