| Born in North Carolina in 1990, John Wall has | | | | 17.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. Because |
| always been a devoted and skilled basketball | | | | John Wall was a fifth year senior in high school |
| player. He was a fifth year senior in his 2009 | | | | some claimed that he would be eligible for the |
| class. He was rated by Rivals as the #1 player in | | | | NBA draft due to him being 19 years old. Wall |
| the country, an impressive feat. He lead his high | | | | silenced the speculation when he stated that he |
| school team, Word of God Christian Academy to | | | | would not enter his name for the draft. Wall is |
| the state championship game but lost because of | | | | expected to be the #1 draft pick when he does |
| a buzzer beater by the other team. | | | | declare. |
| Wall committed to the University of Kentucky | | | | In high school, Wall was cited for misdemeanor |
| after high school but was suspended by the | | | | breaking and entering. This was a minor infraction |
| NCAA from his first game because of benefits | | | | and had no effect on Wall's future career goals |
| received by an agent of the University of | | | | and success. I think we will continue to see Wall |
| Kentucky. In his first game he scored 27 points | | | | increase his stats and rise to stardom. I think it is |
| and 9 assists in only 28 minutes of actual playing | | | | very likely for him to win the NBA Rookie of the |
| time. His dominance on the court was clear. His | | | | Year award upon his first year of league play. |
| current averages with are 33.7 minutes per game, | | | | |