Jabari Parker earns USA athlete of year honors
Posted Jan 11, 2012
Simeon junior Jabari Parker was named the 2011 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Parker earned tournament MVP honors while leading his team to a 5-0 record and the goal medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship last summer. Parker averaged 15.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 21.4 minutes a game.
(ESPN.com)
Related: Basketball Recruiting, Recruiting Board
Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football CommitsUNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups...
Mon Jun 8, 2026Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is Sayon Keita Ready To Be A Day-1 Starter For UNC Basketball
Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss incoming freshman center Sayon Keita, his ability to step in and become a...
Sun Jun 7, 2026
UNC Basketball seeking point guard depth from Oregon transfer Wei Lin
With one scholarship spot available, UNC Basketball has reportedly contacted Oregon transfer guard Wei Lin. Lin, 22, is from China and would be an intriguing...
Sat Jun 6, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Backup PG Targets, Baseball Super Regional
UNC Basketball could benefit from another point guard on the roster. Several names are still in the transfer portal that would make solid backup PG...
Fri Jun 5, 2026