LeBron James of Akron, Ohio is USA TODAY's boys high school basketball player of the year.
Joining him on the All-USA first team are Raymond Felton of Latta, S.C.; Amare Stoudemire of Orlando; Carmelo Anthony of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; and Hassan Adams of Los Angeles.
By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY
There have been rumors that LeBron James may attempt to turn pro early, but his mother, Gloria, says that won't happen.
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Ohio landmarks: St. Vincent-St. Mary has won the Ohio state title twice with LeBron James in the lineup. In the three years since he joined the Akron team, it has lost to an Ohio team just once, in this year's state final. Player of the Year
Ht: 6-8. Wt: 200.
High school, city: St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio).
College choice: Only a junior.
Key statistics: Averaged 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.3 steals a game. Last season he was the first sophomore chosen for the All-USA first team. He's a two-time Ohio Mr. Basketball.
Favorite subject: Earth science. "My teacher, Mr. Peltz, makes learning fun."
Favorite NBA player: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Describe yourself: "I'm an unselfish gentleman. That's the way my mother raised me. I can also adapt to any new surroundings."[/B]
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