Archive: March 2009
Spurlock Talks to Bennett, Waiting to Meet Him
Caught up with Virginia recruit Tristan Spurlock, who said he spoke briefly this afternoon with the Cavaliers' new coach, Tony Bennett, and hopes to meet with Bennett early next week. "I had a free period and he called me during my free period," said Spurlock, a forward who played this...
By Josh Barr | March 31, 2009; 5:22 PM ET | Comments (4)
Maryland, Others Will Have to Wait on Stephenson
Colleague Steve Yanda has the sort-of news of the day. Lance Stephenson won't be making his college choice just yet. It appeared the New York City star was prepared to announce his choice between Maryland, Kansas and St. John's in advance of tomorrow night's McDonald's All-American Game in Miami, but...
By Josh Barr | March 31, 2009; 4:30 PM ET | Comments (1)
An Interesting Day in Miami
Do you want fries with that? (Courtesy McDonald's) Here's the latest from National Christian star Dante Taylor as he prepares for tomorrow night's McDonald's All-American Game: Today was a great day! I had the chance to work at McDonald's and see first-hand what the employees do on a daily...
By Josh Barr | March 31, 2009; 1:09 PM ET | Comments (1)
Sooners Offer Old Mill Linebacker
Colleague Jeff Nelson filed this dispatch: Old Mill junior RB/LB Josh Furman received a scholarship offer from Oklahoma today. The Sooners join a list that's sure to keep expanding, but currently includes Duke, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. What's amazing about the Oklahoma and...
By Josh Barr | March 31, 2009; 5:45 AM ET | Comments (0)
Miami Offers Local Linebacker
Colleague Paul Tenorio has the news, Loudoun County linebacker Chase Williams has been offered a scholarship by Miami. It is the fifth offer for the son of former Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. He already held offers from West Virginia, Marshall, Southern Methodist and New Mexico State. Maryland and Virginia...
By Josh Barr | March 30, 2009; 10:17 AM ET | Comments (0)
Dante Taylor at Mickey D's
While he's in Miami preparing for the McDonald's All-American Game on Wednesday, National Christian star Dante Taylor is sending daily updates of the time leading up the game. Here's his first installment: This morning I woke up (a little bit too early!) and went downstairs for breakfast at the hotel....
By Josh Barr | March 30, 2009; 8:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Did U-Conn Break NCAA Recruiting Regulations?
If you've got the time, here's the story that's sure to be talked about ad nauseum the next few days. Seems that Connecticut might have violated many NCAA rules in its pursuit of a player who got kicked out of school last fall before ever suiting up for practice. It...
By Josh Barr | March 25, 2009; 2:52 PM ET | Comments (13)
Interest in Dunbar Junior Picking Up
Dunbar Coach Craig Jefferies reports that linebacker Javarie Johnson has written offers from Maryland, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Connecticut and New Mexico. "He has no clear favorite at this time and things are heating up," Jefferies reports. "When recruiters see his actual size, I'm sure he will get more offers."...
By Josh Barr | March 20, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (1)
Cap Classic Prelim Game Rosters
Suburban All-Stars: G Stephen Griffin, Paint Branch; G Ed Jenkins, T.C. Williams; G Dominic Morra, Lake Braddock; G Bruce Massey, Seneca Valley; G Percy Woods, Crossland; G David Golladay, Wise; F Chase Hicks, Churchill; F Lasan Kromah, Eleanor Roosevelt; F Stephen Stepka, W.T. Woodson; F Frank Holloway, Lee; F Raphael...
By Josh Barr | March 19, 2009; 3:31 PM ET | Comments (3)
Cap Classic Lineups Announced
Here are the lineups for the Capital Classic, which will be held April 9 at American University's Bender Arena: Capital All-Stars: G Erick Green, Paul VI Catholic (Virginia Tech); G Derrick Washington, Coolidge; G Derrick Thomas, St. John's (Drexel); G Rashad Whack, Bishop McNamara (George Mason); G Javorn Farrell, Riverdale...
