Chick-Fil-A Classic - The Teams Detailed Information

Chick-fil-A Classic - Hosted by: Richland Northeast High School - December 19-21, 2002 - Columbia, SC

	The Fighting Irish Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Oklahoma City, OK Head Coach: Tondrell Durham
The Fighting Irish of Bishop McGuinness High School finished the 2007-2008 basketball season with a final record of 26 wins and only 4 losses. Bishop McGuinness won their 3rd consecutive Class 4A State Championship and their 7th in the past eleven years. The team returns four starters from last season including nationally ranked 6’10 center Daniel Orton. Other key players include Ryan Randolph and Nick Johnson. The team is coached by Tondrell Durham who is entering his 11th year as head coach of the Irish. Coach Durham was named Oklahoma Basketball Association Coach of the Year in 2005-2006. He has coached 9 All-State players and 1 State Player of the Year during his ten years at Bishop McGinness. The Irish are again looking forward to another highly successful season.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Daniel Orton Daniel is a nationally ranked 6'10 center who averaged 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 blocked shots per game last season. He is a 3-time Class 4A Oklahoma State Champion. Last year he was named Region 8 Player of the Year in his class, Little All-City Player of the Year, and State tournament MVP. Daniel has verbally committed to play for Kentucky next year upon graduation.

	The Ravens Ravenscroft School Raleigh, NC Head Coach: Kevin Billerman
Ravenscroft returns three starters from a team that went 24-6 and won its second-straight Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference Championship. Leading the Ravens is 6’10 senior Ryan Kelly, a 2007 All-State selection and one of the nation’s top-ranked power forwards. Joining Kelly in the front court is 6’11 center Matt Wilson, a 2007 All-Conference performer. Coach Kevin Billerman is in his ninth year at Ravenscroft, and entered the season as the School’s all-time leader in coaching victories with an overall record of 170-72. A one-time point guard and captain at Duke University, Billerman has led the Ravens to seven regular season conference championships, six conference tournament titles, and two NCISAA State Championship games.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Ryan Kelly Ryan is a 6’10 nationally ranked senior forward who averaged 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks per game during the 2007-2008 season. Ryan led the Ravens to their second-straight conference title was named the TISAC Conference Player of the Year, an NCISAA All-State pick and a GlaxoSmithKline All-Tournament team selection. Ryan has verbally committed to play for Duke next year upon graduation.

	The Wolverines Miller Grove High School Lithona, GA Head Coach: Sharman White
The Wolverines of Miller Grove High School finished the 2007-2008 basketball season with a 26-6 record, which included winning the DeKalb County Tip-Off Tournament Championship and the Region 6-AAAA Championship. Miller Grove also made history by competing in the school’s first “Final Four” in the Georgia Class 4A State Playoffs. The Wolverines returns two of their starters and 6 other lettermen from last year’s team. The starters include senior guard Mfon Udofia (24.4ppg/7apg), who is currently ranked nationally and has been featured in a variety of national sports publications. Alongside of Udofia, will be All-State performer Senior Stephen Hill (PF 15.1ppg/9rpg), Senior Joe Caldwell (SF 11ppg/8rpg), and Senior Malcolm Frank (SG 8.7ppg/5apg). Miller Grove also touts one of the best young frontlines in the nation with freshman Tony Parker (6 ’8 255lbs) and sophomore Henry Brooks (6’7 220lbs). Miller Grove is coached by Sharman White, who is beginning his fourth year as the head coach of the Wolverines and has posted an overall record of 65-22 as a head coach of the Wolverines. His career coaching record stands at 174-61 while guiding his teams to 6 state playoff appearances including a state runner-up (2004 - Carver) and state semi-finalist (2008).
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Mfon Udofia Mfon is a 6’3 nationally ranked senior guard who averaged 24 points and 7 assists per game while shooting 86% from the foul line during the 2007-2008 season. He has been a starter since his freshman season and has led his team in scoring and assists each season while being selected to the All-State team each year. Mfon has verbally committed to play for Georgia Tech next year upon graduation.

