Recruiting Insider: basketball


Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 06/17/2013

Boston College secures football commitment from O'Connell's Kam Moore

Under-the-radar defensive back Kam Moore impressed coaches during a recent camp appearance.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:32 AM ET, 06/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Football, O'Connell, Potomac (Md.)

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 06/14/2013

Bullis guard Brittany Jackson rolls with changes at George Mason

Since Bullis senior Brittany Jackson committed to George Mason, the school has named a different coach and joined a different conference.

By Preston Williams  |  05:10 PM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Brittany Jackson

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 06/14/2013

Maret's Steffen Davis turns heads on summer hoops circuit

With his backcourt play evolving this summer, senior guard Steffen Davis is expected to lead Maret into next season's MAC title defense.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:54 AM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Maret

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 06/11/2013

Aquille Carr struggles at adidas Eurocamp

In the first step of his attempt to play professional basketball overseas, Carr appears out of shape and out of his element at a showcase event in Italy, according to reports.

By Brandon Parker  |  02:07 PM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Princeton Day

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 06/07/2013

Sidwell Friends forward Tiara Wood signs with Furman

Furman signs Sidwell Friends forward Tiara Wood, who had more than 1,000 points, and rebounds, during her high school career.

By Preston Williams  |  12:02 PM ET, 06/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Sidwell Friends, Tiara Wood

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 06/07/2013

Potomac (Md.) All-Met Dion Wiley orally commits to Maryland

Potomac (Md.) All-Met Dion Wiley orally committed to the University of Maryland on Friday morning.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:24 AM ET, 06/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Potomac (Md.)

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 06/05/2013

Bowie's Marshauna Butler orally commits to Stony Brook

Bowie junior Marshauna Butler orally committed to play at Stony Brook last month.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:07 AM ET, 06/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bowie, Girls' basketball

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 06/03/2013

Lynee' Belton of Bullis whittles college list to 11

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | Bullis junior forward Lynee' Belton has narrowed her college list to 11 schools.

By Preston Williams  |  12:08 PM ET, 06/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bullis, Girls' basketball

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 06/03/2013

Gonzaga's Bryant Crawford vies for spot on the U-16 national basketball team

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Bryant Crawford, a rising junior guard at Gonzaga, hopes to make Monday's final cut for next week's FIBA Americas U-16 Championship.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:55 AM ET, 06/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Forest Park, Girls Soccer, Gonzaga, Jefferson, Lacrosse, Langley, Madison, Perry Street Prep, South County, Tennis, Track & Field, westfield

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 05/30/2013

North Point boys' basketball looks to the future with summer league play

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | After graduating a decorated senior class, the Eagles begin summer league play on Friday.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:12 AM ET, 05/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, North Point

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 05/28/2013

De'Janae Boykin of C.H. Flowers and Taylor Murray of Annapolis Area Christian make U.S. U-16 national girls' basketball team

C.H. Flowers sophomore De'Janae Boykin and Annapolis Area Christian sophomore Taylor Murray made the final roster for the U.S. U-16 national team.

By Eric Detweiler  |  08:52 AM ET, 05/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  C.H. Flowers, Girls' basketball, Lake Braddock, Madison, Potomac Falls, Tuscarora

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

Kevin Durant stops by DeMatha to play pick-up basketball

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 03:46 PM ET, 05/23/2013

Riverdale Baptist guard Chania Ray commits to Florida State

Riverdale Baptist junior guard Chania Ray felt at home at Florida State and has committed to play for the Seminoles.

By Preston Williams  |  03:46 PM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, Riverdale Baptist

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Gwynn Park's Jalen Harris headed to Nyack College

Gwynn Park senior Jalen Harris signed to continue his basketball career at Nyack College earlier this month.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:23 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Gwynn Park

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Loudoun Valley's Josh Grimard signs to play Division II basketball

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Loudoun Valley senior combo forward Josh Grimard will take his basketball talents to the West Virginia D-II school next season.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:46 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, Boys' Basketball, Briar Woods, Bullis, Chantilly, Football, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Loudoun Valley, Madison, Maret, Stone Bridge, W.T. Woodson, westfield

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Local players react to Andrew Wiggins's decision to attend Kansas

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Riverdale Baptist's Nigel Johnson and Montrose Christian's Ishmail Wainright have a new, future Big 12 rival in Wiggins.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:01 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Montrose Christian, Riverdale Baptist

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Rhamat Alhassan of Holy Cross sticking with volleyball for college

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Holy Cross junior Rhamat Alhassan, one of the top girls' basketball players in the area, has committed to Florida for volleyball, but has left the door open to play both sports in college.