By Josh Barr | March 19, 2009; 2:53 PM ET | Comments (3)
Olasewere Will Visit Georgetown
Springbrook forward Jamal Olasewere plans to visit Georgetown either later this week or early next week and things could soon come into focus for him. Several other schools -- Long Island, Fairleigh Dickson and Hartford, among others -- have phoned Springbrook Coach Tom Crowell, asking about Olasewere's status after his...
By Josh Barr | March 18, 2009; 11:56 AM ET | Comments (4)
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Set for 2010
The 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl is set for Jan. 9 in San Antonio and nine players (none local) already have committed to play in the game: Markeith Ambles (Henry County High) McDonough, GA; Dillion Baxter (Mission Bay High) San Diego, CA; Robert Crisp (Chapel Hill High) Chapel Hill, NC;...
By Josh Barr | March 17, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Kromah Talks About Choosing GW
Sometimes it pays just to keep after a player. That's why Eleanor Roosevelt junior guard Lasan Kromah committed to George Washington. "Other schools were recruiting me and calling sometimes, but George Washington was the most consistent, staying in contact and showing a lot of interest," Kromah said. "There's a bond...
By Josh Barr | March 16, 2009; 3:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
GW Lands Local Forward
I hope to have more on this soon, but Eleanor Roosevelt Coach Brendan O'Connell confirms that guard Lasan Kromah, a smooth-shooting 6-foot-4 guard, has committed to play for George Washington....
By Josh Barr | March 16, 2009; 2:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Former National Christian Star Stands Out
Perhaps the most impressive player this past weekend at Maryland's Comcast Center was Lake Clifton forward Will Barton. The 6-6 junior, who played last season at National Christian, led Lake Clifton to two routs and the Maryland 3A championship. Barton showed the ability to handle the ball, get to the...
By Josh Barr | March 16, 2009; 11:48 AM ET | Comments (1)
Springbrook Forward Has Good Timing
Springbrook forward Jamal Olasewere didn't see who was in the crowd last night at Comcast Center, when he scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds before fouling out in an eventual 74-69 double-overtime victory over Walbrook of Baltimore in a Maryland 4A semifinal. And while Georgetown Coach John Thompson III...
By Josh Barr | March 13, 2009; 1:33 PM ET | Comments (3)
Notre Dame Joins the Mix for Linganore Standout
Got an email this morning from Linganore Coach Rick Conner, who reports that standout fullback Zach Zwinak yesterday picked up a scholarship offer from Notre Dame. He previously had been offered by Maryland, West Virginia, Penn State, Stanford, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, California, Pittsburgh and Kansas State. Linganore All-Met offensive lineman...
By Josh Barr | March 12, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Terps, Lobos Offer St. John's D-Lineman
Caught up with St. John's Coach Joe Patterson, who reports that defensive lineman Andre Monroe holds scholarship offers from Maryland and New Mexico. Though only 5-11, the 275-pound junior makes up for his lack of height by being agile. "On the D-line, you can get away with it a little...
By Josh Barr | March 12, 2009; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (1)
Top Prospect Doesn't Make All-League?
So how did one of the Washington area's top players fail to make his own all-league team? Apparently, his own coach did not nominate the player for such honors. While no one wanted to talk publicly about it - citing the confidentiality of last night's season-ending coaches' meeting - O'Connell...
By Josh Barr | March 11, 2009; 5:32 PM ET | Comments (6)
Seven DeMatha Juniors Hold Offers
Things have been busy over at DeMatha, where six juniors already hold scholarship offers from major-college programs and a seventh has a division I-AA offer. Offensive guard Shane Johnson, who is 6-4 and 290 pounds, was the latest addition to the list, receiving an offer from Boston College this past...
By Josh Barr | March 11, 2009; 2:03 PM ET | Comments (1)
Charter School Forward Holds Offers
Colleague Alan Goldenbach, who knows everything charter-school related, filed this dispatch: After leading Cesar Chavez to its second Washington Charter Schools Athletic Association title in three seasons, senior forward Markee Mazyck is ready to give college recruiting his full attention. According to Chavez Coach Darryl Singleton, the 6-4 Mazyck holds...
