by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 #3 Richard Bland College vs. #17 Bryant & Stratton, 3 p.m. Saturday, at Maury High School Bryant and Stratton has a good thing going with junior college basketball. Junior colleges represent somewhat of a stop-gap for many high school players. Most student-athletes look at the schools as last resorts in lieu…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When Maury point guard Chanette Hicks decided to make her college decision last year, the choice was easy. “I always knew I wanted to play for Virginia Tech. Once Coach Woods got there, it just felt like home,” said the senior guard rated the 53rd best player in the class of…
by James McCombs, recruit757 Coach Clint Wright’s attitude keeps his team relevant. No matter how you feel about Lakeland, the Cavalier way has allowed him to keep his team focused, resulting in a defeat of Deep Creek Tuesday night, 52-46. Coach Wright’s approach is to ensure every one of his players is eligible in academics.…
by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Doug Baggett has been the face of Tabb High’s boys basketball program since 1984. During his 30 year tenure with the Tigers, the veteran coach has guided his teams to numerous Bay Rivers and York River District tournaments and nine state appearances. Baggett added another milestone to his resume…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Coming off a 66-64 loss to Henrico and with the playing status of starting point guard Damion Madison in doubt, Norview faced a potential two-game losing streak Monday night as they took on the hosts, Maury led by nationally-ranked point guard Matt Coleman. With the Commodores playing in front of a…
by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Kenya Holiday is one of three starters back from last year’s Colonial Rivers Conference tournament championship squad. The junior point guard showed Tuesday she’s not quite yet to relinquish that crown, leading the Rams to a 55-46 victory over visiting Warhill. Holiday scored a game-high 18 points and…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The AP Polls reflect what ODU Basketball fans have known for two months now. Old Dominion Basketball is hot! After jumping out to a 12-1 start, Jeff Jones’ ODU Mens’ Basketball team earned a #25 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25. It was just two years ago that the Monarchs…
by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Cle’von Greene entered Monday’s showdown with Bruton as the Bay Rivers District leading scorer at 23 points per game. The sophomore point guard showed that prowess against the Panthers, leading the Clippers to a 62-55 victory in a showdown of unbeaten teams. Greene scored 17 of his game-high 26…
by James McCombs, recruit757 Over the weekend, Kobe Bryant commented that he feels European basketball players are surpassing Americans, and the reasons are fundamental. After a Laker loss to Memphis on Friday night, Kobe expressed concern about the development of American talent. In his opinion, Europe is turning out better young players. “They are just…
by John Harvey, recruit757 “This is a game that players mark on their calendars for sure. This is a huge game.” YORK – Bruton and Grafton have dominated the Bay Rivers District boys basketball landscape since 2011, as the two York County rivals have captured the last three district titles. The road to the 2014-15…