2007-2008 Team Photo

2007-08 INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS

2007-08 INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS 8/31/2007

AMADOU BARRO '09
6’10, 250
wingspan 7’3
standing reach 9’2

CLARENCE TRENT '09
6’8, 229
wingspan 7’0
standing reach 8’9

CARLOS LOPEZ '09
6’10, 194
wingspan 7’0
standing reach 8’11

DEANDRE LIGGINS '08
6’6, 185
wingspan 7’0
standing reach 8’8

DEIVIDAS DULKYS '08
6’5, 191
wingspan 6’6
standing reach 8’3

CURTIS DENNIS '08
6’5, 189
wingspan 6’10
standing reach 8’6

JORGE GUTIERREZ '08
6’3, 195
wingspan 6’6
standing reach 8’1

JORDAN BACHYNSKI '08
7’0, 213
wingspan 7’1
standing reach 9’3

JACQUES STREETER '08
6’0, 167
wingspan 6’1
standing reach 7’7

2 YEARS, 20 PLAYERS, 12 COUNTRIES

Brice Massamba
SWEDEN

Rony Tchatchoua
CAMAROON

Nedeljko Golubovic
MONTENEGRO

Jordan Bachynski
CANADA

Ilija Djiordjevic
SERBIA

Amadou Barro
Thiero Niang
SENEGAL

Ricky Criado
Carlos Lopez
PUERTO RICO

Godwin Okonje
NIGERIA

Ogo Adegboye
UNITED KINGDOM

Jorge Gutierrez
MEXICO

Deividas Dulkys
LITHUANIA

Wouter Van Der Eng
NETHERLANDS

Hamid Ford
Rodney Haddix
DeAndre Liggins
Clarence Trent
Jacques Streeter
Curtis Dennis
USA

Clarence Trent Wins GBOA Dunk Contest

Findlay Prep's own Clarence Trent won the inaugural GBOA Challenge of Champions dunk contest in Las Vegas on July 21st. The 6'7, 230 lb. forward stirred up the crowd with powerful dunk from the free throw line and following it up with a 360 windmill jumping from outside the lane!

Check out his dunks here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZYX5GoaDPU&mode=user&search=

Check out his GBOA profile here:

http://www.gboahoops.com/features/players/ctrent/

Deividas Dulkys Turning Heads

Senior to be Deividas Dulkys has garnered the attention that is the reward for working hard. After a big spring AAU season that garnered double digit offers, Deividas got into the gym and pushed himself even harder. In the summer AAU season it showed as Deividas rocketed up the recruiting rankings, brought new coaches into the gym, and got the media types talking. Rivals.com had Deividas making a leap from #149 in the '08 class in the spring to a 4 star guard ranked #67. Scout.com ranked Deividas as the #11 player in the prep school ranks. Even those as the highest level took notice. NBADraft.net scouted Dulkys as the 10th best player in the Reebok Championships likening him to 10 year NBA veteran Bob Sura! Check out the links to Dulkys recent accolades and attention:

NBA Draft.net - Top Prospects: http://www.nbadraft.net/2007lasvegas005.asp

RIVALS PROFILE: http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?PRKey=3&sport=2&pr_key=66427

SCOUT PROFILE: http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3280291

COURIER-JOURNAL: http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/2007/07/deividas-dulkys-dakotah-euton-and-more.html

COURIER-JOURNAL - "Putting on a show right now": http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/2007/07/sleeper-to-watch.html

SCOUT.com - Scenes of Summer: http://collegehoops.scout.com/2/661793.html

YAHOO SPORTS: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=rivals-144207&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

YAHOO - WHO'S GOT NEXT: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=rivals-139585&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

RISE MAGAZINE - TOP TEAMMATES: http://www.risemag.com/main.cfm?actionId=globalShowStaticContent&screenKey=NationalNews&&categoryKey=SpecialCoverage&articleId=10253

Sports Illustrated.com - Big Winner: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/highschool/07/26/vegas.three/1.html

RIVALS - Coaches After Vegas Shooter: http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=668039

FULLCOURTPRESS - http://www.fullctpress.net/page/page/4519003.htm

RIVALS - Climbing the rankings: http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=698724

Scout.com - Prep Player Rankings: http://scouthoops.scout.com/3/PostGradRankings.html

Findlay Prep Welcomes Clarence Trent

TOP FORWARD CHOOSES FINDLAY COLLEGE PREP
Clarence Trent has signed on for 2007-08


Findlay College Prep (Henderson, NV) announced today that 2009 forward Clarence Trent has signed on to play basketball for the second year program for the 2007-08 season.