By Preston Williams  |  08:51 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, Holy Cross, Volleyball

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 05/14/2013

St. Stephen's/St. Agnes forward Cameron Gregory reels in offers

St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes forward Cameron Gregory's versatility in the post and on the perimeter have drawn interest from Loyola, Holy Cross and others.

By Brandon Parker  |  01:53 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes

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

Oxon Hill's Magic Harris signs with Seton Hill

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Oxon Hill senior point guard Magic Harris had Division I options but chose to sign with Division II Seton Hill on Monday.

By Eric Detweiler  |  09:05 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Chesapeake, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Loudoun County, Oxon Hill, South River, Wilson, Woodgrove

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 05/13/2013

Jillian Dunston of Holy Cross commits to Michigan

Holy Cross junior guard-forward Jillian Dunston made her college decision over the weekend.

By Preston Williams  |  04:10 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Holy Cross

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Tierra Ruffin-Pratt tries to find home with Mystics

Former two-time All-Met Player of the year Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is in training camp with the Washington Mystics.

By Preston Williams  |  10:17 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, T.C. Williams, Washington Mystics

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

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

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 01:31 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Parkdale's Ije Ajemba signs with Old Dominion

Parkdale center Ije Ajemba signed with Old Dominion on Thursday, capping a whirlwind recruitment.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:31 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, Parkdale

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Herndon guard Will Ferguson heads to College of Central Florida

After seriously considering prep school, guard Will Ferguson elects to sign with the NJCAA champion Patriots.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:29 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Herndon

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Aquille Carr signs with agent, invited to adidas Eurocamp in Italy

Princeton Day senior guard Aquille Carr signs with Johnny Foster of Capital Sports before heading to international pre-draft camp in June.

By Brandon Parker  |  11:11 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Princeton Day

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Georgetown snags commitment from St. John's junior guard Tre Campbell

St. John’s guard Tre Campbell, who grew up rooting for Hoya Allen Iverson, commits to play for Georgetown.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:17 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Georgetown, St. John's

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Jerron Martin, Princeton Day senior guard, commits to Ole Miss

Princeton Day guard Jerron Martin orally commits to Ole Miss a few day after visiting the campus.

By Brandon Parker  |  04:23 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Princeton Day

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Elizabeth Seton alum Tyaunna Marshall receives USA Basketball invitation

Former Elizabeth Seton All-Met guard Tyaunna Marshall will head to the U.S. Olympic Training Center to try to earn a spot on the World University Games team.

By Preston Williams  |  03:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Elizabeth Seton, Georgia Tech, Tyaunna Marshall

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 05/08/2013

St. John's guard Amari Carter prepares for national team tryout

LETTERS OF INTEREST | St. John's sophomore guard Amari Carter was surprised by her invitation to national team tryouts that begin in two weeks.

By Preston Williams  |  08:50 AM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, St. John's

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Thomas Stone G M.J. Briscoe commits to North Carolina A&T

Thomas Stone guard M.J. Briscoe orally committed to North Carolina A&T.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:29 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Thomas Stone

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Montrose Christian center Cole Harrison commits to Dartmouth

Montrose Christian senior Cole Harrison will take strong rebounding and post skills to Ivy League basketball program.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:32 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Montrose Christian

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Theodore Roosevelt's Johnnie Shuler, Jibreel Faulkner navigate recruiting process

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Theodore Roosevelt’s Johnnie Shuler and Jibreel Faulkner team up together on the AAU circuit while collecting offers and interest from colleges.

By Roman Stubbs  |  03:38 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Theodore Roosevelt

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

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

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 10:20 AM ET, 05/05/2013

Westfield's C.J. Hill commits to Northeastern

After having his lone offer taken away, Westfield senior guard C.J. Hill caught Northeastern's attention while playing AAU this spring.

By Brandon Parker  |  10:20 AM ET, 05/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Loudoun Valley, westfield

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 05/03/2013

De'Janae Boykin of C.H. Flowers, Amari Carter of St. John's earn invites to U-16 national team trials

C.H. Flowers forward De'Janae Boykin and St. John's guard Amari Carter earned invitations to the U.S. U-16 national team trials in Colorado later this month.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:10 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  C.H. Flowers, Girls' basketball, St. John's

Posted at 11:45 PM ET, 05/01/2013

O'Connell forward Junior Etou commits to Rutgers

Talented Knights senior forward Junior Etou reunites with former AAU coach Eddie Jordan, who is now at the helm for the Scarlet Knights.

