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Canada trip
Huntington Prep will be playing in Canada this upcoming weekend February 17th and 18th.
The game on Friday will be at University of Toronto at Missasauga against Next Level Prep with a tip-off at 6pm.
The game on Saturday will be at McNabb Secondary School in Hamilton with a tip-off at 5pm.
Come out and support The Express!!
February 14 | Read More
USA TODAY Super 25 - Boys Varsity Basketball
Huntington Prep No. 5 in latest USA TODAY Super 25 Ranking!
Result: Andrew Wiggins had 32 points in 78-55 win vs. Flora Macdonald (Red Springs, N.C.). Beat St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) 60-55 in Akron, Ohio, as Xavier Rathan-Mayes had 25 points.
Game Coverage
January 31 | Read More
Huntington Prep has made great strides in program’s first three seasons under Rob Fulford
In the four years he coached at Mountain State Academy in Beckley, W.Va., Rob Fulford helped lead the Falcons to unprecedented success that included being ranked among some of the nation's best teams.
Mountain State was home to current West Virginia junior forward Deniz Kilicli for his senior season before he started playing for the Mountaineers, and Fulford coached other highly touted recruits – such as Noah Cottrill – in Beckley.
January 24 | Read More
Huntington’s Wiggins, Rathan-Mayes shine in Mountaineer Shootout
For the third year in a row, some of the nation's best high school basketball players made their way to Morgantown to take part in the Mountaineer Showcase.
The tournament, which featured the likes of Oak Hill Academy (Va.) and Christ the King (N.Y.) last year, was headlined by two national powerhouses in Huntington Prep (W.Va.) and the Tilton School (N.H.).
Both teams were loaded with players who will be playing major Division I-A basketball in the next few years, and probably even the NBA, but none were quite as intriguing to watch as Huntington Prep forward Andrew Wiggins.
The sophomore from Toronto is the No. 1 player in the 2014 class according to ESPNU's Terrific 25, and his game has drawn comparisons to LeBron James and Scottie Pippen.
January 24 | Read More
TOP 25 BREAKOUT PLAYERS & TEAMS TO WATCH IN THE NBA, COLLEGE & HIGH SCHOOL THIS SEASON
13. Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep
Following in the footsteps of incoming NBA rookies Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph, Andrew Wiggins will be the latest Canadian making noise in U.S. high school basketball. The 6-7 swingman from the Class of 2014 is by far the best player in his class, and has been getting LeBron James-like buzz for the last two years. After playing his freshman season in his native country, where he averaged 28 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks per game, the 16-year-old has taken his talents stateside to play at Huntington Prep (Huntington, W. Va.) and is on a mission to be The Next Big Thing.
January 03 | Read More
Huntington Prep, Ironton win
IRONTON -- After having a national contest canceled last week, Huntington Prep was eager to get on the court against a reputable opponent and make a statement.
The Express came out on fire, using a 27-4 run in the first half to build a lead before thwarting a rally by Columbus Northland to earn a 71-62 win over the Vikings in the first day of the Ironton Classic.
December 30 | Read More
NCAA Kicks High School Basketball Tournaments Off Its Campuses
On Dec. 10, the arenas at Butler University, Belmont University, Bradley University and the University of Illinois were scheduled to host high school basketball events. Same with Duke University on Dec. 17.
Not anymore. Because of an NCAA rule passed to get rid of AAU and other offseason tournaments at college campuses — which were perceived to be giving those schools a recruiting advantage — high school teams are having to find other places to play at the last minute. The thrill of high schoolers, most of whom will only be back in these arenas in college as spectators, playing under the bright lights of a Division I arena is replaced by the disappointment of another game in another anonymous gym.
The NCAA rule in question is Bylaw 13.11.1.8, passed in April. It forbids an NCAA member institution from hosting a “nonscholastic basketball practice or competition in which men’s basketball prospective student-athletes … participate on its campus or at an off-campus facility regularly used by the institution for practice and/or competition by any of the institution’s sport programs.” In its discussion of the rule, the NCAA noted that there was a “proliferation” of tournaments in the “quiet period” (when coaches aren’t allowed to talk to prospective recruits) of May and June, events being held to showcase the school to recruits. The NCAA also noted that “[r]eluctant college coaches are being leveraged to help the event operator arrange for discounted operational costs (e.g., facility fees) under the threat that the event operator will take the event (and all of the prospective student-athletes) to another institution’s campus.”
