Recruiting Insider: March 15, 2009 - March 21, 2009

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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (4)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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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  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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