LIU Gets a Good One in Hicks

LIU Gets a Good One in Hicks

Posted Saturday, October 1st, 2016

Commonwealth Academy guard Shyheim Hicks made a verbal commitment to Long Island University on Saturday, providing head coach Jack Perri with a scorer and three-point shooter who should be capable of making an immediate impact in the Northeast Conference. Hicks had a big reputation at a young age but has really taken his game to new levels within the last twelve months. His junior year at Commonwealth was nothing short of sensational as he scored the 1000th point in his… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Brewster Academy

Prep Profile - Brewster Academy

Posted Saturday, October 1st, 2016

The 2015-2016 prep school season was a bit of an anomaly. It was the first time since 2009 that Brewster Academy didn’t win a New England or National Championship. The Bobcats and head coach Jason Smith have stuffed the history books like no other prep school over the years. Since 2010 they’ve won four different national championships (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) and five NEPSAC tournament championships (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). This year’s team will be charged with taking back… READ MORE >

ZG Fall Brawl Preview

ZG Fall Brawl Preview

Posted Friday, September 30th, 2016

Southeastern Massachusetts is again the point of invasion courtesy of Zero Gravity this weekend.  They will be holding their annual Fall Brawl, and the field keeps getting stronger every year.  With more than 300 teams registered and with many teams having one weekend under their belt, look for the games to be much improved and the players to settle in. Stay updated throughout the weekend with updates on Twitter from @NERRHoops, @Sully_ZG & @ZeroGravityBB.   Varsity Division: It will be… READ MORE >

Bede Picks Virginia Tech

Bede Picks Virginia Tech

Posted Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Cushing Academy and Mass Rivals point guard Wabissa Bede announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech at a Wednesday afternoon ceremony. He visited Virginia Tech's campus this weekend after taking his first official visit to Butler in August. Minnesota, LaSalle and UMass were also among his final five although he generated interest and offers from numerous other high profile college programs. Bede put his name on the national map this summer and specifically in Las Vegas during the final week… READ MORE >

Gaines Picks Northwestern

Gaines Picks Northwestern

Posted Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Two years ago, Northwestern came into New England and landed arguably the region's best shooter in Aaron Falzon.  On Tuesday, they returned and this time pulled out perhaps the region's best defender and perimeter rebounder. New Hampton School and Albany City Rocks swingman Anthony Gaines took to his twitter account on Tuesday to announce his commitment to the Wildcats and  head coach Chris  Collins on Tuesday. Excited to announce my commitment to Northwestern class of 2017���� @krossovertv pic.twitter.com/8cEL0sL6fz — Anthony… READ MORE >

Zero Gravity Championship Tip-Off - Event Recap

Zero Gravity Championship Tip-Off - Event Recap

Posted Monday, September 26th, 2016

265 teams stormed southeastern Massachusetts for the first major travel tournament of the fall.  Zero Gravity hosted their annual Championship Tip-Off on Saturday & Sunday.  In the varsity division, Mig's Team defeated a feisty Synergy team that came all the way back from a large first-half deficit.  Mig's Team is poised for a huge fall season on the ZG Fall Circuit. In the 10th grade division, three champions were crowned.  The BABC 10th graders took the American Championship with a… READ MORE >

NE Finest Showcase - Event Recap

NE Finest Showcase - Event Recap

Posted Monday, September 26th, 2016

The first ever New England's Finest Showcase was Sunday night at the XLSportsworld in Saco, Maine. Prospects from the 2017-2020 class in Maine showcased their talent to college and prep school coaches alike.  Players participated in drills, stations and games, displaying their abilities in a variety of settings.   Here are some of the top prospects from the showcase who impressed college coaches and spectators in attendance: Noah West, Hyde Prep 2017- West was the standout of the showcase. He… READ MORE >

Christian David Commits to Butler

Christian David Commits to Butler

Posted Saturday, September 24th, 2016

Vermont Academy swingman Christian David made a verbal commitment to Butler on Saturday night, announcing his decision over Twitter. David took official visits to Butler, Creighton and Pittsburgh over the course of the last six weeks and also previously considered Miami and Oregon. Butler university class of 21' pic.twitter.com/0hZFra4kqj — Christian David (@cdavid0619) September 25, 2016 The 6-foot-7 swingman made a major impression in his first season in New England, exploding onto the scene last fall as one of the… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Guards

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Guards

Posted Saturday, September 24th, 2016

New England’s freshman class was ripe with talent in the backcourt at last weekend’s Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition. Worcester Academy’s Quest Harris stood out as perhaps the most impactful player in the group. Dubbed “the best player on the floor” by one coach and praised by another for “scoring and getting into the lane at will,” part of what made him so impressive was that he was a two way player who showed he could make just as… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Wings

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Wings

Posted Saturday, September 24th, 2016

Perhaps the best overall wing at the New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition wasn’t from New England at all. Che Evans, a 6-foot-6 swingman from Dulaney High School in Maryland made the trip to New England and lefty having made quite an impression. Evans is long, athletic and powerful. He was a man among boys attacking the rim and still bursting with potential. He handled it well, finishes around the rim and was “the total package” according to… READ MORE >

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