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J.J. MOORE

Forward, 6-6, 200, Brentwood, N.Y./South Kent Academy (Conn.)/Brentwood H.S.

A somewhat hidden talent out of Long Island, J.J. Moore’s stock soared this summer as his skill set improved to the point that it matched his explosiveness. A good teammate and leader, Moore has emerged as one of the nation’s most complete wing prospects. A big, aggressive, athletic wing with an impressive game, Moore excels at attacking the rim, is a versatile scorer and stellar on-ball defender. He is an explosive leaper and streaky shooter with improving range who has good size for the perimeter. He has good hands and can catch off penetration and convert threes. Flying under the radar for the majority of his high school career, Moore was discovered by major NCAA Division I programs this summer with outstanding performances in Philadelphia and North Carolina.

HIGH SCHOOL: Will play his senior season at South Kent Prep Academy in South Kent, Conn. for Head Coach Kelvin Jefferson…Has already emerged as a team leader…Attended and played his first three years at Brentwood High School for Head Coach Anthony Jimenez…Brentwood is located in Long Island, N.Y.…Averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds and three assists as a junior at Brentwood while being forced to play center and power forward because of his height…Led the Indians to a 17-5 overall record…Consensus All-Long Island selection…Named to Newsday and Suffolk All-County Long Island Teams…Ranked among the county’s top-5 leading scorers…Scored 28 points and hit three 3-pointers in Brentwood’s NYHSA playoff loss to Deer Park…Scored 27 points and added nine rebounds vs. Floyd…Ranked the nation’s No. 52 recruit by Hoopscooponline…Rated the No. 76 player in the nation by Scout.com…Ranked the No. 107 player overall and the No. 23 small forward by Rivals.com…Joined the New York Panthers AAU Basketball program in 2009 and played for Gary Charles…Also played for Team Underrated…Competed at the All-American Camp in Philadelphia where he impressed college coaches with a game-high 18 points…Shined on the summer AAU circuit at the IS8 League and Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions in North Carolina…Nassau-Suffolk All-Star Game…Invited to compete in the NBA Top-100 Camp…Named an All-Star at the Reebok All-American Camp after performing as one of the top-5 players at the camp.

PERSONAL: Born Johnathan J. Moore on May 25, 1991…Son of Monique Ballard…Youth league coach is Hunt Bresky…Playing at the same prep school as Pitt forward Gilbert Brown…Visited Pitt on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 on an unofficial visit…Committed to Pitt on November 11, 2009, National Signing Day…Selected Pitt because of the Jamie Dixon and the coaching staff, the city of Pittsburgh, location and he “felt at home”…Other players who starred at South Kent include the Washington Wizards’ Andray Blatche, Miami Heat’s Dorel Wright…Also considered Louisville, St. John’s, Florida, Connecticut, Syracuse, Marquette, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Providence and Oklahoma.