Findlay Prep

Findlay Prep is a former high school basketball program located in Henderson, Nevada. The program was created in 2006 by local businessman Cliff Findlay, who owns several car dealerships in the Las Vegas area.[1] Despite closing its high school in 2010 due to the local economic downturn,[2] the Findlay Prep players took high school classes at Henderson International. Findlay was part of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), but they were ineligible to compete in state championships due to the fact that they were allowed to recruit from outside the state. Instead, they competed for National High School Invitational (NHSI) championships, an 8 team tournament featuring the top high school teams in the country that's played in New York. They won a total of 3 national championships during their time, coming in 2009, 2010, and 2012, all under Mike Peck. Through the years, Findlay has produced 17 NBA players and over 70 Division I athletes. The program produced several international players as well from countries like Lithuania, Senegal, Canada, France, Georgia, and others. They had an all-time record of 381-43 (.899), with only 2 losses ever on their home court. Though in 2019, after the completion of their season, the program ultimately shut down for unknown reasons. The news came unexpectedly.

Findlay Prep Pilots
SportBasketball
Founded2006
Folded2019
ConferenceNevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA)
Based inHenderson, Nevada
Colors     
OwnerCliff Findlay
Head coachRodney Haddix II
Overall record381-43 (.899)
Championships3 (2009, 2010, 2012)
MascotPilots
Websitehttp://www.findlayprep.com/ (inactive)

Paul Washington was named the coach in August 2016.[3] Due to its perceived overemphasis on basketball, critics have slammed it as a basketball factory that gives students hope of a pro career instead of education, school officials refute these allegations arguing their students' "100% qualification rate" with the NCAA, Findlay Prep was branded as "non-scholastic" by the same organisation in 2013 but later affiliated themselves with the NIAA.[1][4][5]

Notable players and alumni

References
  1. Abramson, Mitch. "Former Knick Jerome Williams coaches Findlay Prep, one of country's top high school basketball teams.", Daily News (New York), 5 October 2013. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.
  2. Green, Steve. "Henderson International School closing all of three campuses.", Las Vegas Sun, 26 February 2010. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.
  3. "Findlay Prep names Paul Washington Sr. new boys basketball coach". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  4. Brewer, Ray. "Findlay Prep’s mascot a perfect choice given Pilots’ penchant for air travel.", Las Vegas Sun, 30 March 2014. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.
  5. "Members - Findlay Prep.", Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.
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