December 12 | Read More
Prep nets win over Marietta
On Sunday, Huntington Prep Academy boys basketball coach Rob Fulford wanted to be on Wheel of Fortune with $250 to spare.
He needed to buy a vowel -- the letter 'E.'
Fulford watched as his team went through plenty of motions during Sunday's contest. However one motion -- Emotion -- was not one of them in an uninspired 83-71 win over Marietta College JV in the Barboursville Middle School gym.
December 11 | Read More
Huntington Prep wins
Huntington Prep used a consistent offensive output to run away from St. Ignatios (S.C.) in a 121-80 win on Saturday afternoon at the Newt Oliver Classic on the campus of the University of Rio Grande.
Andrew Wiggins led the Express with 22 points to lead seven double-figure scorers while Xavier Rathan-Mayes added 21 points.
Elijah Macon finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Huntington Prep (8-1) while JaVontae Hawkins had 14 points.
December 11 | Read More
Game canceled against Wesley Christian (KY)!
Game against Wesley Christian (KY) on December 2nd with beginning at 8pm has been cancelled! Our next home game will be on Sunday at 3pm against Marietta (OH) JV team at Barboursville Middle School! Come out and support the Express!
December 01 | Read More
Huntington Prep players sign
HUNTINGTON -- At a small table inside the small gymnasium at Huntington St. Joe High School there was an impact event Thursday for the future of NCAA Division I men's basketball.
Huntington Prep Academy boys players and families joined with St. Joe faculty and students to celebrate the signings of national letters of intent for Negus Webster-Chan, Stefan Jankovic, Elijah Macon and JaVontae Hawkins.
November 11 | Read More
Photo Gallery: Macon Signing Ceremony
Photos from Elijah Macon's signing ceremony at St. Joseph's High School in Huntington.
November 11 | Read More
Interview with 2013 G Xavier Rathan - Mayes (Huntington WV)
With the talent-infused roster at Huntington Prep (WV), it’s easy to get overshadowed by the highly-touted recruits on the team. However, Xavier Rathan-Mayes (XRM) is not the type of player or guy to just blend into the crowd. He’s letting his play on the hardwood do the talking.
And his game is speaking volumes as schools are taking notice, a lot of schools in fact.
Illinois, Kansas, Oregon, Baylor, Arizona, NC State, Florida St, Louisville, UConn, Memphis, Penn St., USC, Marquette, St. John’s, Texas, Washington, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, USF, & Villanova all have offered thus far. That list will without doubt continue to evolve as XRM enters his junior season on an elite nationally-recognized squad.
November 11 | Read More
Preseason Top 25 high school basketball rankings Army National Guard presents look at the nation's elite high school basketball programs. 5. Huntington Prep (Huntington, W.Va.)
The Express feature four players already committed to high-major programs and a handful of other Division I prospects on the roster.
"We addressed that in our first team meeting," Fulford said. "We do have a lot of really good players, but roles are established pretty quick. Playing time is going to be predicated on defense."
November 11 | Read More
Preseason Top 25 high school basketball rankings
There's no lack of talented, well-coached teams in the hunt, but ambitious scheduling will make running the table a monster task for the programs featured in our Preseason Xcellent 25 presented by the Army National Guard.
November 11 | Read More
Wiggins leads Huntington Prep past Eagles, 125-59
BARBOURSVILLE -- Through three quarters Monday night, the University of Charleston junior varsity held a 38-32 lead.
That is, on Huntington Prep Academy's Andrew Wiggins.
Wiggins dominated the entire court, scoring at will and putting on a show in a 34-point, 18-rebound, eight blocked shot performance in Huntington Prep's 125-59 boys basketball victory in front of 350 spectators in the Barboursville Middle School gym.
November 08 | Read More
Preseason Top 25 Boy's Team Rankings
HUNTINGTON PREP No. 1 in Recruit Recon Boy's Team Rankings!!!
November 06 | Read More
Huntington Prep - Rio Grande JV Match Up
HUNTINGTON PREP will face Rio Grande University JV team on Thursday, November 3rd at Barboursville Middle School with a tip off at 8pm!!
Admission: Adults - $7, Children under age of 12 - $5
By clicking at "Read More" you can find directions to the gym where Huntington Prep will play all home games this season!
Come out and support the Express!
November 02 | Read More
Preseason High School Power Rankings
As we inch closer to the start of the high school season, it's time to uncover Five-Star's inaugural and comprehensive preseason High School Power Rankings.
