Rivals150 for class of 2009
2009 Prospect Ranking
| Rank | Name | Pos | Location | Stars | Ht | Wt | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Wall | G | Raleigh, NCWord Of God Christian Academy Blazingly fast with the basketball, Wall is an impeccable ball handler with court savvy. The right hander has a penchant for beating defenders with his left hand and can then counter with a terrific left to right behind the back dribble. Finding teammates on the move is his forte, but he is also an excellent finisher at the rim. His jumper is still a work in progress, but it is good enough to keep the defense honest. |  | 6'4" | 184 | Kentucky |
| #2 | DeMarcus Cousins | F | Mobile, ALLeFlore Power forward with top notch inside/outside skills. | | 6'9" | 250 | Kentucky |
| #3 | Derrick Favors | C | Atlanta, GASouth Atlanta Skilled post player with soft touch. | | 6'9" | 220 | Georgia Tech |
| #4 | Avery Bradley | G | Henderson, NVFindlay Prep A big time scoring threat from the off guard position. | | 6'3" | 175 | Texas |
| #5 | John Henson | F | Tampa, FLSickles Developing prospect has lots of upside. | | 6'10" | 200 | North Carolina |
| #6 | Jordan Hamilton | F | Los Angeles, CADominguez Point forward with a strong all around game. | | 6'7" | 210 | Texas |
| #7 | Michael Snaer | G | Moreno Valley, CARancho Verde Athletic shooting guard has a complete game. | | 6'4" | 185 | Florida St. |
| #8 | Xavier Henry | G | Oklahoma City, OKPutnam City Sweet shooting lefty also has size. | | 6'6" | 225 | Kansas |
| #9 | Keith Gallon | C | Mouth of Wilson, VAOak Hill Academy Big-bodied post has good feet and hands. | | 6'8" | 290 | Oklahoma |
| #10 | Mouphtaou Yarou | F | Rockville, MDMontrose Christian Physical post player with a skill game. | | 6'10" | 250 | Villanova |
| #11 | Lance Stephenson | G | Brooklyn, NYLincoln Physical guard who plays with an aggressive attitude. | | 6'6" | 195 | Cincinnati |
| #12 | Kenny Boynton | G | Plantation, FLAmerican Heritage School Compact scorer has a more than reliable pull up jumper. | | 6'2" | 187 | Florida |
| #13 | Abdul Gaddy | G | Tacoma, WABellarmine Prep Rangy point guard with a great feel for the game. | | 6'3" | 170 | Washington |
| #14 | Dante Taylor | F | Fort Washington, MDNational Christian Academy A raw talent with great upside. | | 6'8" | 230 | Pittsburgh |
| #15 | John Jenkins | G | Gallatin, TNStation Camp Big time shooting threat. | | 6'4" | 175 | Vanderbilt |
| #16 | Renardo Sidney | F | Los Angeles, CAFairfax Good in both the high post and the low post. | | 6'10" | 250 | Mississippi St. |
| #17 | Latavious Williams | F | Humble, TXChristian Life Center Ultra-athletic forward with a high ceiling. | | 6'7" | 195 | list |
| #18 | Wally Judge | F | Jacksonville, FLArlington Country Day Intriguing forward who can own the boards. | | 6'9" | 218 | Kansas St. |
| #19 | Royce White | F | Hopkins, MNHopkins A multi-dimensional forward with a surprisingly polished game. | | 6'7" | 210 | Minnesota |
| #20 | Ryan Kelly | F | Raleigh, NCRavenscroft School Finesse forward with dangerous face up game. | | 6'9" | 205 | Duke |
| #21 | Alex Oriakhi | C | Tilton, NHTilton School Athletic power forward who can go and get the ball. | | 6'9" | 245 | Connecticut |
