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2018 Prep Profile - Bridgton Academy

Posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

The story at Bridgton Academy has been the same for the last several years. The former NEPSAC powerhouse, which won the league’s top championship four times in five years from 2005-2009, lost the financial aid dollars to compete at a championship level around the turn of the decade. Since then head coach Whit Lesure has been fighting an uphill battle every year, through no fault of his own, but not lost an ounce of his energy or commitment. Like many… READ MORE >

2018 ZG Mass Madness - Event Recap

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2018

For the second time this fall, the Middlesex Magic claimed the Varsity American Division title with co-champions after both teams advanced to the final game. Both teams impressed by being extremely vocal on both offense and defense. Their constant communication led to an efficient, mistake free, style all weekend long. The Magic also demonstrated that the program is filled with sharpshooters who can hurt you from well beyond the arc, which makes them a tough cover for any team. The… READ MORE >

Doherty is a Great Dane

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2018

After taking a series of official visits in recent weeks, Worcester Academy and BABC big man Mitch Doherty made a verbal commitment to Albany on Sunday morning. The Massachusetts native announced his decision via his twitter account. pic.twitter.com/bbIpZnAepr — -Mitchell (@doherty_mitch21) October 21, 2018 Doherty is a truly elite frontcourt passer with a tremendous basketball I.Q. and some of the best hands in New England. His ability to facilitate from various spots on the floor makes him a major mismatch problem… READ MORE >

Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Sunday, October 21st, 2018

Each and every year, New England always generates some steals for every level of college basketball. Why do higher level talents slip to so-called “lower” levels. Sometimes it's because they fly under the radar for some reason. More often though, especially when it comes to high academic division III basketball, it's because they chose their destination with eyes wide open. It's no surprise when potential scholarship level prospects commit to high academic division III schools. It happens on multiple occassions… READ MORE >

2018 National Prep Showcase Schedule Announced

Posted Saturday, October 20th, 2018

The National Prep Showcase will again return to New Haven, Connecticut and Albertus Magnus College from November 16th - 18th. Annually considered the top prep school event in the country, the NPS will again host top talent from New England and beyond with Hargrave Military Academy, IMG Academy, Massanutten Military Academy, CBD Montverde Academy, Spire Institute, Sunrise Christian Academy, Link Year Prep, Fork Union Military Academy, Mount Zion Prep, and Scotland Campus Sports all making the trip to New England. … READ MORE >

ZG Mass Madness Preview

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2018

The fourth full installment of the Zero Gravity Path to the Belt takes place this weekend with Mass Madness, the final precursor before next weekend's Battle for the Belt. The previous three weeks have seen different winners emerge with each passing weekend. The Boston Bobcats took the top prize in the varsity division at last week's HoopFest but this week the Middlesex Magic, who won the Fall Brawl two weeks earlier, have retribution on their minds with head coach and… READ MORE >

#E75 Academic NY - 2021 Recap

Posted Thursday, October 18th, 2018

The second annual Elite 75 Academic Experience New York took place this past Sunday at the Brewster Sports Center in Brewster, New York and hosted players in the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021 to play in front of college coaches from top academic schools. After breaking down the top unsigned seniors in attendance yesterday and the class of 2020 earlier this morning, we’ll conclude with a look at the top underclassmen prospects in attendance. Blessing Agbonlaho, Taft – A… READ MORE >

#E75 Academic NY - 2020 Recap

Posted Thursday, October 18th, 2018

The second annual Elite 75 Academic Experience New York took place this past Sunday at the Brewster Sports Center in Brewster, New York and hosted players in the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021 to play in front of college coaches from top academic schools. After breaking down the top unsigned seniors in attendance yesterday, today we’ll shift our focus to the best of the underclassmen. First up is the class of 2020. Alpha Bangura, Archbishop Stepinac – The 6-foot-7… READ MORE >

#E75 Academic NY - 2019 Recap

Posted Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

The second annual Elite 75 Academic Experience New York took place this past Sunday at the Brewster Sports Center in Brewster, New York and hosted players in the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021 to play in front of college coaches from top academic schools. Our first recap will focus on the unsigned seniors in attendance, which proved to be a group with size, skill, and athleticism. Here’s a breakdown of who impressed: Xavier Wilson, Hotchkiss – A strong and… READ MORE >

Pace Gets a Good One in Adams