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AAC Final Recap

Posted Monday, July 13th, 2015

As another Hoop Mountain All-Academic Camp wraps up, we take a look back on another great week that saw 150 college coaches from all levels come through Brandeis' doors to see nearly 400 high-academic players compete. Standout Bigs: Sean Smith (Sacred Heart, 2017)- Smith was an animal all week. His motor is always running, and he is an excellent rebounder who uses his athleticism to its peak to grab rebounds out of his area. He is also quick off his… READ MORE >

AAC Day 3 Recap

Posted Saturday, July 11th, 2015

As the Hoop Mountain All-Academic Camp winded down early on Friday, many players were still playing hard and showing what they could do to college coaches. The following players stood out on Friday: Mike Perry (Bishop Feehan)- The rising sophomore was on fire on Friday afternoon. He got to the hoop at will, and used his body position on those drives well enough to draw multiple fouls and convert a few old-school three-point plays. Xavier Proctor (Chadwick School, CA)- Proctor… READ MORE >

AAC Day 2 Underclassmen Recap

Posted Saturday, July 11th, 2015

Although the All-Acacemic Camp is an opportunity for seniors to showcase their abilities, the camp acts as a lens to the future to feature the next crop of high academic players from across the country. The following underclassmen (2017 and below) have played to rave reviews so far: Zach Light (Northfield Mount Hermon, 2018)- Light is a 6'1 guard who really impressed us today. His skill level is high in the half court, and he is very good at moving… READ MORE >

AAC Day 2 Recap - 2016

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2015

Day 2's recap of the Hoop Mountain All-Academic Camp will be split into two parts. First, we will profile those campers attending as part of the Class of 2016. This age group in camp featured many players who attracted the attention of college coaches in attendance throughout the day. Shy Ulrickson (Mt. Ararat HS)- Ulrickson was one of the most impressive players at camp, and had college coaches on his tail the entire day. He is a true point guard… READ MORE >

AAC Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2015

With just under 400 student-athletes in the building for Hoop Mountain's All-Academic Camp at Brandeis University, the week got off to a great start as a mix rising seniors blended with a talented group of underclassmen to form one of the strongest fields in recent memory. And with some of the best academic colleges and universities in the country in attendance, the action will only pick up as the week progresses. New England Recruiting Report will have recaps from each… READ MORE >

D’Aguanno Drawing Interest

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

The July evaluation period might be starting this week, but Eric DAguanno has all ready been hard at work for the last few weeks with various elite camps, the Elite 75 College Showcase and the Hoop Mountain Elite Prospect Camp. One of the best shooters in all of New England, D'Aguanno has stood out in every setting with his ability to rain feathery shots from behind the arc and college coaches are taking note. "I've recently been getting a lot… READ MORE >

Bramble Broke-Out at Elite75

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Opong Bramble rode a bus all the way from New York City to Brandeis University last Monday to take part in the Elite 75 College Showcase. It turned out to be a ride well worth it as he developed a significant following of NE-10 coaches, not to mention NESCAC coaches, given his academic credentials. "I've been hearing from a lot of Ivy League schools too," he told the New England Recruiting Report, "places like Yale, Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Colgate… READ MORE >

Broduer Headed Ivy

Posted Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Northfield Mount Hermon rising senior forward A.J. Brodeur made a verbal commitment to the University of Pennsylvania and first year head coach Steve Donahue on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-8 forward had landed two offers from ACC schools but seemed to be focusing on a trio of Ivy League schools in recent weeks with visits to Harvard, Yale and Penn. His commitment came just 48 hours before the beginning of the July evaluation period, when he was likely to generate even… READ MORE >

Papile Named EYBL Coach of the Year

Posted Monday, July 6th, 2015

Boston Amateur Basketball Club's founder and head coach Leo Papile was named the 2015 Nike Elite Youth Basketball Coach of the Year by Krossover. Papile led the BABC to their sixth straight appears in the EYBL finals, the only program in the nation to accomplish such a feat, finishing with a 13-4 regular season record to finish atop Division A. The award was announced by D1 circuit who did a full feature on Papile, documenting his 37 years at the… READ MORE >

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