| #22 | Daniel Orton | C | Oklahoma City, OKBishop McGuinness Long big man who is good in the high post. | | 6'10" | 260 | Kentucky |
| #23 | Eric Bledsoe | G | Birmingham, ALParker Heady guard with a feel for the game. | | 6'1" | 185 | Kentucky |
| #24 | Elijah Johnson | G | Las Vegas, NVCheyenne Athletic, slashing point guard. | | 6'2" | 183 | Kansas |
| #25 | Milton Jennings | F | Summerville, SCPinewood Prep A serious inside/outside scoring threat. | | 6'9" | 200 | Clemson |
| #26 | Maalik Wayns | G | Philadelphia, PARoman Catholic Tough, physical point guard in the Philly mold. | | 6'1" | 190 | Villanova |
| #27 | Solomon Hill | F | Los Angeles, CAFairfax Versatile forward with a good feel for the game. | | 6'6" | 195 | Arizona |
| #28 | Tyler Honeycutt | F | Sylmar, CASylmar Slender forward with a high skill level. | | 6'7" | 185 | UCLA |
| #29 | Reginald Buckner | F | Memphis, TNManassas Hybrid forward with strong ball skills. | | 6'8" | 210 | Mississippi |
| #30 | Dominic Cheek | G | Jersey City, NJSt. Anthony Dead-eye shooter with ball handling skills. | | 6'5" | 175 | Villanova |
| #31 | Thomas Robinson | F | Wolfeboro, NHBrewster Academy Athletic post player who is a relentless rebounder. | | 6'8" | 222 | Kansas |
| #32 | Mfon Udofia | G | Stone Mountain, GAMiller Grove Competitive point guard can score and run a team. | | 6'2" | 180 | Georgia Tech |
| #33 | Durand Scott | G | New York, NYRice Crafty scoring guard with a knack for getting the ball in the hole. | | 6'4" | 180 | Miami (FL) |
| #34 | Dexter Strickland | G | Elizabeth, NJThe Patrick School Great feel for the game and even better scorer. | | 6'3" | 175 | North Carolina |
| #35 | Aaric Murray | C | Concordeville, PAGlen Mills Lengthy post player with skill. | | 6'10" | 230 | La Salle |
| #36 | Rakeem Buckles | F | Miami, FLPace Versatile forward in the process of putting his game together. | | 6'8" | 205 | Louisville |
| #37 | Lorenzo Brown | G | Alpharetta, Ga., VAHargrave Military Academy Smooth guard who can make plays. | | 6'4" | 175 | N.C. State |
| #38 | D.J. Richardson | G | Henderson, NVFindlay Prep A multi-skilled shooting guard. | | 6'3" | 170 | Illinois |
| #39 | Peyton Siva | G | Seattle, WAFranklin A great shooter with athleticism. | | 6'0" | 165 | Louisville |
| #40 | Jon Hood | G | Madisonville, KYMadisonville North Hopkins Multi-skilled guard with size. | | 6'6" | 185 | Kentucky |
| #41 | Christian Watford | F | Birmingham, ALShades Valley Long, rangy wing forward who can score the basketball. | | 6'8" | 215 | Indiana |
| #42 | Brandon Paul | G | Gurnee, ILWarren Township Bouncy guard who attacks the rim. | | 6'2" | 175 | Illinois |
| #43 | Zeke Marshall | C | McKeesport, PAMcKeesport Developing center has a lot of potential. | | 6'11" | 210 | Akron |
| #44 | Raymond Penn | G | Richmond, TXFort Bend Bush Lightning quick point guard who can put up large scoring numbers. | | 5'9" | 150 | Oklahoma St. |
| #45 | Glen Rice | G | Marietta, GAWalton A skilled prospect with size as a shooting guard. | | 6'4" | 175 | Georgia Tech |
| #46 | Tommy Mason-Griffin | G | Houston, TXMadison Strong guard who can put up points. | | 5'10" | 206 | Oklahoma |
| #47 | Jeronne Maymon | F | Madison, WIMadison Memorial Point forward with a physical edge. | | 6'6" | 235 | Marquette |
