Yags’ Point Forward - Final NPS Team Notes

Posted Saturday, November 25th, 2017

The ’17-’18 season is officially underway now that the best prep programs in the nation made their opening statements at Albertus Magnus last weekend. I always like to let things sink in for few days before looking back on the action and taking inventory. It helps me to avoid being a prisoner of the moment and allows me not to make snap judgements based on the recency theory. That said, here are some of the things I took away from… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - St. Andrew’s

Posted Friday, November 24th, 2017

The Saints of St. Andrew’s School tip off their 2017-2018 season this upcoming Wednesday against Milton Academy, and while they might be trying to downplay it, this could be a year in which head coach Michael Hart’s bunch is again ready to compete. Now in his 24th season at the helm of the St. Andrew's program, Hart has had a storied career, not just in terms of wins and losses but also because of the work he has done to… READ MORE >

Shittu Calls It

Posted Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

  Vermont Academy senior forward Simisola Shittu announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on Wednesday via the Players Tribune. Shittu is a Canadian native now in his second season competing in New England. He is the top ranked prospect in the New England 2018 rankings and also a top ten prospect in the country in the ESPN 100. COMMITTED!!!!!������ @PlayersTribune pic.twitter.com/oQdIWsrcWE — Simi Shittu (@LanX_Sims) November 22, 2017 A true senior who only recently turned 18 years old, Shittu earned All-NEPSAC… READ MORE >

Middlesex Magic Announce Pair of Commitments

Posted Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

The Middlesex Magic have announced two more commitment from their program's 2017 class. The first is Kingswood-Oxford for Jackson Meshanic who will be headed to Hobart College. Hobart head coach Tim Sweeney is a longtime D1 assistant who has making his presence felt in New England ever since taking over the program. In fact, Sweeney and his staff were both at the Elite 75 Academic Experience New York earlier this fall to watch Meshanic. The 6-foot-6 Meshanic is a crafty… READ MORE >

#NPS Headlines

Posted Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

  The 2017 National Prep Showcase is now in the book and the weekend set the stage for what could be the most competitive prep school season in recent memory with the top four teams in the Prep Ciruit Power Ten all dropping a game. The National Prep Showcase continued to attract unparalleled media attention with every major national recruiting network in attendance along with numerous others. Here's a look at some of the headlines to have already come out… READ MORE >

Dottin Signs with Towson

Posted Monday, November 20th, 2017

Cambridge Rindge & Latin alum and Woodstock Academy post-graduate guard Jakigh Dotton announced his commitment to Towson University on Monday in a ceremony at his former high school. Dottin won a pair of state championship at Cambridge playing for his uncle, head coach Lance Dottin, while ending his career on a 45 game winning streak. He also scored over 1000 career points and 500 assists. A longtime BABC product, he averaged nearly 13 points, 6 rebounds, and over 4 assists… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 3 Recap

Posted Sunday, November 19th, 2017

Mount Zion 72 - Brewster Academy 68 Bob Huggins is at the National Prep Showcase this morning to see 2018 signee Derek Culver. — Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 19, 2017 Brewster hopped out to an early lead but @MtZionPrep is LOADED WITH TOUGH MFers who will NEVER back down! Love these cats, always bring it. 41-37 Brewster lead w/ just under 15:00 left @NERRHoops Prep Showcase — Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017 Mt. Zion takes the lead with 3… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 2 Recap

Posted Saturday, November 18th, 2017

Fork Union 63 - Bridgton 56 Final Fork Union over Bridgton 63-56 behind 6'4" Keshawn Curry (VCU) w/18pts 3 treys, 6'5" Patrick Dorsey w/13pts 7reb 3asts 3 treys & 6'3" Andrew Ziegler w/12pts 8reb in the win — chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 18, 2017 For Bridgton in the loss 6'11" Fardaws Almaq led with 16pts 13reb and 6'4" Ryan Salzberg added 15pts 9reb 3asts and 3 treys — chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 18, 2017 Hargrave tips off in their 2nd… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, November 17th, 2017

  The National Prep Showcase tipped off Friday morning at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut and the gym was full as NBA scouts, college coaches, and national media members came to watch the premier prep school programs in the country. Here's a game-by-game recap from those who were in attendance. Fork Union Military Academy 70  St. Thomas More 56 Hey VCU fans, if you don’t know Keshawn Curry yet, you will. Kid can play. 17 points with 3… READ MORE >

#NPS Tips Friday Morning

Posted Thursday, November 16th, 2017

The nation's most prestigious regular season prep school event returns to New England tomorrow as the National Prep Showcase tips from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. The event, which annually features the very best prep school programs from across the United States and beyond, is again expected to attract a plethora of college coaches, national media members, and NBA scouts alike. Fork Union Military Academy and St. Thomas More School will get things going with a 9:30am tip… READ MORE >

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