By Brandon Parker  |  11:45 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, O'Connell

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Capital Classic: News and notes from the 40th annual all-star game

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Some of the nation's top basketball talent put on a show during crunchtime of the 40th annual contest, which also yielded some recruiting news.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Atholton, Boys' Basketball, Chantilly, Crew, Fairfax, Football, Forest Park, Glenelg, Good Counsel, Montrose Christian, National Cathedral, O'Connell, Paul VI, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Soccer, Softball, South County, Southern, st. albans, St. John's, Track and Field, westfield

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Marquis Wright, Lavon Long follow Jimmy Patsos to Siena

North Point's Marquis Wright (left) and Oakland Mills' Lavon Long committed to Siena shortly after McNamara's Stephen Jiggetts elected to reopen his recruitment.

By Louis Nelson  |  10:51 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, McNamara, North Point, Oakland Mills

Posted at 06:09 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Ariana Freeman feels the love from Louisville

Paul VI junior All-Met guard-forward Ariana Freeman commits to national runner-up Louisville.

By Preston Williams  |  06:09 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ariana Freeman, Boys' Basketball, Girls' basketball, Paul VI Catholic

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Magruder forward Brian Coleman headed to Catholic

After a breakout senior season, Magruder senior forward Brian Coleman committed to play at Catholic next year.

By Eric Detweiler  |  02:59 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Magruder

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Maryland offers WCAC guards Tre Campbell, Bryant Crawford, Franklin Howard

The Terps aim to shore up their back court with offers for St. John’s junior Tre Campbell and sophomores Bryant Crawford (Gonzaga) and Franklin Howard (Paul VI).

By Brandon Parker  |  04:31 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga, Maryland, Paul VI, St. John's

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

Capital Classic all-star game rosters feature Kris Jenkins, Aquille Carr

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 10:21 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Kennedy's Marcus Murray nearing decision

With his focus on three schools, Kennedy senior Marcus Murray plans to make his college decision in the near future.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:21 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Kennedy

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 04/22/2013

NFL draft: Gonzaga alum A.J. Francis works to catch league's attention

LETTERS OF INTEREST | A.J. Francis, a defensive lineman at Maryland, hopes his physical play will help him be selected in this week's NFL draft.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Crew, Football, Georgetown Prep, Gonzaga, Herndon, Lacrosse, Landon, Maryland, McNamara, Oakton, Riverdale Baptist, Rowing, Soccer, Washington-Lee

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 04/21/2013

Kansas State lands Nigel Johnson of Riverdale Baptist

After decommitting from George Washington last month, Riverdale Baptist All-Met senior guard Nigel Johnson pledged to Kansas State on Saturday.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:36 PM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Riverdale Baptist

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013

DuVal's Charles Ekeanyanwu plans to walk on at Towson

DuVal senior Charles Ekeanyanwu plans to walk on at Towson, passing up several Division II basketball scholarship offers.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, DuVal

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

Chantilly's Laila Gray brings creative touch to soccer field

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 09:17 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Former Carroll guard Kenny Chery signs with Baylor

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Two years after Kenny Chery made the decision to develop his game at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri, the former Carroll guard takes the next step by signing with Baylor.

By Roman Stubbs  |  09:17 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Carroll, Letters of Interest

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 04/17/2013

North Point PG Marquis Wright granted release from NLI by Loyola

North Point All-Met basketball player Marquis Wright has been granted full release from his national letter-of-intent to Loyola and will likely follow Coach Jimmy Patsos to Siena.

By Eric Detweiler  |  05:20 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, McNamara, North Point

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Mark Williams of Montrose Christian commits to Temple

Mark Williams, a second team All-Met forward at Montrose Christian, chooses the Owls over Kent State and Vanderbilt.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:15 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Montrose Christian

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Rutgers coaching fallout should raise athlete awareness

TRANSITION GAME | In the wake of the firing of Rutgers coach Mike Rice for abuse of his players, athletes should ask questions and seek out people they trust when difficult situations with coaches arise.

By Monica McNutt  |  02:32 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Transition Game

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Oakland Mills F Lavon Long searching for right fit

After being released from his national letter of intent to play basketball at Loyola, Oakland Mills senior Lavon Long is back on the open market.

By Eric Detweiler  |  09:11 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Oakland Mills

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Gwynn Park's Ackhel Bazil cuts unique path to basketball scholarship at Washington Adventist

A native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Gwynn Park senior Ackhel Bazil lands scholarship to Washington Adventist.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:16 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Gwynn Park

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Louisville, with Arundel graduate Sheronne Vails, aims for one more upset in NCAA title game

Louisville, with Arundel graduate Sheronne Vails, has upset four higher-seeded teams to reach the NCAA women's title game.

