Prep star Jabari Parker gets Sports Illustrated cover (USA TODAY)

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By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY

Updated 3h 7m ago

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By Sports Illustrated

The Sports Illustrated jinx doesn't seem to work on prep athletes lately.

The last two: LeBron James and Bryce Harperare thriving.

This week it will be tempted again with Chicago Simeon High star Jabari Parkerlanding out front.

The story is titled: "The Best High School Basketball Player Since LeBron James."

Parker, ranked the No. 1 recruit by Rivals.com, was the only junior on the USA TODAY All-USA Boys Basketball Team.

The 6-8 forward led his team to a state title averaging 19.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists. He is being recruited by almost every major school but has not made a commitment yet.