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Junior Elite Camp - Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2009

  We dedicated day one of the Hoop Mountain Junior Elite Camp to checking out the youngsters and there was quite a lot to be impressed with.  Here's a look at who stood out.  2014 Tyler Rowe-easily one of the best point guards of the west division. Went head to head in a backcourt matchup between a similar player in Devasis Sharma. Rowe is a floor general with a deceptively quick handle beyond his years. He easily glides towards the… READ MORE >

Basketbull First Eight – Event Recap

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

The New England Playaz, Mass Rivals, Expressions Elite, and Connecticut Basketball Club represented New England in the seventeen-and-under bracket where they were joined by Grassroots Canada, New Heights, Team Philly, and the Florida Rams. Ultimately, we wound up with two local match-ups as the Playaz and CBC met up in the semi-finals and Expressions and Rivals met in a consolation game.  The Playaz found themselves in the final after dispatching with CBC in the semi’s.  The championship was a similar… READ MORE >

Giplaye Joining Coleman at Providence

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

For college coaches, recruiting is a two-step process, evaluating prospects and then selling your program.  Coaches can build their programs by developing a niche in either area and Providence College may have just scored a major recruiting victory by out-evaluating other high major programs and landing Ron Giplaye.  “He’s the best low post scorer we have ever had in our program other than Mike Bradley,” said BABC founder and head coach Leo Papile.  “His body of work over his career… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Afternoon Recap

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Thursday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase meant one thing for the players in attendance…opportunity.  The entire format of the showcase was designed with the intent of giving the players every opportunity to show the 40+ on-looking division I college coaches what they were capable of doing.  Initially players went through a series of intense drills to test their ball skills, specifically their shot and handle.  Next, players were divided by position and put through a series of 1 on 1… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Morning Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

BABC got their first tune-up on their way to the Nike Peach Jam Tournament later this week as they squared off against a team from the Netherlands called the Dukes.  BABC jumped on the Dukes early as they overwhelmed them with their full court pressure and got an early boost from Mike Carter-Williams who put on a show in the game’s opening minutes with his tremendous skill set and great feel for the game.  He scored in every which way… READ MORE >

Hoop Group Elite Camp – Event Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Top 20 All-Stars Naofall Folahan – His week started and ended on high notes after being the first big man taken in Sunday’s draft and then being selected for Wednesday’s all-star game.  He was equally impressive at all stops in between as he was one of the top players in the field on talent alone.  His potential seems limitless with so much size and athleticism, not to mention some deceiving skills.  Corey Wright Jr. – He thrived at this camp… READ MORE >

New England Elite 75 Showcase – Event Preview

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

This year’s New England Elite 75 Showcase has a little different spin than in year’s past.  Not only is the 4th annual showcase teaming up with Reebok’s Proving Ground Camps to be held during the live period for the first time, but in addition to the traditional showcase, the day’s events will also feature an exhibition game.  The Boston Amateur Basketball Club’s 16-and-under team will face off against a top international team from the Netherlands, The Dukes, at 10:30a.m.  For… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II – Day 4 Recap

Posted Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II Camp came to an end on Tuesday rounding out another strong week of action.  Ultimately there were a number of big winners this week but no one benefited more than Freddie Wilson and Kaleb Tarczewski.  Both guys established themselves as prospects for the highest levels as Wilson shined all week and was followed by Rutgers head coach Fred Hill for two different days while Tarczewski picked up his first scholarship offer from the Atlantic 10’s… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II – Day 3 Recap

Posted Monday, July 6th, 2009

Holy Tarczewski! Kaleb Tarczewski was the big story of the day on Tuesday as he dominated his afternoon game and picked up his first scholarship offer from Fordham University of the Atlantic 10.  Tarczewski captivated on-looking college coaches with his size and mobility as there aren’t many other young players in the nation who can match his size and ability to change ends of the floor.  You also have to like the fact that Tarczewski isn’t trying to be anything… READ MORE >

Scott Hazelton Elite Camp – Event Recap

Posted Monday, July 6th, 2009

Carson Desrosiers was unquestionably the big draw of the Scott Hazelton Basketball School Elite Camp.  In fact, Syracuse head coach Jim Beiheim, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt, Arizona State head coach Herb Sendek, Providence head coach Keno Davis, Marquette head coach Buzz Williams, and Wake Forest head coach Dino Gaudio all made it a priority to travel to New Hampshire to see the 6’10” big man on the first possible day.  Desrosiers already owned offers from all six schools… READ MORE >

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