By Preston Williams  |  01:10 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Arundel, Basketball, Girls' basketball, NCAA tournament

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Eleanor Roosevelt PG Emmanuel Matey commits to Morgan State

After helping Eleanor Roosevelt to the Maryland 4A boys' basketball title, senior point guard Emmanuel Matey has given an oral commitment to Morgan State.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:17 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt

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

Gonzaga's Miles Taylor, Robbie Walker ready for tough 2013 schedule

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Led by recent Georgie Tech commit Miles Taylor and touted junior Robbie Walker, Gonzaga's football team will take on a tough schedule in 2013.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:59 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  All-Met, Football, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Lake Braddock, Oakton, Soccer, Spalding, Track and Field, westfield

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Montrose Christian's Ishmail Wainright, Mark Williams turn focus to college

Montrose Christian's Ishmail Wainright wraps up his high school career with a loss at the National High School Invitational.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:35 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Montrose Christian

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Spalding's Aleah Epps, Torri Chestnut keep recruiting channels open

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Spalding seniors Aleah Epps and Torri Chestnut hope to use a national TV stage to attract more college attention.

By Preston Williams  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, NHSI, Spalding

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 04/04/2013

McDonald's all-American Lindsay Allen pivots from one all-star game to another

St. John's senior guard Lindsay Allen played in the McDonald's All-American Game on Wednesday night in Chicago and will play in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-America Game in New Orleans on Saturday.

By Preston Williams  |  03:36 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Lindsay Allen, St. John's

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Coolidge center David Kadiri commits to UMBC

After months of deliberating, Coolidge’s standout senior center finds the right fit close to home at UMBC.

By Roman Stubbs  |  11:32 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Bell's Devin Shuler hopes breakout season translates to summer offers

Bell point guard Devin Shuler proved himself as a scorer this winter and now hopes to impress college recruiters on the AAU circuit.

By Roman Stubbs  |  02:29 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Bell, Bell Multicultural High School, Boys' Basketball

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Transition Game: Embracing March Madness, sadness

TRANSITION GAME | Chances are, you’ll never find yourself playing for a spot in the Final Four. So whatever your moment, whatever the level, savor it.

By Monica McNutt  |  10:17 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, NCAA tournament, Transition Game

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Potomac's Dion Wiley aims to build on strong junior season

After a strong junior season, Potomac (Md.) guard Dion Wiley hopes to carry it over to the AAU circuit.

By Eric Detweiler  |  08:58 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Potomac (Md.)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Riverdale Baptist PG Nigel Johnson decommits from George Washington, re-opens recruitment

Riverdale Baptist senior guard Nigel Johnson decommits from George Washington to reconsider his options before making a final college decision.

By Brandon Parker  |  06:48 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Riverdale Baptist

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Relive Eleanor Roosevelt's run to the Maryland 4A boys' basketball title

The Eleanor Roosevelt boys' basketball team has released a highlight video of its state title run.

By Eric Detweiler  |  03:09 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Richard Montgomery's Justin Senou showcases versatile skill set

Senior Justin Senou finished the basketball season as Montgomery County's leading scorer, but Richard Montgomery counted on him for much more than that.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:16 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Richard Montgomery

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

Victor Oladipo: There's more to know about Indiana's star

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 02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Friendship Collegiate PG Byron Ashe commits to Mount St. Mary's

After a late recruiting move, Mount St. Mary's is the "perfect" fit for Friendship Collegiate's point guard Byron Ashe.

By Roman Stubbs  |  02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Friendship Collegiate Academy

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/26/2013

The top boys' basketball play of the season

After receiving more than 1,000 votes, Thomas Jefferson's Mig Gebril's game-winning jumper is voted the top play of the year.

By Nick Plum  |  04:15 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Loudoun County, Thomas Jefferson

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Florida Gulf Coast has the attention of Coolidge's David Kadiri

Coolidge center David Kadiri admits he is thinking about Florida Gulf Coast more this week after the Eagles' improbable run to the Sweet 16.

By Roman Stubbs  |  12:23 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, David Kadiri

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Magruder's Justin Witmer picks Salisbury

Just 16 years old, Magruder senior Justin Witmer plans to play at Salisbury next year.

By Eric Detweiler  |  03:25 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Magruder

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Kris Jenkins, Marquis Wright named Gatorade players of the year

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Gonzaga's Kris Jenkins and North Point's Marquis Wright were named Gatorade state players of the year.

