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Corey
Fisher and Donte Greene Take Home MVP Honors
Records fall during the 2007 Jordan Brand All-American
Classic at Madison Square Garden
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Score / Regional
Box Score / Photo
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NEW YORK, NY (April 21, 2007) – Corey Fisher
(Elizabeth, NJ/Villanova) tallied 10 assists to set a
new record for the Jordan Brand All-American Classic,
presented by Foot Locker and Boost Mobile, as he led his
Yellow Jerseys to the 127-119 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Donte Greene (Towson, MD/Syracuse), who also won
the dunk contest earlier in the week, led the Royal
Jerseys with 20 points to share the MVP award with
Fisher. This year's event was the first high
school all-star game to be televised in High Definition,
with a live national broadcast on ESPN2. The Jordan Brand All-American Classic also included a regional game, showcasing the top prep players from the New York City metropolitan area in a City vs. Suburbs showdown.
Michael Glover (Seton Hall) and Nathaniel Lester (Hofstra)
were named co-MVPs of the Regional Game as the City team
prevailed. For the third straight year, a portion of the proceeds
benefited the New York City-based charity, The Children's Aid Society.
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Yellow Jerseys (Away)
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| Corey Fisher |
PG |
Elizabeth,
NJ |
Villanova |
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| Austin Freeman |
WG |
Hyattsville, MD |
Georgetown |
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| Blake Griffin |
C |
Edmond, OK |
Oklahoma |
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| Eric Gordon |
WG |
Indianapolis, IN |
Indiana |
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| Gary Johnson |
PF |
Houston, TX |
Texas |
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| Jai Lucas |
PG |
Houston, TX |
Florida |
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| Jeff Robinson |
SF |
Elizabeth, NJ |
Memphis |
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| Derrick Rose |
PG |
Chicago, IL |
Memphis |
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| Kyle Singler |
WF |
Medford, OR |
Duke |
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| Chris Wright |
WF |
Trotwood,
OH |
Dayton |
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Head Coach: Kevin Boyle,
St. Patrick High School (Elizabeth, NJ)
Assistant Coach: Dennis Murphy, South
Medford High School (South Medford, OR)
Assistant Coach: Rob Smith, Simeon
Vocational (Chicago, IL) |
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Royal Jerseys (Home)
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| Jerryd Bayless |
WG |
Phoenix, AZ |
Arizona |
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| Nick Calathes |
WG |
Winter Park, FL |
Florida |
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| Donte Greene |
PF |
Towson, MD |
Syracuse |
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| Jeffrey Jordan |
PG |
Wilmette, IL |
Illinois |
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| Kosta Koufos |
C |
Canton, OH |
Ohio State |
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| Kalin Lucas |
PG |
Orchard Lake, MI |
Michigan State |
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| O.J. Mayo* |
PG |
Huntington,
WV |
Southern Cal |
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| Chandler Parsons |
WF |
Winter Park, FL |
Florida |
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| Patrick Patterson |
PF |
Huntington,
WV |
Kentucky |
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| Durrell Summers |
WF |
Redford, MI |
Michigan State |
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| Chris Wright |
PG |
Washington,
DC |
Georgetown |
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Head Coach: Steve Smith,
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA)
Assistant Coach: Norm Persin, Chesapeake
High School (Oak Hill, OH)
Assistant Coach: Willie West, Crenshaw
High School (Los Angeles, CA)
*selected
to play, but unable to participate |
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The Jordan Brand All-American Team also includes Jerryd Bayless (Phoenix,
AZ/Arizona), Nick Calathes (Winter Park, FL/Florida), Austin Freeman (Hyattsville, MD/Georgetown), Eric
Gordon (Indianapolis, IN/North Central),
Blake Griffin (Edmond, OK/Oklahoma), Gary Johnson (Houston,
TX/Texas), Jeffrey Jordan (Wilmette,
IL/Undecided), Kosta Koufos (Canton, OH/Ohio State), Jai Lucas (Houston,
TX/Undecided), Kalin Lucas (Orchard Lake, MI/Michigan State), Chandler
Parsons (Winter Park, FL/Florida), Patrick Patterson (Huntington,
WV/Undecided), Jeff Robinson (Elizabeth, NJ/Memphis), Derrick Rose (Chicago,
IL/Memphis), Kyle Singler (Medford, OR/Duke), Durrell Summers (Redford,
MI/Michigan State), Chris Wright (Washington, DC/Georgetown) and Chris
Wright (Trotwood, OH/Dayton).
The 2006 Jordan Brand All-American Classic was highlighted
by a co-MVP performance from two of the NCAA’s top players
this year, Kevin Durant from the University of Texas
and Thaddeus Young from Georgia Tech. Young posted 28
points and 13 rebounds to lead his team to a 108-95
victory. Durant finished with 16 points, seven rebounds
and three blocks.
“These Jordan Brand All-Americans continue to represent
the future of basketball,” said Larry Miller, President
of Jordan Brand. “The game featured the best
players in the country at the World’s Most Famous Arena
and benefited a great cause in the Children’s Aid Society.”
Sponsored by Jordan Brand, the event is also annually
attended by some of sport and entertainment’s biggest
stars, who have included Michael Jordan, Spike Lee,
LL Cool J, Warren Sapp, Terrell Owens, Floyd Mayweather,
Kanye West, Ahmad Rashad, Al Harrington and Vince Carter.
Atlanta-based rap sensation, T.I., performed at the
2006 All-American game.
Recent Jordan Brand All-Americans have included NBA
stars Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Amare Stoudemire,
Dwight Howard and Chris Paul as well as current NCAA
standouts Durant, Young, Tyler Hansbrough (North Carolina),
Brandan Wright (North Carolina), Corey Brewer (Florida),
D.J. White (Indiana) and Spencer Hawes (Washington).
In addition to the game, the Jordan Brand All-Americans
have a number of special events around New York City.
This year’s players held an autograph session at a local
Foot Locker with artists Jim Jones and Trey Songz,
appeared on BET's 106 & Park, participated
in the Boost Mobile Jordan Brand Celebrity Showcase
slam dunk, three-point and celebrity game, visited
historic Rucker Park, toured ESPN studios in Bristol, CT
and attended an intimate awards dinner where they received their All-American
rings from filmmaker Spike Lee and NBA star Chris Paul.
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| Eric
Gordon (Indiana) |
Donte
Greene (Syracuse) |
Patrick
Patterson (Kentucky) |
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