McDonald's All-American Game 2012: Comparing Each Prospect to an NBA Player

With the 2012 McDonald's All-American Game just a few hours away, the excitement over the best high school basketball prospects in the country is at a fever pitch.

All of the following players will be college sensations, but only a few will actually make it to the NBA to warrant player comparisons.

WEST

Brandon Ashley: PF, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), Signed with Arizona

While Ashley may be one of the best prospects in the nation, he needs to toughen up around the basket to become a Chris Bosh-type player.

Isaiah Austin: C, Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas), Signed with Baylor

The best center coming into the college ranks this season, Austin has all the size and promise as Greg Oden—let's just hope his body holds up better.

Anthony Bennett: PF, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), Undecided

While not as talented, Bennett shows the kind of rebounding and scoring ability that Kevin Love has shown throughout his career.

Yogi Ferrell: PG, Park Tudor (Indianapolis, Ind.), Signed with Indiana

One of the best pure point guards coming out this season, Ferrell's dribble penetration and outside shot make him comparable to 76ers bench star Lou Williams.

Archie Goodwin: SG, Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, Ark.), Signed with Kentucky

This smooth shooting guard has already drawn comparisons to former Arkansas standout Joe Johnson because of his silky play and shooting.

Grant Jerrett: PF, La Verne Lutheran (La Verne, Calif.), Signed with Arizona

If he can work on his strength at the college level, Jerrett has the shooting prowess to be the next Dirk Nowitzki from the power-forward spot.

Shabazz Muhammad: SF, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), Undecided

With an ability to score from everywhere on the court and contribute in all facets of the game, Muhammad is drawing comparisons to Kevin Durant at the small-forward position.

Marcus Paige: PG, Linn-Mar (Marion, Iowa), Signed with North Carolina

The left-handed point guard can make plays for himself and his teammates. He reminds many fans of Baron Davis in his youth.

Devonta Pollard: PF, Kemper County (De Kalb, Miss.), Undecided

With soft hands and a stellar motor, Pollard has drawn comparisons to Travis Outlaw.

Cameron Ridley: C, Bush (Fort Bend, Texas), Committed to Texas

With unquestionable toughness around the rim at both ends of the court, Cameron Ridley reminds me of Kendrick Perkins.

Marcus Smart: SG, Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas), Signed with Oklahoma State

The best two-way shooting guard in the 2013 class will defend his position with the best of them. Smart is like Dwyane Wade with a less-effective jumper.

Rasheed Sulaimon: SG, Strake Jesuit (Houston, Texas), Signed with Duke

With the ability to do anything from the shooting-guard position that has to do with getting the ball in the net, Sulaimon is being compared to Richard Hamilton.

EAST

Kyle Anderson: SF, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.), Signed with UCLA

The 6'8" point guard will be an amazing weapon for the UCLA Bruins next year. With the ability to play all positions on the court, Anderson reminds me of a Rodney Stuckey-type guard.

DaJuan Coleman: C, Jamesville-Dewitt (DeWitt, N.Y.), Signed with Syracuse

While he was recruited as a center, Coleman also will play power forward to help sturdy the defense wherever the Orange need it. That versatility has many comparing this star to Elton Brand.

Kris Dunn: PG, New London (New London, Conn.), Signed with Providence

At 6'3", Dunn is drawing comparisons to another PG who came into his own over time—and that PG is Deron Williams.

Perry Ellis: PF, Wichita Heights (Wichita, Kan.), Signed with Kansas

At 6'8" but a little skinny, Ellis will need to utilize his work ethic and high motor to capitalize on his soft hands. He plays a lot like Bulls forward Taj Gibson.

Shaq Goodwin: PF, Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Ga.), Signed with Memphis

Shaq Goodwin is my sleeper pick of this class to be the best college player. He has the size, speed and hands to make it happen, but he needs to focus on getting better. Goodwin is a more athletic David Lee.

Gary Harris: SG, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.), Signed with Michigan State

With a knack for driving the lane, Gary Harris has Vince Carter written all over him.

Amile Jefferson: PF, Friends Central (Wynnewood, Pa.), Undecided

With an amazing wingspan and size, Jefferson is one of the top prospects in all of the country. He is sized similarly to Thaddeus Young.

Tyler Lewis: PG, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), Signed with NC State

With his stature and ability to pick a defense apart by way of his precise passing and three-point shooting, Lewis has drawn comparisons to Steve Nash.

Tony Parker: C, Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.), Undecided

The biggest big man, in terms of girth, in this class who's really worth a team's time developing, Parker has all the characteristics of another "Big Baby," Glen Davis.

Alex Poythress: SF, Northeast (Clarksville, Tenn.), Signed with Kentucky

One of the best combo forwards in this class, Poythress attacks the basket hard and reminds us of Jamal Crawford.

Rodney Purvis: SG, Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.), Signed with NC State

The best scoring point-guard prospect of the season will make NC State an excellent team for the next few years. Purvis has the mindset of Russell Westbrook with the size of Jrue Holiday.

T.J. Warren: SF, Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.), Signed with NC State

Warren has some of the best tools in all of the draft, but he needs to put them all together. He has Andre Iguodala's talents and inconsistency.

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