McDonald's All-American Game 2012: Best Fits for Remaining Undeclared Players

Fans of different schools are about to get a nice preview of what their college basketball teams will look like for at least next year in the McDonald's All-American Game. Still, there are some studs who aren't yet committed, and that's what we're here for. 

Via their Rivals profiles (cited at the bottom of this article), we know which schools these players are looking at, but not quite where they're going to go. For the sake of the players and these schools, let's hope that they make the right decisions.

Anthony Bennett

Choices: Oregon, Florida, UNLV, Kentucky, Washington

In the lane, Bennett will excel. He has the length and slashing ability to control the ball and the game, but he will also be a force on the glass. 

That is something that can be said about a lot of Kentucky's current team, and that's where Bennett belongs. This is one of the top small forwards in the country, and he'll thrive in Lexington under John Calipari. 

The size is there, and unlike many of Kentucky's other top players in recent years, Bennett will give them some muscle. 

Amile Jefferson

Choices: Duke, UConn, Villanova, Ohio State, Kentucky

Physically, Jefferson reminds me a lot of Anthony Davis in that he's tall and lanky, but I don't think Kentucky's the right fit here.

The better option is Duke. The Blue Devils consistently rely on undersized players, as they are a team that shoots from the outside a lot more than they play in the paint. So, being a little wiry isn't a big problem. 

For the last couple years, Duke has lacked the athleticism and length that Jefferson would bring, so this would be a welcome change. Jefferson has the length and speed to be a good offensive player, but defensively, I see a lot of Shane Battier here. That moved worked out pretty well for the Blue Devils.

Shabazz Muhammad

Choices: UNLV, Kentucky, UCLA, Kansas, Duke

There is one word I can think of to describe Muhammad, and that's explosive. You are going to be seeing him on SportsCenter for a very long time.

The above schools are all fine options, but he won't fit in anywhere better than he will at Kentucky.

Muhammad has the kind of speed Calipari has consistently recruited to the Wildcats during his tenure there. Granted, he is slightly undersized for the small forward position, but the rest of the package is built for Kentucky.

Lastly, Muhammad is one of the top recruits in country. He is a perfect one-and-done candidate, and Calipari thrives with that kind of talent. 

Tony Parker

Choices: Georgetown, UCLA, UConn, Kansas, Duke

At 6'9" and 250 pounds, Parker screams Big East to me. With the possible exception of the Big Ten, no conference is more dependent on big, bulky forwards and centers than the Big East, and Parker fits that mold perfectly. 

While UConn plays in the Big East, the Huskies are also a little more reliant on guard play (see: Kemba Walker, Jeremy Lamb) than other conference rivals.

That leaves Georgetown, a team that epitomizes Big East hoops more than anyone.

Parker will be a force for the Hoyas, matching up with the big men of any of the top schools in the conference. 

Devonta Pollard

Choices: Texas, Alabama, Mississippi State, Georgetown, Missouri

This one is a little harder to get a grasp on than the others. Pollard is not a particularly bulky guy, so I don't see his best basketball being played in the Big East, which eliminates Georgetown. 

Missouri is really screaming at me here. The Tigers are moving to the SEC after this season, and the best way to compete with the likes of Kentucky is to bring in quick defenders with length, which describes Pollard perfectly.

Missouri is a rising program, and with the change of conference, Pollard is the right man to build the team around. 

Further Reading: 

Rivals Profiles

• Anthony Bennett
• Amile Jefferson
• Shabazz Muhammad
• Tony Parker
• Devonta Pollard

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