The clock is ticking on the first annual Central Virginia Basketball Banquet!
In conjunction with CVaSports.com, the BD Basketball Foundation is hosting an evening to remember. The Central Virginia Basketball Banquet is an opportunity for the CVa Sports community to spotlight student-athletes for all the right reasons!
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Following a rise to prominence in college basketball, local hoops legend Ben D’Alessandro has returned to Central Virginia in a service oriented capacity.
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It is a cool evening and you have finally reached your seat. It is just another event where you are watching your pride and joy, your child, participate in another contest.
The game is moving along and everything appears to be fine, then “it” happens.
An athlete goes down!
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A miracle run in the CAA Tournament fell a step short for Miller School graduate Laimis Kisielus and the William and Mary basketball program.
George Mason dashed the Tribe's hopes to go dancing in March with a 69-58 victory over Kisielus and William and Mary in the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament on Monday evening.
Will George Mason be the darling of the NCAA Tournament again?
Photo: W&M sports information
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With a new up-tempo style of play in Fluvanna County, this year’s version of Fluco hoops realized that individual numbers would be down, while team statistics would rise through scoring distribution.
For sophomore Xavier Holland, the balanced approach was more than O.K.
Photo: Fluvanna Sports Photography
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There's an incredibly insightful post running now called "CVa's Best Athletes," which was posted by Man in Black.
MiB's post and the many that follow analyze the CVaSports.com Power Poll "Who is the best athlete in Central Virginia?"
Make sure to VOTE!
Here are some of the highlights: The Dream, Mike Graham, Alex Asher, Kyle Long and Jerry Miller.
 
Albemarle's Cameron Anderson (left) and Zach Vrhovac hope to return the Pats to prominence. Photos: Jim Copony
What a difference a year makes.
At this time last year, the Albemarle Patriots had won the Commonwealth District tournament and fell just short of a berth in the Group AAA state tournament.
Fast-forward to this season, and the Pats, for only the second time in eleven years, will be missing from the regional playoffs.
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The video camera was roaming Mustang Country yet again last night with head coaches and super stars crossing the front of the lens.
Fluvanna County Head Coach Munro Rateau and Charlottesville standout Omari Minor chatted with Publisher Jerry Miller, while INSIDER Jhalil Mosley video interviewed Orange County Head Coach Keyo'de Rogers and OCHS star Quintin Hunter.
You can watch the interviews by clicking "VIDEO" on our menu bar or by clicking the names above.
Enjoy the coverage and don't forget to upload your own videos to highlight all our fine student-athletes across Central Virginia.
Now Mr. Banks, when you read this, I want you to take it for what it’s worth. It’s nothing more than a compliment and a little reassurance for a job well done – at least up until this point.
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Newly-minted CVaSports.com INSIDER Jhalil Mosley broke out the video camera again and interviewed two great basketball ambassadors (Head Coach Kareem Martin and two-sport star Hines Banks) for the CVaSports.com family.
You can watch Mr. Mosley's second set of video interviews by clicking "VIDEO" on our menu bar or by clicking the names above.
Enjoy the video coverage and don't forget to upload your own videos to highlight all our fine student-athletes across Central Virginia.
 
Don't miss our updated Athletes of the Week, only on CVaSports.com.
Here's a sneak peak:
Meet Shannon Bayliss, one of eight seniors on the Western Albemarle girls hoops team. Bayliss is the No. 3 scorer for Head Coach Jason Barnett and the Warriors.
Meet Hines Banks, a sure-fire first team All-Jefferson District selection, who helped pace the Monticello boys hoops program to a share of the JD regular season championship.
Don't forget to vote for the JD Player of the Years by clicking POWER POLLS.
If you haven't seen it yet, the staff at CVaSports.com debut its first Power Poll this morning with our question "Who should be voted this year's Jefferson District Boys Player of the Year?"
You can find the Power Poll on the bottom, right-hand side of our homepage or by clicking over to The Board.
Also, on Thursday afternoon at 6 p.m., we released our second Power Poll, this one titled, "Who should be voted this year's Jefferson District Girls Player of the Year?"
Don't forget to VOTE!
Alright INSIDERS, the polls are closed for what has been our best-read thread in our short time in cyberspace here at CVaSports.com.
By now you've seen it, read it, thought it, talked it and added your own perspective to The Board on "What are the most hostile gyms to play in across CVa?"
If you haven't read the running thread, I suggest you do it before continuing but prepare to be captivated and consumed.
