Findlay Prep

Overhauled roster could give Findlay Prep a dominant look once again

Aug. 25, 2011

By Ryan Greene

The 2011-12 Findlay Prep basketball team won't look at all like the one whose season ended with a thud in the quarterfinals of the ESPN Rise National High School Invitational last April in Maryland. Literally. Take senior swingman Winston Shepard, for example.

Now at Findlay Prep, 7-foot UNLV target Matt Willms ready to blossom

Aug. 23, 2011

By Ryan Greene

When UNLV first began recruiting 7-foot Canadian center Matt Willms in early July, he was about as under the radar as a 7-footer could possibly be. Dave Rice and his staff were made aware of the big left-hander through a connection with Tyrone Lofton — his coach on the AAU circuit with the Detroit Stars.

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Fourth meeting between Findlay Prep, Bishop Gorman set for Jan. 21

Aug. 23, 2011

By Ryan Greene

It's official: The much-anticipated fourth meeting on the hardwood between local powers Findlay Prep and Bishop Gorman will take place on Jan. 21. Next up on the agenda for Findlay coach Mike Peck and Gorman coach Grant Rice is to locate a venue for a game that will draw more local interest than any other high school game in recent memory.

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Findlay Prep's Anthony Bennett trims list to 10 schools, UNLV included

Aug. 9, 2011

By Ryan Greene

Let's put it this way: UNLV has as good of a shot today as it did last week at landing Findlay Prep's star Canadian big man Anthony Bennett. As of today, though, he made it known that Dave Rice and his staff has as good of a shot as nine other schools.

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Former UNLV commit Nigel Williams-Goss not in a rush to decide again

July 23, 2011

By Ryan Greene

Nigel Williams-Goss learned the hard way that things in the game of recruiting can change in an instant and be completely out of your control.

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When and where to see UNLV's top 2012 recruiting targets this weekend in Las Vegas

July 19, 2011

By Ryan Greene

It's that time of year: The annual mid-summer weekend when thousands of prep basketball players with NCAA Division-I dreams and hundreds of college coaches descend upon Las Vegas for around-the-clock hoops. Headlined by the adidas Super 64 based out of Rancho High and the Fab 48 at Bishop Gorman, games at gyms across town begin early Friday morning and will go through the weekend. It's still a non-contact period between coaches and prospects through the end of the month, but it's a crucial evaluating period for many staffs, including UNLV's.

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Cliff Findlay committed to local business, community

July 5, 2011

By Richard N. Velotta

Just off a Montana fly-fishing trip, Cliff Findlay had completely forgotten about our scheduled interview and photo shoot at his Cadillac dealership at the Valley Auto Mall. “Big Cliff,” with his power forward frame and even bigger smile, has more Main Street than Wall Street in him. Besides, wearing Rebel red shows another side of Findlay and his personality.

Two Findlay Prep stars go in the first round of the NBA Draft

June 23, 2011

By Case Keefer

More frequent get-togethers are in order for the Findlay Prep basketball team beginning next season. Players and coaches for the Henderson-based powerhouse regularly keep up with alumni by watching their college games with each other. The Pilots will have to do the same with the NBA now. After Thursday’s NBA Draft in Newark, N.J., Findlay has produced three first round draft picks in the past two years.

Trio of Gorman basketball players part of exclusive prospect rankings

May 19, 2011

By Ray Brewer

Bishop Gorman High rising senior basketball player Ben Carter was mentioned all last spring as one of the Las Vegas Valley’s top players.The forward, as it turns out, is also was one of the nation’s best. Carter was ranked Monday as the nation’s No. 109 prospect for the class of 2012 by recruiting website Rivals.com in its Rivals 150

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Findlay Prep sophomore Nigel Williams-Goss officially de-commits from UNLV

April 17, 2011

By Ryan Greene

When Findlay Prep sophomore point guard Nigel Williams-Goss made an earlier-than-expected commitment to UNLV back in December, it felt like the right thing to do. He'd become fond of Las Vegas since moving to the desert from Portland two years ago with his family, he'd developed a solid, trusting relationship with then-UNLV coach Lon Kruger and liked the idea of staying in town to be a potential local hero. And when he officially de-committed over the weekend, it also felt right.

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Findlay Prep falls short of third straight national title, losing 70-61 to Dwyer

March 31, 2011

By Ryan Greene

When booking a trip to Bethesda, Md., for the 2011 ESPN Rise National High School Invitational, Findlay Prep had a good chance to be just as busy through Saturday as it was the last two years.

Slighted Johnson leads Findlay Prep into third annual ESPN Rise national tourney

March 30, 2011

By Ryan Greene

Nick Johnson not being named a McDonald's All-American could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Findlay Prep, who on Thursday begins its quest for a third consecutive ESPN Rise National High School Invitational title. The other half of the Pilots' senior backcourt duo — Texas-bound point guard Myck Kabongo — took part in the annual all-star showcase on Wednesday night in Chicago, then hopped on a flight to join his team in Maryland for Thursday's quarterfinal round. Johnson — a 6-foot-3 do-it-all guard who will suit up for Arizona next season — watched on TV.

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Findlay Prep again selected for eight-team ESPN event

March 22, 2011

By Ray Brewer

The Findlay Prep basketball team is in what coach Mike Peck describes as “BCS mode” this month. After a 33-day layoff, the Pilots will be back in action March 31 at the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational, being selected Monday for the prestigious eight-team tournament at Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Md. The ESPN family of networks televises the three-day event.

Findlay Prep's Myck Kabongo the latest Canadian to go from Henderson to McDonald's All-American

March 8, 2011

By Ryan Greene

In the Findlay Prep basketball offices on the Henderson International School campus, the first thing to catch your eyes is a trio of framed jerseys along the back wall. Next year, a fourth will be added. The three currently hanging are the McDonald's All-American jerseys of former Pilots Avery Bradley, Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson.

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Myck Kabongo the fourth Findlay player in 3 years selected to McDonald's game

Feb. 10, 2011

By Ray Brewer

Findlay Prep point guard Myck Kabongo Thursday was one of 24 high school basketball players nationwide selected to participate in the McDonald's All-American Game.

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