Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)

Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private, Baptist-affiliated Christian secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 150 students are boarding, serving grades 8–12. It is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.[3]

Oak Hill Academy
Address
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2635 Oak Hill Road Mouth of Wilson , Virginia 24363 United States
Coordinates	36.5992443°N 81.3399567°W / 36.5992443; -81.3399567
Information
Type	Private, Christian Boarding school
Motto	"The Turning Point"
Religious affiliation(s)	Baptist/Christian
Established	1878
Principal	Todd Giszack
Head of school	Dr. Michael Groves
Faculty	19[1]
Grades	8–12
Gender	co-educational
Enrollment	132 total[1] 100% boarding
Average class size	17–20 students
Campus	420 acres (170 ha)
Campus type	Rural
Color(s)	Red, Gold, and Black
Athletics	www.oakhillhoops.com
Nickname	Warriors
Accreditation	SACS, VAIS
Publication	The Arrow
Newspaper	Word of Mouth
Tuition	$34,555–$41,570 (2019–20)[2]
Website	www.oak-hill.net

History

In 1873, Oak Hill Academy was voted establishment by the New River Baptist Association of Virginia and held its first classes in the Fall of 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 future NBA Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant, 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 was crowned "National High School Champions" nine times from 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012 and most recently in 2016.[8][9]

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

• Calvin Duncan
• Rod Strickland
• Jerry Stackhouse
• Josh Smith
• Carmelo Anthony
• Ron Mercer

Notable basketball players

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Kofi Cockburn, currently plays for the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Current Big 10 Freshman of the Year.

• Cole Anthony, commit to North Carolina and the number 1 ranked point guard in the class of 2019.
• Chris Brown, played for Oregon State University[11]
• Eric Devendorf, former player at Syracuse University and a 2006–07 All-Big East Honorable Mention selection.
• 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.
• Sean Green,[12] played at Iona College and briefly in the NBA
• Venson Hamilton, player at University of Nebraska
• Cliff Hawkins, former player at Kentucky and professional player in Europe and Asia
• Lamont Jones, currently plays for Mitteldeutscher
• Alex Legion, currently plays for Fortitudo Bologna
• Landon Milbourne, currently plays for Vanoli Cremona
• 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 2× First-team All-Big 12 selection.
• Travis Watson, last played for Lugano Tigers
• Lindell Wigginton, college basketball player for the Iowa State Cyclones. Has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft.

NBA players

• Jordan Adams, played for the Memphis Grizzlies, was the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
• Cory Alexander,[12] played at the University of Virginia and in the NBA
• Carmelo Anthony,[12] played at Syracuse University; drafted third in 2003; 2003 NCAA Champion; NBA All-Star; attended Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore before transferring.[13]
• William Avery,[12] former Duke University point guard, and former NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
• 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.
• Mark Blount, played at the University of Pittsburgh
• Alex Blackwell,[12] played at Monmouth College and briefly in the NBA
• Steve Blake, played at the University of Maryland, who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA[14]
• Dwayne Bacon, played at Florida State University, current NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets.[15]
• Junior Burrough,[12] played at the University of Virginia and briefly for the Boston Celtics in the NBA
• Quinn Cook, currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, as of the 2019-2020 season. NBA Champion.
• Ben Davis,[12] played at the University of Arizona and briefly in the NBA
• 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; NBA All-Star; NBA MVP, NBA Champion [16]
• DeSagana Diop, former NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Bobcats, current coaching associate of the Utah Jazz.
• Harry Giles, (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 Sacramento Kings.[17]
• A. J. Hammons, played for the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat
• Stephen Jackson,[12] former NBA player, 2003 NBA Champion, and most recently of the Los Angeles Clippers.
• Brandon Jennings, former NBA player, most recently for the Washington Wizards, selected 10th in the 2009 NBA draft. Played for Italy's Lottomatica Roma.[18]
• Keldon Johnson, NBA basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. Played college basketball at Kentucky Wildcats
• Doron Lamb, McDonald's All-American; played at University of Kentucky; player for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic.
• 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.
• Jeff McInnis, played at the University of North Carolina; former player on Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the New Jersey Nets.[19]
• Ben McLemore, NBA player for Houston Rockets, selected 7th overall in NBA Draft
• Ron Mercer,[12] played at the University of Kentucky from 1995–1997; played for 7 NBA teams
• Billy Preston, NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.[20]
• Josh Reaves, plays for the Dallas Mavericks; attended Penn State
• Rajon Rondo, played at the University of Kentucky; drafted 21st in the NBA draft, won the 2008 NBA championship; an All-Star in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.[21]
• Josh Smith, drafted first round, 17th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA draft. Last played for the New Orleans Pelicans.
• Nolan Smith, played for Duke University, in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers. Nolan is the 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.[22] Currently the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team.[23]
• Rod Strickland, played at DePaul University and drafted 19th in the 1988 NBA draft. 17 seasons in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Washington Wizards.[24]
• Sindarius Thornwell, played for The University of South Carolina, drafted by Milwaukee Bucks and traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
• Marcus Williams, 2004 National Championship with UConn. Played with the New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, the Memphis Grizzlies and in Serbia and Spain.
• Troy Williams, former NBA player, most recently played for the Sacramento Kings

References

1. "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
2. "Tuition & Financial Aid – Oak Hill Academy". www.oak-hill.net. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
3. "Oak Hill website". Oak-hill.net. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
4. "History – Oak Hill Academy". www.oakhill.net. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
5. "Athletics – Oak Hill Academy". www.oakhill.net. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
6. Danois, Alejandro (May 10, 2016). "Turning Prodigies into Pros: The Oak Hill Basketball Family". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
7. "Which is the best basketball program of the decade so far?". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
8. Flores, Ronnie (May 14, 2012). "Oak Hill Academy celebrates national title". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
9. "Oak Hill wins Dick's Nationals in fifth trip to final with tip-in OT". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
10. "OHA Hall of Fame". www.oakhillhoops.com. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
11. "Player Bio: Chris Brown". Osubeavers.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
12. Dave Iannone. "NBA Draftees – Oak Hill Basketball – Oak Hill Academy". Oakhillhoops.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
13. "Carmelo Anthony". www.basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
14. "Player Bio: Steve Blake". Umterps.com. 1980-02-26. Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
15. "Oak Hill Academy star Dwayne Bacon hasn't lost but all he wants is to be a winner". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
16. "Kevin Durant – Hoopedia". Hoopedia.nba.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
17. Borzello, Jeff (July 29, 2015). "Harry Giles transferring to Oak Hill for senior season". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
18. "Player profile at". Nba.com. 1989-09-23. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
19. "Virginia's Powerhouse". Sports Illustrated. 2002-10-24. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
20. "After multiple moves, five-star forward Billy Preston finds happiness at Oak Hill (Va.)". www.usatodayhss.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
21. "Lakers Sign Rajon Rondo". nba.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
22. "Jerry Stackhouse profile at Basketball Database". Databasebasketball.com. 1974-11-05. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
23. "Dirk Nowitzki, Grizzlies say Jerry Stackhouse can help Vanderbilt". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
24. "Rod Strickland profile at Basketball database". Databasebasketball.com. 1966-11-07. Retrieved 2011-10-10.

External links

• Oak Hill Basketball official site
• Oak Hill boys' basketball page at MaxPreps.com
• The Association of Boarding Schools profile