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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.
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As expected, Bullitt High School (Mt. Washington, Ky.) superstar Derek Willis officially committed to Kentucky yesterday afternoon. In a press conference held in his high school library in front of a contingent of media and UK supporters, he made his announcement – to a round of cheers.
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Bullitt East High School (Mt. Washington, Ky.) star Derek Willis is living out one of those classic “breakout” tales – and it’s a journey that will culminate this afternoon when he announces his college decision.
The 6-9 power forward has been on college radars since early on, committing to Purdue when he was just 15 years old. Since then though, his stock has skyrocketed, and after a tremendous AAU circuit, he de-committed from Purdue and instantly became a top target of Kentucky, Indiana and Louisville, along with the Boilermakers.
This afternoon he’s announcing his choice – but where will he land? MORE >
Words. Bryan Horowitz
Watching Jay Williams address the completely enrapt New Hampton Prep basketball team late Sunday night at the Hoophall Classic, it was clear he was firmly in his element. Basketball has obviously always been a big part of Williams’ life, but you could make a case he’s never been quite as immersed as he is now.
As an ESPN college basketball analyst, Williams splits his time between calling games and working on studio shows, while also commentating for the network’s rapidly expanding interest in high school ball. The latter assignment gives him the opportunity to take part in one of his favorite pastimes: mentoring young athletes. There isn’t a player on any level that doesn’t have the utmost respect for the former No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, and he commonly takes time to pull players aside and offer a few words of wisdom. MORE >
Words. Bryan Horowitz
Shabazz Muhammad certainly knows how to leave a lasting impression.
With about 30 seconds left in Bishop Gorman’s 73-65 victory over No. 5 Dematha at the Hoophall Classic on Monday, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2012 punctuated a 37-point performance with a sensational windmill dunk, later named No. 3 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays. Even Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, sitting two seats down from Kentucky counterpart John Calipari on the baseline, raised an eyebrow. MORE >
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HighSchoolHoop.com has been closely following the saga of Memphis native Jarnell Stokes – the New Year’s Gift for the University of Tennessee.
The latest chapter in his midseason high school-to-SEC played out on national TV this past weekend when Stokes made his debut for the Vols against Kentucky – one of the finalists in the Stokes Sweepstakes. So how did he do after being on campus just long enough to get a locker? MORE >
