Darryl Prue
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1966 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | West Virginia (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Position | Forward |
| Coaching career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2007–2009 | Morgan State (assistant) |
| 2018–2021 | Alexandria HS |
| 2024–present | St. Charles HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
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Darryl Prue (born c. 1966) is an American former collegiate basketball player who played as a forward for West Virginia University from 1985 to 1989. A standout at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., he was named to the Parade All-American [1]Fourth Team and the All-Met First Team in 1985. He was named to the 1985 All-Met Team.[2] At West Virginia, Prue scored 1,426 career points and collected 865 rebounds, earning All-Atlantic 10 Conference honors for three consecutive seasons.[3] He led the Atlantic 10 Conference in field goal percentage in 1988–89 (.633) and ranks among the program's all-time leaders in steals, field goal efficiency, and minutes played.[4]
Early life and high school career
Darryl Prue was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where he developed a passion for basketball at a young age. He attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, a dominant program in the DCIAA, known for producing elite basketball talent. During his senior season (1984–85), the 6 ft 7 in, 218 lb forward averaged 23.6 points and 12 rebounds per game, leading Dunbar to a 28–1 record and a No. 1 national ranking.[5][6]
Prue earned multiple national and regional honors that season. He was named to the Parade All-America Fourth Team,[1] and was selected First-Team All-Met [2]by The Washington Post. His standout play attracted scholarship offers from several top collegiate programs, and he ultimately committed to West Virginia University.
College career
Prue played four seasons at West Virginia University, scoring 1,426 points and collecting 865 rebounds.[3] He led the Atlantic 10 Conference in field-goal percentage as a senior (.633) and ranks second all-time at WVU in that category. He also recorded 230 career steals—fourth in school history—including nine in a single game against George Mason in 1986.[3]
College career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | Conf. | Class | Pos | G | GS | MPG | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | 2P | 2PA | 2P% | eFG% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–86 | West Virginia | A‑10 | FR | Forward | 33 | 20 | 17.2 | 107 | 210 | .510 | 107 | 210 | .510 | .510 | 44 | 83 | .530 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 258 | |||
| 1986–87 | West Virginia | A‑10 | SO | Forward | 31 | 26 | 29.4 | 173 | 310 | .558 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 310 | .558 | .558 | 58 | 153 | .379 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 390 | |
| 1987–88 | West Virginia | A‑10 | JR | Forward | 32 | 31 | 36.3 | 165 | 313 | .527 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 164 | 311 | .527 | .529 | 66 | 126 | .524 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 400 |
| 1988–89 | West Virginia | A‑10 | SR | Forward | 31 | 31 | 30.4 | 164 | 259 | .633 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 259 | .633 | .633 | 51 | 116 | .440 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 10.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 377 | |
| Career | 127 | 108 | 28.5 | 609 | 1,092 | .558 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 608 | 1,090 | .558 | .558 | 219 | 378 | .466 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 1,426 |
Prue’s collegiate statistics are available via Sports-Reference.com and the WVU Sports Hall of Fame.[4] [3]
Professional career
Despite a successful college career at West Virginia University, Prue was not selected in the 1989 NBA draft. Analysts cited concerns about his size as a power forward and how his playing style would translate to the professional level.[7]
Although undrafted, he continued to play in regional and semi-professional leagues and later became known for his coaching and mentoring work throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Coaching career
After retiring from professional basketball, Prue joined the coaching staff at Morgan State University in 2007 as an assistant coach under head coach Todd Bozeman.[8]
In September 2018, Prue became head coach at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia.[9] After the school was renamed Alexandria City High School in 2021, he continued coaching there until resigning later that year following a courtside incident.[10]
In July 2024, he was hired as head coach at St. Charles High School in Waldorf, Maryland.[11]
Awards and honors
| Year | Honor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | First-team All-Met | The Washington Post / DC Basketball [2] |
| 1985 | Parade All-American (Fourth Team) | Parade [1] |
| 1986 | Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year | West Virginia University [3] |
| 1987–1989 | 3× All–Atlantic 10 Conference | West Virginia University [3] |
| 2019 | WVU Sports Hall of Fame inductee | WVU Sports Hall of Fame [3] |
Media coverage
