NEHF Sunday u16 Recap

Posted Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Sunday was exciting day of basketball that saw some of the best teams in the New England region battle it out for bragging rights. The u16 final saw a matchup of contrasting styles as a bigger, more frontcourt-oriented CBC team took on a smaller, disciplined RAP Elite team from Rochester, NY. Relying on the trio of Joe Wallace, Jay Sarkis, and Tyler Stenglein, RAP pulled away in the second half for a double digit victory. RAP shot the ball very… READ MORE >

NEHF Saturday Final Recap

Posted Saturday, April 13th, 2013

Pool play heated up as games stretched in Saturday evening at Trinity College, with competition reaching a maximum level with bracket seeding for Sunday on the line.  With some of the region’s most prestigious programs beginning to position themselves for elite bracket match-ups fast on the horizon, the following players separated themselves with impact performances for their respective clubs:Terrell Brown (BABC u16)- The emphasis was on his offensive tools early in the year, but a recent growth spurt compounded by… READ MORE >

NEHF Saturday Recap III

Posted Friday, April 12th, 2013

The action was fast and furiuos at New Britain High School on Saturday, with college coaches roaming the sidelines in hopes of catching an early April steal.  Here's a look at who impressed:Trey Kinyard (Long Island Lightening, U17)-- The solid point guard ran the show for the Lightening. His best attribute is his ability to get in the lane and dish to his open teammates.Nick Tarantino (Boston Warriors, U17)-- At 6'7, Tarantino has developing post moves and moves well around… READ MORE >

NEHF Saturday Recap II

Posted Friday, April 12th, 2013

It was a busy day at Eastern Connecticut State University as some of the top 16u & 15u teams in the northeast region took the court. CBC, Mass Rivals, Expressions Elite, East Coast Elite, and RAP Elite were some of the top teams that impressed in the 16u division, while the 15u division was controlled by MBNation and Expressions Elite for the most part. Here were some of the top individual performances of the day: Moustapha Diagne – CBC –… READ MORE >

NEHF Saturday Recap I

Posted Friday, April 12th, 2013

Action is underway at the 2013 Northeast Hoops Fest, with elite amateur clubs from New England, New York, and beyond ascending onto the greater Hartford, CT area for the unofficial kickoff of the fresh grassroots season.  With the April live period fast-approaching, here’s a look at some standout individual performances as players and clubs charge through pool play with sights set on making their presences felt on Championship Sunday.Michael Gallagher (MB Nation II u17)- A cerebral, crafty playmaker with breakdown… READ MORE >

Yale Starts 2014 in Style

Posted Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Yale landed a verbal commitment from Hotchkiss junior Makai Mason on Thursday.  Mason is a highly talented guard who has starred for Hotchkiss in each of the last three seasons.  He was named 1st team All New England in Class A this season after leading his team back into the post-season.  Mason made a name for himself as a young player, starring at various Adidas Junior Phenom events long before he ever arrived in the high school ranks.  He’s been… READ MORE >

Northeast Hoops Festival Preview

Posted Thursday, April 11th, 2013

When it comes to bringing New England’s top talent into one event, the Northeast Hoops Festival was one of a kind in 2012.  This year’s field might be even better as virtually every major program will be in attendance, along with top teams from New York, New Jersey, and the rest of the greater northeast region.  All five of thetop  individual prospects in NERR’s 2014 rankings will be in action beginning with Chris McCullough, who will lead Team Scan as… READ MORE >

Coaching Carousel Impacting Local Recruits

Posted Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

The annual college basketball coaching carousel is officially upon us as over 40 division I college basketball head coaching changes have already taken place.  Those mounting changes are starting to impact an equally growing number of local products, many of whom have been in the news in recent days:South Kent guard Shane Rector, who made a verbal commitment to Rutgers earlier in the winter, opted to re-open his recruitment yesterday after former head coach Mike Rice was fired.  No word… READ MORE >

NEHF Schedule Announced

Posted Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

The sixth annual Northeast Hoops Festival tips off this weekend in the greater Hartford area and once again includes the very best talent the New England region has to offer.  With virtually all of the region's top programs set to compete in the high school divisions, this year's event hopes to duplicate the success of the 2012 NEHF by showcasing the best New England has to offer.  BABC, Expressions, Mass Rivals, ECE-Mass, CBC, Rhode Island Hawks, Connecticut Select, Metro Boston,… READ MORE >

Bey Bound for Assumption

Posted Sunday, April 7th, 2013

Assumption College landed their third commitment in the last week, and this one was a big one as Wilbraham & Monson senior Kamali Bey is the latest to commit to the Greyhounds.  Bey has had a long and decorated career, beginning at the Sabis International Charter School, where he first competed at the high school level as just a 7th grader.  He scored his 1000th career point during his sophomore year and led Sabis to an MIAA state championship that… READ MORE >

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