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Graduation Photos
The Warriors said goodbye to seven seniors on Saturday, May 22nd. The 2009-10 school year ended with graduation in Turner Gymnasium.
Congratulations to Doron, Marco, Juwan, Baye, Pe’Shon, Rosoce and Martins! Best of luck in the future!
FoxSports: Celtics now go where Rondo takes them
by Charley Rosen, NBA Analyst
foxsports.com [excerpt]
May 4, 2010 — Forget about Boston’s Big Three. Rajon Rondo was the driving force that propelled the Celtics’ thoroughly convincing 104-86 win in the Cavaliers’ corner of the world, and evened their series at one-all…
Still, there’s no question that the Celtics’ leading man and best player is Rondo — 5 for 10, 19 assists, 13 points. For sure, Rondo can sometimes play too fast and try to force the issue, hence his six turnovers. Plus, his jumper continues to be unreliable. But his speed and quickness are explosive, he’s extremely creative when he’s challenged after zipping into the lane, and his court awareness seems to expand game by game…
OHA Alum in the NBA Playoffs
Congrats and good luck to the Warriors in the NBA Playoffs!
Carmelo Anthony- Denver Nuggets
Michael Beasley – Miami Heat
Sagana Diop – Charlotte Bobcats
Kevin Durant – Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Jackson – Charlotte Bobcats
Brandon Jennings – Milwaukee Bucks
Tywon Lawson – Denver Nuggets
Rajon Rondo – Boston Celtics
Josh Smith – Atlanta Hawks
Jerry Stackhouse – Milwaukee Bucks
Follow the Warriors at the NHSI
Oak Hill takes on Mountain State Academy 6pm EST on ESPNU Thursday, April 1st. The winner advances to the semifinals Friday, April 2nd at 2pm EST on ESPN2.
The Finals of the NHSI will be televised live on ESPN Saturday, April 3rd at 1:30pm.
Update:
Oak Hill finishes the season 29-4 after falling to Mountain State Academy 53-59.
Congrats to NCAA Participants
Former Warriors Nolan Smith (Duke) and Danny Jennings (West Virginia) are headed to the 2010 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis!
Congratulations to Nolan and Danny as well as the other Oak Hill alum who participated in this year’s NCAA Tournament: Julian Vaughn – Georgetown, Landon Milborne – Maryland, Dion Dacons (asst coach) – Temple, Rod Strickland (asst coach) – Kentucky.
NHSI Tournament
What: ESPN Rise National High School Invitational
When: Thursday, April 1st – Saturday, April 3rd
Where: Coppin St. University, Baltimore, MD
For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the National High School Invitational website.
Click “Read More” to view bracket.
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #7 – Finishing Strong
Throughout the 2009-2010 season, OakHillHoops.com features personal stories from our players.
March 5, 2010 — I’m back! I haven’t written in a while. Sorry for the absence, but now the regular season is over. We ended strong by beating Benedictine HS in Richmond, VA. Roscoe, Juwan & I were all in double figures.
We bused back after the game & got to campus really late and then had Senior night. We beat Oak Ridge Military. The whole team played really well & we are now 29-3.
Blue Devils Guard Accepts Advice
by Ken Tysiac, Staff Writer, The News & Observer
February 24, 2010 – The text message delivered to Nolan Smith’s cell phone two weeks ago didn’t say much, but it was exactly what the Blue Devils’ junior guard needed to hear after Duke’s win at North Carolina.
“Get in the gym,” the late-night text read.
It came from Michael Beasley, Smith’s childhood friend and Miami Heat forward who was the No. 2 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Short, direct messages such as Beasley’s have helped spur Smith to overcome the struggles of his sophomore season to become the ACC’s fourth-leading scorer at 17.9 points a game.
Quick-witted with an eager smile, Smith remains close with his childhood teammates from Upper Marlboro, Md., and from his high school days at Oak Hill Academy.