If you have, well, here are the highlights and, as promised, the winner of a $50 V-Sabre zip-down fleece from Eljo's Traditional Clothes and a wad of gift cards to keep you content till the end of the month!
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Head Coach Mitch Minor (left) and CHS hoops are in the clubhouse at 9-3 in the JD. Will Head Coach Kareem Martin (right) and MHS join them? Photos: Jim Copony
UPDATED (2:01 p.m.) It looks like it’s going to be a photo finish on the boys side of the Jefferson District basketball world.
Here’s the scoop …
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UPDATED (10:17 p.m.): I'm thinking about piecing something together on this topic for the front page on "What are the most hostile gyms to play in across CVa?"
What do you think are the toughest hoops gyms to ball in across Central Virginia? Who has the best home-court advantage?
Back it up with reasoning and then immediately find yourself in the running for prizes.
The best post(s) will be spotlighted on the homepage and rewarded with a $50 V-Sabre zip-down fleece from Eljo's Traditional Clothes and enough gift cards to keep you content till the end of the month!
Fire away!!
At 6-foot-7, Albemarle High's Cameron Anderson has a ton of intrigue and upside for Head Coach Greg Maynard.
Throw in the fact that Anderson is just a sophomore, and you see why many are excited to see him mature as a basketball player.
To really see Anderson InFocus, please click UPSIDE.
Behind an all-around performance from standout guard Hines Banks, the Monticello boys basketball team and Head Coach Kareem Martin marched into Orange County and left with a stranglehold on the Jefferson District.
The Mustangs improved to 8-1 in the JD. They control their own destiny and the Region II playoff berth that comes with it.
To read CVaSports.com INSIDER Jacob Harmon's breakdown of last night's 50-45 overtime victory, click "STRANGLEHOLD."
Photo: Jim Copony
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CVaSports.com INSIDER Jacob Harmon breaks down Monticello's comfortable victory on the hardwood over Louisa County and the Mineral Militia Tuesday evening.
Check out Harmon's thoughts by clicking "Mustangs Gallop Past Lions" or by clicking "blogs" on our menu bar.
Once you have INSIDER status, you can post your own thoughts in blog form on CVaSports.com
CVaSports.com INSIDER Dennis the Menace gets philosophical in perhaps the best post ever - "It's Tough Being a Fan in Central Virginia!"
Dennis the Menace assesses Monticello's playoff run, Backyard football, Virginia athletics, Albemarle boys hoops and the Washington Redskins in a therapeutic post that has gotten some recent legs.
INSIDERS post your thoughts on The Board. Not yet an INSIDER? Sign up now!
Blue Ridge basketball beat UNC commitment Ed Davis and Benedictine over the weekend. Photo: Deb Newgaard.
ST. GEORGE - Led by UNC committment Ed Davis, the Benedictine boys hoops team strolled into St. George Saturday night sporting a slick 19-3 overall record and No. 2 state ranking.
Blue Ridge and Benedictine first met on last December 11, and Davis, a prized ACC recruit, eventually landed by Head Coach Roy Williams and UNC, poured in 20 points as the Barons struggled to find consistency on offense in an easy 60-44 Benedictine win.
Fast-forward 46 days ...
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At 6-foot-4, 215-pounds, MHS junior Sam Roller has college upside in football and hoops. Photos: Jim Copony
The Monticello boys hoops team has jumped to a strong start in Jefferson District play after a key victory over Orange County Friday night in Mustang Country.
MHS (8-5, 6-1 JD) has enjoyed tremendous production from Sam Roller, a 6-foot-4 forward, who is averaging 7.3 points per contest.
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Check out our recently updated video homepage on the menu bar. I updated interviews of Charlottesville standouts Kevin Leatherwood and Omari Minor along with analysis from Head Coach Mitch Minor following the Black Knights 45-34 upset over visiting Monticello.
There's also a sweet highlight (a dish inside) from Minor on the CVaSports.com video page.
When basketball fans in Mustang Country reference the point guard on the Monticello boys basketball team, most people think of junior Hines Banks, who is averaging an impressive 15.7 points per contest.
Yet, when I hear point guard chatter, two Monticello guards immediately come to mind - Banks and Mark Brady
Photo: Jim Copony
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UPDATED: Wednesday at 12:03 a.m.
INSIDER JD Fan gives his thoughts on the Central Virginia boys hoops Player of the Year on the The Board.
JD Fan asks "Do we have a boys POY yet?"
JD Fan lists Monticello's Hines Banks, Charlottesville's Omari Minor, William Monroe's Mike Roach, Western Albemarle Travis Washington and Orange County's Quintin Hunter.
