4. Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)Head coach: Steve Smith
2010-11 record: 29-4, National High School Invitational participant
Players to watch: Jordan Adams (6-5, 215, Sr., G, UCLA verbal commitment),
A.J. Hammons (6-10, 275, Sr., C, Purdue),
Tyler Lewis (5-11, 165, Sr., G, North Carolina State),
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (6-2, 215, Sr., G, Georgetown),
Jordan Tebbutt (6-4, 220, Sr., G/F),
Damien Wilson (6-5, 190, Sr., G/F, Memphis)
Warriors scouting report: Under Smith, Oak Hill Academy has gone undefeated five times with eight one-loss seasons. The Warriors have been crowned national champion by one media outlet or another eight times.
Indianapolis transfer D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera adds serious scoring punch to the Oak Hill lineup.
Photo by Nick Koza
The talent is there for Oak Hill to add to that legacy this season, but with 13 losses over the last four seasons, the program doesn't look quite as untouchable as it once did. But don't tell that to the Warriors' first four opponents this season, who have been dispatched by an average margin of 32.5 points per game (yes, OHA has already played four games).
The Warriors will look to regain their place at the top of high school basketball with a guard- and wing-heavy roster. Lewis, Smith-Rivera and Tebbutt all averaged over 20 points per game last season with different programs before heading to Virginia. They join mainstays Adams and Wilson to give Smith plenty of options on the perimeter.
Purdue commitment Hammons is another returnee that will be the centerpiece in the paint. Forwards
Montarius Hall (6-7, 255, Sr.) and Darion Clark (6-6, 225, Sr.) are unheralded additions that provide depth at the post positions.
Oak Hill plays teams from 13 states and Canada. Highlights include matchups with
Grace Prep (Arlington, Texas) and
Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.), as well as appearances in the Chick-fil-A Classic and Les Schwab Invitational.
