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MCLEMORE COMMITS TO JAYHAWKS

Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
April 3, 2011

Kansas scored a key commitment on Sunday, getting the nod from blue-chip senior wing Ben McLemore, who announced for the Jayhawks during the All-American Championship game. Little suspense highlighted the affair, particularly after Missouri (which had been a co-finalist) coach Mike Anderson shipped out for Arkansas.

McLemore is an elite leaper who threw down some of the best dunks of anyone last summer. He skies for lobs yet is more than an athlete, wielding a smooth jump shot and outstanding defensive potential as well. He doesn’t rank more highly because his potential typically exceeds his production for no discernable reason, including this past season at Oak Hill Academy (prior to getting dismissed). Nevertheless, with coaching and natural maturity, he could blossom into an all-conference performer for KU.

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