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JAMES DEWS - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: James Dews
SCHOOL: Lakota East High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YR.: 2006
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Full athletic scholarship to Miami, FL.
BIRTHDATE: 7-2-87
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'4" - 195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: West Chester
PARENTS: Dwayne & Iola
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play in NBA or high school teacher."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior, a 4-year starter at shooting guard for the Thunderhawks, is the school's all-time leading scorer and has been named a Nike All-American and McDonalds All-American nominee. As a junior, James averaged 20 points-5 assists a game, leading the league in scoring for the 2nd straight year. He has started strong this season, too, scoring 30 vs. Roger Bacon and 25 vs. Princeton. Three times he has been named 1st team all-conference and last year was GMC Player of the Year. He has been named 1st team all-city twice and last season was 2nd team all-state. Last June, James was invited to attend the prestigious NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He will play next season at the University of Miami (FL). His favorite entertainer is Usher; his favorite athlete is Michael Jordan and his most-like-to-meet is Kobe Bryant.