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Findlay Prep’s Myck Kabongo gets fouled by Bishop Gorman’s Demetris Morant during their game against Findlay Prep Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Cox Pavilion. Findlay eked out an 89-86 double overtime win.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 | 5:52 p.m.
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Findlay Prep point guard Myck Kabongo on Thursday was one of 24 high school basketball players nationwide selected to participate in the McDonald's All-American Game.
He’s the fourth player in the last three years from the Henderson-based program picked for the game, which is March 30 in Chicago.
The 6-foot-3, 175-pound Kabongo, who has signed to play next year at Texas, is averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2 steals per game this winter. He’s rated as the nation’s No. 9 overall prospect for the class of 2011 by ESPN.
Avery Bradley in 2009 was the first from nationally respected Findlay to be named a McDonald’s All-American. Last year, Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson represented the Pilots.
“It’s a tribute to the guys, to the individuals who made it,” Findlay coach Mike Peck said. “It’s a product of all of the hard work they have put in.”
Kabongo, a native of Toronto, is one of three Canadians selected this year. Joseph and Thompson, who are both playing significant minutes at No. 3 Texas, are also Canadian. Bradley played one year at Texas before being drafted in the first round by the Boston Celtics last April.
“First and foremost, I’m blessed to be in this position,” Kabongo said. “I’m trying to follow the lead of some great players who have come before me.”
Nick Johnson getting snubbed is a joke. Congrats to Myck!
Mike: Agreed on Nick. I obviously couldn't include that in my story, so well said. He still could get picked for the Jordan Brand game. ...
Might as well rename Findlay Prep to Texas Prep. They seem to get all of the Findlay players. It would be nice if we could get a big prospect from them.
His name is Nigel Williams-Goss and he'll be a Rebel.
You sure about that MikeLange. Williams-Goss made a verbal committment, which means nothing these days. If Williams-Goss doesn't get any better in the next two years(which is unlikely but it happens sometimes) then yes, he will fit right in with the mediocre Rebels. But, if he blows up by his senior year and all the big schools come knocking you really think he's gonna go to UNLV and become an after thought on the Mountain West channel, while all of the big boys are playing on ESPN night in and night out. Good luck with that one!
I would have to agree with Canes4life....smh, that is unless UNLV has a miraculous next 2 years. Meaning consistent Top 25 caliber play all season and decent tourney runs the next 2-3 years (hey a man can dream right?)
With the exception of Corey Joseph, the Findlay kids that have gone on to Texas were already committed there before they came to Findlay.
From what I've read, Nigel Williams-Goss seems to be honestly interested in coming to UNLV. His family is settled here now. He also seems to truly understand the history UNLV has (had) and I believe he wants to be the catalyst to restoring greatness.
There is an article about his commitment in the Rebels section that provides that information more in depth. I recall him saying that he is actually in contact with a couple of the other "local stars" and wants to put together a powerhouse team. By commiting early, he can start the chain reaction.
It's one thing to have coaches in your head telling you about how great a school is, but think about the pull this kid has with other players in the area. I'd want to play with my friends if I knew we could be destined for greatness too.