| #48 | Kawhi Leonard | F | Riverside, CAMartin Luther King Athletic small forward who contributes in a number of ways. | | 6'5" | 210 | San Diego St. |
| #49 | Brendan Lane | F | Rocklin, CARocklin Intriguing forward with a sweet shooting stroke. | | 6'9" | 200 | UCLA |
| #50 | Jamal Coombs-McDaniel | F | Tilton, NHTilton School Active forward with versatility. | | 6'7" | 210 | Connecticut |
| #51 | Cory Jefferson | F | Killeen, TXKilleen Talented shot blocker who has touch as a shooter. | | 6'8" | 180 | Baylor |
| #52 | Ari Stewart | F | Marietta, GAWheeler Skilled wing can put it on the floor and shoot the three. | | 6'7" | 190 | Wake Forest |
| #53 | Noel Johnson | F | Fayetteville, GAFayette County Wing guard with good size and excellent jumper. | | 6'7" | 180 | Clemson |
| #54 | Rashanti Harris | C | Columbus, NCPatterson School A physical beast inside. | | 6'8" | 238 | UTEP |
| #55 | Mason Plumlee | F | Arden, NCChrist School Athletic big man whose specialty is passing. | | 6'10" | 205 | Duke |
| #56 | Maurice Creek | G | Chatham, VAHargrave Military Academy Another high-major guard from loaded D.C. area. | | 6'5" | 200 | Indiana |
| #57 | Karron Johnson | F | Laurinburg, NCLaurinburg Possesses an intriguing combination of size and skills. | | 6'7" | 210 | Oklahoma St. |
| #58 | Nolan Dennis | G | North Richland Hills, TXRichland Lengthy guard who is good with the ball. | | 6'5" | 185 | Baylor |
| #59 | David Wear | F | Santa Ana, CAMater Dei Forward with inside/outside capabilities. | | 6'9" | 210 | North Carolina |
| #60 | Travis Wear | F | Santa Ana, CAMater Dei Forward with inside/outside capabilities. | | 6'9" | 210 | North Carolina |
| #61 | Richard Howell | F | Marietta, GAWheeler Versatile forward with skills inside and out. | | 6'8" | 230 | N.C. State |
| #62 | Isaiah Armwood | F | Rockville, MDMontrose Christian Raw athletic power forward with a great upside. | | 6'7" | 205 | Villanova |
| #63 | Hollis Thompson | F | Concord, CADe La Salle Rangy athlete with a skilled game. | | 6'6" | 180 | Georgetown |
| #64 | Terrence Boyd | F | San Diego, CASan Diego Power guard who loves to attack the rim. | | 6'5" | 225 | list |
| #65 | Leslie McDonald | G | Memphis, TNBriarcrest Christian Do everything guard has a feel for the game. | | 6'4" | 195 | North Carolina |
| #66 | Anthony Marshall | G | Las Vegas, NVMojave A versatile left handed guard. | | 6'3" | 185 | UNLV |
| #67 | Shawn Williams | F | Duncanville, TXDuncanville A sharp shooting wing player with size. | | 6'7" | 215 | Texas |
| #68 | Lamont Jones | G | Mouth of Wilson, VAOak Hill Academy Has developed into a quality scoring point guard. | | 5'11" | 170 | Arizona |
| #69 | Derrick Nix | C | Detroit, MIPershing Big-bodied post with good feet and hands. | | 6'9" | 275 | Michigan St. |
| #70 | Andrew Fitzgerald | C | Wolfeboro, NHBrewster Academy Athletic big man who excels on the boards. | | 6'9" | 245 | Oklahoma |
| #71 | Darius Smith | G | Chicago, ILMarshall Defensive minded point guard with strong floor game. | | 6'2" | 180 | Connecticut |
| #72 | Marshawn Powell | F | Crozet, VAMiller School Highly productive combo forward. | | 6'6" | 230 | Arkansas |
