Words. Aron Phillips
When you go to high school at Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) and play your AAU ball for the Atlanta Celtics, you could say you put yourself in the position to be very successful. And that’s exactly what Class of 2012 standout Jordan Adams did. So with Memphis, Georgia, Miami, UCLA, Georgetown, and Tennessee all in the mix, the 6-5, 215-pound wing from the ATL chose his next home: He’s headed to Westwood. MORE >
Words. Aron Phillips
If you’re looking for a great program and some great swag in your high school choice, Oak Hill Academy just may be the spot for you. As one of the few Jordan Brand schools in the nation, you know you’re going to get laced out. So before their game against Montrose Christian School at the ESPN Rise National High School Invitational, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi snapped a picture of their exclusive version of the Air Jordan 2011. MORE >
Words. Aron Phillips
At the Presidential Hoopfest over the weekend, Oak Hill Academy and Arlington Country Day went at it. As expected, Quinn Cook dominated, scoring 28 points in his homecoming game en route to a 103-76 victory for the Warriors.
Words. Aron Phillips
What do you get when you’re two of high school basketball’s best programs? Well, other than tons of talent each year, you get some sick gear too. Especially when you’re sponsored by Jordan Brand. With that, check out the exclusive versions of the Jordan Evolution ’85 made for Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) and St. Patrick High School (Elizabeth, N.J.) below. MORE >
Words. Arie Stark
In case you didn’t know, Josh Smith makes a living out of crowning people. In this wayback playback, check out Josh doin’ work in the 2003 Rick Barrett Annual Gym Rats Midnight Madness in Cherry Hill, N.J. As a senior representing Oak Hill Academy (VA), he managed to put up a then-record 53 points in one game. The previous record-holder: Kobe Bryant.
Words. Jason Jordan
Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC) combo guard Rodney Purvis called it the most important day of his life. Second Baptist School (Houston, TX) point guard L.J. Rose called him the greatest leader this country has ever seen. Everyone we spoke to agreed that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact is still relevant and respected nearly 43 years after his assassination.
We caught up with a few high school ballers around the country and had them share their thoughts on Dr. King and what his life’s work meant to them: MORE >