Bucks’ Newest Face
by Steve Aschburner
NBA.com
January 26, 2010 — Three or four players and a few civilians were left in the Milwaukee Bucks’ locker room late Saturday night when the relative quiet was pierced by the sound of someone going all “American Idol” in the shower. Turns out, it was Jerry Stackhouse’s baritone echoing off the tile and down the hall, singing a tune no one instantly recognized but making known his presence that began with Milwaukee just five days earlier.
Bucks guard Jerry Stackhouse is still shaking off the rust after his long NBA layoff. Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty ImagesEager to fill the void created by shooting guard Michael Redd’s latest season-ending knee injury, seeking to replace some of the scoring and experience that Redd provided, the Bucks reached out to Stackhouse. Never mind that the long-ago North Carolina star had played in just 10 NBA games since the end of 2007-08 and none at all this season in what was looking more like a forced and endless furlough than any official retirement. The Bucks knew Stackhouse — general manager John Hammond had been with him in Detroit, coach Scott Skiles actually played with him for a season in Philadelphia — and felt he had something left in his tank.
Click here to read the full article and interview with Stack at NBA.com.
Hornsby Opens Eyes with Oak Hill Stint
by Norm Wood, Inside Recruiting
hrvarsity.com
January 24, 2010 — For a guy who thought he’d only be spending about five to eight minutes per game on the floor while wearing the uniform of the nation’s most elite prep boys basketball team, this season has been an eye-opening experience for Keith Hornsby.
As it turns out, he has evolved into much more than just a garbage-time player for Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, a town in southwest Virginia. He’s a legitimate sixth man as a junior. Though he’s still waiting for the bigwigs from programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big East and Southeastern Conference to take notice, he knows he’s at least on the radar map — by osmosis, if nothing else.
“There are such great players on this team, so I just naturally get so much better, and my confidence rises, too,” said Hornsby, who is a former Hampton Roads Academy student and the son of Grammy Award-winning musician and Williamsburg native Bruce Hornsby. “My shots, my driving (to the basket), my ballhandling have all gotten better, but especially my defense. With having to guard these guys, that’s the main thing that’s improved.”
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #6 – We’re Back
By Pe’Shon Howard
Throughout the 2009-2010 season, OakHillHoops.com features personal stories from our players.
We’re back! Seems like I haven’t written a diary entry in forever. So I’ll get everyone caught up with what has been going on.
I had a great Christmas break that was really busy. It started in Ironton, OH where we went 2-0 and the team played well.
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #5 – Maintaining Focus
By Pe’Shon Howard
December 19, 2009 — Man, the last week and a half has been crazy. We started it off with four games in four days. It was tough, but we came out with four wins. Coach scheduled the games this way to help us get ready for our after Christmas tournament in Portland, so this helped us realize the type of focus it will take for us to win.
2008-2009 Warrior Season Outlook
This year’s team has high expectations with five of the top eight players on last year’s roster returning. The Warriors hope to build on a team that started two sophomores and two juniors last season.
Returnees include: Bryon Allen, Glenn Bryant, Chasen Campbell, Tiny Gallon, and Pe’shon Howard. Senior guards, Austin Alecxih, Jordan Gallagher, Lamont “Mo Mo” Jones, and Kevin Kegarise make Oak Hill’s backcourt the deepest in memory, and center Chris Brown provides depth on the frontcourt.
With the addition of juniors Baye Moussa Keita, Doron Lamb, and Marco Porcher, the Warriors look ready to tackle the nation’s toughest schedule once again. Meet this year’s team here. Full player profiles are coming shortly.
OHA’s Rondo Drives Celts to NBA Championship
Congratulations to Rajon Rondo (OHA 2004 Grad), Boston Celtics, for leading the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship.
“Rajon has done the Warrior program proud and we wish him tremendous luck in the Finals,” Coach Steve Smith said.
Rando holds Oak Hill records for more assists in one season (494) and in a single game [...]
Jennings Named Naismith National High School Basketball Player of the Year
Brandon Jennings, of Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Elena Delle Donne, of Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, Del. have been named the 2008 Naismith National High School Basketball Players of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Bob Hurley (St. Anthony High School, Jersey City, NJ) and Brian Harrigan [...]
