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Playing for ex-NBA star Hardaway helped Washington prepare for UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — P.J. Washington was born in Louisville, but the Kentucky freshman doesn’t remember much more about his brief stay in the Bluegrass. “I was a little over three months old when we moved,” he said. “I don’t remember a lot about Louisville, other than being born there.I was just born in Louisville. That’s about it.” Washington, one of the top players in this year’s freshman class, spent this summer playing in the FIBA U19 World Cup, led by Kentucky coach John Calipari.
The P.J. Washington Blog: Goodbye high school hoops, hello Kentucky
P.J. Washington is a five-star forward who is ranked No. 11 overall in the ESPN 100 and will play for Kentucky next season. As one of the most productive frontcourt players in the country, regardless of class, he led Team Penny (Tenn.) to the Peach Jam Final Four this summer and helped the USA Basketball U18 team win gold in Chile in July. Now he’s finishing up his USA TODAY HSS blog with one final entry. What’s up, it’s P.J. Washington and I’m closing out my blog with USA Today.
CJ Athlete of the Week | Milton Wright
Milton Wright plays for Christian Academy of Louisville.
Jason Frakes’ second-round playoff previews and picks
It’s playoff time with the C-J’s Jason Frakes and Chris White looking at this week’s monster playoff games in the Louisville area. Here are the previews and picks for the second round of the Kentucky high school football playoffs. Home teams in ALL CAPS. Click links for game previews. ST.
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Alabama, SEC are big winners so far in early signing period for basketball
The Southeastern Conference was the big winner as the early signing period in men’s basketball heated up Thursday with announcements from six players ranked in the top40 in the Class of 2017. Alabama might have had the best day with the additions of Collin Sexton, a 6-3 shooting guard from Pebblebrook (Mableton, Ga.), and John Petty, a 6-5 shooting guard from Mae Jemison (Huntsville, Ala.). Petty, the reigning Mr. Basketball in Alabama, chose the in-state Crimson Tide over Kentucky.
The Megan Walker blog: Here’s why I chose Connecticut…
Megan Walker is widely-considered the top girls player in the class of 2017, and the Monacan (North Chesterfield, Va.) senior announced Thursday she will head to Connecticut next season. Here’s what went into her decision. I can definitely say I feel relieved now that the process has come to an end. I can say it was a long and exciting process—I wouldn’t say I wish I wouldn’t have had to go through it, or I wish it never happened, or anything like that. I really enjoyed it.
Five-star SG John Petty picks Alabama over Kentucky
Mae Jemison (Huntsville, Ala.) shooting guard John Petty ended his recruitment at halftime of the Jaguars game Thursday night opting to state in-state and Roll with the Tide. Petty, who is ranked No. 25 overall in the ESPN 100, picked Alabama over Kentucky. Petty presented his mother with a vase of flowers and then reached into the vase and pulled out an Alabama hat. “Great people, great coaches and great players,” he said. “It was a hard choice.
Assumption’s Alexis Hamilton signs NLI to play for Louisville
The pipeline from Assumption High School to the University of Louisville under Assumption volleyball coach Ron Kordes is still alive and well. On Thursday, Assumption libero Alexis Hamilton signed her national letter of intent to play for the Cardinals next fall. “Alexis Hamilton comes to Louisville touted as one of the nation’s best liberos,” Louisville head coach Anne Kordes said in a statement.
Evina Westbrook, No. 2 player in Class of 2017, picks Tennessee
Evina Westbrook has reopened the Oregon recruiting trail to Tennessee. The 6-foot guard from Salem, Ore. picked the Lady Vols on Thursday. Westbrook is ranked No. 1 in the Class of 2017 by the All-Star Girls Report and No. 2 by ESPN HoopGurlz and ProspectsNation.com. Tennessee currently has Oregonians Mercedes Russell, Jordan Reynolds and Jaime Nared on its roster. Bret McCormick, who evaluates talent for the All-Star Girls Report, based his top ranking of Westbrook on the depth of her game.