	The Mustangs Myers Park High School Charlotte, NC Head Coach: Rick Lewis
The 2007-2008 basketball season was a highly successful one (21 wins, 5 losses) for the Mustangs of Myers Park High School. The Mustangs won their Region Championship and participated in the North Carolina Class 4A State Playoffs. Expectations for the 2008-2009 season are again running high. Myers Park returns all five starters from last year’s team including All-Conference and All-District performers Odell Turner and Quan Alexander. The Mustangs are coached by Rick Lewis who is a native of Dallas, Texas where he attended high school at Garland Christian and while a student there he led both his football and basketball teams to state titles during his senior year. Coach Lewis is beginning his thirteenth season overall as a head coach and his 9th year at Myers Park. He has a career record of 169 wins and 107 losses. Coach Lewis has led Myers Park into the state playoffs in 6 of his 8 years at the helm.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Odell Turner Odell is a 6’5 senior forward who averaged 21 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during the 2007-2008 basketball season. He is a 2-time All-Conference (Southwestern 4A) as well as All-District (District 8) player. Odell is being recruited by Gardner Webb, Winthop, Radford, Lenior Rhyne, VCU, Wake Forest, ECU.

	The Wildcats Logan High School Logan, WV Head Coach: Mark Hatcher
The Wildcats of Logan High School have a rich basketball history in the state of West Virginia. Logan High has won 6 state championships and has been runners-up 7 times. The Wildcats finished their 2007-2008 season with a final record of 23 wins and 4 losses while making it to the Class 2A State semi-finals. This year’s team again has high expectations with the return of 4 starters and 7 other lettermen from last season. All-State selections Jon Bevins (1st team), Paul Herbert Williamson (2nd Team) and Brett Sorrell (3rd team) are again expected to lead the way for Logan. All are college basketball prospects. Logan is coached by Mark Hatcher who has led the Wildcats to five straight state playoff appearances. He is entering his 9th season as a head coach and has a career record of 132 wins and 72 losses.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Jon Bevins Jon is a 6’7 senior center who averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocked shots per game last season. Jon was selected 1st Team All-State during both his sophomore and junior seasons. At the beginning of this season, he is only 75 points away from scoring 1,000 points for his career.

	The Warriors Orlando Christian Prep High School Orlando, FL Head Coach: Reggie Kohn
In 2007-2008, the Warriors of Orlando Christian Prep High School won the Florida Class 1A State Championship with an overall record of 27 wins and 2 losses. The Warriors return three starters from last year’s state championship team highlighted by 6’8 senior All-State player Keith Clanton. Orlando Christian is coached by Reggie Kohn. Coach Kohn is beginning his first year at OCP after four highly successful seasons at Lake Howell High School. He led his team to 4 State Final Four appearances. He was named the 2005 Class 5A Coach of the Year in the state of Florida and has an overall coaching record of 110 wins and 21 losses. The Warriors are looking forward to another highly successful season.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Keith Clanton Keith is a 6’8 senior center who averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocked shots per game during the 2007-2008 season. He was selected 1st team All-State, Class 1A Player of the Year, Central Florida Player of the Year, and MVP of the state tournament. Keith is being recruited by many D-1 programs across the country.

	The Greenies Christ School Asheville, NC Head Coach: David Gaines
Christ School won the North Carolina Independent Schools Class 3A State Championship last season for the second year in a row with a final record of 34 wins and only 2 losses. Christ School has now won three of the past four NCISAA Class 3A State Championships (2005, 2007 & 2008) and was State Runners-Up in 2004. The “Greenies” are making their second trip to the Chick-fil-A Classic after winning the Classic II title last year. The team returns four starters and three other lettermen from last year’s team. The team will be led by 6’11 senior Mason Plumlee (Duke), 6’5 senior Lakeem Jackson (South Carolina) and 6’6 senior Dee Giger (Harvard). The “Greenies” are expecting another highly successful season. Christ School is coached by 1984 graduate David Gaines. Coach Gaines has a 11 year career record of 247 wins and 66 losses. He has coached 11 NCISAA All-State players and currently has 5 players playing at the Division I level.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Mason Plumlee Mason is a 6’11 nationally ranked senior forward/center who averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocked shots per game during the 2007-2008 basketball season. He was selected All-Conference, All-Western, and All-State. This past summer he participated on the USA 18U National team that won the Silver Medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Argentina. Mason has committed to play college basketball next year at Duke University.

