National Prep Showcase – Top Performers

Posted Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

The emphasis was on the teams throughout the majority of our weekend coverage of the National Prep Showcase, but with close to 200 college coaches, 30 different media outlets, and 2 NBA teams checking in throughout the three days of action, the showcase undoubtedly provided players with an opportunity to show their stuff.  Here is a look at who took advantage: Class of 2010 Bryon Allen, St. Thomas More – Best available point guard in region and he proved it… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 3 Recap

Posted Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The day got off to an exciting start as Brewster Academy locked up with NIA Prep.  The nation’s second ranked team opened up a 16 point lead in the first half and led by double figures for the majority of the second until NIA stormed back in the final minutes with their full court pressure.  Austin Carroll hit two big three-pointers late in the game to keep Brewster on top but ultimately a few costly turnovers allowed NIA to force… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 2 Recap

Posted Friday, November 20th, 2009

Game of the Day Winchendon and Mack Academy produced the day’s most exciting contest of the day on Saturday as the game went all the way down the stretch to the delight of the on-looking crowd.  After going back and forth for most of the second half, Mack opened a slim 77-76 lead with 1:28 to play.  Anthony Ireland had a lay-up attempt blocked on the ensuing possession but Khem Birch flew into the offensive glass for a tip in… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 1 Recap

Posted Thursday, November 19th, 2009

The National Prep Showcase tipped off on Friday at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut.  The day’s festivities included some dominating performances, down to the wire games, and highlight reel plays.    Scoreboard St. Thomas More 90 Lee Academy 69 STM’s season began on a positive note with a dominating performance.  The Chancellors owned the glass and utilized their pressure defense to open up a commanding second half lead.  Five players scored in double figures led by Bryon Allen with… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase Begins Friday

Posted Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The National Prep Showcase is coming to New Haven, Connecticut this year and the intimate campus of Albertus Magnus College. Once again the event welcomes virtually all of the top prep school programs in the country in addition to a wide assortment of uniquely talented individuals.  All of the top five teams in the first ESPN poll are set to be in action this weekend as well as nine of the top ten teams in the country.  ESPN released the… READ MORE >

UConn Takes Local Prep Product

Posted Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Notre Dame big man Cleveland Melvin made a verbal commitment to the University of Connecticut on Wednesday morning, but will not sign until the late signing period.  "Obviously the biggest question most people are going to have is about the timing," said Notre Dame Prep head coach Ryan Hurd.  "Cleve had other visits scheduled and never intended on signing early, he just decided that UConn was the place where he really wanted to be."  Melvin selected the Huskies over DePaul,… READ MORE >

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

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

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

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 >

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