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Jereme Richmond in the McDonald's All-American Game, Wednesday March 31, 8:00pm ET, ESPN

"But today I wanted to make a statement to myself that I belong here. I was looking for a reason and today I showed that. You don't want to be looked at as a person that doesn't deserve to be here."

That won't be a problem the rest of the week.

The 6-foot-7 Richmond was as productive as any West player Monday, draining 3-pointers, blocking shots, completing no-look passes and generally competing like mad for the entire two-hour session.

He was also the most vocal player on the West squad, which will come as little surprise to Chicago-area fans.

chicagotribune.com

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