by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Hampton Roads Academy senior Bryan Hart waited until the late signing period, but he finally decided on the perfect fit, choosing Lincoln Memorial University to continue his post-high school basketball career. The Rail splitters finished 34-3 this past season, falling in the NCAA Division II championships. “I loved the facilities {there}.…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 A 30-year-old African man was arrested at the Canadian border on after allegedly posing as an 17-year-old high school student since November. Jonathan Nicola, a native of South Sudan, was apparently living on a student visa with his high school basketball coach. After being exposed by Canadian customs, Nicola was detained…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After leading Norfolk Collegiate to the TCIS tournament championship this past season, head coach Jim Markey officially announced his decision to resign as coach of the Oaks’ program. Markey, led the Norfolk Collegiate boys’ program for the past 16 years, earning more than 300 career wins and three conference championships. He…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 IC Norcom junior Kevin “KJ” Davis was a recipient of the inaugural Jarcam Stats Performance Player of the Year yesterday. Davis, a 6-foot-7 forward on the Greyhounds’ varsity basketball team earned the honor through his exemplary work on the basketball court in addition to being model student in the classroom exceeding…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After beginning this week without a single offer, Kings Fork junior forward Amesha Miller picked up her second offer in four days with Grambling State becoming the latest school to offer the 6-foot-3 forward. Norfolk State was the first school to enter the race for Miller, extending an offer on Tuesday.…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 With AAU tournaments kicking off this month, recruiting is picking up for Hampton Roads athletes. Phoebus sophomore Antwan Miles became the latest player to pick up an offer, with Howard becoming the first school to enter the race for the 5-foot-10, 150-pound guard this week. “It feels good, makes me want…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In a whirlwind head coaching search, apparently, Churchland has finally settled on its man in former player Mike Hollard to lead its boys’ program. A previous report had named John Tice as the successor to last season’s coach Lawrence Glover, who resigned due to personal reasons halfway through the regular season.…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Lake Taylor senior forward Travius Smith, the Conference 17 player of the year this past season, will attend Richard Bland Community next fall. Smith, had interest from ODU, Norfolk State and Longwood but decided to go the junior college route. “{Richard Bland} was the best place for me from day one…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Two Warwick seniors are still looking to make college decisions as Tajh Eason and Dominique Carter remain unsigned heading into the spring. Carter, a 6-foot-1 guard, was a honorable mention All-Pensouth conference choice this past season, averaged 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists as a senior. His scoring average improved…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bishop Sullivan senior guard Gerrard Simpkins became the latest player to join the Bryant & Stratton mens’ basketball program, signing with the Bobcats this week. Simpkins, a first-team All-TCIS conference choice this past season, averaged 21 points, 5 rebounds and four assists per contest as a senior. He was one of…