Following his senior season, he was named a McDonald's All-American. At six feet, ten inches tall, and 210 pounds, Macklin was a five-star recruit at the power forward position. Rivals.com ranked him as the twelfth best overall player and the third best forward in the high school class of 2006.
After his senior year, he earned recognition as a McDonald's All-American. At six feet ten inches tall and weighing 210 pounds, Macklin was considered a top recruit for power forward at the college level. Rivals.com ranked him as the twelfth best overall player and third best forward in the class of 2006.