Anthony McClain

Signed - April 2007

05/17/07:
http://mdvarsity.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=674232

04/19/07:
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=665423

04/19/07: "The University of Cincinnati has completed its six-man 2007 recruiting class with a commitment from Anthony McClain, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound center from National Christian Academy in Ft. Washington, Md. McClain is ranked No. 41 in his class by the recruiting Web site Scouts.com and No. 51 by Rivals.com. Both Web sites rank him as the sixth best center nationally in his class." - www.Enquirer.com

04/19/07: "PrepHoopsOnline.com has learned that 6-11 Anthony McClain, from National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, MD has made his college decision after a visit. McClain was impressed after visiting Cincinnati this week and today committed to the Bearcats. He picked the Bearcats after receiving interest from UConn, Florida and Tennessee and many more.

McClain is an impressive low post player with a nice shooting touch, huge upside and great defensive presence." - www.PrepHoopsOnline.com

04/19/07:
http://cincinnati.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=665389

04/19/07:
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/636925.html
Scout reports that McClain has

04/18/07:
http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=2&cid=636757&nid=1708586&fhn=1

04/18/07: "I've just been told by a source that Anthony McClain is on his way to Cincinnati.. . ."
http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/cincybearcats/2007/04/more-on-mcclain.asp

04/17/07: ". . . as a birdie mentioned Monday, Gates' commitment dovetails into another, as soon as Wednesday, from 6-11 senior Anthony McClain of Maryland." - Lonnie Wheeler in his Post article on Yancy Gates.

04/16/07: "After supplying 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks to his victorious Capital All-Star team, McClain was unwilling to tip his hat regarding his future college home. "I'm going to the Big East, so yeah. I know where I'm going" he said, revealing a sense of humor those who know him enjoy. "I'm just not announcing it yet." - Interview on I95ballerz.com

04/14/07: "Given the sudden defections, it would not be a surprise if Thompson makes a late charge at top-10 prep center Anthony McClain. A lifelong Georgetown fan, the 6-11, 220-pound standout at National Christian Academy (Fort Washington) was a virtual Georgetown lock before the team's frontcourt glut prompted him to switch his recruiting focus to Connecticut and Cincinnati. If McClain gets his academics in order, Georgetown would be a natural fit for the national top-50 recruit and one of the few blue-chip big men still unsigned." - Washington Times

04/14/07: "Anthony McClain of National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Md., and Brandon Sampay of Howard College in Texas are two post players the Huskies are keeping an eye on. A source said McClain is likely to commit to another school soon." - Hartford Courant

04/12/07:
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=662973

03/31/07: "Anthony McClain, a 6-11 center from National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Md., is expected to make an unofficial visit the weekend of April 14." - Hartford Courant

03/22/07: "Calhoun said he has met with all 13 scholarship players and recently received word from one who is undecided about his future. He also said Hasheem Thabeet will decide within the next few days whether to declare for the NBA draft or stay in school. Calhoun plans to meet with Thabeet's mother and the freshman again in the next few days. He also said that Thabeet's decision will weigh heavily on the recruitment of 7-foot high school senior Anthony McClain." - Middletown (CT) Press

03/22/07:
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=655916

03/21/07: "UConn is said to be focusing recruiting efforts on Anthony McClain, a 6-11 center from National Christian Academy in Ft. Washington, Md.; Marcus Thornton, a guard from Kilgore College in Texas and Donnell Beverly, a guard from Leuzinger High outside of Los Angeles." - Courant.com

03/10/07: "McClain is expected to visit UConn in the next couple of weeks. UConn has been on McClain's trail for some time. The sixth-rated center in the Class of 2007 according to Rivals.com, McClain is thought to be able to contribute immediately, especially if Thabeet leaves. UConn doesn't have a scholarship to award until a player leaves. A handful are likely to consider transferring, with one to three likely to leave. Sophomore guard Rob Garrison and freshman forward Ben Eaves are the most likely transfer candidates." - Hartford Courant

03/09/07: Cronin attended a game of McClain's in Tennessee.

03/08/07:
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=650696
(4 to 5)

03/06/07: "The University of Cincinnati is one of four schools considered to be the leaders in the recruiting competition for Anthony McClain, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound center from National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Md. The others are Connecticut, Florida and Tennessee. McClain is the highest-ranked high school center in the country who has not committed, according to Rivals. Com. He's the sixth-ranked center in the country overall. He's averaging 13 points and 11 rebounds." - Enquirer.com

02/17/07:
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=642728

01/17/07:
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/610460.html

12/05/06:
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=615906

09/14/06:
http://hsnewyork.scout.com/2/568499.html

06/08/06: "This big center was impressive. He had an impressive offensive rebound in which he used his size and reach to grab the ball over three opposing players and put it back for two. Had two more putbacks, hit a short jumper, and had two nice blocks. This player is a high major." - PrepHoopsOnline.com

05/28/06: "Long and with a good body that still needs to mature a little more, he's already a good presence on the boards and knows how to use his length. Once his body matures, look out! High-major prospect." - Phil Kasiecki

04/19/06:
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/521965.html