Sierra Canyon’s Marvin Bagley (center) watches as the team competes at the Hoophall Classic. (Photo: David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports Images)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) transfer Marvin Bagley III was on the bench but not in uniform at the Hoophall Classic on Monday.

The 6-11 Bagley is waiting to see if he will be ruled eligible by the CIF Southern Section after transferring from Hillcrest Prep in Arizona.

“We’re hoping to hear by next week,” Sierra Canyon coach Ty Nichols said. “It’s just a matter of the CIF making the home visit to make sure the move was legitimate. They’re treating him like any other kid who’s transferring and there’s something like 512 school districts in the state, so it takes time. We were hoping he would be eligible for this week.”

Bagley is ranked as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2018 by most recruiting services and moved to Southern California in late December.

After he left Hillcrest in mid-November, he was taking NCAA-approved online courses in order to stay on track academically. Hillcrest Prep basketball program director Matt Allen said he recently sent a letter to the CIF in support of Bagley.

Bagley led Tempe Corona del Sol to a state championship last season as a freshman but transferred when Hillcrest hired his father as an associate coach.

If he becomes eligible, Bagley would join Nevada signee Devearl Ramsey and a top 60 junior in forward Cody Riley. Ira Lee, ranked as the No. 34 junior, recently left the program.

Waco Midway head football coach Terry Gambill was named the new coach at Allen (Texas) on Monday night, filling the state’s most substantial offseason vacancy.

Gambill returns to Allen, where he served as an assistant coach for nine seasons and was the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator in 2008 for an Eagles team that won a state title.

At Midway since 2010, Gambill posted a 67-13 record and took his team to the state finals in 2011. Midway was 9-4 in 2015.

Gambill also will be assistant athletic director at Allen. Gambill told David Smoak of ESPN: “The transition will be much easier because I know the Allen program, tradition, what they stand for and it won’t take me long to learn what’s taken place since I left 6-years ago.”

“Allen is best program in state of Texas and no one plays high school football like this state, I wouldn’t have left Midway if it wasn’t best.”

He issued a statement via Twitter to the Midway community:

Smoak reported last week that there were four finalists to replace Tom Westerberg, who resigned earlier this month to go to Barbers Hill outside of Houston. He will serve as head football coach and athletic director.

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The others were current Allen defensive coordinator Cory Cain, San Antonio Brandeis head coach Jeff Fleener, and Rockwall head coach Rodney Webb. Fleener also was a former Allen assistant.

Westerberg left after leading Allen to four Texas state titles in the state’s biggest classification.  Westerberg’s record was 148-15 at Allen.

Contributing: Jeff Fisher, HighSchoolFootballAmerica.com

Defensive lineman Derrick Brown is greeted by members the Army as he runs onto the field for the 2016 US Army All-American Bowl. (Photo: Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports)

Georgia defensive linemen Derrick Brown and Antonneous Clayton vaulted into the Top 10 in the final ESPN football recruiting rankings for the Class of 2016.

Brown, an uncommitted defensive tackle from Lanier (Buford) is ranked at No. 9 and also added a fifth star. Clayton, an end from Dooly County (Vienna), is No. 10 and has committed to Florida.

“He had an outstanding senior season and getting a chance to see him practice at the Army Bowl, it really just solidified that he deserved to make that jump,” ESPN national recruiting analyst Craig Haubert said in a segment posted on ESPN.com. “He has outstanding size as well as initial quickness.”

RELATED: Full ESPN 300 rankings

Brown was named the American Family Insurance Defensive Player of the Year and the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year during the Army Bowl awards.

ESPN had only nine five-stars in this class.

Haubert pointed to Clayton’s size and his performance at the Under Armour All-America Game as reasons for the jump.

“He’s begun to fill out some,” Haubert said. “He had a tremendous first step throughout the Under Armour practices all week. He was constantly disruptive. He was dominant in the one-on-ones and he also showed that in the game. He’s a high upside player.”

At Florida, Clayton will join defensive tackle Shavar Manuel from IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), who committed in the days after the Under Armour All-American Game.

