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MaxPreps Senior Writer Dave Krider

Articles by Dave Krider

4/22/2008 8:07:52 PM - Krider's National Notebook
MaxPreps National Player of the Year highlights Jordan Brand Classic; Kansas' Releford leads the way at Derby Festival; Spring game fruitful for the Irish.

4/16/2008 4:50:25 PM - Olympic Future for Record-Setting Feigen?
China not out of the question for Texas swim star, according to future coach Eddie Reese.

4/16/2008 12:24:30 AM - Krider's National Notebook
Demar DeRozan and Team USA run away from World Select Team in Portland; Padre pitching untouchable in California; St. Anthony stocking up for repeat run.

4/8/2008 7:15:19 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Future Sun Devil goes on historic streak; Florida sprinter Demps clocks a 10.17 100 meter; Sveinsson emerging as distance star in Lone Star State.

4/1/2008 5:48:03 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Crespi takes prestigious California event; Stephenson "T" can't stop Lincoln; Murry Bergtraum (N.Y.) caps season with 53rd consecutive victory.

3/26/2008 6:18:11 PM - Frankenmuth Won't Forget its Shooting Star
After averaging 36.7 points per game and hitting 102 consecutive free throws this season, Xavier-bound Brad Redford has earned rock star status in Frankenmuth, Mich.

3/25/2008 6:15:43 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Indiana finals go to the wire; Darius Miller leads Mason County to Kentucky state title; St. Anthony locks down national title.

3/19/2008 10:57:29 PM - Minnesota's Mr. Hockey a Star in Tiny Roseau
Future Golden Gopher Aaron Ness helped bring seventh state title to Roseau, but earned celebrity status by being the first Ram to earn the state's "Mr. Hockey" honor.

3/18/2008 6:23:36 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Chester three-peats in Pennsylvania; Pryor pushes Jeannette to state title; Ogwumike earns Gatorade National POY honors.

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Books by Dave Krider

Dave Krider:
High School Sports Pioneer

Uncaged

Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players

David Krider: High School Sports Pioneer

"Dave Krider: High School Sports Pioneer" is the story of a young writer from Elkhart, Ind., who helped place high school sports and athletes firmly in the national spotlight, following a path that God set out for him to live a Christian life and to help raise prep sports to the unprecedented level they have reached today.

This book may be purchased by calling (888) 280-7715 or going online at Authorhouse.com and accessing the "Book Store" link at the top of the page.

"Uncaged" chronicles the rise of Greg Oden, Mike Conley, and the Lawrence North (Ind.) Wildcats as they capture three-straight state titles and a No. 1 national ranking under the direction of head coach Jack Keefer.

This book can be purchased at bookstores and other retail locations, by calling (877) 424-8665, or by visiting SportsPublishingLLC.com and searching "Uncaged."

David Krider: Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players

"Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players" profiles Hoosier hardcourt legends that exhibited total dominance when it mattered most.

This book may be purchased by calling (888) 280-7715 or going online at Authorhouse.com and accessing the "Book Store" link at the top of the page.

About Dave Krider

During his 46-year journalism career, Dave Krider has helped high school athletics vault from obscurity to national prominence through positions and associations with the likes of USA Today, Street & Smith's, Basketball Weekly, Basketball Times, and SI.com.

In 1997, Krider was elected to both the National High School Hall of Fame and the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame. He is one of 10 National High School Hall of Fame inductees from the state of Indiana, joining the likes of Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, and John Wooden.

Krider helped cultivate national attention of high school sports for 18 years with the USA Today, providing the football and boys basketball "Super 25" rankings, and selecting national players of the year in the aforementioned sports, as well as baseball.

Krider has authored or co-authored three books. "Uncaged" - published in October of 2006 - chronicles the celebrated high school careers of Greg Oden and Mike Conley, who helped Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, Ind., capture three-straight state titles and a national championship.