	The Mavericks Miller School Charlottesville, VA Head Coach: Fred Wawner
The Mavericks of the Miller School finished the 2007-2008 basketball season as conference champions for the third consecutive season while finishing as the VISBA Division 2 State Runners-Up with a record of 25 wins and 4 losses. The 2008-2009 Mavericks return three starters from last season including nationally ranked senior forward Marshawn Powell. In addition to Powell, the Mavericks have an outstanding group of juniors that includes 6’6 Mychal Parker, 6’8 Brice Kofane, and 6’8 Hippolyte Tsafack which are expected to contribute to the team’s success this year. Miller School is coached by Fred Wawner. Coach Wawner is beginning his 10th season at the helm of the Mavericks.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Marshawn Powell Marshawn is a 6’7 nationally ranked senior forward who averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds last season. He was selected as the Virginia Independent Schools Division II State Player of the Year. Marshawn has verbally committed to attend and play for the University of Arkansas next year.

	The Yellow Jackets Union County High School Union, SC Head Coach: Joe Pitt
The Union County Yellow Jackets are coached by Joe Pitt. The Yellow Jackets are coming off another playoff appearance where they have participated in 9 of the last 10 years and 16 of Coach Pitt's 20 years at Union County. Union County will again be led by 6'8" nationally ranked senior Devin Booker who averaged 22 points and 17 rebounds last season. Devin has committed to attend Clemson University upon graduation. The Yellow Jackets will play up tempo basketball pushing the ball up the floor at every opportunity. On the defensive end Coach Pitt emphasizes a hard nosed man to man defense. The Yellow Jackets expect to be a force again in the upstate of South Carolina this year. In addition to Devin Booker, Coach Pitt is looking for major contributions from Brandon Stapleton, Mike Mebane and 6'5" sophomore Desi Floyd.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Devin Booker Devin is a 6’8 senior forward who led the team in both scoring with 22 points and rebounds with 17 per game during the 2007-2008 season. He is a nationally ranked senior who has chosen to attend and play basketball at Clemson University with his brother Trevor who is the starting center.

	The Diamond Hornets Lower Richland High School Hopkins, SC Head Coach: Zeke Washington
The Diamond Hornets of Lower Richland High School completed another highly successful season last year with a final record of 21 wins and 6 losses. Lower Richland also won their fifth consecutive region title and advanced to the 3rd round of the Class 4A State Playoffs for the second year in a row. Lower Richland has a rich history of basketball success including four 4A State Championships (1982, 1987, 1988, and 1999). This year’s Diamond Hornets are expected to be led by returnees Preston Blackmon and Torrence Outing. Lower Richland is coached by Ezekiel “Zeke” Washington who is beginning his second year at the helm of the Diamond Hornets. Coach Washington has an overall head coaching record of 248 wins and 123 losses.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Preston Blackmon Preston is a 6’0 senior guard who averaged 9 points and 3 assists per game last season. Preston is a 3 year varsity letterman.

	The Panthers Pinewood Prep School Summerville, SC Head Coach: Pat Eidson
Pinewood Prep is the SCISA Class 3A three-time defending State Champions. The Panthers finished the 2007-2008 basketball season with an overall record of 27 wins and 4 losses. Over the past three seasons, Pinewood has an overall record of 82 wins and only 10 losses. Expectations are again high for a four-peat as Pinewood returns 4 starters and 3 other lettermen for the 2008-2009 season. The Panthers are expected again to be led by standouts Milton Jennings, Kenny Manigault, and Ryan Bogdan. The Panthers are coached by Pat Eidson who is beginning his 19th year at Pinewood (30th overall as head coach). Coach Eidson has led the Panthers to nine state championship titles and five state runner-up finishes during his tenure. Coach Eidson has an overall head coaching record of 618 wins and 244 losses.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Milton Jennings Milton is a nationally ranked 6’9 senior forward/center who averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game during the 2007-2008 season. He was selected as the Region Player of the Year, All-State and SCISA State Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Milton has committed to play basketball next year for Clemson University.

	The Cavaliers Richland Northeast High School Columbia, SC Head Coach: Jason Powell
Jason Powell is entering his seventh season as Head Coach at RNE after serving one season as head coach at Spring Valley High School. His career record stands at 114 wins and 70 losses. Coach Powell is entering his fifteenth season of coaching overall, serving as an assistant varsity/junior varsity coach during his first seven years at RNE. After experiencing their first losing season in over 15 years and missing the playoffs for the first time in 12 years during the 2006-2007 season, the Cavaliers bounced back last season with a record of 14 wins and 11 losses and made it back to the state playoffs. This year's team returns four starters and three other lettermen from last season. The Cavaliers will look to restore and rebuild the program back to supremacy as one of the top programs in the state.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Malcom Rhett Malcom is a 6'6 junior forward who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds per game during his sophomore season. Malcom is the son of former University of South Carolina star Joe Rhett. He is receiving interests from several colleges and universities including Western Carolina, Wofford, Wichita State and the College of Charleston.

