Recruiting Insider: DeMatha


Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 05/27/2013

Kevin Durant stops by DeMatha to play pick-up basketball

By Brandon Parker
NBA All-Star and Montrose Christian alum joins what's become a typical occurrence of workout sessions among local basketball products.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:14 AM ET, 05/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Atholton, Baseball, Bowie, Boys' Basketball, Chantilly, DeMatha, La Plata, Lacrosse, Lake Braddock, Langley, Letters of Interest, Madison, Northern, Northwest, Reservoir, Rowing, Sherwood, Softball, South County, South River, Tennis, Track and Field

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Broad Run alum Holly King among six local products on Washington Spirit

By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Holly King, a standout soccer player at Broad Run and the University of Florida, is one of six locals playing for the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:23 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Broad Run, Broadneck, Catonsville, Churchill, DeMatha, Elizabeth Seton, Episcopal, Forest Park, Georgetown Prep, Girls Soccer, Gonzaga, Howard, Lacrosse, Landon, Madison, Maret, McNamara, Mount Hebron, National Cathedral, River Hill, Rowing, Sherwood, Soccer, Softball, South River, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes, Track and Field, Westminster

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Whirlwind month ends with Paul VI's Jamall Robinson heading to Hofstra

By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Paul VI’s Jamall Robinson, right, sheds light on his decision to ask for a release from his letter of intent with Niagara.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Calverton, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Lacrosse, Langley, Madison, McNamara, North Point, O'Connell, Oakland Mills, Paul VI, Rowing, Softball, st. albans, St. Mary's Ryken, The Heights, Whitman

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 05/06/2013

O'Connell's Melo Trimble, Potomac's Dion Wiley lead class of 2014 basketball prospects

By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | With the AAU circuit underway and college coaches on the recruiting trail, see which local boys’ basketball players are primed for a big summer.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:55 AM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Montrose Christian, O'Connell, Paul VI, Potomac (Md.), Rowing, st. albans, St. John's, Theodore Roosevelt, Track & Field, westfield

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 04/30/2013

Nicolette Crisalli sparks girls' lacrosse improvement at St. John's

By Eric Detweiler
LETTERS OF INTEREST | St. John's junior Nicolette Crisalli has emerged as one of the area's most potent scorers for a WCAC team on the rise.

By Eric Detweiler  |  08:50 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeMatha, Lacrosse, Landon, St. John's, W.T. Woodson

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Capital Classic all-star game rosters feature Kris Jenkins, Aquille Carr
By Brandon Parker
The 40th installment of the Capital Classic boys' basketball all-star game will be held Sunday at T.C. Williams and features many of the areas top talents.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:03 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Herndon, Magruder, Montrose Christian, North Point, O'Connell, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Sidwell Friends

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Chantilly's Laila Gray brings creative touch to soccer field

By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Using a wide array of flashy moves, Virginia Tech recruit Laila Gray has eight goals and eight assists for Chargers.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:59 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Battlefield, Bishop Ireton, Boys' Basketball, Chantilly, DeMatha, Flint Hill, Freedom-South Riding, Lacrosse, Soccer

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 04/15/2013

DeMatha's Chris Jones, Cameron Phillips take in spring games

By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Stags wide receiver Cameron Phillips watched the Maryland spring game while fellow junior wideout Chris Jones attended the South Carolina exhibition.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:54 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chantilly, DeMatha, Football, Friendship Collegiate, Lacrosse, Madison, Magruder, North County, Rockville, Rowing, Sherwood, Soccer, Softball, T.C. Williams, track, West Potomac

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 04/01/2013

DeMatha's Bradley Keith, Justin Morris make baseball future brighter for Terps

By Brandon Parker
BASEBALL | The duo make DeMatha a threat this spring and will take their talents to Maryland next season.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:51 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Crew, DeMatha, Lacrosse, Landon, Madison, Paul VI

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 03/29/2013

DeMatha LB Ja'Whaun Bentley breaks school's bench press record
By Brandon Parker
DeMatha junior and All-Met linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley set new school mark with 21 reps of 225 pounds

By Brandon Parker  |  12:37 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeMatha, Football

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Victor Oladipo: There's more to know about Indiana's star
By Brandon Parker
Despite all that's been written about DeMatha alum Victor Oladipo, there's still more to know about the Indiana star.

By Brandon Parker  |  04:20 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Indiana, NCAA tournament, Victor Oladipo

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Letters of Interest: New era of city hoops champions begins
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | The DCSAA crowned its first basketball champions at the Verizon Center amid much fanfare.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ballou, Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, DeMatha, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgetown Day, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, H.D. Woodson, O'Connell, Spalding, St. John's, westfield

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Letters of Interest: W.T. Woodson's Eric Bowles is a super sophomore
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | With four starters graduating from Virginia AAA state semifinalist W.T. Woodson, expect more opponents and recruiters to pay attention to guard Eric Bowles.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, calvert, Coolidge, Damascus, DeMatha, Eleanor Roosevelt, Friendly, George Mason, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, McKinley, North Point, O'Connell, Oakland Mills, River Hill, Sidwell Friends, St. John's, Theodore Roosevelt, W.T. Woodson, Whitman, Wise

Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Bracket set for new Maryland State Private School championship

By Brandon Parker
In a response to the new city champinoship format, the six-team tournament will feature top Maryland teams including Riverdale Baptist, McNamara and Princeton Day.

By Brandon Parker  |  06:05 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Lanham Christian, McNamara, National Christian, Pallotti, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Letters of Interest: The anatomy of a college basketball prospect
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Five-star recruits don't always translate to college and NBA success. Read what DeMatha Coach Mike Jones and Montrose Christian Coach Stu Vetter say it takes.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Edison, Girls' basketball, Montrose Christian, Potomac Falls, Robinson, South County, South Lakes, Stonewall Jackson, W.T. Woodson, Wakefield

Posted at 12:10 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Victor Oladipo myths: Bruce Pearl gets his facts wrong on former DeMatha standout
By Matt McFarland
Memo to Bruce Pearl: Indiana standout Victor Oladipo DID start as a senior at DeMatha.

By Matt McFarland  |  12:10 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, DeMatha

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 02/15/2013

DeMatha's Brock Ruble juggles offers from major college football programs
By Brandon Parker
Offensive lineman Brock Ruble has plenty of scholarship offers from major college programs, including Maryland, Florida State, Virginia Tech and more.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:26 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeMatha, Football

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Roddy Peters, Kris Jenkins highlight local talent in latest ESPN player rankings

By Brandon Parker
Suitland's Roddy Peters, Gonzaga's Kris Jenkins and Montrose Christian's Ishmail Wainright are some of the top local players listed in ESPN's latest high school player rankings.

By Brandon Parker  |  02:55 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Montrose Christian, Paul VI, Potomac (Md.), Sidwell Friends, Suitland

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 03/24/2011

DeMatha C BeeJay Anya named to national team
By Josh Barr
After a stellar sophomore season, he will have the chance to represent the U.S. in international competition

By Josh Barr  |  01:22 PM ET, 03/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  josh barr, dematha, basketball