Oak Hill Academy (Virginia) Explained

Oak Hill Academy
Motto:	"Where Your Potential Becomes Possible"
Established:	1878
Head Of School:	Dr. Michael Groves
Principal:	Aaron Grubbs
Address:	2635 Oak Hill Road
Zipcode:	24363
Country:	United States
Pushpin Map:	Virginia#USA
Campus:	240acres
Enrollment:	132 total^[1] 100% boarding
Faculty:	19
Grades:	8–12
Class:	17–20 students
Colors:	Red Gold Black
Nickname:	Warriors
Tuition:	$34,555–$41,570 (2019–20)^[2]
Publication:	The Arrow
Newspaper:	Word of Mouth

Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private, Christian secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill enrolls approximately 140 students in grades 8–12, and is 100% boarding. It is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is authorized to enroll international students.^[3]

History

In 1873, the New River Baptist Association of Virginia established Oak Hill Academy. The school held its first classes in September 1878.^[4]

Athletics

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

The Oak Hill Academy Warriors basketball program is considered by some as one of the top prep basketball teams in the nation, having produced potential 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 were crowned National High School Champions nine times, in 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2016.^{[8] [9]}

Oak Hill Academy Basketball Hall of Fame inductees:^[10]

• • • Carmelo Anthony Calvin Duncan Ron Mercer

Notable alumni

Other alumni

• Darion Clark – played for USC, later played for Chicago Bears in the NFL^[11]
• Kofi Cockburn – formerly played for the University of Illinois, former Big Ten Freshman of the Year^[12]
• Matt Coleman III – professional basketball player for Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, played college basketball for Texas^[13]
• 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^[14]
• 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
• Venson Hamilton – player at University of Nebraska
• Cliff Hawkins – former player at Kentucky and professional player in Europe and Asia
• Ike Iroegbu (born 1995) – American-born Nigerian basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Lamont Jones – currently plays for Mitteldeutscher
• Alex Legion – currently plays for Fortitudo Bologna
• David McCormack – played college basketball for Kansas, professional basketball player in Basketbol Süper Ligi^[15]
  • Landon Milbourne (born 1987) – last played in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Judah Mintz – college player for Syracuse Orange^[16]
• 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 two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection
• Travis Watson – last played for Lugano Tigers^[17]

NBA players

• Jordan Adams – played for the Memphis Grizzlies, was the 22nd overall pick in the NBA draft^[18]
• Cory Alexander – played at the University of Virginia and in the NBA^{[19] [20]}
• Carmelo Anthony – 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^[21]
• Cole Anthony – played for the North Carolina Tar Heels; drafted 15th in the 2020 by the Orlando Magic^[22]
  • William Avery – 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^{[23] [24]}
• 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^[25]
• Alex Blackwell – played at Monmouth College and briefly in the NBA
• Steve Blake – played at the University of Maryland, last played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA^[26]
• Mark Blount – played at the University of Pittsburgh, former NBA player^[27]
• Junior Burrough – played at the University of Virginia and briefly for the Boston Celtics in the NBA
• Quinn Cook – currently plays for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League; two-time NBA champion for the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers^[28]
• Ben Davis – 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^[29]
• 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; 13x NBA All-Star; 2014 NBA MVP, 4x scoring champion, 2x NBA champion, and 2x Finals MVP, Currently playing for the Phoenix Suns^[30]
• Harry Giles III (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^{[31] [32]}
• Sean Green – played at Iona College and briefly in the NBA
• A. J. Hammons – played for the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat^[33]
• Stephen Jackson – former NBA player, 2003 NBA champion, and most recently of the Los Angeles Clippers^[34]
• Brandon Jennings – former NBA player, most recently for the Washington Wizards, selected 10th in the 2009 NBA draft, played for Italy's Lottomatica Roma^[35] 2008 Mr. Basketball USA
• Keldon Johnson – NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs, played college basketball at Kentucky Wildcats^[36]
• Keyontae Johnson - NBA player for Oklahoma City Thunder^[37]
• Braxton Key – played college basketball for Alabama and Virginia, NCAA champion, NBA player^[38]
• Doron Lamb – McDonald's All-American; played at University of Kentucky; player for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic^[39]
• 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^[40]
• Chris Livingston - played at Kentucky, drafted 58th in 2023 by the Milwaukee Bucks
• 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 the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the New Jersey Nets^[41]
• Ben McLemore – NBA player for Portland Trail Blazers, selected 7th overall in NBA draft^[42]
• Ron Mercer – played at the University of Kentucky from 1995 to 1997; played for 7 NBA teams
• Billy Preston – NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers^{[43] [44]}
• 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 with the Celtics and Lakers; an All-Star in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013; last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers^[45]
• Josh Smith – drafted first round, 17th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA draft; last played for the New Orleans Pelicans^[46]
• Nolan Smith – played for Duke University, in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers; 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;^[47] head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team^[48]
• Rod Strickland – played at DePaul University and drafted 19th in the 1988 NBA draft; played 17 seasons in the NBA for nine teams; All-NBA Second Team in 1998^[49]
• Cameron Thomas – plays for the Brooklyn Nets^[50]
• 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
• Lindell Wigginton – college player for the Iowa State Cyclones, declared for the 2019 NBA draft, plays for the Milwaukee Bucks
• Marcus Williams – 2004 National Championship with UConn; played with the New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, and in Serbia and Spain
• Troy Williams – former NBA player, most recently played for the Sacramento Kings

