Hargrave Military Academy’s Postgraduate (PG) Basketball program witnessed five young men sign with their future college on November 12, 2014, the National Signing Day for NCAA Basketball. All five Cadets announced their intentions together in Hargrave’s Sanford Auditorium.
“This is a special team of young men, and Hargrave’s 2014-2015 PG Basketball team is out to prove it,” said Head Coach A.E. Hamilton. “These five young men are exceptional both on and off the court. They’ve just taken the first big step towards furthering their education.”
Signees include:
Justin Goode selected Rutgers University
Parents William and Michelle Goode, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia.
“I came to Hargrave with no division one offers and today I’m signing a scholarship in the Big 10. The development I’ve gotten on the court and off is something that is priceless. I’ve been able to grow as a person and a player. I’m mentally ready for the next level and it’s because of Hargrave.”
Trey Grundy selected UNC – Wilmington
Parents Charles and Felicia Grundy, Jr. of Lexington, Kentucky
“Coming here was very hard, but I knew it’s what I needed. Not only on the basketball side, but, more importantly, to mature. Hargrave is a special place to me and I will always be grateful. I’ve been on two outstanding teams and developed lifelong friends. My coaches have changed my game and my mindset on success. I can’t wait to help get UNC-W back to the NCAA Tournament.”
Kejuan Johnson selected Rutgers University
Parent Tommy Slaughter of Decatur, Georgia
“Without Hargrave I wouldn’t be signing with Rutgers. I’ve grown so much in two months here, but I know I still have a long way to go. The support from everyone here means so much to me. Hargrave is making me a successful student and a better man.”
Danjel Purifoy selected Auburn University
Parents Dan Purifoy and Waukesha Blevins of Centreville, Alabama
“Hargrave has been great for me. I’ve learned so much from my coaches and teachers. Hargrave has helped me realize the importance of academics. Everyday I feel like I’m becoming a better student, player and person.”
Tyrone Taylor, II selected Wichita State
Parents Tyrone and Melanie Taylor of Grandview, Missouri
“Hargrave is the best decision I could have ever made coming out of high school. Coming out of high school, I wasn’t ready physically or mentally for the college game. Since being here, I’ve developed into a better young man with the character development program and the daily rigors of each day. I couldn’t be blessed with better coaches and teammates. I’m extremely thankful.”
Hargrave’s PG Basketball program has produced over 100 division one players since the 2003-2004 season. Since that season, Hargrave has won two national championships (2008, 2004) and claimed two national runner up titles (2012, 2009). The program finished national top four six times (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007). In the summer of 2012, Hargrave PG Basketball was named program of the decade by RealGM Basketball.
In recent years, the program has generated an impressive of accomplishments, including being named program of the decade by RealGM Basketball. Current members of Hargrave’s PG Basketball Hall of Fame include: Joe Alexander (West Virginia University, Milwaukee Bucks); Josh Howard (Wake Forest University, Dallas Mavericks); Mike Scott (University of Virginia, Atlanta Hawks); David West (Xavier University, New Orleans Hornets); former PG Basketball Coach Kevin Keatts; and Mike Gallagher (The Citadel).
