2018 Big Apple Showcase Day 2 Twitter Blog

Friday, July 20th, 2018

The 2018 Big Apple Showcase takes place this Wednesday, July 18th, and Thursday, July 19th. The New England Recruiting Report is onsite at both the Brewster Sports Center in Brewster, NY, and House of Sports in Ardsley, NY. To keep up with all the action you can either follow @NERRhoops, @ZackSandberg, @mdimartino203, @ChrisGaynor9, and @AdamFinkelstein on twitter or you can continue to check back here throughout the day as our annual twitter blogs will consolidate all of our coverage in one location.

You can even join in on the dialogue as well by tweeting at @NERRhoops, using the hashtage #BAS, and letting us know what action you're watching.

Here is the complete recap from Day 2 at BAS:

The @MiddlesexMagic duo of Mykel Derring and Cole Prowitt-Smith was offered by Adelphi last night after their performances at the Big Apple Showcase
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Competitive first half this morning between @WrightWaySkills and Rytes Warriors Pittsburgh. Physical matchup inside is setting the tone between 2019 7-footer Charles Coleman III and 2019 PF Egon Ruhek
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2019 6’8” PF Zachary Sabol had a strong presence inside this morning for the York Ballers. He’s received interest from Patriot and Ivy League schools including Cornell, American, and Lafayette #BAS pic.twitter.com/3YW5ebqaCw
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2019 6’7” PF Jalen Gorham is a long, athletic and versatile defender with a polished offensive skill set to match. It’s noted he’s received interest from Patriot and Ivy League schools such as Holy Cross, Lafayette, Brown and Princeton. #BAS pic.twitter.com/rIdaACWFbB
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2019 6’4” SG Jackson Blaufeld shot lights out this morning for Rytes Warriors Pittsburgh. He confirmed he’s recieved interest from a range of D1’s including Dartmouth, Navy, Colgate, and Boston University #BAS pic.twitter.com/LzzwUO3Fwj
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Back to back from behind the arc for @NYRhoops This one from Richard Greaves #BAS pic.twitter.com/StbkTfVGtc
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

6’6” SF Brennen Crawford had 18 points today for PK Flash 17u. The crafty forward confirmed he has interest from a bunch of D3’s including Ithaca College, U of Rochester, and Franklin & Marshall College. #BAS pic.twitter.com/07diTYvI2s
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@NYJayhawks Zed Key impressive as usual. Finishes at the rim and altered shots. Offers from Florida & Rutgers as well as interest from over a dozen high majors pic.twitter.com/v3k1AiF0Jk
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Great first set for @MiddlesexMagic guard @Will_dorion as he put up 28 points in a win over New York Jayhawks #BAS pic.twitter.com/XlBSgfgne1
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

6’3” SG Keandre Bowles is a long skilled wing with great finishing ability at the rim for Rytes Warriors Pittsburgh. It’s confirmed he’s fielded interest from Iona College, Manhattan College, and various D2’s. #BAS pic.twitter.com/TSfTjfW5vn
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Rytes Warriors Pittsburgh 2019 PG Isaiah Wilson confirms he’s received offers from Kent State and Winthrop University and is fielding other interest as well. #BAS pic.twitter.com/cP8R5bzkFQ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Ball movement from @MiddlesexMagic leads to an open 3 from Jack Poirier. All tied up at 33 with 13 left #BAS pic.twitter.com/0ufxCRvtaT
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Early Risers Blue 2018 guard Chris Wright with the steal in the open court for the smooth finish. #BAS pic.twitter.com/FvXADvXFf6
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Zed Key with 15.9 left and gets the foul. @NYJayhawks lead 64-63 #BAS pic.twitter.com/BJRxD5Jr91
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Matt Zona with the put back as the buzzer sounds. @NYRhoops with a 58-56 win in the 2020 D1 Semis #BAS pic.twitter.com/GXr9BCCBmD
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

17u quarterfinals about to kick off Court 1: @PKFlash1 vs @dcbluedevilsNH Court 2: @MiddlesexMagic vs @NJRoadRunners. #BAS pic.twitter.com/JmKAVYw6nm
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Coaches row. #RealExposure #BAS pic.twitter.com/loRgR17eCZ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Minuteman PF Matthew Mayer’s has good footwork and touch around the rim offensively. Very active defender as well. Currently fielding interest from Fordham University, Bucknell University, and Tennessee-Martin. #BAS pic.twitter.com/18sDXZfCR1
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Minutemen 2020 SG Dylan Addae-Wusu is a strong two-way wing player. Great finishing around the rim complemented by a nice shooting stroke. He confirmed he’s fielded interest from Iona College, Bucknell University, and has an offer from Bryant University. #BAS pic.twitter.com/6XbpTChwLp
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Tommy O’Neil finishes the play at the rim to put @MiddlesexMagic up 48-26 with 12 minutes left in the quarterfinal #BAS pic.twitter.com/SwmwttNzgJ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

