oak hill profile #2

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Nike Extravaganza V: Oak Hill
Player Profiles #2--(Feb. 4, 2000)

Oak Hill, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, and perhaps the best ever high school team we've seen (really, we mean it, seriously) features 11 players on its current roster. We're going to feature their profiles direct from the Oak Hill 1999-2000 Warrior Basketball Guide. Five today and six tomorrow. Hey, we didn't write this stuff, but it's still kind of informative. . . Here's No. 2 in the two-part player profile series. If you missed No. 1, here's the link for the rest of the team.

Byron Mitchell (6'-6" Sr. SG/SF)-- Byron is the first native of Canada to be a member of the Oak Hill basketball program. Because of his shooting ability and height, Byron will see considerable time at both shooting guard and small forward. he is an excellent passer and has a knack for coming up with loose balls. Byron has become very poplar with his teammates who quickly gave him the nickname "Canadian Bacon". Excellent student. Byron is the son of Dr. Paul Mitchell and Dr. Janet Seale.

wilburallen1.jpg (2273 bytes) Favorite food: ......................... Steak
Favorite TV Show. .................... Rap City
Favorite Class............................ U.S. History
Person(s) I most admire.......... My Dad
Favorite Sports Figure............. Wayne Gretzky
Favorite NBA Team..................New York Knicks

What I like most about Oak Hill is: Having the opportunity to play for one of the best basketball programs in the country.

Chris Neal (6'-0" Sr. G)--Chris returns to Oak Hill for his second year, and was a member of the Red Team [the 'other' varsity team which plays local high schools] last year. Chris brings lots of enthusiasm to the team and will provide depth at the perimeter positions. He is an improving shooter and ballhandler. "All-Out Effort" are the words that best describe Chris' style of play. Excellent student. Chris is the son of Ms. Thurdell McNair.

rashaadcarruth1.jpg (2418 bytes) Favorite food: ......................... Fried Chicken
Favorite TV Show. .................... ESPN Sports Center
Favorite Class............................ Business Management
Person(s) I most admire..........My Mother
Favorite Sports Figure............. Penny Hardaway
Favorite NBA Team.................. Sacramento Kings

What I like about Oak Hill is: After I graduate from Oak Hill I will have the opportunity to attend a good college.

Doug Rias (6'-3 1/2" Jr. SG/SF)--Doug is competing for playing time at both wing positions. Improvement in both his ball-handlikng and decision-making are vital in order to earn playing time. Doug has the ability to shoot from the three point line as a sopt up shooter. He is one of the better leapers on the team this year. Doug is the son of Ms. Carol Rias.

orennfells.jpg (27390 bytes) Favorite food: .........................French Fries
Favorite TV Show. ....................Martin
Favorite Class............................ Math
Person(s) I most admire.......... My Mother
Favorite Sports Figure............. Kevin Garnett
Favorite NBA Team.................. Minnesota Timberwolves

What I like most about Oak Hill is: The basketball team and the teachers.

Luke Whitehead (6'-6 1/2" Sr. SF)--Luke is the best small forward to play for the Warriors since Steve Jackson in 1996. Luke can score in a variety of ways. he can post up and he can score off the dribble and the catch. Luke's size and strength should allow him to be a great rebounding wing player. He provides the Warriors with a quality small forward--something that has been lacking for the past three seasons. Luke has committed to play next season at Louisville. He is an outstanding student. Luke is the sone of Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Whitehead.

orennfells.jpg (27390 bytes) Favorite food: .........................Steak
Favorite TV Show. ....................ESPN Sportscenter
Favorite Class............................ Math
Person(s) I most admire.......... My Father
Favorite Sports Figure............. Michael Jordan
Favorite NBA Team.................. Philadelphia 76'ers

What I like most about Oak Hill is: It's a place where I can make my dream come true.

Chris Williams (6'-3" Sr. G)--Chris has vastly improved since last season where he was one of our first guards off the bench. He has increased his quickness and is physically much stronger. He has also improved his shooting ability and the range of his shot. His knowledge, understanding and experience will be counted on heavily in assisting the Warriors in their quest to match the 1998-99 season. Chris is expected to be a major contributor to the success of this year's team. Chris is the son of Ms. Dawn Pugh.

orennfells.jpg (27390 bytes) Favorite food: .........................Lasagna and Greens
Favorite TV Show. .................... Oz
Favorite Class............................ Drama
Person(s) I most admire.......... My Mom and Dad
Favorite Sports Figure............. Michael Jordan
Favorite NBA Team.................. Sacramento Kings

What I like most about Oak Hill is: My teammates and the challenging schedule we play.

There you have it, the 1999-2000 Oak Hill Academy Warriors, currently ranked as the No. 1 team in the country by USA Today. They'll take on the No. 2 ranked team, Compton Dominguez tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m.

See you there.