- The Washington Post – Profiled Dunbar High School basketball team including Prue’s early high school performance. "Dunbar". February 21, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Highlighted Interhigh League’s success in basketball, with Prue noted as a standout at Dunbar. "Interhigh Has Successful Year in Basketball, Football, Track". June 7, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Reported the start of high school basketball practice with mention of Prue as a key returning player. "Basketball Practice Begins Today". November 15, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Previewed Interhigh League season with Prue’s Dunbar team listed as a top contender. "Spingarn Favorite in Interhigh League". December 13, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Announced Prue’s selection to the 1985 Parade All-American team. "Prue Latest All-America at Dunbar". January 10, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Listed Prue in the 1985 All-Met boys basketball team. "All-Met". March 21, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Washington Post – Reported Prue’s official commitment to attend West Virginia University. "Dunbar's Prue to Attend W. Virginia". July 25, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- Chicago Tribune – Explained why Prue switched from Georgetown to WVU after failing to meet academic qualifications. "Georgetown Recruit Fails to Make Grade". June 14, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Baltimore Sun – Mentioned Prue in a 1999 roundup as a professional athlete post-college. "Baseball/AL Named Devil Rays 1B Fred McGriff". May 11, 1999. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- WVU Sports – Interviewed Prue in a podcast about WVU’s 22-game win streak and 1989 season. "Campus Connection Podcast – Darryl Prue". June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- The Zebra – Announced Prue’s hiring as head coach at T.C. Williams High School and detailed his overseas pro career. "T.C. Williams Names Big D.C. Metro Star Darryl Prue as New Basketball Coach". September 26, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
Media coverage of the incident
- The Washington Post – Covered the December 2021 coaching controversy, including Prue’s resignation and the events during the Wakefield High game. [12]
- Fox 5 DC – Released exclusive video and follow-up interviews on the coaching incident and Prue’s reflections on dealing with heckling fans. [13]
- WUSA9 – Reported on the altercation and resignation, including reactions from school officials and game attendees. [14]
Legacy
Darryl Prue ranks among West Virginia University’s most efficient frontcourt players, finishing second in career field-goal percentage and earning three All–Atlantic 10 honors.[3] He helped lead WVU to multiple postseason appearances, including a 26–5 season in 1989.[15]
After college, Prue coached at the high school and AAU levels in the D.C. metropolitan area, including a head coaching role at Alexandria City High School.[16] In 2021, he was involved in a courtside incident that drew national attention and sparked conversation about coach conduct in youth sports.[17]
Prue was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "High School All American – DC Basketball". Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "All Met Team – All Metro Conference". DC Basketball. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Darryl Prue". WVU Sports. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Darryl Prue College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Prue Latest All-America At Dunbar". The Washington Post. January 10, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "High school basketball: National champions all-time list". February 11, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ McKenna, Dave (December 13, 2021). "D.C. Hoops Hero Loses High School Coaching Gig After Charging Into Stands". Defector. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Bozeman hires new Assistant Coach". Morgan State Athletics. October 7, 2007. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ Wadland, Mary (September 26, 2018). "T.C. Williams Names Big D.C. Metro Star Darryl Prue as New Basketball Coach". The Zebra. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Alexandria City basketball coach resigns after fan confrontation". The Washington Post. December 9, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "St. Charles Basketball". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Alexandria City basketball coach resigns after fan confrontation". The Washington Post. December 9, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Former Alexandria City basketball coach speaks out on heckler incident". Fox 5 DC. December 13, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Alexandria City High School basketball coach resigns after altercation with fan". WUSA9. December 10, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "WVU Sports Hall of Fame Class selected". The Inter-Mountain. August 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "T.C. Williams Names Big D.C. Metro Star Darryl Prue as New Basketball Coach". The Zebra. September 26, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ McKenna, Dave (December 13, 2021). "D.C. Hoops Hero Loses High School Coaching Gig After Charging Into Stands". Defector. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
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