Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)

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Type Private, Boarding Religious affiliation(s) Baptist/Christian Diante Lesperance Diante Lesperance Number of students 150 Current basketball coach Steve Smith		Motto "The Turning Point" Established 1878 Phone +1 276-579-2619 Founded 1878
Enrollment approx. 150 total 98% boarding Address 2635 Oak Hill Rd, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, USA Similar Grayson County School, Grayson Highlands State Park, East Wilkes High School, Ashe County Airport, Rugby Creek Profiles Twitter Facebook Google+ Instagram

Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private Baptist-affiliated secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 150 students is 98% boarders, serving grades 8–12. It is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Notable basketball players

Chris Brown, currently plays for Oregon State University

Eric Devendorf, former player at Syracuse University and a 2006–07 All-Big East Honorable Mention selection.

Rokas Gustys, current player for Hofstra University

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, played at Iona College and briefly in the NBA

Venson Hamilton, player at University of Nebraska

Lamont Jones, currently plays for the Iona Gaels

Alex Legion, college basketball player at Florida International University, University of Kentucky and University of Illinois.

Landon Milbourne player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League

K.C. Rivers, player for Clemson University

Travis Watson, player at University of Virginia.

Curtis Staples, drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Eighth in NCAA career three-point field goals, at 413.

Tyler Lewis, currently plays for Butler University

Lennard Freeman, currently plays for North Carolina State University

Jordan Adams, currently plays for Memphis Grizzlies, was the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

Nate Britt, currently plays for University of North Carolina

D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, currently plays for Georgetown University

Harry Giles, currently plays Duke University

Terrence Phillips, currently plays for University of Missouri

Dwayne Bacon, currently plays for Florida State University.

Daniel Giddens, plays for the University of Alabama.

Mario Kegler, plays for Mississippi State University.

Braxton Key, University of Alabama Commit.

Billy Preston Kansas University Commit.

Pranav Menon Kansas University Commit.

NBA players

Marc Collazo currently plays for the Washington Wizards.

Quinn Cook currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks.

Cory Alexander, played at the University of Virginia and in the NBA

Carmelo Anthony, played at Syracuse University; drafted third in 2003; 2003 NCAA Champion; NBA All-Star; attended Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore before transferring.

William Avery, 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, 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

Junior Burrough, played at the University of Virginia and briefly for the Boston Celtics in the NBA

Ben Davis, 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

A. J. Hammons, currently plays for Dallas Mavericks

Stephen Jackson, NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs

Brandon Jennings, NBA player for the Washington Wizards, selected 10th in the 2009 NBA draft. Played for Italy's Lottomatica Roma.

Doron Lamb, McDonald's All-American; played at University of Kentucky; player for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic.

Ty Lawson, player on the Sacramento Kings, 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.

Ben McLemore, plays for Sacramento Kings, selected 7th overall in NBA Draft

Ron Mercer, played at the University of Kentucky from 1995–1997; played for 7 NBA teams

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 Chicago Bulls.

Josh Smith, drafted first round, 17th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA draft. Last played for the Houston Rockets.

Jerry Stackhouse, played at the University of North Carolina. NBA player with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee Bucks.

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.

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.

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, played for Indiana University, currently plays in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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