| #73 | Junior Cadougan | G | Humble, TXChristian Life Center Power point guard with a feel for scoring and passing. | | 5'11" | 185 | Marquette |
| #74 | Kenny Hall | F | Stone Mountain, GARedan Mobile post prospect with bright future. | | 6'8" | 215 | Tennessee |
| #75 | Garrick Sherman | C | Kenton, OHKenton Highly skilled post player. | | 6'10" | 220 | Michigan St. |
| #76 | Jared Cunningham | G | San Leandro, CASan Leandro Point guard with a mature game. | | 6'3" | 170 | Oregon St. |
| #77 | Darius Morris | G | Los Angeles, CAWindward Point guard with a strong all around game. | | 6'3" | 175 | Michigan |
| #78 | Roberto Nelson | G | Santa Barbara, CASanta Barbara Sturdy shooting guard with a smooth shot. | | 6'4" | 190 | Oregon St. |
| #79 | Erik Murphy | F | Southborough, MASt. Mark's Fundamentally sound big man who produces. | | 6'10" | 220 | Florida |
| #80 | Trent Lockett | G | Minnetonka, MNHopkins Versatile perimeter player. | | 6'5" | 195 | Arizona St. |
| #81 | Kyryl Natyazhko | C | Bradenton, FLPendleton (IMG Academy) Physical post with touch from the outside. | | 6'10" | 250 | Arizona |
| #82 | Kammeon Holsey | F | Sparta, GAHancock Central Versatile combo forward. | | 6'7" | 190 | Georgia Tech |
| #83 | Chris Braswell | F | Chatham, VAHargrave Military Academy Skilled power forward. | | 6'8" | 215 | Charlotte |
| #84 | Rodney McGruder | G | Jacksonville, FLArlington Country Day Dynamic player especially in the open court. | | 6'4" | 195 | Kansas St. |
| #85 | Jordan Williams | F | Torrington, CTTorrington Big-bodied forward with great hands. | | 6'9" | 245 | Maryland |
| #86 | Reeves Nelson | F | Modesto, CAModesto Christian Athletic and super-strong combo forward. | | 6'7" | 215 | UCLA |
| #87 | Hassan Whiteside | C | Charlotte, NCPatterson School Lengthy big man with high ceiling. | | 6'11" | 210 | Marshall |
| #88 | Mangisto Arop | F | Hamilton, ON Athletic wing who can make a variety of plays. | | 6'5" | 175 | Gonzaga |
| #89 | Aaron Dotson | G | Seattle, WARainier Beach Scoring guard with a reliable all around game. | | 6'4" | 180 | LSU |
| #90 | Terrell Vinson | F | Baltimore, MDSt. Frances Strong small forward with a solid all around game. | | 6'6" | 200 | Massachusetts |
| #91 | Tristan Spurlock | F | Springfield, VAWord Of Life Academy Wing prospect can do damage inside and outside. | | 6'7" | 215 | Virginia |
| #92 | Mike Moser | F | Portland, ORGrant Inruiging forward with length and versatility. | | 6'8" | 200 | UCLA |
| #93 | Greg Smith | C | Phoenix, AZWestwind Academy Developing post player with a strong physique. | | 6'9" | 240 | Fresno St. |
| #94 | Jamil Wilson | F | Racine, WIHorlick Long, versatile and skilled forward prospect. | | 6'7" | 211 | Oregon |
| #95 | Dane Miller | F | Rochester, NYRush Henrietta Talented wing who can play multiple positions. | | 6'5" | 180 | Rutgers |
| #96 | Devin Booker | F | Union, SC Physical rebounder and shot blocker. | | 6'7" | 220 | Clemson |
| #97 | Naji Hibbert | G | Hyattsville, MDDeMatha Hard-nosed shooting guard can score from the wing. | | 6'6" | 195 | Texas A&M |
| #98 | Roger Franklin | F | Duncanville, TXDuncanville Productive forward with inside/outside game. | | 6'4" | 203 | Oklahoma St. |
