Huge Weekend for URI

Posted Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

This was a huge weekend for the University of Rhode Island as they picked up a pair of major commitments.  The first came from six-foot-four guard E.C. Matthews, who is ranked among the top 100 prospects in the national class of 2013.  Matthews stars at Romulus High School in Michigan and projects as URI's point guard of the future where he will provide tremendous size and playmaking ability.  He picked Rhody offer scholarship offers from a plethora of high-major programs.… READ MORE >

Washington Picks N.C. State

Posted Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

Kyle Washington's recruitment has come to a close following Sunday morning's commitment to North Carolina State while on campus for his official visit.  Washington was originally scheduled to visit Baylor last weekend, but ultimately cancelled after they landed a commitment from another forward in the days prior to his trip.  He had upcoming visits scheduled with Washington, Ohio State, and Iowa State.  His commitment comes just one week after N.C. State head coach Mark Gottfried scored a huge pledge from… READ MORE >

Stony Brook Lands Latest New England Product

Posted Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

Six-foot-five senior forward Roland Nyama committed to Stony Brook on Sunday after visiting the school officially this weekend.  Nyama is in his second season at the Holderness School after arriving last October.  While Nyama earned honorable mention All New England honors last season, he was flying largely under the radar before this summer's July evaluation period when he became a popular name at Hoop Group Elite Camp and then ran with the Westchester Hawks for the remainder of the month.… READ MORE >

Quinnipiac Adds Big Man

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

Six-foot-seven power forward A.J. Sumbry became the latest player to commit to Quinnipiac on Saturday.  Sumbry joins two other New Jersey natives in Shack Scott and Kasim Chandler in the Bobcats' 2013 class.   Sumbry, who will spend his senior season at St. Benedict's, ran with the Playaz Basketball Club on the Nike EYBL schedule and was also one of the standouts of the Hoop Group Elite Camp.  A well built power forward, Sumbry can also run the floor extremely well… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Guards

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

 A year ago Ian Sistare was the kid from New Hampshire that people were just starting to find out about.  Now, after reclassifying at Northfield Mount Hermon, he’s back for another freshman year but playing with the type of poise and decision making you would expect from a veteran.  His floor game is very mature for a still young player and he had the presence to let the game come to him on Saturday instead of getting caught up in… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Wings

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

At this level in a freshman’s development it’s only impossible to sort the wings from the guards just yet and so in this case the term “wing” really reflects those perimeter oriented players with good size.  Here is a look at some of the most notable prospects and performers:Saul Phiri, Haverhill (MA) – He announced his presence on the AAU circuit this summer and looks poised to be the next high level prospect to come out of Merrimack Valley.  He… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Bigs

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

Tyrique Jones came into the 2012 New England Elite 75 – Frosh/Soph Edition as a relative unknown at the high school level, but left the freshman session as the player everyone was talking about.  Jones is big, strong, and without that awkward quality that most young big men possess.  He has a nice mid-range jumper and often uses his go-to drop step move to score on opponents on the low block. He has flashes of being a monster physically, so… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Stock Risers

Posted Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Yesterday we told you which prospects in the 2015 class announced their arrival at the Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition, now it’s time to take a look at the biggest stock risers in the class.  Here’s a look at some already known prospects who have recently taken their games to new levels:Andrew Simpson - A physical-specimen of an athlete, Simpson is a playground bully off the dribble and finishes through contact with ease at the dish.  Frequent-flyer who makes… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph Official Mixtape

Posted Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Ballas TV was out in full force at last weekend's New England Elite 75 Showcase - Frosh/Soph Edition and now they've released the official mixtape of the event.  The following video includes footage of Andrew Simpson, Eric DAquanno, Juwan Gooding, Tyrique Jones, C.J. Davidson, Terance Mann, Chris Diclemente, A.J. Brodeur, Toriola Moses, Saul Phiri, Daquon Ervin, Keith Rado, Trayson Patterson, Jonathan Joseph, Greg Kuakumensah, Luis Montero, Kabongo Ngalakulondi, William Muller, KeAndre Fair, Aaron Falzon, Ian Sistare, Collin McManus, Johnny Hilaire,… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Breakouts

Posted Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Every year the Elite 75 – Frosh/Soph Edition serves as a forum for a variety of prospects to announce their arrival on the exposure circuit.  This year’s event was no different.  Here are the biggest breakouts from the sophomore class:Lavar Harewood – The New York native is in his first season in New England after transferring into Brooks and he made a statement in his first exposure event in the region.  He was all over the rims, throwing down a… READ MORE >

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