By Josh Barr | March 11, 2009; 11:36 AM ET | Comments (0)
Add One More to the List
Colleague Alan Goldenbach passes this one along: Gaithersburg Coach Kreg Kephart reports that senior linebacker Serge Kona has signed with Duquesne. Kona, a 5-11, 215-pounder, was a three-year varsity player for the Trojans, and an all-county kick returner last season. Kona is the 53rd player to sign a football scholarship...
By Josh Barr | March 9, 2009; 10:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Montrose-Oak Hill Report
It was quite a scene last night at Montrose Christian. You don't see this kind of talent on the court - or in the stands -- that often. Seated behind one basket: Maryland assistant Chuck Driesell, Villanova assistants Doug West and Pat Chambers, Virginia Tech Coach Seth Greenberg (who fought...
By Josh Barr | March 7, 2009; 6:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Montrose-Oak Hill Is Quite an Event
A rare Friday night post, but, hey, it's a rare game. The stands are packed at Georgetown Prep for Montrose Christian-Oak Hill, with Maryland assistant Chuck Driesell and Villanova assistants Doug West and Pat Chambers in attendance, along with several players from other local high schools, including Gonzaga's Tyler Thornton...
By Josh Barr | March 6, 2009; 7:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
A Shot to Remember
Not necessarily recruiting-related (or is it?) but I found this picture most interesting from last night's WCAC championship game. That's former DeMatha coach Morgan Wootten on the right and Georgetown Coach John Thompson III, a Gonzaga alum, on the left. It was noted afterward that Thompson coaches former DeMatha star...
By Josh Barr | March 6, 2009; 2:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Offers Soon to Come for Grant?
Jerian Grant already was on the map for college recruiters, holding scholarship offers from a list that includes Virginia, Virginia Tech, Clemson, Providence, Massachusetts and George Mason, "amongst others," according to DeMatha Coach Mike Jones. Still, one has to think that Grant's play in the semifinal and championship game of...
By Josh Barr | March 6, 2009; 2:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
WVU Offers Another Local DB
Coolidge assistant coach Greg Estes reports that Colts defensive back Avery Williams picked up his first scholarship offer earlier this week, with West Virginia making its pitch to the 5-11, 175-pounder junior. In his first year as a starter, Williams also played wide receiver and earned all-DCIAA West honors after...
By Josh Barr | March 5, 2009; 10:43 AM ET | Comments (0)
D.C. Point Guard Getting Late Attention
Honorary DCIAA Board Member Alan Goldenbach passes this along: McKinley senior point guard Anthony Myers, off a strong performance in leading the Trainers to the D.C. public schools final, is starting to get some late recruiting interest. McKinley Coach Eric Brockenberry said Myers has an offer from American, and plans...
By Josh Barr | March 4, 2009; 2:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
West Virginia Offers Broad Run RB
Colleague Paul Tenorio, man of all things Loudoun County, reports that Broad Run junior running back T.J. Peeler has been offered a scholarship to play for West Virginia. It is Peeler's second scholarship offer; previously, Pittsburgh offered the 6-0, 175-pound Peeler....
By Josh Barr | March 4, 2009; 1:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
Virginia Recruit Still Toiling in Obscurity
Man About Charlottesville Jeff White took a look at Virginia recruit Tristan Spurlock this past Friday. As you no doubt remember, the former Montrose Christian standout is attending Word of Life for his senior year, well off the map to basketball stardom. With each team wanting a tuneup before their...
By Josh Barr | March 2, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
WCAC Semifinal Thoughts
Some thoughts from watching the WCAC semifinals last night. DeMatha sophomore Quinn Cook already is on the radar for many top programs and he continues to show why, playing with poise and under control while also knowing when to turn thigns up. Teammate Jerian Grant, a 6-4 junior forward, already...
By Josh Barr | March 2, 2009; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
