by Andy Hilton, recruit757 By all measures, Jordan Williams has been a busy guy lately. He made the trek up to New Jersey for the Nike Opening Regional at the first of the month. The Spring Evaluation period has netted him five more offers, pushing his total closer to 30. How does Jordan approach the…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Woodside’s sole starting seniors, Cameryn “Cam” Wilson and Jay Kilpatrick, combined for 30 points per game and helped lead the Lady Wolverines back to the state tournament for the first time since 2012. The 2015-2016 season was Wilson’s first at Woodside but her last in high school, as she spent 3…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After taking over as head coach of the Norfolk State Women’s basketball team during the 2015-16 season, Larry Vickers received a new three-year deal the school announced recently. Vickers, who began his Norfolk State coaching career as an assistant coach with the Men’s program for eight years, took over the Lady…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Out of the almost 140 campers we had at the recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp, there were some true shining stars. We interviewed over a dozen and will have stories coming on them. Some include video interviews. There’s still a slew of photos to release. Until then, here are…
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by Jim McGrath, ultimaterecruit.com For years, there has been an innate connection between football and track. Track, it is said, provides the opportunity for young football players to improve their running form, build short “burst” speed, and stay active while working out in the off season. The thought of keeping one’s players “in uniform” has…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 One of the top scorers in South Hampton Roads is close to finalizing her college plans with Wilson senior guard Taylor Edwards on the verge of committing to the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs according to Lady Presidents head coach Roger Smith. “We will know for sure in about 11 days when…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Some of the best talent at Saturday’s recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp were the 8th and 9th graders. These are the guys who are hungry for the headlines. We asked “Who’s Next?” We got our answer. Gaberiel Fuster is one of those answers. Now at Deep Creek Middle School,…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Churchland standout Marcus Fisher has played in countless street basketball tournaments during his post-high school playing career. But the upcoming ESPN-sponsored “The Basketball Tournament will offer Fisher and his team, Seven City Grain, an opportunity to claim the two million dollar cash prize. The team was organized by Derick Bailey,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The scholarship offers keep coming for the players from the 757. Smithfield High School athlete Chris Pierce (JR WR/LB 6-4 212) landed his sixth scholarship offer over the weekend when the Temple Owls offered him a football scholarship. His seventh came Monday morning when Yale offered a football opportunity. Temple Assistant…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Sheridan Jones entered the spring with some college interest but unfortunately his first offer was still not on the table. That all changed following a workout at his new school, Bishop Sullivan, with an offer from the Florida Gators immediately after the practice. “Receiving my first offer is very exciting. I’ve…
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