By Brandon Parker  |  12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga, North Point

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 03/21/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Top high school athletes make their picks

Local high school athletes weigh in with their NCAA tournament predictions.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:05 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gonzaga, Josh Hart, Kris Jenkins, March Madness, NCAA tournament, O'Connell

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Friendship Collegiate's D'Andre Payne visits Tennessee, embraces hoopla

LETTERS OF INTEREST | All-Met DB D'Andre Payne takes his first unofficial visit to Tennessee and watches his national profile conitnue to rise.

By Roman Stubbs  |  09:07 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, college football recruiting, Football, Friendship Collegiate Academy

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Middle Tennessee State's Bruce Massey, a Seneca Valley grad, looks to relish March Madness

Seneca Valley graduate Bruce Massey is a senior starter on Middle Tennessee State's NCAA tournament team, which opens play Tuesday in Dayton.

By Preston Williams  |  03:01 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Seneca Valley

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Ballou's Brandon Boykin mulling college basketball future

After leading Ballou to strong postseason run, senior Brandon Boykin looks to add to college recruitment options.

By Roman Stubbs  |  05:04 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ballou, Boys' Basketball

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Romone Saunders stays under the radar for star-studded Potomac (Md.)

Senior Romone Saunders hasn't received as much recruiting attention as some of his teammates, but he hopes to play college basketball next season.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:20 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Potomac (Md.)

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 03/18/2013

What was the top play of the basketball season?

VIDEO | We take a look back at the best plays of the 2012-13 basketball season. Cast your vote for which play was best.

By Nick Plum  |  11:39 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, calvert, Eleanor Roosevelt, Loudoun County, O'Connell, Paul VI Catholic, St. John's, Stonewall Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Wheaton

Posted at 11:26 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Aquille Carr drops 52 points, announces plans to play in Europe

After dropping a season-high 52 points in his final high school game, Princeton Day senior Aquille Carr officially announces his plans to play overseas.

By Brandon Parker  |  11:26 PM ET, 03/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Princeton Day

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Randall Broddie shines in first season at Potomac (Md.)

Point guard Randall Broddie shook off early foul trouble to help Potomac (Md.) clinch a spot in the Maryland 3A final.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:28 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Potomac (Md.)

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Three area girls named Gatorade players of the year

A trio of area girls' basketball standouts were named Gatorade state players of the year.

By Preston Williams  |  01:24 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  amanda fioravanti, Breyana Mason, Lindsay Allen, notre dame women's basketball, virginia women's basketball

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Letters of Interest: Talented point guards take center stage in Maryland 4A semifinals

LETTERS OF INTEREST | A group of talented guards - Magruder’s JJ Epps, North Point’s Marquis Wright, Potomac’s Dion Wiley and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Emmanuel Matey - lead their respective teams into Thursday’s Maryland state semis.

By Roman Stubbs  |  09:12 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baltimore Polytechnic, Basketball, Boys basketball recruiting, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Magruder, North Point

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Gonzaga grad Ian Hummer named Ivy League player of the year

The senior forward, whose father and uncle played for the Tigers, ranks second on the school's all-time scoring list behind Bill Bradley.

By Preston Williams  |  04:15 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 03/12/2013

For H.D. Woodson, Breonn Hughey grows into her game

H.D. Woodson junior Breonn Hughey helped the Warriors win the DCSAA championship, and will be instrumental in the school's quest to repeat next winter.

By Roman Stubbs  |  03:58 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, H.D. Woodson

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Aquille Carr of Princeton Day appears likely to skip college, play overseas

Princeton Day senior Aquille Carr will announce his final decision Saturday, but signs point to him playing overseas.

By Brandon Parker  |  01:10 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Princeton Day

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

Letters of Interest: New era of city hoops champions begins

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 04:42 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Injured Amanda Fioravanti contributes in career-closing win at Good Counsel

Good Counsel senior Amanda Fioravanti has four fractures and a torn ligament in her shooting hand.

By Preston Williams  |  04:42 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Good Counsel

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Wilson's Mercedes Suarez plans to build on breakout season

After a stellar junior season, Wilson forward Mercedes Suarez hopes to take her game to the next level.

