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BABC Prep Classic - Saturday Recap

BABC Prep Classic - Saturday Recap

Posted Saturday, January 15th, 2011

The second annual BABC Prep Classic kicked off Saturday at Chelsea High School with three exciting games highlighted by a classic match-up between two of Class AA's best programs to end the day.  Game of the Day: Tilton (NH) 74  St. Andrew’s (RI) 69 Coming off its impressive victory over national power DeMatha (MD) last week at the Cancer Research Classic in West Virginia, St. Andrew’s would take on Tilton in a match-up between two perennial NEPSAC powers in Saturday’s… READ MORE >

Busy Weekend in New England

Busy Weekend in New England

Posted Friday, January 14th, 2011

A full slate of exciting basketball is on tap for local fans of high school basketball as Martin Luther King weekend brings three seperate events to New England.  Spalding Hoop Hall Classic The eyes of the nation will be focused on Springfield this weekend as some of the very best teams and individual players the country has to offer will be in action at the Spalding Hoop Hall Classic.  The action got underway on Friday night with five local games… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, January 13th, 2011

While a record setting snow storm shortened the week of high school basketball, there was still enough time on the schedule for a variety of players to turn in some notable performances.  Here is a look at who shined:  Rhode Island Player of the Week – Michael Carter-Williams, St. Andrew’s – Carter-Williams takes the award for the second week in a row after being named the ESPN RISE Player of the Week in the east.  MCW led St. Andrew’s to… READ MORE >

Murphy Enjoys Duke Visit

Murphy Enjoys Duke Visit

Posted Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Alex Murphy was at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday night to watch Duke earn a 71-64 win over Maryland.  Murphy made the trip following St. Mark’s win over Milton Academy on Saturday and stayed until Monday when an impending storm forced a quick departure that morning.  “It was great,” Murphy said on Tuesday.  “I really enjoyed the visit.”  As part of the unofficial visit, Murphy not only got to spend time with Duke’s players and coaches, but also watch the… READ MORE >

Stock Rising for South Kent Big Man

Stock Rising for South Kent Big Man

Posted Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

With the list of available big men rapidly dwindling in the national class of 2011, South Kent big man Nemanja Djurisic has seen his recruitment go to another level as he continues to play well.  The Montenegro native is coming off an official visit to Arizona State over the recent holiday break which saw him take in a win over Long Beach State and leave with a very positive impression of the Pac 10 school.  The visit was Djurisic’s second… READ MORE >

Video of the Week: St. Mark’s vs. Milton

Video of the Week: St. Mark’s vs. Milton

Posted Monday, January 10th, 2011

Our new video of the week comes care of Lucas Shapiro who was on hand this weekend for a hotly contested game between St. Mark's and Milton Academy.  Milton went into halftime carrying a 31-28 lead but St. Mark's battled back to pick up a hotly contested 68-58 win.  Nikolas Stauskas and Kaleb Tarczewski led the way with 18 each for St. Mark's while Kevin Zabo chipped in with 15.  Dennis Clifford led Milton with a double-double.  To view the… READ MORE >

2012 State Rankings Updated

2012 State Rankings Updated

Posted Monday, January 10th, 2011

Lots has changed since the pre-season with new prospects arriving to the region and others taking their games to newfound levels.  Consequently, there has been plenty of movement in the now updated state rankings in the class of 2012.  Here is a breakdown of each of the six New England states: Connecticut Not much changes at the top as it isn’t going to get much better than Andre Drummond and Ricardo Ledo but there is a newcomer in the third… READ MORE >

Shooting Touch to Award Leadership Scholarship

Shooting Touch to Award Leadership Scholarship

Posted Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Shooting Touch is accepting nominations for this year's Leadership Award.  The recipient of the Shooting Touch Leadership Award will receive a $1000 college scholarship.  Only high school seniors in the state of Massachusetts are eligible for the award.  The Shooting Touch Leadership Award will go to the candidate who best embodies the candidates of Shooting Touch's Board of Directors: the energy of New York Knicks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson; the discipline of former NBA star and slam dunk champion Dee… READ MORE >

Hyland Transferring to Vermont

Hyland Transferring to Vermont

Posted Saturday, January 8th, 2011

Vermont finally got their man.  It was October of 2009 when Keegan Hyland made an initial verbal commitment to the Catamounts, only to de-commit a day later and ultimately make a commitment to Gonzaga later in the spring.  But after just one semester at the west coast school, Hyland decided he wanted to return to the northeast and consequently sought his release.  “I just felt like it wasn’t the right spot for me,” Hyland told the New England Recruiting Report… READ MORE >

Spirou Picks Trinity

Spirou Picks Trinity

Posted Friday, January 7th, 2011

Trinity College earned a commitment from one of New Hampshire’s top players late last week when Pelham swingman Steve Spirou committed to the Bantams.    Although still early in his senior year, Spirou has already built an incredibly distinguished resume at the high school level, having topped the 1000 point plateau last year as a junior, earned all-state honors, and helped lead his Pelham team to a state championship as a sophomore.  His AAU career has been equally as distinguished as… READ MORE >

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