Player Spotlight: F. Mitch McGary

Mitch McGary (6'10, 225 lb. forward out of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH. by way of Chesterton, IN.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class.

He is being looked at by the likes of Kentucky, Connecticut, West Virginia, Texas, Florida and Indiana to name a few.

McGary is relentless on both ends of the floor.

Check him out in action below....

Ashley is headed to Findlay Prep

Brandon Ashley (6'8, 200 lb. power forward out of Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, CA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he will finish his high school career at Nationally known, Findlay College Prep. located outside of Las Vegas, NV.

Ashley is being pursued by high-major power programs UCLA, California, Oregon, Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky, among others.

USA 16U Capture Gold at FIBA Americas

The USA Basketball U16 team left no doubt at the FIBA Americas tournament in Cancun, Mexico, as they ran through the field, while winning the Gold medal after a 104-64 victory over Argentina. The USA U16 team finished the tournament 5-0 -- no team came within 21 points at the final of each of those 5 games.

Winning the FIBA Americas tournament qualified the squad to play in the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship, which will be held June 29 – July 12, 2012, in Lithuania. Argentina and third place finisher Canada also advanced to the U17 World Championship.

Aaron Gordon of Archbishop Mitty (CA) scored 24 pts. and collected 15 boards in the championship game. Forward Jabari Parker of Simeon (IL) was named the tournament MVP after averaging better than 15 pts. and 6 boards per game during the tournament.

A change of heart

Ishmail Wainright (6'5, 220 lb. forward out of Raytown South High School in Raytown, MO.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and was once committed to Missouri for the 2013-14 basketball season. He has since de-committed from Missouri and has re-opened his options.

Wainright is now interested in West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Texas, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, St. John’s, UCLA, Arkansas, Baylor, UMKC, Memphis, and Kentuckyto name a few.

www.5in60.com will keep you posted on Wainright's decision as news comes.

Ware, stays home

Gavin Ware (6'9, 245 lb. center out of Starkville High School in Startkville, MS.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and has committed to Mississippi State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Ware runs the floor well and has the athleticism to beat most defenders down the court and he finishes strong at the rim. Ware gets good position in the paint, he can also knock down jumpers from mid-range.

He turned down scholarship offers from Alabama, Missouri and Georgetown.