Below you'll find our list of the nation's 25 best teams, highlighted by key players, marquee match-ups, a thorough season outlook and last season's record.
But last year is long forgotten and all teams start with a clean slate for the 2011-12 season. Who will fall, who will emerge and who will ultimately rise to the #1 spot?
HUNTINGTON PREP ranked #4 in Five Star Basketball Rankings!!
November 02 | Read More
Huntington Prep squad takes it to Next Level
BARBOURSVILLE -- Huntington Prep Academy boys basketball players were anxious to face someone in different colored jerseys.
After beating and banging on each other in practice for the last month, the Express opened its season Saturday evening with an 81-48 win over Next Level Prep Academy from Oakvale in Ontario, Canada, in the Barboursville Middle School gym.
October 31 | Read More
Huntington Prep set to begin season
HUNTINGTON -- Don't look now, but basketball hoops action is already here.
While college exhibitions get underway next week, Huntington Prep opens its 2011-12 season at 5 p.m. Saturday against Canada's Next Level Prep at Barboursville's King Gym, located at the middle school. For the Express, it is time to kick off a season full of high expectations.
October 31 | Read More
John Lucas Midwest Invitational recap
One guy that impressed me the most at the camp was Huntington Prep wing Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who is just a scorer. He can score from anywhere on the court and the Canadian was just solid all weekend. He’s looking at UK and Louisville.
Huntington Prep big man Tanveer Bullar, who is 7-2, has really improved his conditioning and was much better than I remembered seeing him before.
October 22 | Read More
Huntington Prep shooter a hot prospect
Huntington Prep junior Xavier Rathan-Mayes showed last weekend during the John Lucas Midwest Invitational that he was one of the best shooters in the Class of 2013. The 6-foot-2 Rathan-Mayes scored in bunches and was big-time from outside. Rathan-Mayes is ranked as one of the top 75 players nationally in the class and is getting some major looks from colleges.
October 22 | Read More
Huntington Prep 2 weeks away from season-opener
The basketball anticipation of Division I talent has been rampant around Marshall University in October. And it is not necessarily just geared toward the Thundering Herd. Huntington Prep opened its practice schedule for the 2011-12 season two weeks ago at the Marshall University Recreation Center, and the Express have one goal in mind -- a national championship in the high school ranks.
October 19 | Read More
Webster-Chan chooses Mizzou
After months of weighing the options, Huntington Prep Academy basketball player Negus Webster-Chan announced his college decision Friday. Webster-Chan, a 6-foot-7, highly-touted, versatile guard from Scarbrough, Canada, chose the University of Missouri. "It's a weight off my chest," Webster-Chan said. "All I have to do now is prepare to win this national championship for this team that we have this year."
October 09 | Read More
Webster-Chan: Mizzou-bound
Negus Webster-Chan is off the board. The 6-6, 175-pound swingman gave a verbal committment to Frank Haith and the Missouri Tigers this morning. Webster-Chan is a three-star recruiting according to Rivals.
October 09 | Read More
The Mountain State peaks with Huntington Prep, but has a wide pool of talent
As the season draws closer, Five-Star is previewing the high school basketball scene in all 50 states. Each day, we will focus on one state, highlighting the top teams, players and games of the upcoming season. Today, we focus on West Virginia. So, West Virginians, did we pick the top teams or did we snub your alma matter? Did we find the best players, or is there someone flying under the radar, ready to make noise?
October 07 | Read More
Two Schools Stand Strong In Webster-Chan’s Friday Decision
Top 2012 guard Negus Webster -Chan will announce his college commitment this Friday.It is rumored that Missouri and Iowa State are atop of his list of schools interested. CROWN caught up with Webster-Chan in the days ahead of his announcement.
October 06 | Read More
Xavier Rathan-Mayes Responds To Illini Offer
Illinois basketball coaches continues to reach beyond state borders for talent. Tuesday night they offered 2013 Huntington Prep shooting guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes. The big-time two guard has many major colleges coming after him, but he is going to take a long, hard look at Illinois.
September 26 | Read More
Andrew Ramspacher: VT's Thomas, Prep's Fulford share history
Rob Fulford arrived at a 2006 Brookville vs. Hampton high school football game in Virginia with the intention to swing Logan Thomas toward choosing basketball for his future. Not the pigskin. But, it took all of 12 game minutes for Fulford to realize no matter how hard he planned on begging or pleading, it wasn't going to happen...
September 26 | Read More