At No. 1 overall, defensive tackle Rashan Gary from Paramus Catholic in New Jersey went wire-to-wire, finishing where he began.

Gary leads a deep and talented class of defensive tackles. Four of the top seven players in the class, according to ESPN, are defensive tackles. Houston commit Ed Oliver (Westfield; Houston) is No. 4; Clemson commit Dexter Lawrence (Wake Forest, N.C.) is No. 6 and Ole Miss commit Benito Jones (Wayne County High; Waynesboro, Miss.) is No. 7.

Behind Gary is Ole Miss commit offensive tackle Greg Little from Allen, Texas. Ohio State commit defensive end Nick Bosa (St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale) is No. 3, followed by Oliver and Florida State commit cornerbacks Levonta Taylor (Ocean Lakes; Virginia Beach, Va.).

After Lawrence and Jones is Georgia-committed tight end Issac Nauta (IMG Academy) at No. 8 before Brown and Clayton round out the top 10.

Georgia early enrollee Jacob Eason (Lake Stevens, Wash.) is the top quarterback at No. 13, edging out Shea Patterson, an Ole Miss early enrollee from IMG who is ranked as No. 15.

In all, 69 prospects in the ESPN 300 moved at least 30 places with more than half of them moving upward.

Among the biggest movers was outside linebacker Jeffrey McCulloch, from Davis in Aldine, Texas. He has moved from No. 299 to inside the top 100 to No. 26 in the final rankings.

“We love the combination of athleticism and smarts,” Haubert said. “He is someone who can anchor a defense.”

Undeer Armour All-American N’Keal Harry and his grandmother Felina, whom he named as his Dream champion (Photo: Intersport)

ESPN also has a new No. 1 wide receiver in Arizona State commit N’Keal Harry from Chandler, Ariz. He also bursts into the top 25 at No. 22.

“He has an outstanding combination of size and speed,” Haubert said. “He has tremendous body control. He’s really just a playmaker. Get the football near him and Harry will come down with it.”

McDonald’s All American Lonzo Ball (2) works the ball against High Point Christian’s Jalen Cone. (Photo: David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports)

The players in the McDonald’s All American Game will be honored before they even get to Chicago for the annual showcase of the game’s best – and that recognition will come in their hometowns.

For the first time, McDonald’s All American Hometown Heroes presented by American Family Insurance will travel the country recognizing the 24 boys selected to the game with a special press conference event. The event will include a jersey presentation, award ceremony and media interviews.

RELATED: Full McDonald’s All American Boys Rosters

The athletes will get to share their success with family, friends, coaches, teammates and members of their school and community.

“For 39 years, the McDonald’s All American Games have celebrated the nation’s top high school talent – now the hometown of each of these athletic heroes will have the opportunity to join in that celebration thanks to the support of American Family Insurance,” according to a news release announcing the inaugural selection tour.

The first stop is scheduled for Tuesday with events continuing through late February. The McDonald’s All American Game is March 30 at the United Center at 9 p.m. ET. The game will be shown on ESPN.

RELATED: Meet the McDonald’s All Americans

Texas had the most All Americans with five while California and Florida had three apiece. Thirteen of the 24 players were selected to the American Family Insurance ALL-USA preseason team in November.

“It takes a special talent to be recognized as a McDonald’s All American.Earning that distinction can be an unparalleled source of joy for not only the player, but also for the friends, family and community that have loved, supported and mentored him every step of the way,” the news release said. “The feeling of representing those who have guided each All American will help support him in his future aspirations, while those in his hometown – young and old – will beam with the pride that, ‘He’s one of ours.’ ”

With National Signing Day approaching, eyes will be on new Georgia coach Kirby Smart.

Watch as National Recruiting Analyst Chad Simmons joins the Scout Recruiting Show to break down Georgia’s Class of 2016 including top commitments, top targets, and more.

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With National Signing Day approaching, USA TODAY High School Sports has partnered with Scout.com for the latest news and analysis.

National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn joins the Scout Recruiting Show to talk ACC Recruiting. Topics include a bevy of commits, official visit weekend at North Carolina, Florida State’s big targets and major visits this coming weekend.

