DMV-Area Star Joe McDonald Explodes for 49 Points

Joe McDonald Landon George Washington

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Last week, Landon School (Bethesda, Md.) star guard senior Joe McDonald officially committed to George Washington. He followed up the biggest announcement of his basketball life with a career-best offensive explosion over the weekend, going off for 49 points and 18 rebounds in his team’s overtime win over rival Episcopal.

McDonald was everywhere, according to DMVElite.com: MORE >

Nike Kobe VII System Supreme – Westchester Player Exclusives

Nike Kobe VII System Supreme

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If you’re looking for a great program and some great swag in your high school choice, Westchester High School in L.A. just may be the spot for you. As one of the elite Nike Basketball schools in the nation, you know you’re going to get hooked up. With that, check out their version of the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme in a home and away player exclusive. MORE >

Rare Footage: Rob Gronkowski Dunking In High School

Rob Gronkowski Dunking In High School

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You probably know Rob Gronkowski as a tight end for the New England Patriots, but back in high school he also played ball. Attending Williamsville North High School (Williamsville, N.Y.) for his first three years, Gronk averaged 21 points and 18 rebounds as a junior in 2006 as one of the top centers in western New York. With that, check out this rare footage that just surfaced of him dunking and then chest bumping the other team on his way back down the court. MORE >

Scouting & Game Reports From Greensboro’s 2012 MLK Classic

Theo Pinson

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It’s no shock to see several high-profile colleges in the building for the 2012 MLK Classic in Greensboro, N.C., since it has a reputation for bringing in top high school teams. This year was no different, with No. 1 ranked Oak Hill Academy attending, along with several other regional powerhouses, and a full slate of games featuring several Division I prospects and committed players. Coaches were spotted from UNC, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and several other area schools to watch the day’s action, along with multiple basketball scouts such as the legendary Bob Gibbons. MORE >

Best of HSH Twitter: Taylor Conn’s New Oak Hill Jordans

Taylor Conn Oak Hill

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From Oak Hill’s Taylor Conn (@tconn5257): “New team shoe”

More on Oak Hill’s Jordan PE’s here

Nerlens Noel Will Remain in High School

Nerlens Noel

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At the recent HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass., prized Tilton School (N.H.) 6-10 shot-blocking monster Nerlens Noel told media members that he’s going to remain in the Class of 2013 instead of reclassifying to enroll in college after the season.

He told FiveStarbasketball.com: MORE >