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Mr. Basketball USA Candidates: Inside Look

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Mr. Basketball USA is the title bestowed upon the boys basketball National Player of the Year as selected by Student Sports. We examine the resumes of five early favorites, four others with strong cases and list other potential candidates. The Mr. Basketball USA Tracker, which tracks the progress of the top candidates throughout the high school season, is now in its seventh year.

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National Preview: White Station (TN)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at White Station (Memphis), a program looking to return to national prominence after a heart-breaking playoff loss. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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City of Palms Results

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Today the game schedule for the 41st annual Culligan City of Palms Classic presented by Cadillac was released. This event has traditionally been key to positioning within the Student Sports FAB 50 rankings heading into the new year. Last year’s championship was won by Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), the eventual Student Sports FAB 50 national champion.

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National Preview: Corona del Sol (AZ)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), a program looking to capture a third consecutive Arizona Division I state title and make some noise nationally. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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National Preview: Montverde Academy (FL)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), a program looking to capture its second consecutive Student Sports FAB 50 national title. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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National Preview: Neumann-Goretti (PA)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia), a team with national ambitions and the talent to back it up. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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National Preview: St. Rita (IL)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at St. Rita (Chicago), the defending Chicago Catholic League champion looking to end its season on a high note. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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