Recruiting Insider: February 22, 2009 - February 28, 2009

Illinois Still Battling Around the Beltway

Mike Locksley has moved from Illinois to New Mexico State and Ron Zook failed in his bid to snag Larry Johnson from Penn State, but don't count the Fighting Illini out when it comes to recruiting the Washington area. Colleague Preston Williams passes along the news that South County Coach...

By Josh Barr  | February 26, 2009; 1:49 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Things Bustling at Good Counsel

Just spoke to Good Counsel assistant Kevin McFadden, who reports that several rising seniors are "blowing up," along with one hot rising junior. Cornerback Louis Young (6-1, 175), previously committed to Stanford but now exploring all options, is getting the most interest, holding additional scholarship offers from Maryland, Virginia Tech,...

By Josh Barr  | February 26, 2009; 1:25 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Talented Leaper Looking for Interest

Meet Travon Fifty. Anacostia senior guard Travon Smith doesn't have any scholarship offers yet, but it's possible he might after word of his incredible leaping ability spreads around. He averages 15 points and 10 rebounds and holds the school's all-time scoring record....

By Josh Barr  | February 24, 2009; 1:03 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Landon's Webster Is Bound for Harvard

Colleague B.J. Koubaroulis, never one short for words, files this dispatch: Landon guard Christian Webster will play for Harvard, according to his father Darryl and high school basketball coach Andy Luther. Webster, a 6-5 senior who averaged 23.3 points per game this season, has been a hot target for Harvard...

By Josh Barr  | February 23, 2009; 2:20 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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