For much more insight and analysis, check out www.scout.com/membership.

With National Signing Day approaching, USA TODAY High School Sports has partnered with Scout.com for the latest news and analysis.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have vaulted to the top of Scout’s Team Recruiting Rankings. National Recruiting Analyst Allen Trieu joins the Scout Recruiting Show to breakdown Ohio State’s No. 1 class, including the top players already committed and who might still be headed to Columbus.

For much more insight and analysis, check out www.scout.com/membership.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Justin Janke

THE BASICS

School: North Central (Spokane, Wash.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 150 pounds

Athletic achievement: He raced to the Class 3A individual state championship this past season with a time of 15:02, leading the Indians to the state title as a team. Janke also won the Nike Border Clash, the Tracy Walters Invitational and the Richland Invitational. He took sixth at the Nike Cross Nationals Northwest Regional championships and seventh at the Foot Locker West Regional championships before finishing 25th at the national Foot Locker Cross Country Championships.

Academic excellence: Janke has maintained a 4.0 GPA.

Exemplary character: Also a talented artist and saxophonist, he has volunteered locally on behalf of Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant and Community Kitchen and environmental conservation efforts.

THE PRAISE

“Justin is the product of hard work,” said North Central coach Jon Knight. “He’s a lunch pail kind of kid. He saw what he had to do and he sculpted himself into the runner he became.”

THE FUTURE: Janke remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Frank Pittman

THE BASICS

School: Marist School (Atlanta, Ga.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 150 pounds

Athletic achievement: The distance runner raced to the Class AAAA individual state championship with a time of 17:08.92 this past season, leading the War Eagles to a state title. Also the Team Georgia Runner of the Year as named by the Atlanta Track Club, Pittman took third at the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional championships in 15:11.60, and then placed 151st at the NXN Final in 16:43.60. His performance at the NXN Southeast Regional was the state’s fastest time among prep competitors in 2015.

Academic excellence: Pittman has maintained a 3.81 GPA.

Exemplary character: A National Merit Scholarship Commended Student and Marist student ambassador, he has served as a member of his school’s student council, honor council and discipline committee. Also a member of the National Honor Society and Latin Honor Society, he has donated his time as a youth running instructor and volunteered with Project Open Hand, Peer2Peer Tutors, the Atlanta Mission’s Thrift Store and FOCUS for mentally and physically challenged children.

THE PRAISE

“He is, in my opinion, hands down the most talented runner in Georgia this year,” said Ryan McClay, head coach at rival St. Pius X Catholic High. “I think he proved that by winning the Coach Wood Invitational in October, which was the only time all of the top teams and runners were on the same course at the same time.”

THE FUTURE: Pittman has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on an athletic scholarship at Georgia Tech beginning this fall.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Tristan Colaizzi

THE BASICS

School: Georgetown Day School (Washington, D.C.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 145 pounds

Athletic achievement: He raced to the D.C. State Athletic Association individual championship this past season with a meet-record time of 17:12. The district’s returning Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year, Colaizzi also won the Mid-Atlantic Conference championship. He placed second at the DCXC Invitational, third at the Maryland/D.C. Private School championships and 19th at the Foot Locker South Regional championships.

Academic excellence: Colaizzi has maintained an A average.

Exemplary character: He has volunteered locally on behalf of charity road races and participated in mission trips to Ethiopia and the Navajo Nation.

THE PRAISE

“Tristan is remarkably talented, but his success comes mostly from hard work, great instincts and a fiery, competitive drive to push himself,” said Georgetown Day coach Anthony Belber. “His resilience has been even more impressive than his ability, and he’s inspired so many of his teammates.”

THE FUTURE: Colaizzi will attend Williams College this fall, where he will compete in cross country and track and field.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Cole Dowdy

THE BASICS

School: South Oldham (Crestwood, Ky.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 135 pounds

Athletic achievement: He raced to the Class 3A individual state championship this past season with a time of 15:20.3, leading the Dragons to a second-place finish as a team. The 2015 Kentucky Track and Cross County Coaches Association Class 3A Runner of the Year, Dowdy took seventh at the Foot Locker South Regional championships, crossing the line in 15:16, then went on to compete at the national Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, where he earned 38th place in 16:25.6.

