New York City has always been a hotbed for high school basketball talent, and the Big Apple has several big-time prospects in the class of 2009.

Among that group is Rice shooting guard Durand Scott, who was playing at a high level on the AAU circuit before sustaining a hand injury.

Several major college programs are showing interest in the 6-foot-5, 190-pounder, and he is rapidly working his way up Virginia's wish list.

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