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Montaque "Teki" Gill-Caesar making his own name
HUNTINGTON — Huntington Prep’s Montaque Gill-Caesar considers Kansas phenom Andrew Wiggins to be family.
That doesn’t mean Gill-Caesar wants to be the next Andrew Wiggins, though.
Instead, he wants to be ‘the first Teki’, which is his nickname. This summer, he’s doing a pretty good job of promoting his own brand name.
“I know the comparisons are there because we've taken the same route thus far, but in the same breath, I’m trying to make a name for myself and just be my own player,” Gill-Caesar said on Tuesday.
July 16 | Read More
Tri-State Hoops Classic Continues Today
Friday's opening night of the Tri-State Classic was successful especially for local teams. Huntington St. Joe, Ironton, and Huntington Prep all recorded victories.
HUNTINGTON PREP 20 13 23 12 -- 68: Wiggins 21, Kingsley 11, Gill-Caesar 3, Landry 2, Provo 2, Rathan-Mayes 8, Woodson 6, Strake 6, Arroyo 5, Gabriel 4 OLDSMAR CHRISTIAN 7 2 8 4 -- 21: Spencer 4, Bianchi 5, Horn 2, Holston 4, Blyden 4, Nunn 2
IRONTON 10 16 16 10 -- 37: Stephens 2, White 13, Fletcher 22, Cox 3, Carter 14 FLORA MACDONALD 10 11 6 10 -- 52: Day 5, Davis 2, Johnson 2, Scott 17, Anthony 7, Lewis 4
February 02 | Read More
Huntington Prep shines on ESPN
HAMPTON, Va. -- Huntington Prep's Andrew Wiggins put on a show Saturday in the boys basketball program's first nationally-televised contest, scoring 28 points to lead the Express in a 70-49 win over Cape Henry (Va.).
The game was part of the MLK Round Ball Classic and was seen on ESPN.
Cape Henry had no answer for Wiggins, whose quick-burst leaping ability had him finishing at the rim throughout the contest. The No. 1 college prospect in the Class of 2013 showed why Kentucky, Florida State, North Carolina and many others are after his services.
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January 13 | Read More
Andrew Wiggins isn't Huntington Prep's only college-bound star
CHARLOTTE—You know Andrew Wiggins, the nation's No. 1 player in the class of 2013 according to every service that exists. If you haven't seen Huntington Prep, you might not know he has five teammates who should show up on Division I rosters next season and another young teammate who could be a top class of 2015 player.
Get to know Wiggins' supporting cast through Sporting News' view, as well as the views of fellow players and coach Rob Fulford.
November 28 | Read More
Young gun Montaque Gill-Caesar ("Teki") is touted the next big thing
Rob Fulford has 5 high-major upperclassmen at Huntington Prep. Andrew Wiggins, Dominic Woodson, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, Moses Kingsley, and Travon Landry have all secured high-major offers, so it was time for Fulford to bring in his next wave of talent. Meet Montaque Gill-Caesar.
November 14 | Read More
HPREP 73 Evelyn Mack 52 / Final
Huntington Prep hostd the Evelyn Mack Academy Wildcats today in head coach Rob Fulford's hometown of Mullens. Huntington Prep cruised to a 73-52 victory improving to 1-0 while the Wildcats dropped to 3-2 on the season.
Huntington Prep was led by Andrew Wiggins who finished with 24 (13 of which coming in the 3rd quarter). Teki Gill-Ceasar scored 19 (4-4 from the foul line), while Xavier Rathan-Mayes accounted for 12.
Dominic Woodson supplied 7 including three monsterous dunks.
Huntington Prep held Evelyn Mack's two leading scorers to a combined three points.
November 11 | Read More
Blue/Yellow Game Recap
Huntington Prep held their annual Blue Yellow scrimmage yesterday in Huntington, West Virginia. If the scrimmage was any indication of how Huntington will treat this season, opponents might regret putting the basketball powerhouse on their schedule. This was far from a tune up game where players coasted up and down the floor. Every shot was contested and loose balls were chased down by diving defenders. The scrimmage was close throughout and needed overtime to determine a winner.
November 05 | Read More
MAXPREPS HAS HUNTINGTON PREP NUMBER ONE IN AMERICA
How much credibility has the success afforded Huntington Prep? The Express open the season as the No. 1-ranked academy program in the nation by MaxPreps.
"Our goal is to win the national championship," Fulford said. "I think our guys understand (what kind of potential the team has). This is not a place to come and concentrate on yourself. This is a team concept and we don't just roll the ball out."
1. Huntington Prep (W.Va.)
2. Findley Prep (Nev.)
3. Montverde Academy (Fla.)
4. Oak Hill Academy (Va.)
5. St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.)
6. Montrose Christian (Md.)
November 03 | Read More
Gill Caesar impresses at Huntington Prep
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. -- Huntington Prep has had recent success with Canadiens. While Andrew Wiggins and Xavier Rathan-Mayes stood out for them last year, sophomore wing Montaque Gill Caesar appears to be the next in line.
October 25 | Read More
Montaque Gill Caesar Ranked #18 in 2015
2015 wing Gill Caesar has bright future. Rob Fulford has another talented Canadian on his roster. Montaque Gill Caeasar, a top 25 prospect in the 2015 class, is the newest Huntington Prep addition.
August 28 | Read More