| #99 | Chris Colvin | G | Chicago, ILWhitney Young Physical point guard who can drive it and shoot it. | | 6'2" | 174 | Iowa St. |
| #100 | Rodney Williams | F | New Hope, MNRobbinsdale Cooper Sr. Extremely athletic wing prospect. | | 6'5" | 180 | Minnesota |
| #101 | Andrew Bock | G | Rialto, CAEisenhower Floor general with superb feel for the game. | | 6'1" | 160 | Creighton |
| #102 | D.J. Byrd | G | Crawfordsville, INNorth Montgomery Shooting guard with size and a soft touch. | | 6'4" | 195 | Purdue |
| #103 | Derek Elston | F | Tipton, INTipton Effective rebounder with a skilled game. | | 6'8" | 220 | Indiana |
| #104 | Erik Williams | F | Cypress, TXCypress Springs Bouncy wing with a developing skill game. | | 6'6" | 190 | Marquette |
| #105 | Shawn Kemp | C | Chatham, VAHargrave Military Academy Athletic big man with upside. | | 6'9" | 235 | Auburn |
| #106 | Xavier Thames | G | Elk Grove, CAPleasant Grove A smart point guard with quality size. | | 6'3" | 177 | Washington St. |
| #107 | Jordan Hulls | G | Bloomington, INBloomington South Heady point guard with feel for game and a sweet shooting stroke. | | 6'0" | 170 | Indiana |
| #108 | C.J. Wilcox | G | Pleasant Grove, UTPleasant Grove Long and athletic wing. | | 6'6" | 170 | Washington |
| #109 | Carlos Lopez | F | Henderson, NVFindlay Prep Skilled big man with Euro-style game. | | 6'9" | 200 | UNLV |
| #110 | Tim Frazier | G | Houston, TXStrake Jesuit Speedy point guard who can dish the rock. | | 6'2" | 160 | Penn St. |
| #111 | Jarred Shaw | C | Dallas, TXCarter Long post player with upside. | | 6'10" | 210 | Oklahoma St. |
| #112 | Bawa Muniru | C | Durham, NCMt. Zion Physical specimen with developing skill game. | | 7'0" | 255 | Indiana |
| #113 | Roscoe Davis | F | Laurinburg, NCLaurinburg Makes plays inside with his length. | | 6'10" | 205 | list |
| #114 | Victor Rudd | F | Henderson, NVFindlay Prep Athletic forward who can score. | | 6'7" | 200 | Arizona St. |
| #115 | Demetrius Walker | G | Phoenix, AZSt. Mary's Powerful slashing wing prospect. | | 6'4" | 200 | Arizona St. |
| #116 | Sam Dower | F | Osseo, MNOsseo Long and athletic forward. | | 6'9" | 220 | Gonzaga |
| #117 | Lakeem Jackson | F | Arden, NCChrist School Physically imposing slasher. | | 6'5" | 215 | South Carolina |
| #118 | Mike Bruesewitz | F | Mendota Heights, MNSibley Skilled big man with strong motor. | | 6'6" | 190 | Wisconsin |
| #119 | Nick Russell | G | Arlington, TXGrace Prep Combo forward with size. | | 6'4" | 180 | Kansas St. |
| #120 | Tyler Griffey | F | Ballwin, MOLafayette High Blue collar forward who plays with toughness. | | 6'8" | 210 | Illinois |
| #121 | Steven Pledger | G | Chesapeake, VAAtlantic Shores Christian Great shooter and strong defender. | | 6'3" | 185 | Oklahoma |
| #122 | Kevin Parrom | F | South Kent, CTSouth Kent Combo forward with smooth shooting stroke. | | 6'6" | 200 | Arizona |
| #123 | DaShonte Riley | C | Birmingham, MICountry Day A lengthy post presence. | | 6'11" | 220 | Syracuse |
| #124 | Lamar Patterson | F | Newark, NJSt. Benedict's Prep Skilled, big-bodied guard. | | 6'5" | 220 | Pittsburgh |
| #125 | Jason Calliste | G | Winston-Salem, NCQuality Education Academy Combo guard with athleticism and skill. | | 6'2" | 175 | Detroit |
