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Posted Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
Khem Birch may be from Canada but he has been such a staple of New England basketball over the last few years that he has been virtually adopted by our region. A star on the scene since first arriving, Birch’s mobility and incredible athleticism had him standing out on day one. But his game has continued to progress over the years with the evolvement of his offensive skills and he put a punctuation mark on his high school career last…
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Posted Friday, April 1st, 2011
Some of the top young talent converged on Boston University’s Case Gymnasium on Friday night for the third annual New England Junior Elite 75 Showcase. After some warm-up drills to get the blood flowing, the evening’s action began with an intense hour of skill development work, focusing on a variety of different offensive concepts including etting and using screens, playing off dribble hand-off, moving without the basketball, dynamic dribble moves, and more. Players were also educated on what to expect…
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Posted Friday, April 1st, 2011
VCU isn't the only school in the Colonial Athletic Association who is excited this weekend as Drexel landed a big commitment from Damion Lee on Friday. Lee had previously signed with Towson during his senior season at Calvert Hall in Maryland but instead chose to re-open his recruitment and head to St. Thomas More for a post-graduate season following his graduation. He was nothing short of spectacular for the Chancellors this season, especially down the stretch of the season, emerging…
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Posted Thursday, March 31st, 2011
With the thrill of Maine Central Institute's Cinderella type run to the NEPSAC Class AAA crown just a few weeks in the past, Adrian Rodgers is still reaping the rewards. Rodgers, who was one of the team's most important players down the stretch of the season, committed to South Carolina Upstate earlier this week amid a flury of recent division I interest. Located in Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference that is looking to rebuild after only winning…
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Posted Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
It was five years ago that Naadir Tharpe first arrived on the exposure scene. The Worcester native made a highly anticipated debut at the 2007 New England Elite 75 Showcase as the youngest player in the field. In the years since he has gone on to fulfill his potential, becoming not just the best point guard in New England but also one of the very best in the entire country. Tharpe, who heads to Kansas next year, is best known…
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Posted Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
The NCAA coaching carousel is upon us and while this year's action seems to be focused more on the south and midwest, New England still holds strong roots to some of the most notable action. Specifically, two former New Hampton products, Ed Cooley and Cuonzo Martin, who recently landed the head coaching positions at Providence and Tennessee repectively. Both Cooley and Martin played for current Bridgton head coach Whit Lesure, who previously directed the New Hampton program. Cooley played at…
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Posted Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
It should come as no surprise that Michael Carter-Williams is the top ranked player in Rhode Island’s senior class. The St. Andrew’s guard is about to put the finishing touches on what has been a brilliant high school career when he stars in Wednesday night’s McDonald’s All-American Game in Chicago. Carter-Williams has earned virtually every accolade possible during his career on both the prep and AAU circuits and is now off to the Big East where he brings his long…
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Posted Monday, March 28th, 2011
Rhode Island has solidified their depth at the point guard position with a commitment from Mike Powell, a five-foot-ten floor general from Brooks High School in Chicago. Brooks averaged 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists per game this year and was selected all-area by ESPNBoston. "Mike Powell Jr. is a true floor general," Brooks coach Bobby Locke told ESPN Chicago. "A throwback point guard. He not only makes plays for himself, but is equally as unselfish deferring to others…
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Posted Monday, March 28th, 2011
CCSU head coach Howie Dickenman and his staff landed their latest two prospects in the class of 2011 this weekend and one appears to be a major steal. Adonis Burbage, a six-foot-four swingman from Orland Christian Prep in Florida, committed to the Blue Devils on Friday night. Burbage, who ran with the Florida Rams on the grassroots circuit, is rated an 85 by ESPN because of his dynamic ability to create his own shot and get to the rim. Burbage…
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Posted Monday, March 28th, 2011
Fresh off their breakout season, Vermont Academy holds the two highest ranked players in Vermont as Ryan Romich and Keron Deshields are both close to fulfilling their division I aspirations. Romich arrived at Vermont as a post-graduate from Groton-Dunstable High School in Massachusetts and continued to develop his perimeter skills while showing his trademark athleticism and high motor along the frontline. Deshields ran the show for VA and proved himself to be a very dangerous attacking lead guard and college…
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