| Oak Hill Academy | |
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| Address | |
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2635 Oak Hill Road , 24363 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°35′57″N 81°20′24″W / 36.5992443°N 81.3399567°WCoordinates: 36°35′57″N 81°20′24″W / 36.5992443°N 81.3399567°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Christian Boarding school |
| Motto | "The Turning Point" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Baptist/Christian |
| Established | 1878 |
| Principal | Todd Giszack |
| Head of school | Dr. Michael Groves |
| Faculty | 19[1] |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | co-educational |
| Enrollment | 132 total[1] 100% boarding |
| Average class size | 17–20 students |
| Campus | 420 acres (170 ha) |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Red Gold Black |
| Athletics | www |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Accreditation | SACS, VAIS |
| Publication | The Arrow |
| Newspaper | Word of Mouth |
| Tuition | $34,555–$41,570 (2019–20)[2] |
| Website | www |
Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private, Baptist-affiliated Christian secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 150 students are boarding, serving grades 8–12. It is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.[3]
History[edit]
In 1873, the New River Baptist Association of Virginia established Oak Hill Academy. The school held its first classes in September 1878.[4]
Athletics[edit]
Sports offered at Oak Hill include, for boys: Gold, Red, and White basketball, baseball, and tennis, while for girls includes, volleyball, cheerleading, and tennis.[5]
Basketball program[edit]
The Oak Hill Academy Warriors basketball program is considered by some as one of the top prep basketball teams in the nation, having produced future NBA Hall of Famers Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony, among others.[6] In 2017, USA Today ranked Oak Hill as the third best basketball program of the decade[7] Under head coach Steve Smith, the Oak Hill Warriors was crowned "National High School Champions" nine times from 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and most recently in 2016.[8][9]
Oak Hill Academy Basketball Hall of Fame inductees:[10]
Notable basketball players[edit]
- Darion Clark, played for USC later played for Chicago Bears in the NFL.
- Kofi Cockburn, currently plays for the University of Illinois. Former Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
- Cameron Thomas, currently plays for the Louisiana State University. Current Front Runner of SEC Freshman of the Year.
- Eric Devendorf, former player at Syracuse University and a 2006–07 All-Big East Honorable Mention selection.
- Lennard Freeman (born 1995), player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Keith Gallon, played one year at the University of Oklahoma
- Jamont Gordon, former player at Mississippi State University
- Justin Gray, standout player at Wake Forest University.
- Sean Green,[11] played at Iona College and briefly in the NBA
- Venson Hamilton, player at University of Nebraska
- Cliff Hawkins, former player at Kentucky and professional player in Europe and Asia
- Lamont Jones, currently plays for Mitteldeutscher
- Alex Legion, currently plays for Fortitudo Bologna
- Landon Milbourne, last played in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- K.C. Rivers, currently plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg
- D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, last played for Koroivos
- Curtis Staples, drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Eighth in NCAA career three-point field goals, at 413.
- Juwan Staten, former player at West Virginia University, and a 2× First-team All-Big 12 selection.
- Travis Watson, last played for Lugano Tigers
- Lindell Wigginton, college player for the Iowa State Cyclones, declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. Plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
NBA players[edit]
- Jordan Adams, played for the Memphis Grizzlies, was the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
- Cory Alexander,[11] played at the University of Virginia and in the NBA
- Carmelo Anthony,[11] played at Syracuse University; drafted third in 2003; Olympic Gold medalist with Team USA; 2003 NCAA Champion; NBA All-Star; attended Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore before transferring.[12]
- Cole Anthony, played for the North Carolina Tar Heels; drafted 15th in the 2020 by the Orlando Magic;
- William Avery,[11] former Duke University point guard, and former NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Dwayne Bacon, played at Florida State University, current NBA player for the Orlando Magic.[13]
- Michael Beasley, transferred to Notre Dame Prep, 2007 McDonald's All American Game MVP, played at Kansas State University. Selected second in the 2008 NBA draft.
- Alex Blackwell,[11] played at Monmouth College and briefly in the NBA
- Steve Blake, played at the University of Maryland, who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA[14]
- Mark Blount, played at the University of Pittsburgh
- Junior Burrough,[11] played at the University of Virginia and briefly for the Boston Celtics in the NBA
- Quinn Cook, currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as of the 2020-2021 season. NBA Champion.
- Ben Davis,[11] played at the University of Arizona and briefly in the NBA
- DeSagana Diop, former NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Bobcats, current coaching associate of the Utah Jazz.
