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 >

Garvin Headed to NEC

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Daniel Garvin, a six-foot-six forward from Bethel High School in Connecticut, committed to Bryant University on Wednesday after visiting the school officially this past weekend.  “I knew right after [the visit] that I wanted to go there,” Garvin said, “but I wanted to come home and talk it over with my family.”Garvin flew under the recruiting radar for the vast majority of his high school career and was still unknown to most college coaches coming into last spring’s AAU season.… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Top Performers

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

While Terance Mann and Luis Montero might have stolen the show on Saturday, the sophomore class had a variety of other top prospects on display, beginning with St. Mark’s forward Aaron Falzon, who dominated in his own right for long stretches at a time.  Falzon has really developed physically since turning 16 back in May.  He has lengthened out, gotten stronger, and has significantly improved his speed and athleticism, making him much more of a danger in the open-floor.  On… READ MORE >

BABC’s Papile Named to USA Coaching Staff

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

BOSTON, MA – It was announced by USA Basketball that Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) coach and founder Leo Papile has been named to the coaching staff for the 2012 USA Men’s Developmental Basketball Team.  Papile was selected by the USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team Committee last month.Forty-six of the nation’s top young high school players from the classes of 2015 and 2016 have accepted invitations to attend the USA team’s developmental mini-camp on October 6-7 at the U.S.… READ MORE >

Maurice Taylor Makes Commitment

Posted Monday, September 17th, 2012

Jacquil and Maurice Taylor may be separated by a year, but they have gotten used to sharing the spotlight.It began at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School to start their high school careers, continued at Beaver Country Day School last season, and extended onto the AAU circuit where they have played under their father, Maurice Taylor Sr., with the Prodigy Basketball Club.  Because of their long history together, the assumption was that the brothers would stay together to play their college… READ MORE >

Mann, Montero Stand Out in 2015

Posted Monday, September 17th, 2012

The fifth annual New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition was filled with players who arrived on Saturday looking to make a statement, but in the end it was two players in particular, who stood out above the field in the class of 2015.  Terance Mann - The silky-smooth 2-guard spent Saturday afternoon scoring the ball relentlessly from all over the floor.  In addition to showing a tightened handle and improved ability to facilitate from the backcourt, Mann's body… READ MORE >

Mobley Heading to Central Connecticut

Posted Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Matt Mobley had a storied high school career at St. Peter Marian in Worcester.  He averaged over 23 points per game in his senior season, eclipsed the 1000 point plateau for his career, and earned post-season recognition from ESPN Boston as well as a host of other local media outlets.  Nevertheless, when Mobley’s high school career came to an end with no scholarship offers, he opted for a post-graduate year at Worcester Academy in hopes of pushing his recruitment to… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – Event Recap

Posted Saturday, September 15th, 2012

The 5th annual New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition lived up to the expectations created by its predecessors by showcasing some of the very best young talent the New England region has to offer.  The morning session began with an introduction to the region’s premier freshman.  Ian Sistare, arguably the only already established prospect in the class after repeating his freshman season, stood out by letting the game come to him and picking his spots, while several other… READ MORE >

Quinnipiac Finds Floor General

Posted Saturday, September 15th, 2012

Quinnipiac landed their second commitment in the class of 2013 with a verbal commitment from Kasim Chandler on Saturday.  Chandler, a five-foot-ten point guard who spent last season at Imani Christian in Pennsylvania, is coming off a big summer on the grassroots circuit with Sports U, which captured the Reebok Showdown Championship to start the month of July.  Chandler is a cerebral floor general with a tremendous feel for the game.  He excels in drive and kick action and understands… READ MORE >

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