By Roman Stubbs  |  03:34 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Wilson High School

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/11/2013

North Point's Tasia Butler closes decorated career in style

North Point senior Tasia Butler closed her decorated career in style on Saturday with a victory in the Maryland 4A title game.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, North Point

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Letters of Interest: J.J. Epps, Nick Griffin fuel Magruder's perennial success

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Magruder senior guards J.J. Epps and Nick Griffin are the cornerstones of the Colonels' constant success.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:01 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ballou, Basketball, Boys' Basketball, calvert, Coolidge, Georgetown Day, Girls' basketball, H.D. Woodson, Magruder, North Point, River Hill

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Damascus F Kelli Prange has big plans for senior year

After bowing out in the 3A state semifinal against Aberdeen, Damascus forward Kelli Prange looks ahead to her senior year, and where she will play in college

By Roman Stubbs  |  04:15 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, basketball recruiting, Damascus, Girls' basketball

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Markell Young's experience boosts Wise

Senior Markell Young, a North Point transfer, brings big-game experience to the Pumas.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Wise

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

Letters of Interest: W.T. Woodson's Eric Bowles is a super sophomore

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 05:24 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Aquille Carr of Princeton Day has another mixtape

Princeton Day senior and YouTube sensation Aquille Carr has a new, must-see mixtape.

By Brandon Parker  |  05:24 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Princeton Day

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Ariana Freeman impressed with turnout at WVU

Paul VI forward encouraged by record crowd for WVU women's game.

By Preston Williams  |  02:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ariana Freeman, Basketball, paul vi basketball, west virginia basketball

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Letters of Interest: Robinson RB Joe Wilson awaits first offer

LETTERS OF INTEREST | After leading the area with 2,358 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns last season, Robinson junior running back Joe Wilson has yet to receive as much as a phone call from a college coach.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:11 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Football, Friendly, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Hockey, Loudoun County, North Point, Robinson, Wrestling

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Kennedy PG Marcus Murray has options

After a strong showing in a season-ending loss to Magruder, Kennedy senior point guard Marcus "Peanut" Murray hopes to garner more attention from college scouts.

By Roman Stubbs  |  02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, basketball recruiting, Boys' Basketball, Kennedy, Magruder

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Calvert's Daijha Thomas improves scoring in the post

Calvert junior center Daijha Thomas has boosted her recruiting stock by improving on the offensive end.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:47 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, calvert, Girls' basketball, Gwynn Park

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Good Counsel's Jordan Light bridges high school, college careers at Bender

Good Counsel's Jordan Light is already comfortable at American's Bender Arena, where she will play next season for the Eagles.

By Preston Williams  |  01:29 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, Good Counsel, jordan light

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Wise's Micah Till lands N.C. State football scholarship offer

After catching the game-winning touchdown pass in the Maryland 4A football final, Wise junior Micah Till has a scholarship offer from N.C. State.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:37 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Football, Wise

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Letters of Interest: Northern Region girls' season followed loose script

LETTERS OF INTEREST | A “down” Northern Region girls' basketball season could bode well for teams next year given all of the talented players returning.

By Preston Williams  |  09:04 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Edison, Girls' basketball, Mount Vernon, Oakton, South Lakes, West Springfield

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Georgetown's Greg Whittington watches Oakland Mills eliminate Gwynn Park

Former All-Met Player of the Year Greg Whittington watches his alma mater, Oakland Mills, finally get the best of Gwynn Park.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:25 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Georgetown, Gwynn Park, Oakland Mills

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Letters of Interest: Paint Branch backcourt gaining attention

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Paint Branch guards Kiara Colston and Daisa Harris are one of the area's best backcourt tandems and lead the Panthers into tonight's 4A North region final against Poly.

By Roman Stubbs  |  09:12 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  basketball recruiting, Boys' Basketball, calvert, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Mason basketball, George Washington basketball, Girls' basketball, Gwynn Park, Oakland Mills, Paint Branch, St. Joseph's women's basketball, Wakefield

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Abdulai Bundu of Largo building on potential

Largo sophomore forward Abdulai Bundu comes on strong in his first varsity basketball season.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:39 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Largo

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Letters of Interest: Theodore Roosevelt's Jibreel Faulkner developing as prospect

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Theodore Roosevelt junior swingman Jibreel Faulkner finding consistency in game, and college interest this winter.

By Roman Stubbs  |  09:11 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, basketball recruiting, Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, Jibreel Faulkner, Johnnie Shuler, Quinnipiac, Rob Nickens, Seton Hall, Seton Hall basketball, Siena, Theodore Roosevelt, UNC-Wilmington, West Charlotte

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

Bracket set for new Maryland State Private School championship

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 12:31 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Edison forward Sheila Sherrill awaits first offer

Senior forward Sheila Sherrill, who has helped the Eagles reach the state tournament, is waiting for her first scholarship offer.