Posts your thoughts on The Board, and catch the running thread HERE.
Check out this photo of Julian Ramirez.
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Photo: Fluvanna Sports Photography
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INSIDER Westside Saint gets us up to speed on St. Anne's-Belfield basketball, including some knowledge on Bryan Lynch, Brett Goodloe and Alex Asher.
Catch the running thread HERE.
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Check out this photo of Jacob Pelton.
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Photo: Jim Copony
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Check out this photo of Mike Roach.
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We have two great message board posts from Backyard Basketball to ponder.
First, Westside Saint gives his/her impression of St. Anne's-Belfield hoops in "What's going on in prep school basketball?"
Second, Dennis the Menace brings us up to speed on the Blue Ridge basketball program, which put a scare into Hill School, the 12th-ranked team in the country.
Four.
Get to know it.
That’s the number Monticello junior Hines Banks wears on the gridiron and hardware.
By now, it’s safe to say, that Banks is a major player in both realms.
Monticello senior Hines Banks is averaging 17.6 points per game for the Mustangs who are 4-3 overall and 2-0 in the JD. Photo: Steve Raileanu
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Check out this photo of Kerry Wynn.
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Photo: Jim Copony
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With Kevin Leatherwood out of the lineup with an ankle injury, Charlottesville High lost its opening two games of the JD regular season.
Sounds crazy, but in the end, I think the time without Leatherwood could actually help the Black Knights from a maturation standpoint.
Read CVaSports.com Publisher/Editor Jerry Miller's thoughts HERE or click the BLOG tab on the menu bar.
 
Monticello's Melissa Estepp (left) and William Monroe's Mike Roach (right) were named CVaSports.com Athlete of the Week. Photos: Jim Copony
Monticello's Melissa Estepp and William Monroe's Mike Roach were both named the CVaSports.com Athletes of the Week.
Read the features HERE.
Estepp is a senior, who plays for Head Coach Mike Ely.
Roach is a junior, who plays for Head Coach Mike Maynard.
Here’s a little known nugget of info that was passed to me last night.
When the William Monroe boys hoops team dropped visiting Western Albemarle 49-46 on Friday evening, it was the first time that a current male student-athlete at WMHS has beaten Western in any athletic event outside of Mike Moyers and the golf team.
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Check out this photo of Peter Hurley.
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Photo: Mr. Jim Copony
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Charlottesville High's Kevin Leatherwood (left) and Western Albemarle High's Ryan Hughes (right) have both suffered recent injuries. Photos: Jim Copony
Charlottesville High standout Kevin Leatherwood said he hopes to return from a high-ankle sprain and be back in the lineup by Friday night when the Black Knights host Orange County.
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Fluvanna County graduate Justin Parker is currently averaging almost 18.0 minutes per game for the Averett University men's basketball team.
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Monticello INSIDER Jacob Harmon punched out his thoughts on the Mustangs 77-46 victory over Louisa County on Friday night.
Read Harmon's Head on CVaSports.com. Click Harmon's last entry HERE.
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I think it’s safe to say Head Coach Kareem Martin would have preferred a better showing than fourth place in the Holiday Classic. The Monticello boys basketball team struggled with turnovers, taking care of the basketball and had a difficult time with entry pass from guard to big man in the post.
There is a silver lining, however.
All three aspects are correctable, and it looks as if Martin and his staff have found a quick solution.
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Check out this photo of Zach Vrhovac of Albemarle High School.
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Photo: Mr. Jim Copony
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A year after watching Ben Keyser and Mark Jordan torch the box score, we’re back to the Darren Maynard Blue Light Special – a tempo-controlled, methodical and, most important, balanced offensive approach.
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Travis Washington (left) and Ryan Hughes (right) helped pace the Western Albemarle hoops team to a runner-up showing in the Holiday Classic. Photos: Jim Copony
A year after watching Ben Keyser and Mark Jordan torch the box score, we’re back to the Darren Maynard Blue Light Special – a tempo-controlled, methodical and, most important, balanced offensive approach.
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Read more on Louisa County basketball Head Coach Preston Gordon by clicking below.
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It’s hard to put into words what Kevin Leatherwood means to the Charlottesville boys basketball team.
Lets face it — Leatherwood can guard five positions and play five on the other end. He’s also added a new dimension to his game, showing that he can initiate Mitch Minor’s offense with creativity and, most importantly, efficiency.
It all makes up Leatherwood the player, but Leatherwood the leader could mean even more.
