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BST’s NH Elite Positional Showcase - Event Recap

BST’s NH Elite Positional Showcase - Event Recap

Posted Monday, June 6th, 2011

BST Basketball invited the top high school basketball players in NH to Southern New Hampshire University on Monday night to showcase their skills. There were 30 players in the gym, from the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014. They were ran through positional drills, agility testing and full court games. Here are the players who stood out: Kamahl Walker, Portsmouth HS (2012) – Walker burst onto the NH basketball scene this past winter after moving from Worcester and he continues… READ MORE >

Boston Shootout – Event Recap

Boston Shootout – Event Recap

Posted Monday, June 6th, 2011

The 39th annual Boston Shootout also included the second annual Mike Crotty Sr. Memorial Game, as the Shootout honored Coach Crotty’s legacy with a special ceremony and subsequent game between the Albany City Rocks and Middlesex Magic.  Over a 17 year span, Coach Crotty built the Middlesex Magic into one of the most reputable and elite AAU programs both regionally and nationally. Through the Magic program, Coach Crotty touched thousands of kids’ lives and helped hundreds to realize their college… READ MORE >

Video of the Week: Jakarr Sampson

Video of the Week: Jakarr Sampson

Posted Sunday, June 5th, 2011

St. John's bound forward Jakarr Sampson made took a season long hiatus in New England, spending the year at Brewster Academy to polish up his skills and finalize his recruitment.  His one season in the NEPSAC proved to be a running highlight reel of action as the bouncy six-foot-eight forward was one of the most explosive finishers around.  Crusader 22 Productions was often on hand and ready to film Sampson's aerial onslaught and their Year in Review piece is the… READ MORE >

Reebok Headliner Try-Out - Event Recap

Reebok Headliner Try-Out - Event Recap

Posted Saturday, June 4th, 2011

On Saturday, June 4th, over 60 prospects gathered at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Boston to participate in the 2011 Reebok Headliner Try-Out.  Designed to provide an opportunity for a select group of kids to earn an invitation to the upcoming Reebok Headliner camp in Philadelphia, players participated in a series of drills in the morning session, followed by five-on-five play in the afternoon. Here’s a look at who stood out with their play… READ MORE >

New Englanders Shine at National Camps

New Englanders Shine at National Camps

Posted Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Two prestigious national camps are taking place this weekend and New England representatives are standing out in both venues.  Under Armour is hosting 80 players from around the country in Atlanta, Georgia for their second annual Best of the Best event.  Brewster Academy big man Mitch McGary headlined the field on Saturday, shining during the 360 combine testing and then dominating his match-up with Robert Carter Jr., the 12th ranked national prospect in the class of 2012.  Fellow Brewster teammate… READ MORE >

Gym Rat Names All Tournament Team

Gym Rat Names All Tournament Team

Posted Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

16:U All-GymRat CHALLENGE MVP – Most Valuable GymRat Harrison Taggart (6-5 F) Rhode Island Hawks/St. Paul’s Prep: A do-everything forward in the mold of Vermont standout Brian Voekel. Dougle-digit rebounds in some prelim-round games here and led the fast break after some of them. Showed lightning-quick spin move in the paint as well as superb interior and transition passing. Diving, hustle play in the semifinal round helped seal the game. Picked up scoring when it mattered most. Deferred to teammates… READ MORE >

Callanan Earns Scholarship

Callanan Earns Scholarship

Posted Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Cushing Academy point guard Kyle Callanan finally put an end ot his recruitment on Wednesday when he made a verbal commitment to Southern Connecticut.  The Owls were just one of four division II programs to offer the Vermont native a scholarship during his post-graduate year while he also accumulated a steady dose of division I interest.  His decision is the final chapter in what can only be described as a tremendous high school and prep career.  Prior to arriving at Cushing… READ MORE >

Junior Elite Championships - Day 2 Recap

Junior Elite Championships - Day 2 Recap

Posted Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Games of the Day HS Championship – Bristol Ballers vs Bishop Elite The last game of the day turned out to be the most exciting.  The High School division championship game was an offensive shootout.  Each team relied heavily on their star players;  Elite’s Devin Gilligan and Bristol’s Dominique Elliott.  Gilligan created numerous plays off the dribble and was very strong finishing inside at will.   Elliott was an offensive machine; he can shoot the three and also finish in traffic.… READ MORE >

Boston Warriors Showcase - Event Recap

Boston Warriors Showcase - Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The Boston Warriors AAU program held their annual college showcase night on Tuesday, inviting players from their own program as well as a select group of others to compete in the night’s activities. The Warriors program features an assortment of talent, and a solid showing of New England Division 3 coaches were on hand to watch the action. Top Performers Matt Droney, Catholic Memorial- The 6’4 wing plays with strength and confidence, handling the ball and making plays quite adeptly.… READ MORE >

Cummins Makes Choice

Cummins Makes Choice

Posted Monday, May 30th, 2011

When Evan Cummins first arrived at Northfield Mount Hermon in the fall of 2009 he became a priority recruit for the Ivy League almost instantaneously.  In the 18 months since his recruitment has only continued to grow in correlation with the development of his game, eventually drawing interest from schools in the Big East and Pac 10 as a result.  Ultimately though, Cummins stayed true to his original goal which was to go to the top academic school that he… READ MORE >

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