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Bracket Buster Prospects

Bracket Buster Prospects

Posted Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

In preparation for this weekend’s Bracket Buster games, ESPN’s Scouts Inc will be releasing their list of the nation’s best mid-major commitments later today.  We thought we would take that idea and apply it to New England to see which local products are most likely to make immediate impacts at non-BCS level schools.  Here are our top local products: 1. Jordan Laguerre, New Hampton, UMass:  This attacking guard has been one of New England’s top players for the past several… READ MORE >

Carter’s Recruitment Rising

Carter’s Recruitment Rising

Posted Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Brewster Academy's post-graduate guard Elijah Carter continues to draw increased interest from high-major programs still searching for a lead guard in their 2011 class.   “Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Iowa, South Florida, and Rhode Island are the schools that I have offers from,” Carter said.  “Nebraska, Gonzaga, NC State, and Florida State have just gotten in the mix.”  Carter took official visits to Oregon State and Seton Hall this fall, leaving him with three potential visits left for… READ MORE >

One of One with Michael Carter-Williams

One of One with Michael Carter-Williams

Posted Monday, February 14th, 2011

Michael Carter-Williams is the only New England native to be named to this year’s McDonald’s All-American game.  The St. Andrew’s star and his coach sat down with the New England Recruiting Report to discuss his career and his most recent honor.   NERR:  Michael first of all, tell us how it felt when you found out you were selected to be a McDonald’s All-American? MCW:  I felt great.  It was the biggest accomplishment for me.  I was a little bit shocked… READ MORE >

Hearst Nominated for D.C. All-Star Game

Hearst Nominated for D.C. All-Star Game

Posted Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Salisbury School’s Zaid Hearst has been nominated to play in the Elite Showcase Basketball Classic, one of Washington D.C.’s most prestigious all-star games.  The game will take place at the Verizon Center on March 20th immediately following the Nets/Wizards game and will feature top seniors from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.  The final selection will be announced on February 22nd.  Hearst arrived at Salisbury last year as a junior and scored over 10 division I scholarship offers before making a… READ MORE >

One on One with Khem Birch

One on One with Khem Birch

Posted Saturday, February 12th, 2011

New England produced two McDonald’s All-Americans this year and for Khem Birch the accomplishment is the culmination of a tremendous career since arriving in the region.  The New England Recruiting Report spoke with Birch and his coach at Notre Dame Prep Ryan Hurd: NERR:  First of all Khem, congratulations on being named to the McDonald’s All-American game.  Tell us how it felt to be selected as one of the top 20 players in the country and what your reaction was… READ MORE >

Van Nes Calls It

Van Nes Calls It

Posted Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Northfield Mount Hermon’s six-foot-eleven center Vince Van Nes has had college coaches intrigued since arriving in the United States last fall.  With good size and mobility along with a smooth southpaw skill set, the British native has showed flashes of brilliance in the last year and a half.  But those flashes didn’t happen as consistently as Van Nes would have liked in his first year and when he returned to NMH this fall, he did so with a chip on… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Our first snowless week in recent memory put loads of games on tap this week leading to a variety of impressive performances.  Here is a look at some of the most notable:  Massachusetts Player of the Week – John Henault, St. Bernard’s CC – The senior guard became St. Bernard Central Catholic’s all-time leading scorer (1457 points) in a Saturday night win with 32 points and 12 rebounds. Prior to that he scored 36 points in a win against Holy… READ MORE >

McDonald’s All-Americans Announced

McDonald’s All-Americans Announced

Posted Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

The 2011 McDonald’s All-Americans were announced on Thursday afternoon’s edition of ESPNU Recruiting Insider.  Two New England products made the cut as Notre Dame Prep forward Khem Birch and St. Andrew’s guard Michael Carter-Williams were both named to the team.  The selection process for the McDonald’s All-American game is an elaborate one, beginning with nominations from all fifty states that typically range from 1,500 to 1,800 players.  After a verification process, the nominees are then sent to the selection committee… READ MORE >

NMH Sends Another Ivy

NMH Sends Another Ivy

Posted Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Northfield Mount Hermon has sent their latest product to the Ivy League.  Post-graduate power forward Jvonte Brooks made a verbal commitment to Dartmouth on Wednesday, choosing the Big Green over a variety of other division I scholarship offers.  “Dartmouth said they were looking to get tougher,” said NMH head coach John Carroll, “and they just did.”  For Brooks, his commitment is the conclusion of what has been a long process aimed towards one specific goal.  “The reason I came to… READ MORE >

NPSI Announces All-Tournament Team

NPSI Announces All-Tournament Team

Posted Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

NPSI ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM MOP - Michael Carter-Williams (St. Andrew’s)Bruce Barron (Brehm Prep)Kyle Callanan (Cushing Academy)Jamir Hanner (Notre Dame Prep)Maurice Harkless (South Kent)Max Hooper (Brewster Academy)Damion Lee (St. Thomas More)Todd Mayo (Notre Dame Prep)Eugene McCrory (CJEOTO Academy)Brandon Mobley (St. John’s Northwest Military Academy)Georges Niang (Tilton)Nerlens Noel (Tilton)Jakarr Sampson (Brewster Academy)Kaleb Tarczewski (St. Mark’s)Shaquille Thomas (NIA Prep) TOURNAMENT LEADERS Scoring Michael Carter-Williams (St. Andrew's): 39 points vs. Maine Central Institute, 28 points vs. New HamptonGeorges Niang (Tilton): 29 points vs. Christian Faith… READ MORE >

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