Vermont Gets Commitment

Posted Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Brian Voelkel, a six-foot-six combo-forward from Iona Prep (NY), gave a verbal commitment to the University of Vermont and head coach Mike Lonergan on Tuesday.  Voelkel, who starred with the Westchester Hawks on the AAU circuit, is considered to be an impact player for the Catamounts and is best known for his high basketball I.Q. and tremendous passing ability, which should make him an especially good fit in Coach Lonergan's system.  Our friends over at Gotham Hoops provided the following… READ MORE >

Quinnipiac Gets Ike

Posted Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

When Tom Moore was the associate head coach at the University of Connecticut he developed a reputation for being one of the best recruiters in the country.  Two years into his job as the head coach at Quinnipiac University and it is clear that not much has changed.  Moore’s Bobcats landed their second commitment in the 2010 class on Monday night when Ike Azotam decided to pull the trigger.  Azotam joins Dominique Langston, who committed late last month, in what… READ MORE >

RI Breakers College Showcase – Event Recap

Posted Monday, September 21st, 2009

Nearly 60 players from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Breakers home state of Rhode Island gathered in Foxborough, MA and participated in the showcase style event. As is common with many events of this type, the ball was predominantly in the hands of playmaking guards. They did not disappoint as several division III coaches looked on. Below is a list of the players that shined throughout the day Class of 2010 Jordan Rezendes, 6’0, Wareham HS (MA): Scored in high volume.… READ MORE >

Coaches Come Out for St. Mark’s Open Gym

Posted Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, Providence head coach Keno Davis, George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga, VCU head coach Shaka Smart, and Siena head coach Fran McCaffery were among the 30 division I college coaches in the St. Mark’s School gym on Sunday afternoon.  JT3 was of course there to see his committed forward Nate Lubick, who used Sunday as an opportunity to facilitate offense for his teammates, allowing them to show coaches what they were capable of, while… READ MORE >

Fall New England Skill Academies Announced

Posted Saturday, September 19th, 2009

The New England Skills Academies, which debuted in the spring of 2009, were designed specifically for serious high school players hoping to take their game to the next level.  This fall the Academies are returning with three locations across New England: New Britain, Connecticut; Trumbull, Connecticut; and Lexington, Massachusetts.  New England Skills Academies are not your normal camp or clinic.  They are very intense group training sessions, aimed at providing players with premier instruction and skill development. Five things set… READ MORE >

Murphy Has Long List of Suitors

Posted Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Every year St. Mark’s invites college coaches in for one day to see their basketball players go through an open gym workout.  While there are always plenty of talented players on the St. Mark’s roster to draw in coaches, each year there seems to be one primary attraction.  Two years ago it was Erik Murphy who drew Billy Donovan, Roy Williams, Ben Howland, and others.  Last year Nate Lubick had John Thompson III, John Beilein, and Johnny Dawkins in the… READ MORE >

Basketbull Fall Showcase – Event Recap

Posted Friday, September 18th, 2009

Basketbull held their fall Junior/Senior Showcase last night at Holyoke Community College, and as people are beginning to expect, the event was a big success drawing student-athletes from across New England. Organizers Colin Tabb and Chris Sparks began the event with a brief introduction and then divided the group into teams and for an hour of stations, putting special emphasis on the amount of detail during that period of instruction.  Some of New England's best came out for the event. … READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Worcester Academy

Posted Thursday, September 17th, 2009

It is the beginning of a new era at Worcester Academy.  For the first time in four years this year’s roster doesn’t include names like Carroll, Crenca, Martin, or Dolphin.  Last year’s graduating seniors had been the face of the Worcester program since arriving as sophomores, but a new day has dawned with head coach Ed Reilly’s current roster being comprised by a nice blend of youth and experience.  This year’s team will be based around the local duo of… READ MORE >

Boston University Lands Philly Big Man

Posted Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Anthony Mayo, a 6’8” big man from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, committed to Boston University and head coach Patrick Chambers on Tuesday night.  Chambers, a former Villanova assistant, continues to keep the Philadelphia pipeline strong after earning a commitment from Mike Terry earlier in the summer.  Mayo is described as a late bloomer with a bright future.  A good athlete with a terrific motor, he’s known for his ability to block shots, rebound the ball, and finish inside.   … READ MORE >

LaSalle Academy Hosting Free Rhode Island Coaches Clinic

Posted Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

On September 19, 2009, LaSalle Academy will host a basketball clinic for coaches of all boys and girls teams.  Invited participants include: CYO, middle school, and high school coaches throughout the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area.  The clinic will be held at the McLaughlin Athletic Center on the La Salle campus at 612 Academy Avenue in Providence. “Rhode Island has a great tradition of basketball coaches at all levels. This is a unique opportunity for the youth coaches to learn… READ MORE >

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