The P.J. Washington Blog: Here’s why I chose Kentucky…
P.J. Washington is a five-star forward who is ranked No. 16 overall in the ESPN 100 and recently committed to Kentucky. As one of the most productive frontcourt players in the country, regardless of class, he led Team Penny (Tenn.) to the Peach Jam Final Four this summer and helped the USA Basketball U18 team win gold in Chile in July.
Top 2017 girls basketball recruit Megan Walker picks UConn
The top girls high school basketball player in the class of 2017 is headed to Connecticut. Monacan (North Chesterfield, Va.) wing Megan Walker announced her decision Thursday on ESPNU’s signing day special. She chose the Huskies over Notre Dame and Texas. Walker, an ALL-USA third team selection as a junior, helped lead the U.S. team to gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championships in Chile this summer.
The P.J. Washington Blog: The Kentucky and North Carolina visits and more
P.J. Washington is a five-star forward who is ranked No. 16 overall in the ESPN 100. As one of the most productive frontcourt players in the country, regardless of class, he led Team Penny (Tenn.) to the Peach Jam Final Four this summer and helped the USA Basketball U18 team win gold in Chile in July. Now he’s agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
VIDEO: Boyfriend interrupts match to ask volleyball-playing girlfriend to Homecoming
Darius Jenkins’ public display of affection on the court at Tuesday night’s Conroe (Texas) girls’ volleyball game went a little smoother than Drake’s on national at the VMAs a couple nights earlier. During pregame introductions before a match against Houston’s North Shore High, Jenkins came out of the stands with a sign asking his girlfriend, Conroe senior captain Tiarra Moore, to homecoming.
New Stanford commit Drew Dalman is lowest-rated recruit in class, but maybe best fit
Stanford football coach David Shaw landed a new football commit on Tuesday when center Drew Dalman opted for Stanford rather than Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Colorado and other more academically oriented programs, including Columbia. On paper, Dalman is the least heralded prospect to join Stanford’s Class of 2017. In person, he might just be the best fit. As a senior, Dalman is the rock on the line for Palma High from Salinas, Calif.
Yasin Peppers, cousin of former prep star Jabrill Peppers, blazing his own trail
Yasin Peppers (Photo: Jim Alcorn, Special to the Bergen Record) NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. – They share a famous last name, but little else. Truth be told, Queen of Peace (North Arlington, N.J.) running back Yasin Peppers isn’t all that close to Michigan star Jabrill Peppers, his third cousin. Their fathers, second cousins Rasheen Peppers (Yasin) and Terry Peppers (Jabrill), speak regularly.
Northern Vance ruled ineligible for N.C. football playoffs due to multiple ejections in a single game
Note to North Carolina football teams: Don’t fight. No matter how angry you are, it’s not worth it. Just ask Northern Vance. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association officially barred the Vikings from the postseason due to multiple ejections in the team’s 7-5 loss to Warren County on Friday.
The P.J. Washington Blog: Bahamas event, White House, recruiting visits and more
P.J. Washington is a five-star forward who is ranked No. 16 overall in the ESPN 100. As one of the most productive frontcourt players in the country, regardless of class, he led Team Penny (Tenn.) to the Peach Jam Final Four this summer and helped the USA Basketball U18 team win gold in Chile in July. Now he’s agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
Three-star forward Wyatt Wilkes commits to Florida State
Wyatt Wilkes, a three-star power forward from Winter Park (Fla.) High, announced Wednesday his commitment to Florida State. According to 247Sports, Wilkes is the 16th-best power forward in Florida. He held a host of offers, including from Tennessee, Missouri, Butler, Clemson, and others. As a junior last season, Wilkes averaged 17.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists at Winter Park, and he has started since his freshman year at the school.
Cedar Hill coach on Bishop Gorman: ‘On film they didn’t seem to be as physical as they played’
TexasHSFootball.com is a partner of USA TODAY High School Sports. Bishop Gorman running back Biaggio Ali Walsh runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against Cedar Hill. (Photo: Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports) On Saturday, two powerhouse high school football teams set out for a showdown in the Lone Star State: Texas’ Cedar Hill vs. Nevada’s Bishop Gorman. Gorman, the new No. 1 in the Super 25 football rankings, ran away with a 44-14 victory in front of a national TV audience.
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