MBB signee nominated for McDonald's All-American Game
1/11/2024 1:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sam Houston men's basketball signee Jaxson Ford has been nominated to take part in one of the most prestigious high school games in the country.
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Ford, a 6-7 forward from Prosper, has the opportunity to possibly play in the McDonald's All-American Game as a participant from the Midwest region. Players are selected to play in the game based on their success on the court and in the classroom.
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Ford currently plays for the Link Academy Lions in Branson, Missouri, one of the top high school basketball programs in the nation. The Lions are currently ranked as the fourth-best team in the country by ESPN's Sports Center Next with a 16-4 record.
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Ford was a three-time academic all-district selection, three-time first-team All District 5-6A honoree and in the 22-23 season, Ford was named Star Local Media Defensive Player of the Year while recording 23 double-doubles. He also starred in AAU for Nike EYBL Team Griffin and Max Level Elite for the PRO16 circuit where he finished in the top 10 in rebounds per game and garnered honorable mention for PRO16.
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The three-star recruit signed his letter of intent to play for head coach Chris Mudge and the Bearkats in November.
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Ford, a 6-7 forward from Prosper, has the opportunity to possibly play in the McDonald's All-American Game as a participant from the Midwest region. Players are selected to play in the game based on their success on the court and in the classroom.
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Ford currently plays for the Link Academy Lions in Branson, Missouri, one of the top high school basketball programs in the nation. The Lions are currently ranked as the fourth-best team in the country by ESPN's Sports Center Next with a 16-4 record.
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Ford was a three-time academic all-district selection, three-time first-team All District 5-6A honoree and in the 22-23 season, Ford was named Star Local Media Defensive Player of the Year while recording 23 double-doubles. He also starred in AAU for Nike EYBL Team Griffin and Max Level Elite for the PRO16 circuit where he finished in the top 10 in rebounds per game and garnered honorable mention for PRO16.
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The three-star recruit signed his letter of intent to play for head coach Chris Mudge and the Bearkats in November.
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