By Preston Williams  |  12:31 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  caa women's basketball, colonial athletic association basketball, drexel basketball, edison basketball, sheila sherrill

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Calvert's Alexis Smith becomes all-time Calvert County scoring leader

Calvert senior Alexis Smith broke the all-time Calvert County scoring record earlier this month.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:25 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, calvert, Girls' basketball

Posted at 09:13 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Letters of Interest: Leroy Butts is next rising star for O'Connell

LETTERS OF INTEREST | O'Connell sophomore forward Leroy Butts is beginning to pop up on the recruiting radar for several major colleges.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:13 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Football, Girls' basketball, Good Counsel, O'Connell, Patuxent, Potomac Falls, St. John's, Wheaton

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Gonzaga senior guard Charles Glover commits to Mount St. Mary's

After going under the radar, Gonzaga senior guard Charles Glover has committed to play at Mount St. Mary's

By Brandon Parker  |  03:54 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Coolidge's Kadiri weighing offer from Duquesne, others

Coolidge center David Kadiri has seen his recruiting stock surge this winter while starring on the court for the Colts, and the post player is now considering offers from several schools.

By Roman Stubbs  |  02:58 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, David Kadiri, Vaughn Jones

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Tre Bowens of Maret brings a football mind-set to the hardwood

Frogs senior Tre Bowens will play college football and brings that physical mentality to the basketball court.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:19 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Football, Maret

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Letters of Interest: Fairfax RB Nick Scott commits to Penn State

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Following a junior day visit, junior Nick Scott committed to his dream school.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:01 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Bullis, Edison, Fairfax Football, Football, Girls' basketball, Good Counsel, Maret, McLean School, McNamara, National Cathedral, O'Connell, Paul VI, Perry Street Prep, Potomac Falls, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, South County, St. John's, W.T. Woodson, Walter Johnson, Woodgrove, Wootton, Wrestling

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 02/22/2013

All-Met girls' basketball progress report

Four of the area's best players delivered strong late-season performances this past week.

By Roman Stubbs  |  04:13 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ariana Freeman, Basketball, Breyana Mason, Forest Park, Girls' basketball, Lindsay Allen, Nicole Floyd, Paul VI Catholic, St. John's, Stonewall Jackson

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

Letters of Interest: The anatomy of a college basketball prospect

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

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 12:01 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Eleanor Roosevelt's Malachi Alexander steps up in crunch time

Eleanor Roosevelt senior Malachi Alexander comes through with the game-winning dunk in the Prince George's County boys' basketball title game.

By Eric Detweiler  |  12:01 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Oakton center Elizabeth Manner out for postseason with broken thumb

Senior center Elizabeth Manner, the sixth-leading scorer in the area, will miss the remainder of the postseason with a broken thumb.

By Preston Williams  |  04:08 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Elizabeth Manner, Girls' basketball, Oakton basketball, Stony Brook basketball

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Video: Wakefield basketball wins at the buzzer on Re'Quan Hopson's improbable three-pointer

After not attempting a three-pointer all season, Wakefield's Re'Quan Hopson sank the game-winning three in the Warriors' 46-44 win against Langley in Tuesday's Virginia AAA Northern Region quarterfinal.

By Brandon Parker  |  12:32 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Wakefield

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Letters of Interest: Georgetown, Indiana high on Gonzaga's Bryant Crawford

LETTERS OF INTEREST | After missing his freshman season with a broken leg, Gonzaga's Bryant Crawford has emerged as one of the area's top recruits with offers from Georgetown and Indiana.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Mason, Gonzaga, Potomac (Md.), Robinson, Sidwell Friends, South County, South Lakes, Stonewall Jackson, W.T. Woodson, Wakefield

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Kennedy's Marcus Murray hoping to close decorated career in style

A fourth-year starter, Marcus Murray has been a mainstay at point guard for the Cavaliers.

By Eric Detweiler  |  10:38 AM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Kennedy

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Letters of Interest: Briar Woods OL Jared Coker, WR Brandon Polk earn football offers

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Jared Coker and Brandon Polk recently received offers from Bowling Green, Maryland and Va. Tech, adding to the list of big-time colleges interested in Falcon football players.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:03 AM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Briar Woods, Centennial, Football, Forest Park, Friendly, Girls' basketball, Herndon, Lake Braddock, Lanham Christian, Largo, Maret, Montrose Christian, Riverdale Baptist, South County, Theodore Roosevelt, W.T. Woodson

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Naim Muhammad of North Point gives oral commitment to play at Shepherd University

North Point senior Naim Muhammad orally commits to Division II Shepherd University.

