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