NEPSAC AA Preview

Posted Monday, November 26th, 2012

The race for the Class AA championship appears to be wide open this season.  Unlike years past, when there would be one or two heavy favorites going into the season, there appears to be a wide range of teams that can realistically call themselves contenders.  True Contenders Cushing AcademyFull ProfileThey’ve got arguably the most dependable interior presence in the league in senior forward Andrew Chrabascz, along with an explosive backcourt tandem in Kaleb Joseph and Jalen Adams.  There is also… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – MacDuffie School

Posted Sunday, November 25th, 2012

The New England prep school basketball landscape is always evolving.  Even recently, historically proud programs like MCI and Winchendon School have de-emphasized basketball while other schools like Wilbraham & Monson and Vermont Academy are showing the commitment necessary to build winning programs.  In Granby, Massachusetts there could be another prep program with the potential to grow into a staple of New England basketball.  The MacDuffie School made great strides last season under first year head coach Jerry McCullough, advancing all… READ MORE >

NPS Top 15 Plays

Posted Saturday, November 24th, 2012

Next Best Basketball was one of several video outlets on hand at last weekend's National Prep Showcase.  From three full days of coverage, NBB has now released their top 15 plays from the weekend. READ MORE >

Ike Heading to Dartmouth

Posted Friday, November 23rd, 2012

  It was only a few short months ago that the New England Recruiting Report profiled Milton Academy senior forward Ikemefuna Ngwudo.  Coming off a long battle with a foot injury, Ngwudo was in the final weeks of his rehabilitation and just about to resume full five and five workouts.  Three months later and the senior forward is now back to full strength, but his months of rehabilitation made a lasting impact, especially when it came to his recruitment.  Ngwudo… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Posted Friday, November 23rd, 2012

Brimmer & May enters the upcoming season as a program intent to rectify their mistakes from the past.  This is a group that won’t deny they underachieved last year, but in a day and age where most kids run for the hills and look to transfer at the first sign of adversity, this team has proven to be the exception to the rule.  Not one player looked to transfer after last season and instead the senior core of Jake Fay,… READ MORE >

Obi Signs with Rice

Posted Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Sean Obi signed a National Letter of Intent with Rice University on Wednesday, just hours before the early siging period came to an end.  Obi's commitment comes only days after his official visit to Rice. Obi is a Nigerian native who came to the United States in August of 2010.  His story is a truly unique one, perhaps best described in this article from Greenwich Magazine, which tells his of his journey from his home country and the impact he… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Classic Next Week

Posted Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

With the National Prep Showcase now a thing of the past, the next big prep school event is only a week and a half away as the annual Hoop Mountain Prep Classic will move to St. Andrew’s School in Rhode Island from November 30th to December 2nd.   Here’s a look at the recently updated schedule:Friday, Nov 30th3:30 Lawrence Academy v Lee Academy5:00 Marianapolis Prep v. Cushing Academy6:30 South Kent v. Worcester Academy8:30 Notre Dame Prep v. REDASaturday, Dec 1st11:30… READ MORE >

NPS Stock Risers

Posted Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

While national names like Noah Vonleh, Chris McCullough, and Goodluck Okonoboh stole the show at this weekend’s National Prep Showcase, the prospects who might have benefitted the most were the unsigned seniors who seized the opportunity to play in front of so many college coaches.  With that in mind here’s a look at some unsigned senior (or post-grad) stock risers from the New England prep ranks:Jaylen Brantley, Notre Dame Prep – Known for his ability to shoot the ball with… READ MORE >

Lewis Signs with Canisius

Posted Monday, November 19th, 2012

Fishburne Military School post-graduate Zach Lewis was one of the best available guards at this weekend’s National Prep Showcase, but he didn’t remain available for long as the Connecticut native signed a National Letter of Intent with Canisius on Monday.  A graduate of Northwest Catholic High School, Lewis earned all-state honors on two separate occasions and averaged 22 points per game as a senior.  Lewis initially made a verbal commitment to Hofstra last year before opting for a post-graduate year.… READ MORE >

Rivard Earns D1 Scholarship

Posted Monday, November 19th, 2012

Worcester Academy senior forward Thomas Rivard made a verbal commitment to James Madison on Sunday night and is now expected to sign his National Letter of Intent before the end of the early signing period.  “I had narrowed it down to about eight or nine schools with my family,” Rivard said, “and I ultimately decided that James Madison was the best balance between academics, athletics, and a social life.”A high level student at Worcester Academy, Rivard began the summer being… READ MORE >

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