Oak Hill is one of the most prestige prep programs in all of high school basketball.

Entering his 30th season at the helm is head coach Steve Smith. In his tenure he has played a part in developing a plethora of professionals. Including NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings.

For the first time ever in 2014-2015 Coach Smith will mentor a blue chip Canadian. His name is Lindell Wiggington. A Grassroots Canada product and arguably the top point guard in the 2017 Canadian class.

Before Wiggington’s whirlwind summer that included an invite to the Jordan Brand Classic (did not play due to injury); CIA Bounce Exposure Camp top 20 game selection (Only 2017 to make game); selection to the Nike Global Challenge Canadian roster (youngest  to ever participate) and a spot at the NBA Team Americas Camp we at Hoops Hype Canada warned you about this Ocean’s playground prospect.

Entering what will be a major season for his development moving forward, Hoops Hype Canada caught up with Nova Scotia’s Oak Hill Warrior before he boarded for Mouth of Wilson, VA and pursued the privilege to play for such an illustrious prep coach in Steve Smith

HHC: What did becoming the youngest participant for Canada at the Nike Global Challenge mean to you?

LW: It mean’s I am making noise for my class and it was an honor to put my city on the map.

HHC: How comfortable did you feel playing alongside older kids at the CIA Bounce Exposure Camp?

LW: It felt normal but because they know the game a bit more it was a better playing with the older guys.

HHC: To understand your mind frame, it doesn’t matter the age of competition? Lindell is really just concentrating  just trying to go out there and do what you got to do?

LW: I just do what I got to do and don’t really focus on the opponents age.

HHC: With your type of game what do you think you can bring to the table for Oak Hill?

LW: Scoring, getting my teammates involved, defense and intensity.

HHC: Some people are hesitant to pronounce you the number one point guard in the 2017 class. Other names like Jordan Henry and Jahvon Blair come up. Do you feel your a clear cut number one or maybe it’s too young to draw conclusions, what’s your opinion on that ordeal?

LW: I know I am. They can put them at the top but I know I am and that doesn’t really distract me.

HHC: What do you think separates you from them?

LW: Scoring ability, creating off the dribble, passing ability and just intensity.

According to Phenom Hoop Report who visited the Oak Hill open practice on Wednesday this what they offered after their first impression on the 6’1 sophomore guard Lindell Wiggington:

6’1 sophomore PG Lindell Wigginton has strength and long arms, which allows him to play bigger than his listed height. While it is early, Wigginton’s game reminds me of a younger Kendall Marshall. Wigginton plays with poise and is always looking up to make the “pitch ahead” outlet pass. His court vision and play making ability are high level. In addition, he is an above average outside shooter, but is excellent is coming off screens. Without question, Wigginton is tracking as one of the premier point guards in the 2017 class.

For more on Lindell Wiggington follow him on twitter at @LW6_LT

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