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From J.R. Smith to Luke Kennard, Flyin’ to the Hoop always features future stars

Franklin High School’s Luke Kennard

Franklin High School’s Luke Kennard
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Oct 11, 2016
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If the first 14 years of the Flyin’ to the Hoop High School Basketball Invitational are any indication, there will be plenty of future stars in action in January.

A mere look at the players who have been named to the event all-star team revealed nearly two-dozen players who went on to make names for themselves in college if not blossom into full-blown NBA All-Stars.

Here are 10 noteworthy participants (name, high school, college)

Rudy Gay, Archbishop Spalding (Maryland), UConn
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 30: Rudy Gay #8 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Sleep Train Arena on October 30, 2015 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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J.R. Smith, St. Benedict's Prep (New Jersey), none 

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) tries to keep a loose ball from Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha, of Switzerland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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Daequan Cook, Dunbar, Ohio State
Dunbar High School alum Daequan Cook did not win an NBA title, but came close as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cook, a former Ohio State forward, played in three games in the 2012 NBA Finals before LeBron James and the Miami Heat won their first of two league championships. Cook played six NBA seasons, averaging 6.4 points a game. Photo by Ken-Yon Hardy.

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Chris Wright, Trotwood-Madison, Dayton
Dayton’s Chris Wright dunks against Florida A&M at UD Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Teesha McClam/Staff

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Jared Sullinger, Columbus Northland, Ohio State
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 22: Jared Sullinger #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on January 22, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bulls 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Anthony Davis, Perspectives Charter (Chicago), Kentucky 
Here's a look at a younger version of "The 'Brow."

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Jabari Parker, Chicago Simeon, Duke
Jabari Parker of Simeon (Chicago IL) battles for a rebound against Dayton Dunbars (OH)Gary Akbar in the last game of Sundays Flyin to the Hoop

Credit: NICK FALZERANO

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Credit: NICK FALZERANO

Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep (West Virginia), Kansas
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 18: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves takes the basketball up the court during their game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on March 18, 2016 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Adolphus Washington, Cincinnati Taft, Ohio State (football)
Before becoming an All-American defensive lineman at Ohio State and a member of the Buffalo Bills, Adolphus Washington was a standout basketball player in Cincinnati.

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Credit: NICK FALZERANO

Luke Kennard, Franklin, Duke
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 01: Luke Kennard #5 of the East team moves during the 2015 McDonalds's All American Game at the United Center on April 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Credit: Jonathan Daniel

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