by Alexis Platt, recruit757 Three-time state champions, Princess Anne will be graduating seven experienced, key seniors, but upcoming junior guard Xaria Wiggins is confident that they won’t skip a beat and the program won’t have a drop off. “I want another state championship. It’s not going to be easy and we have to work very…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Big Shots joined with Team Loaded for the weekend and took over Richmond to host a plethora of talented athletes from across the nation. UNC Commits Jalek Felton and Rechon Black were the dynamic duo to see at U-Turn as they are known as the “future backcourt of North Carolina.” Felton,…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The inaugural Hampton Roads Futures Basketball Classic presented by Recruit757 Basketball will take place on Wednesday, June 15. The event will feature two games honoring the top middle school basketball players in the Hampton Roads area competing against a select travel team. The girls’ game will tip-off at 6 p.m. with…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After leading the Lake Taylor boys team to its first Group 4A region title and state runner-up appearance in school history, Titans head coach Kenny Brown was even happier to see a trio of his seniors sign with colleges this past Friday. Conference 17 Player of the Year Travius Smith will…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 David McCormack is a name that is well-known to college coaches. Despite playing at Norfolk Academy, a school that has not had much basketball success in recent years, if ever, McCormack lists offers from the likes of Kansas, Florida State and Baylor. At 6-foot-10, 280 pounds, McCormack has been on the…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 For much of his first three years at Maury High School, Anthony Williams hovered near a 3.0 grade point average while starring on the school’s varsity basketball team. Ironically, it wasn’t until Williams picked up a second sport prior to his senior season, suiting the Commodores’ football team, did Williams finally…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Second-team All-PenSouth Conference honoree, Kenneth “TJ” Turner, has decided to further his basketball career at Bridgewater College. Turner, a 5”10 point guard, played varsity three years for the Monarchs and averaged 12.5 ppg. He will attend Bridgewater on an academic scholarship and plans to major in Business. “After I committed to…
by Alexis Platt, recruit757 IC Norcom Point guard Mahkala Knox is ready and excited to see what the next level of basketball is like after putting on an impressive performance during last weekend’s A.S.S.I.S.T unsigned senior showcase at Kecoughtan High School. “I spend 24 hours in the gym,” Knox said half-jokingly. ” I train by…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Nearly five years ago, Tiashana Morris was sitting at home unsure if she would ever touch a basketball court again. After playing as a freshman at Landstown High School, Tiashana opted to transfer to Salem. However, due to issues stemming from Morris’ transfer, she was not allowed to participate in high…
by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Woodside Boys Basketball ended their Cinderella Season at the state tournament under Steve Jecewiz after former head coach, Ed Huckaby, stepped down due to personal reasons. Jecewiz, who will make his first debut as a head coach, was officially given his title at the end of April. “The relationships I have…