by Alex Schwartz

Even before he started high school, Dakari Johnson was billed as a big-time prospect. Now, entering his sophomore year of high school, Johnson checks in at roughly 6-foot-10 and 255-pounds.

One of the nation's elite big man and in the discussion as the top player in the class of 2014, Johnson is already being pursued by a number of high-major programs.

Many schools got their first in-person look at the New York City native on Wednesday, the first day the LeBron James Skills Academy was open to college coaches.

As of now, Johnson said he holds offers from Xavier and Georgetown. In addition, he is hearing from Kentucky, Syracuse, Ohio State, Villanova, St. John's, and Seton Hall.

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