External links

• • Official basketball website
• Oak Hill boys' basketball page at MaxPreps.com
• The Association of Boarding Schools profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. 6 December 2017.
2. Web site: Tuition & Financial Aid – Oak Hill Academy. www.oak-hill.net. January 27, 2020.
3. Web site: Oak Hill website . Oak-hill.net . 2011-10-10.
4. News: History – Oak Hill Academy. www.oakhill.net. May 12, 2019.
5. News: Athletics – Oak Hill Academy. www.oakhill.net. May 12, 2019.
6. Web site: Turning Prodigies into Pros: The Oak Hill Basketball Family. Danois. Alejandro. May 10, 2016. Bleacher Report. May 10, 2016.
7. News: Which is the best basketball program of the decade so far?. www.usatodayhss.com. April 6, 2017.
8. Web site: Oak Hill Academy celebrates national title. Flores. Ronnie. May 14, 2012. ESPN.com. May 14, 2012.
9. News: Oak Hill wins Dick's Nationals in fifth trip to final with tip-in OT. www.usatodayhss.com. April 2, 2016.
10. News: OHA Hall of Fame. www.oakhillhoops.com. May 12, 2019.
11. Web site: Darion Clark – 2012-13 Men's Basketball Roster. Charlotte 49ers. April 1, 2024.
12. Web site: Kofi Cockburn – 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster. fightingillini.com. April 1, 2024.
13. Web site: Matt Coleman III – 2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster. Texas Longhorns. April 1, 2024.
14. Web site: Lennard Freeman – 2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster. NC State Wolfpack. April 1, 2024.
15. Web site: David McCormack Player Profile. Kansas Jayhawks. April 1, 2024.
16. Web site: Judah Mintz – Men's Basketball. Syracuse Orange. April 1, 2024.
17. Web site: Travis Watson – Virginia Sports. Virginia Cavaliers. April 1, 2024.
18. Web site: Jordan Adams. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
19. Web site: Dave Iannone . NBA Draftees – Oak Hill Basketball – Oak Hill Academy . Oakhillhoops.com . 2011-10-10.
20. Web site: Cory Alexander. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
21. News: Carmelo Anthony. www.basketball-reference.com. May 11, 2019.
22. Web site: Cole Anthony. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
23. News: Oak Hill Academy star Dwayne Bacon hasn't lost but all he wants is to be a winner. www.usatodayhss.com. March 12, 2015.
24. Web site: Dwayne Bacon. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
25. Web site: Michael Beasley Says He's a Changed Man, but can he prove it. Weitzman. Yaron. October 2, 2017. Bleacher Report. March 28, 2024.
26. Web site: Player Bio: Steve Blake . https://archive.today/20120918153511/http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/blake_steve00.html . dead . 2012-09-18 . Umterps.com . 1980-02-26 . 2011-10-10 .
27. Web site: Mark Blount. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
28. Web site: Quinn Cook. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
29. Web site: DeSagana Diop. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
30. Web site: Kevin Durant. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
31. Web site: Harry Giles transferring to Oak Hill for senior season. Borzello. Jeff. July 29, 2015. ESPN.com. May 18, 2020.
32. Web site: Harry Giles III. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
33. Web site: A.J. Hammons. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
34. Web site: Stephen Jackson. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
35. Web site: Brandon Jennings. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
36. Web site: Keldon Johnson. Basketball-Reference.com. March 28, 2024.
37. Web site: Keyontae Johnson. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
38. Web site: Braxton Key. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
39. Web site: Doron Lamb. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
40. Web site: Ty Lawson. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
41. Web site: Virginia's Powerhouse . https://web.archive.org/web/20021030111935/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/college/recruiting/news/2002/10/24/telep_watch/ . dead . October 30, 2002 . Sports Illustrated. 2002-10-24 . 2011-10-10.
42. Web site: Ben McLemore. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
43. News: After multiple moves, five-star forward Billy Preston finds happiness at Oak Hill (Va.). www.usatodayhss.com. November 16, 2016.
44. Web site: Billy Preston. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
45. Web site: Rajon Rondo. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
46. Web site: Josh Smith. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.
47. Web site: Jerry Stackhouse profile at Basketball Database. 1974-11-05. Databasebasketball.com. 2011-10-10.
48. Web site: Dirk Nowitzki, Grizzlies say Jerry Stackhouse can help Vanderbilt. The Commercial Appeal. en. 2019-04-09.
49. Web site: Rod Strickland profile at Basketball database . Databasebasketball.com . 1966-11-07 . 2011-10-10.
50. Web site: Cam Thomas. Basketball-Reference.com. April 1, 2024.