6’3” SG Naim Miller is a two-way player with a good all around offensive skillset. He confirmed he has offers from Stony Brook University and University at Buffalo, also has other interest from Loyola University MD & Drexel University. #BAS pic.twitter.com/zSayq0zeFj
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Headed to OT on court 1. @dcbluedevilsNH & @PKFlash1 knotted at 57 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Ice in his veins! Dan Petcash hits all 3 FT’s to send the game to double OT. #BAS pic.twitter.com/rhYvG2iDyD
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Double OT on court 1. DC Blue Devils and PK Flash tied at 62 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@dcbluedevilsNH advance to the 17u semi-finals with a 69-66 win over PK Flash. #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@NE6Hoops 2022 Bube Momah is a rising freshman. Competing at a high level playing two years up #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Mid Atlantic Selects Yavuz Gultekin making a statements here in the quarterfinals. 6-8 point forward #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2019 6’9” forward Egon Ruhek is a physical big man with soft hands and runs the floor exceptionally well. He has received interest from Bowling Green State University, Colgate University and Bucknell University. #BAS pic.twitter.com/LgBNdyS7IE
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@RIElite_ G Manny Roman with 23 points in the quarterfinal #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Adelphi with 3 coaches on hand for City Rocks Orange and @PTT_Hoops. Cornell, Sacred Heart, Bryant and Rider also among those in attendance #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Great run by @RIElite_ to the quarterfinals here. Programs only three years old and ready to compete on the national stage #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Very impressed by @NYRhoops Romar Reid. Excellent size,strength and speed and can distribute and knock down the long ball. #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@dcbluedevilsNH & @MiddlesexMagic getting ready to tip off in the 17u semifinals #BAS pic.twitter.com/TcB9ESRJH0
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

16u championship on court 3. @NYRhoops vs @NewHeightsNYC #BAS pic.twitter.com/aMl8kfou2C
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

John Korte had 10 & 13 for @Metro_Boston Receiving interest from a variety of D3’s. #BAS pic.twitter.com/aRhHNCh1xw
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2020 6’1” PG Zachary Rocco impressed today with great shooting ability and court awareness. He’s received interest from Stony Brook University, Army, Navy, and Columbia University #BAS pic.twitter.com/CeRs6HiGHv
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2021 6’2” wing TJ Morris is an explosive athlete and impressed by attacked the rim at will and guarding multiple positions for 2021 NY Renaissance #BAS pic.twitter.com/4lAUL6oMpB
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

2021 6 foot guard Jaylen Murray impressed by displaying a high basketball IQ and the ability to finishing around the rim in multiple ways. He has already recieved offers from Iona College, Manhattan College, and Quinnipiac University. #BAS pic.twitter.com/ZLSbk8UY1G
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

6’6 forward Brad McCabe of @JerseyForceAAU finished with 16 points (4 threes) and 7 rebounds in a big win over Metro Boston. Being recruited by Ivy and Patriot league schools #BAS pic.twitter.com/rWCqZhux2t
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Great run to the quarterfinals for @CMSwarm as well. Knocked off a couple very talented squads to make it this far. #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

.@MASAAUBB advances to the finals with a massive win in the semis #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018

Quite impressed with @NYRhoops 2019 F 6-9 Ben Leff. Mobile and can score out to midrange. Great lateral quickness defensively. #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

17u title game about to tip off here. Defending champs @MiddlesexMagic face off against @MASAAUBB #BAS pic.twitter.com/ni1nSBghLX
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

The transformation of @MiddlesexMagic F Rhett Carter has been incredible. Body has completely changed, wide framed and much more mobile than even just a year ago. #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Highly competitive first half between 2021 NY Rens and 2021 PSA Cardinals for the #BAS 15u championship, PSA holds a 2 point lead. pic.twitter.com/OabIHZ4UJg
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Strong start for @MiddlesexMagic title defense. 37-28 lead at the half. Balanced team effort. #BAS pic.twitter.com/lb5Ip85ltS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

.@MASAAUBB has caught up. Trails just 43-41 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Tie game here 46 all. Tetcheung Abdourachid has been the difference maker for @MASAAUBB #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Smooth stroke from Yavuz Gultekin from deep has @MASAAUBB leading 57-51 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Entering the final three minutes here @MASAAUBB has a 59-57 lead #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

2 minutes left in the 17u championship. @MASAAUBB leads 59-58 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Final minute here @MiddlesexMagic up 60-59 #BAS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

.@MASAAUBB takes the lead 61-60 off a Phillip Jordan basket. 10 seconds left #BAS pic.twitter.com/VO4wwHyipc
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Down to the wire for the 17u #BAS championship between @MiddlesexMagic and Mid-Atlantic Select. Middlesex down 1 with ball 12 seconds left.
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

.@MiddlesexMagic strikes right back. Tommy O’Neil makes it 62-61. 2 second left. #BAS pic.twitter.com/zxVnMZ4VqL
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Congratulations to the #BAS 15u champions PSA Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/n0PVRisdfW
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 20, 2018

Congratulations to @NYRhoops on taking home the 16U championship at the Big Apple Showcase #BAS pic.twitter.com/6Dc2bRFwDa
— NERR (@NERRHoops) July 19, 2018