"We’re very excited about Clarence joining our program," Michael Peck, Head Coach for Findlay College Prep said. "He brings a lot to the table in terms of physicality, athleticism, and skill. His skill set and ability match our up-tempo style of play and his physicality will allow him to compete among the nation’s best," Peck added. "I am really excited to come in and apply myself on and off the court. This move will help me to continue to become a better player and person," Trent said. "The area is really nice and I will get the attention that I need, when I need it. The style of play will fit me really well and with the good group of guys returning there it will be a real fun year," Trent added.

Trent played at Gig Harbor High School in Washington this year averaging 15 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 assists. The 6’7, 230 lb. forward is focusing on interest from Kentucky, Kansas, UCONN, and Arkansas.

DeAndre Liggins Joins Findlay Prep

DEANDRE LIGGINS WILL ATTEND FINDLAY COLLEGE PREP
Five Star Kentucky commit has signed on for 2007-08


Findlay College Prep (Henderson, NV) announced today that junior point guard DeAndre Liggins has signed on to play basketball for the second year program for the 2007-08 season.

"We are extremely excited about DeAndre joining our program. We look forward to working with him as a student and a player as we help him prepare for life beyond Findlay College Prep,” Michael Peck, Head Coach for Findlay College Prep said. “Like all of our players, our goal is for our guys to leave us as better students, better players, and better people. We are confident that he will represent our program well, not only from a talent standpoint, but from a character standpoint as well," Peck added. The national schedule, schooling, and the year round training factored into the decision. “Everything is really nice here,” Liggins said. "I’m excited because I love to play defense and play up tempo. I like to get my teammates involved and I look forward to helping the team win every game we play,” he added.

Liggins played at George Washington High School in Chicago as a junior averaging 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The 6’6 playmaker committed to play at Kentucky for Coach Billy Gillispie on June 26.

Liggins joins top 150 ranked players Clarence Trent and Deividas Dulkys at Findlay Prep. In addition to Liggins, the incoming class includes 2008 Jordan Bachynski of Calgary (7’), class of 2009 Clarence Trent (6’7), class of 2009 Nigerians Godwin Okonje (6’9) and Raphael Akpejiori (6’9).

Highlights from the Inaugural Season

The inaugural seasson for the Findlay College Prep Pilots was a tremendous success on and off the court. While others were putting the finishing touches on their rosters and filling holes in 2006-07 schedule, Findlay was still just an idea in the works. Starting in July the roster started to take shape. Not your typical roster, a roster that would eventually include 9 internationals from 7 different countries and three Americans. As the team came together during early practices in September the eveolving schedule was sending a message of its own. Instead of scheduling traditional high school teams, calls went to the top of the list. Going straight to the heavyweight division, Findlay Prep scheduled 11 games with Scout.com's preseason top 8 post-grad prep schools. The group of 4 seniors, 6 juniors, and a sophomore, collected from around the world, would have to work harder and longer to prove Findlay belonged.

The character and personality of the team was made clear in game one. Against #7 Stoneridge Prep (signed 2 to USC, 2 to Oklahoma St., Iowa St., Auburn, Valpo, Pepperdine, Binghamton) the upstart Pilots began the game with only 6 active & healthy players. The six battled there way within one before 6 became 5 when Deividas Dulkys went down with an ankle injury. While the result was in the loss column, the 5 that fought until the end proved Findlay would not back down from anyone.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Nedeljko Golubovic signs with Fresno St.
Rodney Haddix signs with Miami (OH.)
Rony Tchatchoua signs with New Hampshire

Wins versus prep schools: preseason #5 South Kent, preseason #7 Stoneridge, IMG (2), Maine Central Institute, Cornerstone Christian, God's Academy

Wins versus top high schools: Scripps Ranch (#1 in San Dieg0), Crawford High (#2 in San Diego), Centennial High, Durango, Valley, and Orange Lutheran

Debut at #11 on Maxpreps.com national ranking of high schools

Tchatchoua Leads Findlay Over Stoneridge

In a rematch of the first game of the season, Findlay showed how far the team has come in a 73-58 victory. After a back and forth first half, Rony Tchatchoua exploded for 18 points in the second half including 10 of 12 Findlay points during one stretch. He finished with a season-high 21 with 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Nedelko Golubovic came up with every key hustle play throughout the night and chipped in 13 points with 12 rebounds.

Findlay and Stoneridge play game two of their seasonal finale series on saturday, March 3rd.

