Vernon Macklin

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Vernon Macklin (born September 25, 1986) is currently a player on the Georgetown University men's basketball team, the Hoyas.[1] At 6'9" and 225 pounds, Macklin is widely considered a five-star recruit at the power forward position.[2] Rivals.com, in fact, ranks him as the 12th best overall player and the 3rd best power forward in the high school class of 2006. Macklin attended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia and was named a McDonald's All-American.[3] In addition, Macklin was one of only ten players selected for the 2006 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team, which participated in the Nike Hoop Summit.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^  Hoyas Have Just One Thing In Mind
  2. Vernon Macklin Profile at Rivals.com
  3. ^  2006 McDonald's All-Americans at Rivals.com
  4. ^  2006 USA Junior National Select Team Roster

[edit] External links

  • 2005 Jordan Classic Player Information
    • This site describes Macklin as "one of the top rebounding frontcourt players in the country. He can match-up with opponents of all size defensively, but few can match his versatility and ability to move without the ball on the offensive end."
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