Academic excellence: Dowdy has maintained a 4.32 weighted GPA.

Exemplary character: A member of the National Honor Society, the Beta Club and Boy Scouts of America, he has volunteered locally on behalf of an area food bank.

THE PRAISE

“During his freshman year, Cole Dowdy set a goal of becoming a state champion and a Foot Locker Cross Country Championship finalist,” said South Oldham head coach Stan Clark. “He used his strength and the willingness needed for four years to accomplish that goal. His mental toughness and focus not only made his dream a reality, but also helped the team be the best it could be.”

THE FUTURE: Dowdy has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on an athletic scholarship at the University of Kentucky beginning this fall.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Devyn Keith

THE BASICS

School: John Curtis Christian School (River Ridge, La.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 160 pounds

Athletic achievement: The state’s returning Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year raced to the Class 5A individual state championship with a time of 16:08.90 this past season, leading the Patriots to second place as a team. The distance runner took second at the Nike Cross Nationals South Regional championships in 17:10.10, and then finished 84th at the NXN Final in 16:05.10. Keith’s winning effort of 14:30.80 at the St. Joseph Invitational was the state’s fastest 5K among prep competitors this past fall. He captured the Class 3A individual state championship as a sophomore and junior in 2014 and 2015.

Academic excellence: Keith has maintained a 3.22 GPA.

Exemplary character: A member of his school’s student council, spirit club and poetry club as well as a columnist for the student newspaper, he has volunteered as a youth running instructor, as part of Rotary International’s Interact club and on behalf of his church.

THE PRAISE

“He really has taken the John Curtis team to a whole different level of competition,” said Miguel Becerra, head coach at rival St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High. “He is a great kid. He’s very respectful, and the younger kids really look up to him as well.”

THE FUTURE: Keith has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on an athletic scholarship at Tulane University beginning this fall.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Casey Clinger

THE BASICS

School: American Fork (Utah)
Grade: Junior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 135 pounds

Athletic achievement: He raced to a national title this past season with a time of 15:03.2 at the Nike Cross Nationals Final. Clinger also won the Class 5A individual state championship in a course-record time of 14:52.8 and the NXN Southwest Regional championships in 14:42.

Academic excellence: Clinger has maintained a 4.0 GPA.

Exemplary character: An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and a talented musician, he has volunteered locally on behalf of the Utah State Developmental Center, which assists people with intellectual disabilities.

THE PRAISE

“Casey has been fortunate to have state champions and All-Americans to give him a model since his freshman year, and he’s learned from all of them,” said American Fork coach Timo Mostert. “It’s been a joy to watch him this year, and I think he’ll continue to improve, next year and after high school.”

THE FUTURE: Clinger will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

The Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year were selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-16 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.

For the complete list of Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.

THE WINNER: Cameron Daly

THE BASICS

School: Inter-Lakes (Meredith, N.H.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Distance Runner
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 135 pounds

Athletic achievement: The distance runner raced to the Meet of Champions title with a time of 15:25.90 this past season. Daly also captured the Division 3 individual state championship in 15:52.20, leading the Lakers to third place as a team. Daly took 13th at both the New England Cross Country Championships in 16:41.80 and the Foot Locker Northeast Regional championships in 15:55.40. He was the runner-up at the 2014 Meet of Champions as a junior and finished third at the 2013 Meet of Champions as a sophomore.

Academic excellence: Also a skiing standout, Daly has maintained a 4.34 weighted GPA.

Exemplary character: In addition to volunteering at the junior high Nordic ski team’s races, he has maintained running and ski trails in Meredith and Sandwich.

THE PRAISE

“Cameron has consistently displayed the characteristics of an outstanding athlete,” said Kathy Aldridge, head coach at rival Gilford High. “He is disciplined, focused, goal-oriented, and is respected equally by his teammates and competitors.”