| #126 | Andre Malone | G | Atlanta, GASouth Atlanta Strong wing with shooting touch. | | 6'4" | 195 | Auburn |
| #127 | Deshawn Painter | C | Chatham, VAHargrave Military Academy An athletic presence inside. | | 6'9" | 210 | N.C. State |
| #128 | Joseph Bertrand | G | Sterling, ILSterling Smooth with the ball in the backcourt. | | 6'4" | 170 | Illinois |
| #129 | Diamond Taylor | G | Bolingbrook, ILBolingbrook Versatile, skilled guard. | | 6'3" | 170 | Wisconsin |
| #130 | Joe Burton | C | Hemet, CAWest Valley Large post player who is big on production. | | 6'7" | 270 | Oregon St. |
| #131 | Kourtney Roberson | F | Humble, TXChristian Life Center Physical athlete with developing skill game. | | 6'9" | 215 | Texas A&M |
| #132 | Terrance Shannon | F | Forsyth, GAMary Persons Athletic forward with a great motor. | | 6'7" | 190 | Florida St. |
| #133 | Scott Wood | G | Marion, INMarion Highly skilled wing player. | | 6'6" | 170 | N.C. State |
| #134 | Garrius Adams | F | Apex, NCMiddle Creek His versatility and range are his best weapons. | | 6'5" | 185 | Miami (FL) |
| #135 | Brian Oliver | F | Mouth of Wilson, VAOak Hill Academy Smooth shooting big wing. | | 6'6" | 190 | Georgia Tech |
| #136 | Michael Dixon | G | Kansas City, MOLee's Summit West Solid point guard who can score. | | 6'0" | 165 | Missouri |
| #137 | Matt Vogrich | G | Lake Forest, ILLake Forest Sniper from deep can also play the point. | | 6'4" | 180 | Michigan |
| #138 | A.J. Walton | G | Little Rock, ARHall High School Solid floor general with all around game. | | 6'0" | 175 | Baylor |
| #139 | Dalton Pepper | G | Fairless Hills, PAPennsbury Heady guard with size. | | 6'5" | 215 | West Virginia |
| #140 | Khris Middleton | F | Charleston, SCPorter Gaud School Sharp shooter with length and solid skill game. | | 6'7" | 205 | Texas A&M |
| #141 | Jordan Swing | F | Vestavia Hills, ALVestavia Hills Physical wing with a solid all around game. | | 6'6" | 200 | W. Kentucky |
| #142 | Brandon Triche | G | Dewitt, NYJamesville-Dewitt Strong guard who can make plays with the ball. | | 6'3" | 210 | Syracuse |
| #143 | Johnnie Lacy | G | Fitchburg, MANotre Dame Waterbug guard who puts up big numbers. | | 5'10" | 160 | Providence |
| #144 | Anthony Stover | C | Los Angeles, CAWindward Athletic big man with a high ceiling | | 6'9" | 210 | UCLA |
| #145 | Tyler Haws | G | Highland, UTLone Peak Intelligent guard with an all around game. | | 6'5" | 185 | BYU |
| #146 | Glenn Bryant | F | Mouth of Wilson, VAOak Hill Academy Bouncy forward with developing skill game. | | 6'8" | 200 | Arkansas |
| #147 | Clarence Trent | F | Patterson, NCPatterson School Undersized forward with exceptional athleticism. | | 6'6" | 230 | Washington |
| #148 | Ramon Galloway | G | West Palm Beach, FLDwyer Big point guard with good wheels. | | 6'2" | 175 | South Carolina |
| #149 | Donnovan Kirk | F | Detroit, MICountry Day Aggressive and athletic forward. | | 6'7" | 210 | Miami (FL) |
| #150 | Donte Hill | G | Virginia Beach, VANorfolk Collegiate School Solid guard with a nice shot. | | 6'4" | 200 | Clemson |
Rivals150 for class of 2009
- 1John Wall, Raleigh, North Carolina
- 2DeMarcus Cousins, Mobile, Alabama
- 3Derrick Favors, Atlanta, Georgia
- 4Avery Bradley, Henderson, Nevada
- 5John Henson, Tampa, Florida