Darraja Parnell '16 sg 6-2 (committed to Central Arkansas)

[shock]

Nope. Played for Coach Jackson and graduated in 96. I believe Taylor came a couple of years later. My junior year (last year I played) we started 6-5, 6-6, 6-6, 6-5, and 6-8 and brought in underclassmen that were 6-5, 6-8, 6-9 (at least that was their height at the next level). All 8 were offered basketball scholarships upon graduation. One was a walk-on at KU and got a F4 ring playing with future NBAers Collison, Gooden, and Heinrich. Two more were AAs at lower levels.

Sims bros?

[Shox1979]

Sims bros?

Todd Kapplemann. Sims brothers weren't quite that tall. And of course Reggie Smithson played his senior year at Augusta.

[wufan]

Todd Kapplemann. Sims brothers weren't quite that tall. And of course Reggie Smithson played his senior year at Augusta.

It was the Kapplemann brothers. One was 6-5 and the other 6-9. The eldest Sims was the 6-5 PG on the that team, but his younger brothers were still in middle school at that time. Lucas Sims went on to be an AA at ESU. Chris Grill was a senior my freshman year and also played one year at WSU.

[shock]

Ok. I grew up going to school in Augusta before transferring to Douglass. Only famous person to come out of there was Monte Beisel. Dude has legendary status in Douglass. That and one of my friends is one of the top weight lifters in the nation.

[Shox1979]

It was the Kapplemann brothers. One was 6-5 and the other 6-9. The eldest Sims was the 6-5 PG on the that team, but his younger brothers were still in middle school at that time. Lucas Sims went on to be an AA at ESU. Chris Grill was a senior my freshman year and also played one year at WSU.

Got to play against Chris quite a bit when he was at Butler, and again after he came to WSU after Marist. Ferocious competitor. Not the best basketball player but had incredible heart. Probably why he was such a good football player too.

[wufan]

Ok. I grew up going to school in Augusta before transferring to Douglass. Only famous person to come out of there was Monte Beisel. Dude has legendary status in Douglass. That and one of my friends is one of the top weight lifters in the nation.

I remember taking a trip to Douglas in 96 to watch DeAngelo Evans play against Monte Beisel at Douglas HS. Five of us road down in a 1988 Camaro IRoc. Evans was the star of the show, but Beisel won out in the end.

[shocks02]

Expected to be in the house tonight, via Paul Suellentrop.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

All I have to say is...
his Little brother Shomari is a complete stud. The family is uber athletic. Military family.
Shomari himself is one of the top track athletes in the nation let alone the state. Plays every sport.

Cant say enough about the family

[Shocker-maniac]

@Future150DPiper: Been impressed with 2016 KC Run GMC guards Justin Roberts & Darraja Parnell. Iowa State, Mizzou and Wichita St watching. #AAUSuperShowcase

[Shocker-maniac]

A recent assessment on this prospect:

@NextUpRecruits: 2016 Andover Central G Darraja Parnell (@Darrogerthat) is a gamer who isn't afraid to drive inside. Can change speeds + nice rotation on J!
07/31/2014

[shocks02]

https://twitter.com/ShowTimeNation/status/531226412452417537

Picked up interest from Missouri State recently.

[shocks02]

Darraja had 22 points and 7 rebounds in a season-opening 52-37 win at Salina South.

[forevershockerfan]

Darraja had 22 points and 7 rebounds in a season-opening 52-37 win at Salina South.

In our quest to recruit solid Local and State players, this is a player that I am very vigilant on. These are impressive numbers.

[shocks02]

In our quest to recruit solid Local and State players, this is a player that I am very vigilant on. These are impressive numbers.

I agree FSF, it's nice to have D1 caliber local players.

I've only seen Darraja play a few times, so I'm sure others on here could provide a better analysis of his game than I can. The kid is a Division-1 talent, there's no question about that. His offensive game, which is mostly slashing to the bucket, is his best asset. I'm not sure if he fits the definition of point guard or shooting guard.. His defense is pretty lackadaisical. His attitude is decent, but I'm not sure it's up to HCGM standards.

It will be interesting to see where Darraja ends up.

[forevershockerfan]

I agree FSF, it's nice to have D1 caliber local players.

I've only seen Darraja play a few times, so I'm sure others on here could provide a better analysis of his game than I can. The kid is a Division-1 talent, there's no question about that. His offensive game, which is mostly slashing to the bucket, is his best asset. I'm not sure if he fits the definition of point guard or shooting guard.. His defense is pretty lackadaisical. His attitude is decent, but I'm not sure it's up to HCGM standards.

It will be interesting to see where Darraja ends up.

Agreed!!! Local and In-State players bring a following and can really help our team. I think Of Ron Baker, Jamie Thompson, Dave Leach, Ron Mendell, Evan Wessel, Karl Papke, and Kelly Pete right off the bat through the years and there are more. Now we have added Conner Frankamp to our squad. What we don't dig on is a Johnnie Murdock not being seriously considered many moons ago, only to end up at a Valley School giving us fits for 4 Seasons.