2024-25 Prep Profile Series: Darrow

2024-25 Prep Profile Series: Darrow

Posted Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

The Ducks of the Darrow School are the newest members of AAA of the NEPSAC. Head Coach Antonio Anderson enters his second season leading the program, and brings tons of high-level experience to the school.  More on the Ducks below. The GuardsDanny Delgardo and Derek Delgardo joined the Darrow School this year with stellar high school careers under their belt. The two guards helped their Leto High School team to back to back state championships and a run in the state postseason… READ MORE >

2024-25 Prep Profile Series: Hoosac

2024-25 Prep Profile Series: Hoosac

Posted Friday, November 8th, 2024

Hoosac School is set to make a strong showing this season in the NEPSAC AAA, boasting a talented and diverse roster featuring players from across Europe and various states in the U.S. Here’s a breakdown of the talent they bring to the floor.Forwards and BigsAleksa Vlajic leads the forward group. The Serbian prospect has drawn interest from A10 schools and brings high-level experience from his home country. Known for his versatility and skill, Vlajic has a strong post game and… READ MORE >

2024-25 Prep Profiles Series: South Kent

2024-25 Prep Profiles Series: South Kent

Posted Thursday, November 7th, 2024

The South Kent School welcomes a new head coach, Craig Carter, following Coach Raphael Chillious’s departure to join the Memphis Grizzlies. Although Carter is a familiar presence with the team, he steps into the leadership role with a fresh roster that includes only four returners: Badara Diakite, Adam Chiacchia, Rashawn Tibby, and Jaryn Aguiar. Here’s a closer look at the updated lineup and what we can expect for the coming season. The Frontcourt and Wings Bloomfield Connecticut’s Badara Diakite leads the way… READ MORE >

2026 Q&A Series: Alex Egbuonu

2026 Q&A Series: Alex Egbuonu

Posted Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Following the opening of the 2026 contact period in June, Alex Egbuonu’s recruitment picked up mightily with high major offers from schools such as Mississippi State, Marquette, Xavier, and most recently Auburn. High major programs had added the junior to their fall open gym stops, as many more schools have shown interest in him. While the big-time college opportunities are very exciting, Egbuonu has been one of the top players in his class for a long time now.   Seeing his hard… READ MORE >

Butta Joins the Stags

Butta Joins the Stags

Posted Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

In mid-September, Connecticut’s standout guard Tony Williams from Putnam Science Academy and the New Haven Heat announced his commitment to Fairfield University in the MAAC Conference for next year.For Williams, the past year has been transformative. His name has gone from being well-regarded in Connecticut to highly recognized across the region, especially after showcasing his skills in the MADE Hoops circuit during the grassroots season.The 6’1” point guard began his high school career at Norwich Free Academy (NFA), a top… READ MORE >

A Connecticut Gem Heads South

A Connecticut Gem Heads South

Posted Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

A few weeks ago, Northwest Catholic and Connecticut Elite wing Ryan Tolliver announced his commitment to Northern Kentucky University.One of the region’s hidden gems, Tolliver emerged this summer as a standout performer, excelling at the Elite 75 College Showcase and in the Hoop Group Showcase League with his CT Elite squad. He regularly thrived as CT Elite’s primary wing scorer, consistently showcasing his skill set.After finishing an impressive junior season at Northwest Catholic, Tolliver carried that momentum into the spring.… READ MORE >

Gittens Stays in Connecticut

Gittens Stays in Connecticut

Posted Monday, November 4th, 2024

Just recently, Winchendon School and The House We Built postgraduate guard Da'mnic Gittens announced his commitment to Sacred Heart.Gittens spent his high school career at Cheney Tech, where he stood out as a talented but often under-the-radar player. In his senior season, he led Cheney Tech to a state championship game, narrowly missing the title. This marked Cheney Tech’s second consecutive championship appearance with Gittens at the helm.Reflecting on his journey, Da’mnic expressed gratitude for those who helped him along… READ MORE >

#NEOpenGym - Best of the Underclassmen

#NEOpenGym - Best of the Underclassmen

Posted Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

The underclassmen wrap up the recap of last weekend's #NEOpenGym, but there's a lot to like about this group as they have plenty of time to continue to develop and take their games to new levels.  More on the freshman and sophomores below. Nicolas Mitrovic, Hoosac School - The upside in this seven foot sophomore is well noted, as he's played high-level basketball for some time now. His post scoring skills are impressive, as he has good body control and moves to… READ MORE >

Paulino Chooses Albany

Paulino Chooses Albany

Posted Friday, November 1st, 2024

Just now, Proctor Academy and The House We Built guard Wilkin Paulino announced his commitment to the University of Albany in the America East Conference. A New Englander through and through, Paulino hails from one of Massachusetts’ largest cities, Worcester, and began his high school career at Springfield Commonwealth Academy before joining Proctor as a sophomore. His family originally hails from the Dominican Republic. With standout performances early on, Paulino faced some adversity recently, suffering an injury that kept him out of… READ MORE >

#NEOpenGym Best of the 2026 Backcourt

#NEOpenGym Best of the 2026 Backcourt

Posted Friday, November 1st, 2024

The 2026 group of guards had some guys who jumped onto our radar throughout the day, and should get looks from a ton of schools in the region. Take a look. Kehari Walker, East Hartford - Walker may have been the top stockriser of the event as coaches continuously asked for his name. He's crafty with the ball and can overpower defenders with his speed towards the cup on drives. His defensive tenacity caught our eye as he brings quick feet and… READ MORE >

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