When O.J. Mayo was in eighth grade, he already was dealing with comparisons to LeBron James.Five years later, it is remarkable that Mayo has fulfilled the expectations of becoming one of the the best players in his high school class. He has been the most high-profile senior, too. It is not surprising that the path has been fraught with adversity, especially this year.
It has gotten hot and heavy recently, not unlike at the end of James' prep career. While trying to lead his Huntington High School team to a mythical national title, Mayo couldn't avoid negative headlines. First, Huntington, in West Virginia, was Mayo's third high school. He abruptly left Cincinnati North College Hill High School last fall before the start of the season, when he could've joined James as the only Ohio player in history to win three Mr. Basketball Awards...
Also, USC's run just a start of things to come - Daily Trojan
Bright future leaves USC no room for regret - OC Register
Hold the Mayo, please - Florida Times-Union
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