McDonald's All-American Game 2012: Players Who Will Dominate NCAA Next Year

Basketball fans will surely be looking to get a glimpse of the sport's future in the McDonald's All-American Game on Wednesday. Still, while watching that game, you're going to want to keep a close eye on these players. They have the skills to dominate college basketball for as long as they stay there. 

Note: All rankings courtesy of ESPNU 100. 

Shabazz Muhammad

It's hard to see a real NBA comparison here, as the skills are so unique. Watching him play, the athleticism reminds me a lot of LeBron James, although he doesn't move the ball quite as well as King James. 

What's really exciting about Muhammad is how well he drives the ball to the hoop, which is what you want out of a small forward. If you can find a guy with a burst of a shooting guard but the size of a small forward, you have a guy who defenders will have to put extra attention on. 

In isolation, Muhammad is as tough a matchup as anyone you're used to seeing in college. If need be, he can pull up and nail a jumper, but this guy is going to be an explosive player that will be showing up on your highlight reels for a long time. 

Rank: 2

College: Undeclared

Isaiah Austin

Keep a very close eye on this guy, as there aren't many true seven-footers left in the game. That alone will make him a force for Baylor. 

But what really sets Austin apart is how well he handles the ball and shoots. No, he's not quite like a guard, but he does have the skill set to match a standard small forward. When you combine that with a seven-foot body, it's hard to imagine anyone really having what it takes to stop it. 

Too many of the top big men in the game now are clumsy. If not clumsy, they're incredibly bulky forces in the paint, but not good for much else. That won't be a problem with Austin. This is a name we'll be hearing a lot of in the future. 

Rank: 3

College: Baylor

Gary Harris

The highest ranked guard in the country is going to the right place for his skills. Going to Michigan State and the Big Ten, you need a guard that can get to the basket and play in the paint on both sides. It is a gritty style, and Harris has the complete game for it. 

He doesn't have the size that someone like a LeBron James or Magic Johnson had, but at 6'4", we are looking at a guy who plays well on the inside. On top of all of that, he shoots the ball well. 

He will not dominate SportsCenter like the other two players will, but this is going to be one of the more solid all around guards in college and then the NBA for a long time. 

Rank: 11

College: Michigan State

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