Findlay Run 'n Guns to 103 points in San Antonio

Findlay returned on Sunday to complete their two game trip to Texas and ran away from God's Academy Prep to a 103-67 victory. Pacing the new runnin' Pilots were P Wee Ford and Rony Tchatchoua with 19 apiece. Rony took over the game early with 13 early in the first half. He had 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 assists while playing with a hip injury. Nedeljko Golubovic had 14 points, 12 rebounds while post partner Brice Massamba had 11 points and 6 rebounds. Deividas Dulkys scored 17 and pulled down 10 rebounds from his guard spot. Off the bench, Ogo Adegboye caught the eye of college scouts with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ricky Criado had 7 points, 3 rebounds, "Yao" Lopez had 4 & 4, and Wouter Van Der Eng chipped in 2 & 2. Five players scored double figures and every Pilot that played scored in the game.

Findlay Takes on Texas

In San Antonio, Findlay got off the plane, hopped in a van, and then right into the gym. Overcoming a 12 hour travel day, FCP defeated Cornerstone Christian 68-63. P Wee Ford put in 24 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nedeljko Golubovic dominated inside with 19 points 12 rebounds. The bench came up huge with Carlos Lopez leading the way with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 assists. Ogo Adegboye sparked the team with his energy adding 4 points, 4 boards, and 4 assists in the win. Ricky Criado made two clutch free throws and an end-to-end left handed lay up to help put Cornerstone away.

Findlay splits with Maine Central Institute

Maine Central Institute came to town coming off a win over the #1 ranked team in the country. After a disappointing game one, Findlay Prep rebounded by turning up the defense and playing their physical brand of basketball. Pounding it inside, Brice Massamba had 22 and 10 and Rony Tchatchoua had 14 and 8.

Findlay Defeats Valley 85-65

Findlay shot 67% from the field for the game and hit 8 of 16 threes. Deividas Dulkys lead the team with 18 points on 6 threes. Hamid "P Wee" Ford scored 15 and Rony Tchatchoua had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Brice Massamba finished with 6 points 10 rebounds.

Findlay Wins Two vs. IMG Academy

Findlay continues to progress with a couple wins over IMG Academy including a 31 point breakout win on the 17th. Deividas Dulkys scored 18 and 20 respectively, with 7 for 14 from the three point arch over the game series. In game one, Ilija Djiorjevic had a career high 16 with Ned Golubovic contributing 16 points, 12 rebounds. In game two, Brice Massamba had 12 points 9 rebounds and Rony Tchatchoua chipped in 8 points, 10 rebounds. Findlay next plays Valley High on January 27th.

#11 in the Nation! Findlay enters the polls ahead of over 17,000 schools

Calpreps.com has ranked Findlay College Prep 11th in the country! This is despite only playing a fraction of the games of those ranked ahead of them which is a testament to the schedule we play. Over 17,000 schools across the country are kept tabs on and Findlay burst into their very first ranking at #11. The foundation is being laid to only move up from here.

Check out the poll here:

http://calpreps.com/cgi-bin/2006-2007-boysbasketball/ratingvw_live.pl?schools=National&group=all&sort=rating&margins=yes&show=1000&scores=show&submit=submit

"Wow, they play real hard." Findlay Prep enjoys success & fun in San Diego

Over the holiday break Findlay College Prep traveled to sunny San Diego to play in the Above the Rim Holiday Tournament. Findlay played San Diego's #1 ranked Scripps Ranch first and defeated them by 20 points. Next up was the cities #2 team Crawford High School which was another big victory for Findlay. FCP then wrapped up their pool championship with an 18 point win over Orange Lutheran.

Coach John King for Scripps Ranch had good things to say about Findlay Prep as he told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "Wow, they play hard." He also added, "This was a real eye-opener for us."

In addition to the successful tournament run, the team even found time to visit the San Diego Zoo!

The Weekly World Class Buffet Day

Each week the team enjoys the VIP treatment at the renowned Firelight Buffe at Sam's Town Resort. The Firelight Buffet features a wide variety of food located on several different display cooking areas, including open rotisseries, omelet stations and carving stations. Steak & shrimp night is always a team favorite.

Academic Success! Congrats Ned & Ilija on Great ACT test scores

Congrats to #33 Nedeljko Golubovic and #3 Ilija Djiorjevic who both have received qualifying test scores for the next level. The Serbians came over very limited in the English language but thanks to tremendous preparation as well as the time and effort of many (especially our English as a second language Professor Cosgrove), the young men have made a huge stride toward their ultimate goals. A big shout out to Nedeljko who posted an incredible score of 24 on the test!

#1 ranked Bridgton Academy comes to town

Undefeated and the #1 ranked prep school in the country Bridgton Academy is coming to town for a two game series on friday January 5 and saturday January 6.

Findlay College Prep is 6-5 currently having played 6 games against top 9 ranked prep schools thus far. The inaugural Findlay team has laid a great foundation on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.

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