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Three Future UK Stars are Finalists for Naismith High School Award

Future Kentucky Wildcats Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis and Marquis Teague have been named finalists for the prestigious Naismith High School Player of the Year Award.

The honor is given annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, which picks five finalists. Winners are recognized at the club’s ceremony on March 21.

Here are the finalists:

Jame McAdoo, Norfolk Christian – North Carolina

Anthony Davis, Perspectives Charter School, Chicago – Kentucky

Michael Gilchrist, St. Patrick High School, Elizabeth, N.J. – Kentucky

Austin Rivers, Winter Park (Fla.) High School – Duke

Marquis Teague, Pike High School, Indianapolis – Kentucky

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