Recruiting Insider: March 1, 2009 - March 7, 2009
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...
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Josh Barr
| March 7, 2009; 6:16 AM ET |
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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...
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| March 6, 2009; 7:03 PM ET |
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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...
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| March 6, 2009; 2:44 PM ET |
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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...
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| March 6, 2009; 2:42 PM ET |
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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...
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| March 5, 2009; 10:43 AM ET |
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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...
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Josh Barr
| March 4, 2009; 2:10 PM ET |
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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....
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| March 4, 2009; 1:14 PM ET |
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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...
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Josh Barr
| March 2, 2009; 12:00 PM ET |
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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...
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| March 2, 2009; 10:07 AM ET |
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