	The Raiders W.J. Keenan High School Columbia, SC Head Coach: Zach Norris
The 2007-2008 Raiders of W.J. Keenan High School won the Region IV AA title for the 7th time in the last 9 years. They lost in the semifinals for the Class AA title with an overall record of 24 wins and 4 losses. The Raiders return 4 starters and 5 other lettermen from last year’s team. The starters include Region Player of the Year and All-State selection senior guard Ryan Norris, and All-Region Players, senior Tim Patrick and junior Bradley Smith. W.J. Keenan is coached by Zach Norris. Coach Norris is entering his 10th season as the head coach of the Raiders and nineteenth season as a head coach. His career coaching record stands at 398 wins and 130 losses. The Raiders are expecting to have another successful season and a return to the state playoffs for the tenth consecutive year.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Ryan Norris Ryan is a 6’2 senior combo guard who averaged 17 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists a game for the 2007-08 season. He was selected All State, All Region Player of the Year and the Columbia Area AA Player of the Year. Ryan has a 3.46 GPA and has received interest from several mid to lower level D1 programs.

	The Hornets C.A Johnson High School Columbia, SC Head Coach: Louis "Hamp" Dreher
The Hornets of C.A. Johnson High School finished the 2007-2008 season with an overall record of 15 wins and 10 losses that included a championship of a holiday invitational tournament. C.A. Johnson returns their top three starters and 9 other letterman from last year's team. The starters include All - Region selection junior point guard Antonio Brown, 6' 8 " junior center Terrell Magazine and 6' 3" forward Davon Dash. As a sophomore Brown led the team in assist, steals, and averaged 10.2 points a game. The Hornets are coached by Louis "Hamp" Dreher. Coach Dreher is beginning his third (3) season at the helm of the Hornets and his 10th year overall as a head coach. He has a total of 35 years of coaching experience. Coach Dreher had the pleasure of coaching Jermaine O'Neal (Indiana Pacers) and many other Division I players while as an assistant at Eau Claire High School under the tutelage of legendary Coach George Glymph. His career coaching record stands at 131 wins and 96 losses. The Hornets are looking forward to another successful season with an anticipated return to the state playoffs for the third consecutive year.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Antonio Brown Antonio Brown is the Hornets 5' 9 junior starting point guard. He has started in this position since his freshman year. Antonio averaged 10.2 points a game, 3.2 steals, 5.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds a game last season. As the leader of the team, Antonio earned recognition as an All-Region player for the 2007-2008 season.

	The Red Raiders Greenville High School Greenville, SC Head Coach: Dondi McGowan
The Red Raiders of Greenville High School are coached by Dondi McGowan. Coach McGowan is beginning his 8th season as a head coach overall and his seventh at Greenville High. He has a career record of 114 wins and 61 losses. This past season, the Red Raiders made their 3rd consecutive trip under Coach McGowan to the SC Class 3A State Finals and finished the season with a record of 21 wins and 8 losses. After winning the State in 2006, the Raiders finished as State Runners-Up each of the last two seasons. Greenville has now won 20 or more games for three consecutive seasons. All-region selection Marquis Sloan (Jr) and senior Scott Dameron are expected the lead the way for another highly successful season.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Marquis Sloan Marquis is a 6’0 junior guard who averaged 14 points and 3 assists per game during the 2007-2008 season. Marquis was selected All-region and was named as Greenville’s team MVP.

	The Blazers Ridge View High School Columbia, SC - Head Coach: John Combs
The Blazers of the Ridge View High School finished last year with a record of 13 wins and 13 losses while making the SC Class 4A Playoffs. This year’s team returns 2 starters and 5 other lettermen. The Blazers like to play an up tempo style on offense and defense. Expect Ridge View to press fullcourt on defense and run the fastbreak on offense as often as possible. The Blazers are coached by John Combs. Coach Combs is beginning his fourth year at Ridge View and fifth overall as a head coach with a career record of 60 wins and 43 losses. His teams have qualified for the state tournament in 3 of his 4 years as a head coach.
	SPOTLIGHT PLAYER Michael Green Michael is a 6’8 junior forward/center who is coming on strong. Last season he averaged 4 rebounds and 3 blocks per game in a reserve roll. An outstanding summer is drawing him looks from South Carolina, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Wichita State and other D-1 programs.