Posted Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The Rivals network referred to six-foot-eight forward James Moore as “the top prospect in northern California” this summer. Moore, who averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds during his junior year at Jesuit High School in Sacramento, had drawn interest from a variety of schools in the Pac 10, WCC, and Ivy League. Traditionally, Moore has been primarily a perimeter four-man with consistent three-point range on his jumper, a high basketball I.Q., and good passing ability. But lately he has developed…
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Posted Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The 2008-2009 season was supposed to be a two horse race in Class C…but Holderness had other plans. Head coach Tony Mure’s club scored a dramatic upset victory over Lawrence Academy in the opening round of the NEPSAC tournament and would advance all the way to the final before falling to St. Mark’s. This year, Holderness won’t sneak up on anyone as they are now a well known commodity, returning key contributors from last season’s squad and adding a couple…
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Posted Monday, November 30th, 2009
Lawrence Academy last captured championship gold in Class C of the NEPSAC in 2007 when they defeated St. Mark’s in the final. In 2008 St. Mark’s turned the tides and defeated Lawrence Academy in the championship game. At this time last year most people assumed that 2009 would be the rubber match with no other contender projecting able to knock off either of the powerhouse programs. The regular season played out as most expected as both teams were dominant throughout…
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Posted Sunday, November 29th, 2009
After a number of the top Class A programs in New England made their season debut last weekend at the National Prep Showcase, many of the top B & C schools in the region open their schedule this weekend at the Hoop Mountain Prep Classic. Perennial powerhouses like St. Mark’s, Proctor Academy, Cushing Academy, Lawrence Academy, Wilbraham & Monson, Marianapolis Prep, and St. Andrew’s will lead a talented local contingent while other teams will be traveling from as far as…
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Posted Saturday, November 28th, 2009
St. Mark’s has won back to back Class C championships and Nate Lubick has plans of a three-peat in his senior season. “This is my last season with my dad and my little brother and I definitely want to make it a memorable one,” Lubick told the New England Recruiting Report last month. Lubick brings an unmatched toughness and will to win to his team. He was a 20 & 10 machine last year and figures to be even better…
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Posted Friday, November 27th, 2009
It was less than two years ago when Phil Pressey was wearing a Cushing Academy jersey. Just a sophomore, Pressey was already one of the top players in New England and the future looked incredibly bright in Ashburnham. But following his sophomore year Pressey made the decision to transfer to the Episcopal School of Dallas to be closer to his mother and Cushing was suddenly left without their star. After going through some growing pains last season, this year’s Cushing…
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Posted Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Ellis Cooper is coming off a very successful run through the summer and fall circuits. His game has reached another level and college coaches have taken notice. The 6’3 forward from Northampton High School will acknowledge he has improved, but doesn’t want any credit until his senior year goes as planned. Much like his on court demeanor, Cooper is all business, “We’ve(Northampton) had a pretty good summer, but the season is what really matters.” He is well aware this is…
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Posted Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Darius Watson has taken his game to new levels in the last year. With the size and strength to be productive inside the paint and the ball skills to thrive on the perimeter, the six-foot-five forward has developed a complete offensive game. The University of New Haven was one of the first schools to notice Watson’s development and has been recruiting the talented forward hard since this summer. Last week the Chargers’ hard work paid off as Watson made a…
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Posted Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The National Prep Showcase drew over 30 media outlets from around the country. Here’s a list of some of the prominent stories that came out of another tremendous showcase. ESPN.com – Continuous Weekend Updateshttp://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/onthetrail ESPN.com – Brown highlights Prep Showcasehttp://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=4681904 Scout.com – National Prep Showcase: Day 3 Rundownhttp://scouthoops.scout.com/2/922551.html Scout.com – National Prep Showcase: Day 2 Rundownhttp://scouthoops.scout.com/2/922225.html Scout.com – National Prep Showcase: Day 1 Rundownhttp://scouthoops.scout.com/2/921844.html Rivals.com – National Prep Showcase rundownhttp://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1019907 Draft Express – 2009 National Prep Showcase Previewhttp://www.draftexpress.com/blog/High-School-AAU/#2009-National-Prep-Showcase-Preview-3343 Draft Express…
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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…
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