Oak Hill Academy currently has four players rated inside of our 2010 top 100. Coach Smith lost three very talented players from last season's team in Keith Gallon, Lamont Jones and Glenn Bryant. So he wasted not time in adding two of the most talented players in the nation in guard Juwan Staten and forward Roscoe Smith for the upcoming season.

Doron Lamb- He is definitely going to visit Oklahoma and Kansas. Lamb plans on committing at some point "during the school season". Lamb's list of schools are Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Arizona, Clemson, Marquette, St. John’s, Oklahoma State, Seton Hall, and Florida. The smooth guard currently sits at #17 overall in the class of 2010.

Peshon Howard- Recently gave us this list of schools. Harvard, Rutgers, USC, UCLA, Virginia, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Former teammate and close friend Glenn Bryant is already at Arkansas. One would think that gives the Razorbacks a little leverage. Howard is currently rated #97 overall in the class of 2010

Roscoe Smith- Smith has offers from just about every high major program in the nation. The only thing that Smith made certain during a recent interview was that he is attending Oak Hill for his senior season. "They're all the same; no different right now," Smith said of the chances for each school. "It's still a long list and everybody has a chance. I want to take some visits in the middle of the (senior season), so I can get the list shorter." Smith checks in at #25 in our class of 2010 top 100.

Juwan Staten- Recently transferred to Oak Hill. Staten is committed to Dayton and is among the better players in the 2010 class that the nation is unaware of. Staten checks in at #76 in our most recent shuffle of the top 100 in the class of 2010.

Chasen Campbell- Served as Keith "Tiny" Gallon's primary backup. Campbell fought injuries during his senior season. He is going to prep for a year and reclassify as a 2010 prospect. He already holds an offer from IUPUI.

According to Evan Daniels of scout.com Johnson has decided not to attend USC. Before committing to USC in September of 08' Johnson's list of schools included UCLA, N.C. State, Miami, Wake Forest, UNLV, Texas and Indiana. We had the privilege of watching this young man play in the 09' Derby Classic, where he posted 10 points, 1 rebound, one steal and an assist in about 15 minutes of play.

Below is an article that we wrote awhile back about Johnson's impressive childhood.

As a freshman at Lovejoy High, Johnson was tabbed as one of the top prospects in the state. Now the senior from Fayette County high is one of the top prospects in the nation. However the grounded Johnson keeps everything in the right perspective:

“I just look at myself as just another individual that plays basketball.”

Noel’s family and support system has always had him involved in athletics. Johnson’s father was a star at Wichita State and played one season for the Golden State Warriors. Johnson has inherited his fathers athletic ability to go along with his 6′7, 180 pound frame. The kid has developed the ability to aggressively attack the rim and sports an improved jumper.

Johnson lists his parents as the biggest role models in his life:

“Both of my parents ‘cause they want me to strive to be the best at everything I do.”

Johnson’s father has had Noel mentored and tutored by some of the classiest people associated with the game:

-Xavier McDaniel is Johnson’s godfather.

-Nate “Tiny” Archibald, teaches Johnson ball handling ,court vision and awareness drills.

-Former Hawk Mike Glenn teaches him shooting and helps to mold him into a well rounded student/athlete (Johnson carries a respectable B average)

-The first ever African American to sign a scholarship at UNC, Charlie Scott helps Johnson with offensive consistency.

In December of 2007, while playing in front of a packed gym, including Rick Pitino. Johnson burned Mctinosh Ga, for 42 points and 14 boards. In March of 08′ it was more of the same. Johnson’s late three pointer closed the game out against #7 ranked Miller Grove in the state 3-A semifinals game. Johnson finished the game with 29 points. Johnson finished his junior campaign averaging 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists per contest. The quick rising junior had this to say after his clutch performance:

“We knew they were not going to get rattled,” Johnson said. “We just had to keep our composure.”

Mfon Udofia, who led Miller Grove to its first trip to the semifinals, finished with a game-high 30 points. Johnson went on to be named to the State AAA first team along with Mfon Udofia.

When Johnson was asked what was looking for in a program and coach he added:

“(I’m looking for) A coach that enjoys the game as much as I do but at the same time wants to help each and every player reach the next level.”

“I’m looking at how important the school takes education. Also, I’m looking at how the school takes care of their alumni.”

Photo courtesy of here.

Sidney has yet to sign his letter of intent with the Trojans. Over this past weekend Sidney (originally from Mississippi) took a visit to Mississippi State.

USC coach Tim Floyd has to know that losing Sidney could spell NIT for his squad next season. Demar DeRozan, Daniel Hackett and Taj Gibson have declared for the draft. Former teammate and fellow big man Solomon Hill ended up signing with the Arizona Wildcats.

Sidney has passed his SAT and is only a few core credits short of being eligible as a freshman. Photo courtesy of here.

After what was described as a great visit last week Jones has now committed to the Trojans. Jones seems really excited about the chance to step in and play right away. Since Daniel Hacket has now officially signed with an agent.

After de-committing from Louisville (twice) and Virginia Tech, Jones, a 6-foot point guard out of Harlem, signed a Letter of Intent Sunday with USC.

“He texted me and said he did,” Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said.

Jones is ranked among the top 10 point guards in the Class of 2009.

During an interview last week in New York before the Jordan Classic, Jones said he enjoyed his recent visit to USC.

“It was a great experience,” he said. “It was just a family-oriented atmosphere. It was a great school all around. The kids, the coaches, the campus, everything about it.”

Class of 2010 center Jordan Latham has withdrew his verbal commitment to play for Xavier and is opening things back up. Lathem will take his time in making a decision this time and don't be surprised to see a few new schools pop up on his list as he wants to open things up. Maryland and Oregon State are now back firmly in the mix for the talented big.

Class of 2010 point guard Eric Atkins (pictured) has been playing well of late. Leading his team to the 2009 Take Your Best Shot 17&U Championship. Atkins posted 20 points in the win and looks much improved by all accounts. Atkins holds no fewer than 5 scholarship offers from Massachusetts, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Virginia, George Mason.

Lamont "momo" Jones said that he enjoyed his official visit to USC. Jones is a talented 2009 guard who has committed and de-committed twice (Louisville, Virginia Tech) Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said that Arizona was the only other realistic destination for Jones.