Oak Hill Academy (Virginia)
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| Oak Hill Academy | |
| Established | 1878 |
| School type | Private, Boarding |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| School president | Michael Groves |
| Location | Mouth of Wilson, VA, U.S. |
| Campus | 400 acres (1.6 km²) |
| Enrollment | approx. 100 total 98% boarding |
| Average class size | 8-10 students |
| Athletics | www.oakhillhoops.com |
| Color(s) | Red and Gold |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Homepage | www.oak-hill.net |
Founded in 1878, Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private Baptist-affiliated secondary school in Mouth of Wilson (Grayson County), Virginia, U.S. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 100 students is 98% boarders, serving grades 8-12.
Oak Hill is by far best known for its top-ranked boys' basketball program. Players hoping to be drafted into the NBA or recruited by top-flight college programs will often transfer to Oak Hill for their final one or two years of high school; the Oak Hill team in turn plays a travel-heavy national schedule designed to provide a high level of competition and national exposure for its players.
Head basketball coach, Steve Smith, is a 1977 graduate of Asbury College, a four-year Christian liberal arts college located in Wilmore, Kentucky.
[edit] Famous alumni
- Carmelo Anthony, played at Syracuse University; won the 2003 NCAA Championship; NBA star player for the Denver Nuggets
- Steve Blake, played at the University of Maryland; NBA player for the Denver Nuggets; won the 2002 NCAA Championship
- DeSagana Diop, NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks
- Kevin Durant, (did not graduate transferred to Montrose Christian School) college basketball player at the University of Texas; MVP of the 2006 McDonald's All American Game
- Ty Lawson, college basketball player at the University of North Carolina
- Jeff McInnis, played at the University of North Carolina; NBA player for the Charlotte Bobcats
- Ron Mercer, played at the University of Kentucky from 1995-1997; played for 7 NBA teams
- Rajon Rondo, played at the University of Kentucky; NBA player for the Boston Celtics
- Josh Smith, NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks
- Jerry Stackhouse, played at the University of North Carolina; NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks
- Stephen Jackson, NBA player for the Golden State Warriors
- Marcus Williams, played at the University of Connecticut; NBA player for the New Jersey Nets
- William Avery, former Duke University point guard.
- DayShawn Wright, played at Syracuse University; #1 overall pick in the 2006 CBA draft
- Billy Edelin, played at Syracuse University; won the 2003 NCAA Championship
- Michael Beasley (did not graduate), transferred to Notre Dame Prep; 2006-07 #1 high school player in the nation by Rivals.com
- Jamont Gordon, current standout player at Mississippi State University
[edit] External links
- Oak Hill Basketball Official Site
- Oak Hill boys' basketball page at MaxPreps.comTariner coach kulle top trainer in the country . rivals.com
