Prep Profile – Proctor Academy

Prep Profile – Proctor Academy

Posted Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Continuing our look at the contenders in Class B of the NEPSAC, today we focus our attention on Proctor Academy.  Head coach Gregor Makechnie returns the vast majority of his line-up from a season ago, when Proctor was one of the top five teams in the league.  This year the returning core will be supplemented by two highly talented Canadian imports in the junior class, Grandy Glaze and Kevin Thomas.  Glaze may be the team’s most effective player, he has… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – St. Andrew’s

Prep Profile – St. Andrew’s

Posted Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

The 2009-2010 St. Andrew's varsity basketball season is set to get underway this Sunday with a game against Blair Academy at the National Prep Showcase.  It should be an exciting season as the Saints look to rebound from a disappointing 11-19 record last year while getting back into the hunt for the Class B crown, which they most recently captured in 2007. The schedule hasn’t changed much so the Saints will need to build team chemistry while learning how to… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Marianapolis Prep

Prep Profile – Marianapolis Prep

Posted Monday, November 16th, 2009

Marianapolis Prep has been a pillar of success and consistency in recent years, advancing to three state title games in the NEPSAC Class B tournament.  Unfortunately for head coach Dave Vitale and his group, they have thus far been unable to get over the hump and claim that championship.  During last season’s title game it looked as if the third time would be the charm.  With only six minutes to go in the game, Marianapolis held a 61-49 lead over… READ MORE >

Smith to Louisville as Planned

Smith to Louisville as Planned

Posted Sunday, November 15th, 2009

It was ten days ago that Gotham Hoops first reported that Russell Smith would commit to Louisville on his official visit on the weekend of November 15th and 16th.  When that visit finally took place this weekend the New York native did in fact give Cardinals’ head coach Rick Pittino his word.  Smith is expected to sign his National Letter of Intent this Wednesday, still during the early signing period, and also his father’s birthday.  His father, Russell Smith Sr.,… READ MORE >

1 on 1 with Nate Lubick

1 on 1 with Nate Lubick

Posted Sunday, November 15th, 2009

    Nate Lubick signed a National Letter of Intent with Georgetown University on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.  With his recruitment now officially behind him, Lubick caught up with the New England Recruiting Report and reflected on his career to date, many of the important people who influenced his life along the way, and what he hopes to achieve in his last year at St. Mark’s and going forward to Georgetown.  NERR:  Nate, you just… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Wilbraham & Monson

Prep Profile – Wilbraham & Monson

Posted Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Head coach Chris Sparks is about to begin his second season at the helm of his alma mater’s program.  Last year WMA made significant strides, dramatically upgrading the level of the talent in the program and sending two players on to the division I level (Kostadin Marshavelski to Northeastern and Brent Abendroth to Bryant).  This year’s squad returns a number of contributors and another batch of talented recruits.  Milan Drecun is the most notable returner.  The six-foot-five swingman has improved… READ MORE >

NE Skills Academies Announce Pre-Season Training Week

NE Skills Academies Announce Pre-Season Training Week

Posted Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The New England Skills Academies have been a major attraction this fall in Connecticut with over 40 hopeful college prospects participating in the multi-week training program.  With both Connecticut sessions set to conclude this week the New England Recruiting Report and DeSantis Basketball Academy are again teaming up.  Back by popular demand the New England Skills Academies will return to Connecticut for a one week session over Thanksgiving break.  With CIAC schools set to begin their first day of practice… READ MORE >

Barton Signs

Barton Signs

Posted Friday, November 13th, 2009

Early reports on the first day of the signing period indicated that Will Barton had signed his National Letter of Intent and planned to fax it in on Thursday.  It was Friday by the time Memphis head coach Josh Pastner officially received the good news, but you can bet he wasn’t upset as he has officially landed arguably the best shooting guard in the country.  "One of the words I use when talking about Will is relentless," Pastner said. "Will… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Posted Friday, November 13th, 2009

Last year the Brimmer and May School started its first campaign in NEPSAC Class “B”, making it to the semifinals. This year they have to offset the loss of Kyle Casey, now in his freshman season at Harvard, but nonetheless, it is clear that they are going to be back in the mix as one of the top teams in New England.  They return a very experienced backcourt of Derek Retos and Eric Alleyne.  Retos is a 1,400+ point scorer… READ MORE >

New England Skills Academies Recap

New England Skills Academies Recap

Posted Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The New England Skills Academies returned to Connecticut this fall with two sessions in Bridgeport and New Britain.  Over 40 players hoping to play at the next level filled both sessions and a number of those prospects managed to distinguish themselves to the New England Recruiting Report.  Here’s a look at some of the players in action:  Rich Conway, Berlin – His unparalleled work ethic makes him a success and has allowed him to develop his skills.  His handle is… READ MORE >

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