Every college hoops fan knows Kentucky's Anthony Davis, winner of 2012 Oscar Robertson Trophy, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, the AP Player of the Year, Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award. He was the Southeastern Conference's player, freshman and defensive player of the year.
But last season Davis played WAY under the radar for Chicago's Perspectives Charter (Class of 2011), a tiny public school on the city's South Side. As a 6'10 senior, Anthony Davis came out of nowhere to finish #1 ESPN, #1 Scout, #2 Rivals in his class. He was a 2011 McDonald's All American and 2011 Jordan Brand All American (MVP).
A dominant force on offense + defense, he could do everything on the court in high school just like he does in college. Anthony Davis averaged 32 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 blocks as a senior playing in the Chicago Public League's Blue Division.
Here are highlights from Davis' senior season in the Chicago public league plus a few from the McDonald's All American Game (Chicago).
Feb 2011 high school photo courtesy of SLAM's instagram.

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Check out the top 10 plays of Baron Davis' and Tina Thompson's charity game. Featuring DeMar DeRozan, James Harden, Matt Barnes, Trevor Ariza, Baron Davis and many more!

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What: Former local college standouts Baron Davis (UCLA) and Tina Thompson (USC0 have teamed together to host a basketball charity event "For The City". Proceeds from the game will benefit "Kids in Sports", a local organization who's mission is to provide high quality, low cost, sport opportunities for under-served youth across Los Angeles County.

Scheduled participants for the game include; Baron Davis, Tina Thompson, Trevor Ariza, DeMar DeRozan, Nick Young, Craig Smith, Chase Budinger, Dorell Wright, Jason Collins, Jarron Collins, Darren Collison, Amir Johnson, Arron Afflalo, Paul Pierce, James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

Tickets are currently available for purchase online at: http://bpc.ticketleap.com/thecity/ or by phone: 310-853-0636

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $125 for courtside seating.

For more information on "Kids in Sports", please visit www.kidsinsportsla.org and for more info on LAUNFD, please visit www.launfd.com

When: Sunday November 27, 2011 - Doors open at 3pm and tip off will be at 4pm @ LA Southwest City College

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