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Posted Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Youngsters dominated day two of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II. In the morning session it was young big men in particular as Andre Drummond, Nerlens Noel, and Eric Katenda all stood out. Drummond’s star may have shined the brightest as he finished a series of plays above the rim and blocked his normal array of shots. His two most impressive finishes both came via the lob pass. The first was an alley-oop catch and dunk with just one hand and…
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Posted Saturday, July 4th, 2009
The players arrived at Stonehill College on Sunday afternoon for the beginning of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II Camp. On Monday college coaches will be lining the walls as the July live period officially begins. Hoop Mountain is expecting quite a few coaches to be coming through the doors this week as this year’s camp boasts an especially talented field. Don’t be surprised if the underclassmen steal the show this week as Andre Drummond, Alex Murphy, Nerlens Noel, Domonique Bull,…
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Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2009
• Salem State has landed two more players to their already impressive recruiting class. South Kent’s Dominique Farmer (CT) and Charlestown’s Jamel Williams (MA) are both headed to the division III powerhouse next year. Farmer is a tremendous athlete and lock down defender while Williamson is another player who will be a great fit in Vikings’ pressing and attacking style. • Reuben Cabrea, who has starred in recent years at Marianapolis Prep, is headed to Colin Community College in North…
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Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2009
When Jason Perrier arrived at Stonehill College last week for Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp he was hoping to prove himself to the division II coaches in attendance. Well it couldn’t have gone much better as Perrier had picked up his first scholarship offer, from Assumption College, by the time camp ended. “[Assistant] Coach [Alfonso] Payne saw me earlier in the month,” Perrier said. “He came back to see me for a couple days at Hoop Mountain and brought…
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Posted Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
A day after earning a verbal commitment from Greg Kelley, Yale head coach James Jones and his staff got another piece of good news on Friday, as Cromwell High School’s Isaiah Salafia committed to the Bulldogs. Salafia established himself as a legitimate division I prospect during his tremendously successful junior season in which he led Cromwell to both the Shoreline Conference and Class S State Championships. By the time the season came to an end he had established high levels…
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Posted Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Greg Kelley knew he wanted to go to the Ivy League and on Thursday he became the first New England product in the class of 2010 to commit to a school in the nation’s most prominent academic conference. “I spoke with Coach James Jones from Yale today and made a verbal commitment,” Kelley told the New England Recruiting Report. “It couldn’t be a better fit for me and my family.” Kelley is a 6’8” big man who has starred both…
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Posted Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I camp concluded on Wednesday with playoffs and an awards ceremony. Below is a list of the camp’s award winners: Mr. Hustle: Cody Addison, PingreeMr. Stations: Dan Giovanchini, Lawrence AcademyBest Post Player: Kazadi Nyganguila, QuebecBest Playmaker: Eric Alleyne, Brimmer and MayMost Unselfish: C.J. Moss, TaftBest Defensive Player: Dennis Clifford, Milton AcademyMost Outstanding Player: Lenny Austin, Quebec Players who made a case for a scholarship this week: Eric Alleyne, Brimmer and May- Alleyne shot the ball exceptionally…
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Posted Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
The third night of Hoop Mountain Super Week 1 called for the camp’s all-star game, and this year’s game did not disappoint. Below is a full list of the camp’s all-stars: Allen Harris, Suffield AcademyBraxton Gardner, Christian HeritageMike Celestin, Trinity PawlingJames Albano, Ridgewood, NJC.J. Moss, TaftAlex Levine, WestonJason Perrier, Christian HeritageConnor Mahoney, BC HighEric Olson, Lincoln-SudburyOrlando Zayas, East BostonLenny Austin, QuebecSeth Amoah, QuebecKazadi Zyganguila, QuebecXavier Wade, Eastern HighDennis Clifford, Milton AcademyAndrew Dowton, Milton AcademyTommy O’Connell, North AndoverEric Alleyne, Brimmer and…
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Posted Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Over 30 college coaches were on hand for the first full day of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp on Monday. Here is a look at some of the more intriguing storylines. Individual Match-Ups Ryan Canty vs. Dennis Clifford – Two of the best big men in the camp went head to head on Friday night. While both young post players showed plenty of promise, Canty won the individual battle. He used his strength and athleticism to dominate the paint…
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Posted Saturday, June 27th, 2009
For the last 24 years Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp has marked the unofficial beginning of summer basketball in New England. While the July live period might not start for another week, SWI annually features both a large number of top talent as well as a plethora of division II and III coaches on hand to evaluate. Last year’s SWI camp was a great example of how some under the radar recruits can get a jump start on their…
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