High School Ranks Infiltrated by Agents

 
The report last week that O. J. Mayo received thousands of dollars in extra benefits in high school ultimately was not a shock to those in college basketball circles. > [link]

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Chad Ford's Big Board NAME HT POS FROM STOCK 1. Derrick Rose 6-3 PG Memphis Stock Up The best pure point guard in the draft could push for the No. 1 overall pick. 2. Michael Beasley 6-10 PF Kansas State Stock Down Best outside-inside talent in the ...
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