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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 >

New England’s Notable Performances

New England’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, January 6th, 2011

New England’s notable performances is back for 2011 as NERR will once again bring you the best performances from around the region on a weekly basis.  Our first edition of the year is devoted primarily to public school players as the prep school league was enjoying their final days of vacation last week before getting back to action this weekend.  Here’s a look at who stood out:  Rhode Island Player of the Week – Michael Carter-Williams, St. Andrew’s – The… READ MORE >

2011 Rankings Expanded – New England

2011 Rankings Expanded – New England

Posted Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

With 2011 rankings having been expanded in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine and only a few minor adjustments needed in Vermont and Rhode Island, it is now time to update New England’s class of 2011 as a whole.  Khem Birch makes his debut atop the class after signing his National Letter of Intent with Pittsburgh.  Birch checks into the ESPN rankings as the 9th ranked player in the country and figures to be an immediate contributor next year in… READ MORE >

Coleman’s Stock Rising

Coleman’s Stock Rising

Posted Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Lee Academy’s senior center Keith Coleman is finding himself the subject of a wide range of recruitment in recent weeks.  With all ten of the highest ranked centers in the country having already committed, a variety of high-majors programs are searching for qualified big men and Coleman’s stock has risen as a result.  “He’s a hot commodity right now,” Lee Academy head coach Andrew Papaefthemiou said last week.  Coming into his senior season, Coleman was hearing the most from mid-major… READ MORE >

12 Predictions for 2012

12 Predictions for 2012

Posted Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Keeping up with annual NERR tradition, and following in line with the example set by ESPNHS’s feature from a few days ago, here are 12 predictions for the year 2012.  1. NEPSAC Titles at Endicott: Brewster Academy, Tilton School, and Salisbury School will leave Endicott College hoisting championship gold on Sunday, March 4th as we’re predicting The Academy to reign supreme in class AAA, Tilton to take their fifth straight in AA, and Salisbury to take the next step after… READ MORE >

Tobey ACC Bound

Tobey ACC Bound

Posted Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Virginia had been the leader in the clubhouse for several weeks now.  In fact, Mike Tobey's father had to talk his son out of committing to the Cavaliers over Thanksgiving break.  Over Christmas break, he didn’t bother trying.  Tobey, a six-foot-eleven center from the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, made a verbal commitment to Virginia on Monday afternoon, shortly after taking an unofficial visit to the school.  “He went down there and fell in love with the place,” said Hotchkiss head… READ MORE >

2011 Rankings Expanded – Massachusetts

2011 Rankings Expanded – Massachusetts

Posted Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

Massachusetts has the deepest class in New England with 40 scholarship level prospects ranked in the class of 2011.  Sitting atop the list is Khem Birch who was previously the second ranked junior in the country before announcing his intention to head to the University of Pittsburgh next year.  The MIAA’s top player Pat Connaughton is in at number two backing up his breakout summer with a solid fall campaign, a commitment to Notre Dame, and his debut in ESPNU’s… READ MORE >

Hyland Leaving Gonzaga

Hyland Leaving Gonzaga

Posted Saturday, January 1st, 2011

Former South Portland star Keegan Hyland has reportedly received his release from Gonzaga after spending the first semester at the Washington school.  Hyland’s AAU coach Carl Parker confirmed on Friday that the six-foot-three shooting guard would indeed by leaving Gonzaga at the semester break with the hopes of returning to the northeast.  “In talks with me he has said that he’s staying in the northeast,” Parker said.  “I would be shocked if he doesn’t.”  Among the schools that have reportedly… READ MORE >

2011 Rankings Expanded – Connecticut

2011 Rankings Expanded – Connecticut

Posted Friday, December 31st, 2010

Maurice Harkless is the top rated player in the newly announced Connecticut 2011 rankings.  The New York native and one time UConn commit arrived at the South Kent School this year with recruitment from handfuls of high-major programs throughout the country but ultimately elected to join Steve Lavin and his highly regarded first class at St. John’s.  Derrick Wilson is well on his way to proving his doubters wrong in his senior year and the Marquette bound guard is our… READ MORE >

Garden City Classic - Event Recap

Garden City Classic - Event Recap

Posted Thursday, December 30th, 2010

One of the nation's best high school teams came into New England this week to compete with three local MIAA teams in the Garden City Classic.  Legendary head coach Bob Hurley and his St. Anthony's squad were as good as advertised as they claimed the tournament title on Thursday.  Championship Game - St. Anthony’s 77 Newton North 33 Bob Hurley’s St. Anthony’s basketball team came into this game as the obvious favorite featuring players such as Rutgers-commit Myles Mack and… READ MORE >

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