Andrew McAuliffe Turning Heads In Orlando--Has Several D1 Schools In Pursuit

By Roy & Harv Schmidt

July 28, 2010

12:00 P.M. CST

The Rising Stars 15-Under traveling team finished 4-2 in the 16-Under Super Showcase and are currently 3-2 in the 16-Under National AAU Tournament.  Both events are held at Disney's Wide World Of Sports Complex in Orlando. 

One player who has been particularly instrumental in the 15-Under Rising Stars' success and is drawing plenty of recruiting attention as a result of his solid performances is 6'6 class of 2013 power forward Andrew McAuliffe from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL, who ranks as one of the top post prospects in Illinois from the 2013 class.

McAuliffe is a strong and physical post presence who is not afraid to throw his weight around.  He is a strong rebounder, a consistent scorer with his back to the basket and also has the ability to block shots and impact the game at the defensive end.

Several D1 schools are following McAuliffe in Orlando.  According to Rising Stars CEO Mike Weinstein, McAuliffe was offered a scholarship by TCU and head coach Jim Christian on the spot.  In addition, McAuliffe also has Indiana, Oregon, Illinois and Wisconsin all tracking him closely at the 16-Under AAU Nationals.

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