THE FUTURE: Daly will attend Brown University this fall, where he will run cross country.

Rashan Gary won the MVP trophy for Team Highlight at the Under Armour All-American Game. (Photo: Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports)

With the four major recruiting services having released their final rankings for the 2016, USA TODAY High School Sports has compiled a final update to the composite rankings.

The rankings reflect the average of 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout. The lower the number, the better the ranking. Players who are not ranked by a particular service receive the maximum number for that service: 247 for 247, 300 for ESPN, 250 for Rivals and 300 for Scout.

To no surprise, Paramus (N.J.) Catholic defensive tackle Rashan Gary is the No. 1 player. Gary was a unanimous choice among the four ranking services. Wake Forest (N.C.) defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is second; he was ranked as the No. 2 player in three of the four.

This page will be updated as players commit in advance of National Signing Day on Feb. 3

Snow plows and traffic make their way north along Interstate 95 as snow begins to fall in Ashland, Va. (Photo: Associated Press)

Official recruiting visits meet the Blizzard of 2016.

With blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall expected through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, the potential exists for football recruits to get stuck in transit or need to remain beyond the NCAA mandated 48-hour window.

The University of Virginia, with the possibility of two feet of snow in Charlottesville, has called off its visitors weekend and is hoping those recruits will come to campus next weekend.

National Signing Day is Feb. 3 so this weekend and next weekend are the last chances for schools to bring recruits to campus.

The NCAA has legislation in place for situations where the recruit needs to remain in the locale of college beyond the 48 hours for “reasons beyond the control of the prospective student-athlete and the institution (e.g., inclement weather conditions, natural disaster, flight delays or cancellations, airport security activity).” The school is required to submit a report to the conference detailing the circumstances.

If the recruit is delayed while traveling because of the weather, the school can play for any travel expenses, meals and lodging occurred to or from the official visit.

An NCAA waiver is not required in either case. A spokesman said the organization has staff on standby to assist schools with any issues or questions related to the blizzard.

With National Signing Day approaching, USA TODAY High School Sports has partnered with Scout.com for the latest news and analysis.

Greg Biggins joins the Scout Recruiting Show to break down the latest in Pac-12 recruiting including the huge visit weekends on tap, upcoming commits from the Scout 300, who moved up in the rankings and more.

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Sophomore Angel Hastings is putting up big numbers for George Gervin Academy in San Antonio, the kind that would make the legendary “Iceman” proud.

The amazing part of the stat line is the percentage of her team’s points that she is scoring.

Hastings scored 48 points Friday night in a 58-39 victory against Brackett. Four other players combined for the remaining 10 points.

Earlier last week, she had 41 points in a victory.

In a tournament game in December, she scored 36 of her team’s 43.

Hastings will be one to watch as she continues to put up big numbers.

Lonzo Ball (2) works the ball against High Point Christian’s Jalen Cone. (Photo: David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports)

What is being dubbed the “Game of the Year” in California is a week ago as Chino Hills vs. Bishop Montgomery (Torrance) at Ceritos College on Jan. 30.

As it stands, Chino Hills is ranked No. 1 in the Super 25 and Bishop Montgomery is ranked No. 12.

But before that game, Chino Hills (19-0) continued its perfect season Friday night against Damien (La Verne), and it was another amazing stat line for McDonald’s All American Lonzo Ball.

RELATED: Lonzo Ball gets McDonald’s All American jersey

The UCLA signee had 32 points, 16 rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and three blocks, according to the San Gabriel Valley News. A tweet about the game read, Lonzo Ball goes nuts in Chino Hills’ 92-65 win over Damien.

Lonzo Ball’s versatility is a big reason many point to him as a candidate for the nation’s best player.

Among the many highlight plays of the night was this one:

The Atlanta Tipoff Club recently announced the 25 boys and 25 girls basketball players who make up the Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Midseason Teams.

That is the next step toward one of high school basketball’s most prestigious awards. The semifinalists will be announced Feb. 10, the finalists on Feb. 24 and then the winner on March 10.

All players are seniors. Players without a college listed are uncommitted.

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