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It’s about time we get to know the name Maurice Jackson.
The son of a former Harlem Globetrotter, Jackson pushed Charlottesville to a 55-49 victory over Western Albemarle in the championship showdown of the Holiday Classic.
Jackson logged a game-high 23 points, with nine coming from downtown, earning tournament most valuable player honors in the process.
Photo: Jim Copony
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I don’t think there’s any question that the surprise win in the opening round of the Holiday Classic was the thumping Head Coach Darren Maynard and the Western Albemarle Warriors put on Heritage High, a bully of sorts in past post-Christmas tourneys.
In the victory, new-kid-on-the-block Christian Pierce tallied a career-high 14 points for the Warriors, who face a tough challenge tonight in Head Coach Kareem Martin and the Monticello boys basketball team in semifinal action of the Holiday Classic.
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CHS juniors Kevin Leatherwood and Omari Minor combined for 36 points in a win over Waynesboro. Photo: Jim Copony
After jumping out to an early advantage, the Charlottesville boys basketball team showcased its resolve in holding off a pesky Waynesboro club and 6-foot-8 behemoth Nick Gore, 64-53, in the opening round of the Holiday Classic.
Kevin Leatherwood, a physical 6-foot-2 southpaw, absolutely dominated the game for stretches for the Black Knights, who improved to 4-1 overall entering tonight’s showdown against Culpeper County.
Tip-off is slated for 9 p.m. at Monticello.
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In a year of uncertainty for a young and inexperienced Albemarle boys basketball team, any given player can step up on any given night for Head Coach Greg Maynard.
In the Holiday Classic on Thursday night, it was no different as 6-foot-3 senior Darrius Turner answered the call in a tough 62-43 loss to Culpeper County.
In his first career start, Albemarle's Darrius Turner scored seven points in a 62-43 loss to Culpeper County. Photo: Jim Copony
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 For the first time in their 10-year hoops history, the Monticello basketball program topped cross-town rival Albemarle High, 58-51, in front of a packed house on Saturday evening in Mustang Country.
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After a captivating run to the Group AA, Division 3 state championship, quite a few Monticello football players are in the midst of assimilating themselves into Head Coach Kareem Martin's system and Mustang basketball.
INSIDER Jacob Harmon takes a look at the 2007-08 roster, including scouting upside for each player on the team. Get INSIDE today!
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There was a stretch in Erin Rateau’s life where she spent more birthday parties at the Virginia High School League state boys basketball tournament than with hordes of friends, birthday cake and party favors in palatial Palmyra.
In fact, the tournament birthdays have almost turned into a running joke within the Rateau family.
Head Coach Munro Rateau has a 401-226 career overall record in 27 seasons at the helm of the Fluvanna County boys basketball team. Photo: Fluvanna Sports Photography
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In a night full of uncertainty for the Albemarle boys basketball team, Head Coach Greg Maynard and the Patriots proved that they are still a force to be reckoned with, thumping cross-town rival Western Albemarle in front of an electric Albemarle home crowd last Friday night.
Entering the contest, concerns swirled over who would fill the void of last year’s star-studded lineup, a unit which dripped both leadership and big-time talent.
Someone cue Adam Utz.
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Last season was one for the record books for the Albemarle boys basketball team. The Pats exploded to an unprecedented 21-0 start before suffering their first setback of the year against Brooke Point.
Today, Head Coach Greg Maynard and the Pats must assemble yet another unit, but this time without the customary cast of usual suspects.
Albemarle junior Zach Vrhovac must shed shoulder pads for a jersey to help Head Coach Greg Maynard and the Pats on the hardwood in 2007. Photo: Jim Copony
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Blue Ridge head basketball coach Bill Ramsey will likely play five senior starters this year, including Chris Smith, a 6-6 forward. Photo: Deb Newgaard.
After falling in the state quarterfinals last year, Head Coach Bill Ramsey and the Blue Ridge basketball program hope to return to the state Final Four after seven-straight trips prior to the 2006-07 season.
Don't miss INSIDER Dennis the Menace's Blue Ridge hoops preview found exclusively on CVASPORTS.COM.
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 In the first edition of "INSIDE CVa Hoops," we look at how the loss of Devin Gentry to graduation will affect the Charlottesville boys hoops team, while assessing the Western Albemarle Warriors, who have a ton of senior talent on the roster.
"INSIDE CVa Hoops" also takes a look at Ben D'Alessandro and Covenant boys hoops, and considers what a deep football playoff run will do to Monticello basketball.
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