Christian boarding school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States
Oak Hill Academy is a
co-educational ,
private ,
Christian
secondary school in
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia ,
United States . Oak Hill enrolls approximately 140 students in grades 8–12, and is 100%
boarding . It is accredited by the
Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is authorized to enroll international students.
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History
In 1873, the New River Baptist Association of Virginia established Oak Hill Academy. The school held its first classes in September 1878.
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Athletics
Logo for the Oak Hill Academy Warriors
Sports offered at Oak Hill include, for boys: Gold, Red, and White basketball, baseball, and tennis, while for girls includes, volleyball, cheerleading, and tennis.
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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 potential future NBA Hall of Famers
Kevin Durant and
Carmelo Anthony , among others.
[6] In 2017,
USA Today ranked Oak Hill as the third best basketball program of the decade
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Under head coach
Steve Smith , the Oak Hill Warriors were crowned "National High School Champions" nine times from 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and most recently in 2016.
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Oak Hill Academy Basketball Hall of Fame inductees:
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Notable alumni
Other Alumni
NBA players
Jordan Adams – played for the
Memphis Grizzlies , was the 22nd overall pick in the
NBA draft
[18]
Cory Alexander – played at the
University of Virginia and in the NBA
[19]
[20]
Carmelo Anthony – played at
Syracuse University ; drafted third in
2003 ; Olympic Gold medalist with Team USA; 2003 NCAA Champion; NBA All-Star; attended Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore before transferring
[21]
[19]
Cole Anthony – played for the
North Carolina Tar Heels ; drafted 15th in the
2020 by the
Orlando Magic
[22]
William Avery – former
Duke University point guard, and former NBA player for the
Minnesota Timberwolves
[19]
Dwayne Bacon – played at Florida State University, current NBA player for the Orlando Magic
[23]
[24]
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
[25]
Alex Blackwell – played at
Monmouth College and briefly in the NBA.
[19]
Steve Blake – played at the University of Maryland, who last played for the
Detroit Pistons in the NBA.
[26]
Mark Blount – played at the
University of Pittsburgh , former NBA player
[27]
Junior Burrough – played at the University of Virginia and briefly for the
Boston Celtics in the NBA
[19]
Quinn Cook – currently plays for the
Stockton Kings of the
NBA G League and two-time NBA champion for the
Golden State Warriors and
Los Angeles Lakers
[28]
Lindell Wigginton – college player for the
Iowa State Cyclones , declared for the
2019 NBA draft . Plays for the
Milwaukee Bucks .
Ben Davis – played at the
University of Arizona and briefly in the NBA
[19]
DeSagana Diop – former NBA player for the
Dallas Mavericks and
Charlotte Bobcats , current coaching associate of the
Utah Jazz
[29]
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 ; 13x NBA All-Star; 2014 NBA MVP, 4x scoring champion, 2x NBA champion, and 2x Finals MVP, Currently playing for the
Phoenix Suns
[30]
Harry Giles III – (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
Portland Trail Blazers
[31]
[32]
Sean Green – played at
Iona College and briefly in the NBA
[19]
A. J. Hammons – played for the
Dallas Mavericks and
Miami Heat
[33]
Stephen Jackson – former NBA player, 2003 NBA champion, and most recently of the Los Angeles Clippers
[34]
Brandon Jennings – former NBA player, most recently for the
Washington Wizards , selected 10th in the
2009 NBA draft . Played for Italy's
Lottomatica Roma .
[35]
Keldon Johnson – NBA player for the
San Antonio Spurs . Played college basketball at
Kentucky Wildcats
[36]
Keyontae Johnson - NBA player for
Oklahoma City Thunder
[37]
Braxton Key – played college basketball for
Alabama and
Virginia , NCAA champion, NBA player
[38]
Doron Lamb – McDonald's All-American; played at
University of Kentucky ; player for the
Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic
[39]
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
[40]
Chris Livingston - played at
Kentucky , drafted 58th in 2023 by the
Milwaukee Bucks
Caleb Martin – played at
NC State University for two years then transferred to the
University of Nevada to finish college career. Current player for the
Miami Heat .
Cody Martin – played at NC State University for two years then transferred to the University of Nevada to finish college career. Current player for the
Charlotte Hornets .
Jeff McInnis – played at the
University of North Carolina ; former player on the Portland Trail Blazers,
Los Angeles Clippers , and the
New Jersey Nets
[41]
Ben McLemore – NBA player for Portland Trail Blazers, selected 7th overall in
NBA draft
[42]
Ron Mercer – played at the University of Kentucky from 1995 to 1997; played for 7 NBA teams
[19]
Billy Preston – NBA player for the
Cleveland Cavaliers .
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Josh Reaves – played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks; currently playing professional basketball in Turkey; attended
Penn State
Rajon Rondo – played at the
University of Kentucky ; drafted 21st in the NBA draft, won the 2008 and 2020 NBA championships with the Celtics and Lakers; an All-Star in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers
[45]
Josh Smith – drafted first round, 17th pick by the
Atlanta Hawks in the
2004 NBA draft . Last played for the
New Orleans Pelicans
[46]
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; two-time NBA All-Star.
[47] Currently the head coach of the
Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team.
[48]
Rod Strickland – played at
DePaul University and drafted 19th in the
1988 NBA draft ; played 17 seasons in the NBA for 9 teams; All-NBA Second Team in 1998.
[49]
Cameron Thomas – currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets
[50]
Sindarius Thornwell – played for The University of South Carolina, drafted by Milwaukee Bucks and traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Currently on the G League team affiliated with the NBA's Orlando Magic.
Marcus Williams – 2004 National Championship with
UConn . Played with the
New Jersey Nets , Golden State Warriors,
Memphis Grizzlies , and in
Serbia and Spain.
Troy Williams – former NBA player, most recently played for the
Sacramento Kings .
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