By Eric Detweiler  |  02:05 PM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, North Point

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Letters of Interest: All-Met basketball progress report

LETTERS OF INTEREST | With basketball season nearing its end, we take a closer look at some of area's top All-Met candidates.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Bullis, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Hayfield, Herndon, Maret, O'Connell, Oakton, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Robinson, South County, westfield

Posted at 12:27 AM ET, 02/16/2013

Friday Review: How players on the All-Met Watch performed

We take a look at how some of the area's top players did Friday night.

By Dillon Mullan  |  12:27 AM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Aquille Carr, Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Centreville, Girls' basketball, Herndon, Jenna Green, Josh Hart, Lindsay Allen, Magruder, Nick Griffin, Princeton Day, Sidwell Friends, St. John's, William Ferguson

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Oakton Coach Fred Priester stunned by McDonald's all-American Game selection

Girls’ basketball Coach Fred Priester was stunned when he opened an e-mail announcing his selection as the head coach of the East team at the McDonald's all-American Game.

By Preston Williams  |  06:12 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Loudoun County, Oakton

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Michael Cunningham does it all for DuVal

DuVal junior Michael Cunningham has been filling up the stat sheet since Coach Lafayette Dublin challenged him to diversify his game.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:08 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, DuVal

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Letters of Interest: Lindsay Allen of St. John's adds McDonald's all-American to list of accolades

LETTERS OF INTEREST | St. John's point guard Lindsay Allen describes being selected to the McDonald's all-American Game as "surreal."

By Brandon Parker  |  08:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Centreville, Chantilly, Gar-Field, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Herndon, Lake Braddock, Madison, Maret, O'Connell, Oakton, Paul VI, Potomac (Va.), Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Robinson, South Lakes, St. John's, The Potomac School, W.T. Woodson

Posted at 06:17 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Locals to take part in McDonald's all-American Game

No area boys will partake in the game, but St. John's point guard Lindsay Allen is in the girls’ game and Oakton Coach Fred Priester will coach the East team.

By Matt McFarland  |  06:17 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Girls' basketball, Oakton, St. John's

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Jerome 'KC' West prepares for life after Spingarn

Spingarn junior Jerome 'KC' West, who hopes to play college basketball, hasn't settled on where he will play his senior year of high school basketball.

By stubbsr  |  04:29 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball; Boys' basketball; Spingarn, Boys' Basketball

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Stetson signee Keara Finnerty has career night

W.T. Woodson guard Keara Finnerty, a Stetson signee, scores 40 points in a Virginia AAA Patriot District semifinal win.

By Preston Williams  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Girls' basketball, girls' basketball; W.T. Woodson; Potomac (Va.); Stetson women's basketball

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Letters of Interest: Junior-laden St. John's primed for big recruiting season

LETTERS OF INTEREST | Loaded with a talented junior class, St. John's has college recruiters salivating and the rest of the WCAC on the lookout this postseason.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:12 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, DuVal, Girls' basketball, McLean, North Point, Spingarn, St. John's, Suitland, W.T. Woodson

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Einstein's Josh Ogburn beats Springbrook at the buzzer

VIDEO | Einstein senior Josh Ogburn nails a buzzer-beater to sink Springbrook.

By Eric Detweiler  |  05:26 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Einstein, Springbrook

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

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

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 01:13 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Brian Coleman of Magruder steps up on senior night

Colonels forward Brian Coleman scores a career-high 22 points in Tuesday's win over Paint Branch.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:13 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Magruder

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Letters of Interest: Trayvaughn Newell runs the show for Coolidge

LETTERS OF INTEREST | The court vision and passing ability of senior Trayvaughn Newell helped Coolidge knock off previously undefeated Theodore Roosevelt.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:03 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Tuesday Review: How the All-Met Watch fared

DuVal's Michael Cunningham posted a triple-double and Friendly's Chayla Lewis had 25 points and 11 rebounds for two of Tuesday's top performances.

By Andrew Simon  |  12:00 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Girls' basketball

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Bullis forward Lynee Belton (sort of) narrows her list

Lynee Belton of Bullis has whittled her list to about 15 schools and does not plan to commit until this summer after the AAU season.

By Preston Williams  |  04:40 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bullis, Bullis School, Girls' basketball

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Magic Harris of Oxon Hill back on recruiting radar

Oxon Hill senior Magic Harris spent the summer in the classroom in hopes of landing a basketball scholarship.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:37 AM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Oxon Hill

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

DeMatha C BeeJay Anya named to national team

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