Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific 10 (Boys)
Herb Pope
6-9Jr.FAliquippa
Notable: Averaged 18.3 points and 15 rebounds per game in regular season, 22.5 points and 18.4 rebounds in the playoffs. Considered one of nation's top-10 junior prospects. Has scholarship offers from Pitt, Connecticut, Kansas State and Louisville, among others.
DeJuan Blair
6-8Jr.FSchenley
Notable: A powerful low-post presence, the two-time City League Player of the Year returned from knee surgery to lead the Spartans to 30 victories, the City title and a PIAA Class AAAA final appearance. Averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Major-college programs interested.
Antonio DiMaria
6-6Sr.G-FBishop Canevin
Notable: The versatile swingman led the Crusaders to the Section 2-AA title and WPIAL Class AA final. Averaged 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists a game. Started at Sewickley Academy as a freshman and sophomore, but was ruled ineligible for junior year. Scored 1,573 career points. Signed with Duquesne but might go to prep school.
Lance Jeter
6-3Sr.GBeaver Falls
Notable: One of the most clutch performers in WPIAL history, the Trib's 2005 Player of the Year averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.2 steals a game to lead the Tigers back to the PIAA Class AA finals. Beaver Falls was 102-19 in his four years as a starter. His 2,243 career points rank 13th in WPIAL history.
Amir Johnson
5-9Sr.GQuaker Valley
Notable: The lightning-quick Radford recruit averaged 26.8 points, 7.1 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 steals a game to lead the Quakers to the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA semifinals. Scored 1,117 points in two seasons at QV after playing at Sewickley Academy and Allderdice.
D.J. Kennedy
6-5Jr.G-FSchenley
Notable: The versatile wing-forward was an inside-outside threat for the City League champion, averaging 16 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game. Can shoot from 3-point range, slash to the basket and finish strong. Division I programs are interested, and Xavier has offered.
Steve McNees
6-2Sr.GShenango
Notable: The sweet-shooting point guard averaged 28.4 points, 8.0 assists and 6.9 rebounds a game. The Duquesne recruit had 2,192 career points, tied for 15th in WPIAL history. Owns school records with career assists (824), steals (233) and single-game scoring (55 vs. Farrell).
Terrelle Pryor
6-6So.G-FJeannette
Notable: The sophomore sensation, who has given a verbal commitment to Pitt, led the Jayhawks with 21.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.9 blocks and 2.3 steals a game. Had season-highs of 39 points against Hempfield and Greensburg Central Catholic. Has 1,064 career points.
Steve Swiech
6-9Jr.CElizabeth Forward
Notable: Led the Warriors to first section title, averaging 26.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.2 blocks a game before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in playoffs. Owns school records in career points (1,353), rebounds (687) and blocks (231). Akron and Duquesne have offered scholarships.
Josh Taylor
6-7Sr.FBrentwood
Notable: The Eastern Kentucky recruit was a one-man show, averaging 22.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks a game. Scored season-high 38 against West Allegheny. Had 24 points, 13 rebounds, four blocked shots and six 3-pointers against Washington in the WPIAL playoffs. A four-year starter, he finished with 1,551 career points.