- Kevin Durant, (transferred to Montrose Christian School before graduating) played at The University of Texas; second pick in 2007 NBA draft; MVP of the 2006 McDonald's All American Game; NBA Rookie of the Year; NBA All-Star; NBA MVP, NBA Champion [15]
- Harry Giles, (briefly attended due to injury, Later transferred to Forest Trail Academy before graduating), played at Duke University, 20th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, current NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers.[16]
- A. J. Hammons, played for the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat
- Stephen Jackson,[11] former NBA player, 2003 NBA Champion, and most recently of the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Brandon Jennings, former NBA player, most recently for the Washington Wizards, selected 10th in the 2009 NBA draft. Played for Italy's Lottomatica Roma.[17]
- Keldon Johnson, NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs. Played college basketball at Kentucky Wildcats
- Braxton Key, played college basketball for Alabama and Virginia, NCAA Champion, NBA Player.
- Doron Lamb, McDonald's All-American; played at University of Kentucky; player for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic.
- Ty Lawson, former NBA player, most recently for the Washington Wizards, played at the University of North Carolina. Went to Bishop McNamara High School before going to Oak Hill Academy.
- Caleb Martin, played at NC State University for two years then transferred to the University of Nevada to finish college career. Current player for the Miami Heat
- Cody Martin, played at NC State University for two years then transferred to the University of Nevada to finish college career. Current player for the Charlotte Hornets
- Jeff McInnis, played at the University of North Carolina; former player on Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the New Jersey Nets.[18]
- Ben McLemore, NBA player for Portland Trail Blazers, selected 7th overall in NBA Draft
- Ron Mercer,[11] played at the University of Kentucky from 1995–1997; played for 7 NBA teams
- Billy Preston, NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.[19]
- Josh Reaves, played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks; currently playing professional basketball in Turkey; attended Penn State
- Rajon Rondo, played at the University of Kentucky; drafted 21st in the NBA draft, won the 2008 and 2020 NBA championships; an All-Star in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Josh Smith, drafted first round, 17th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA draft. Last played for the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Nolan Smith, played for Duke University, in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers. Nolan is the son of Derek Smith, who starred at the University of Louisville.
- Jerry Stackhouse, played at the University of North Carolina and in the NBA for six teams; two-time NBA All-Star.[20] Currently the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team.[21]
- Rod Strickland, played at DePaul University and drafted 19th in the 1988 NBA draft; played 17 seasons in the NBA for 9 teams; All-NBA Second Team in 1998.[22]
- Sindarius Thornwell, played for The University of South Carolina, drafted by Milwaukee Bucks and traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Currently on the G League team affiliated with the NBA's Orlando Magic.
- Marcus Williams, 2004 National Championship with UConn. Played with the New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, the Memphis Grizzlies and in Serbia and Spain.
- Troy Williams, former NBA player, most recently played for the Sacramento Kings
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- ^ "Tuition & Financial Aid – Oak Hill Academy". www.oak-hill.net. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Oak Hill website". Oak-hill.net. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "History – Oak Hill Academy". www.oakhill.net. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Athletics – Oak Hill Academy". www.oakhill.net. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ Danois, Alejandro (May 10, 2016). "Turning Prodigies into Pros: The Oak Hill Basketball Family". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ "Which is the best basketball program of the decade so far?". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ Flores, Ronnie (May 14, 2012). "Oak Hill Academy celebrates national title". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ "Oak Hill wins Dick's Nationals in fifth trip to final with tip-in OT". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ "OHA Hall of Fame". www.oakhillhoops.com. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Dave Iannone. "NBA Draftees – Oak Hill Basketball – Oak Hill Academy". Oakhillhoops.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Carmelo Anthony". www.basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
- ^ "Oak Hill Academy star Dwayne Bacon hasn't lost but all he wants is to be a winner". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "Player Bio: Steve Blake". Umterps.com. 1980-02-26. Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Kevin Durant – Hoopedia". Hoopedia.nba.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (July 29, 2015). "Harry Giles transferring to Oak Hill for senior season". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Player profile at". Nba.com. 1989-09-23. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Virginia's Powerhouse". Sports Illustrated. 2002-10-24. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "After multiple moves, five-star forward Billy Preston finds happiness at Oak Hill (Va.)". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Jerry Stackhouse profile at Basketball Database". Databasebasketball.com. 1974-11-05. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Dirk Nowitzki, Grizzlies say Jerry Stackhouse can help Vanderbilt". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ^ "Rod Strickland profile at Basketball database". Databasebasketball.com. 1966-11-07. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
