Yags’ Point Forward - Hamidou’s Highlights & Doubters

Yags’ Point Forward - Hamidou’s Highlights & Doubters

Posted Monday, November 28th, 2016

33 NBA scouts and front office personnel showed up at last weekend's National Prep Showcase to get a look at Putnam Science guard Hamidou Diallo, who is eligible for next year's NBA Draft after graduating from high school last year. Since that time, there have been numerous pieces in the national media assessing his performance and gathering feedback from those scouts, much of which has been mixed - focusing on missed jumpers and an inconsistent motor. Listen, Diallo didn’t play… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - St. Andrew’s

Prep Profile - St. Andrew’s

Posted Sunday, November 27th, 2016

2016-2017 edition of St. Andrew’s Basketball should be one of promise and potential. The 2015-2016 team, although big and talented, lacked the defensive toughness and rebounding ability needed to win a championship according to head coach Michael Hart. This year’s group is different. They might not be as big, deep or as talented on paper, but they seem to have that toughness that was missing last season. The toughness starts in the backcourt with two year starter Keyshaad Dixon. The… READ MORE >

ZG Prep Classic on Tap for Next Weekend

ZG Prep Classic on Tap for Next Weekend

Posted Saturday, November 26th, 2016

With the National Prep Showcase now in the rearview mirror, the prep basketball world has its sights set on the Zero Gravity Prep Classic, scheduled for Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd at St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island. With 35 games taking place in two different gymnasiums (conveniently located immediately adjacent to each other) throughout the course of the three days, the ZG Prep Classic is undeniably the biggest prep event of the year. But there is… READ MORE >

Yags’ Point Forward - Thoughts from NPS

Yags’ Point Forward - Thoughts from NPS

Posted Friday, November 25th, 2016

The 2016 National Prep Showcase featured one of the deepest talent pools in recent memory. And that pool of talent produced a sea of highlights that are currently making their way across the country via a boatload of other outstanding film crews. Here are the things that caught my attention over the weekend…. SHOWCASE STARS There are always a few dozen players at the National Prep Showcase that are on another level.  They’re simply different and always give you a… READ MORE >

Choate’s de Graaf NE-10 Bound

Choate’s de Graaf NE-10 Bound

Posted Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

Choate Rosemary Hall and Middlesex Magic forward Owen de Graaf committed to Stonehill College on Wednesday. A Canadian native who arrived in the United States last year when he transferred into Choate and subsequently joined the Magic, de Graaf picked up multiple full scholarship offers this summer. He took to his twitter account on Wednesday to confirm the news of his commitment to the Northeast 10 Conference school. Can't wait to further my academics and continue doing what I love!… READ MORE >

#NPS on Video

#NPS on Video

Posted Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

New England has always been a hub for great highlight videos and so the National Prep Showcase has always received tremendous coverage from video outlets like Ballas TV, RI Affiliated, Next Best Basketball, 2eZ Mixtapes and so many others. This year though, the amount of video coverage was totally unprecedented with new mixes and videos from the weekend continuing to drop with every passing day. Yesterday, we provided the full list of print-media coverage from the event, well here is… READ MORE >

#NPS in the Headlines

#NPS in the Headlines

Posted Monday, November 21st, 2016

The nation's best prep school event lived up to expectations this weekend with national media coverage from multiple outlets, over 100 college coaches and 30 NBA scouts checking in throughout the three days of action. Here's a look at some of the coverage from various print-media outlets: Curtis Haywood emerges at Prep Showcase - Evan Daniels, Scout.com Prep Showcase: Diallo plays in front of NBA Scouts - Evan Daniels, Scout.com North Carolina signee Andrew Platek shows expanded game at Prep… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 3 Recap

#NPS Day 3 Recap

Posted Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Brewster Academy 88 Mount Zion Prep 65 - Stats Curtis Haywood back at it again this morning. Two made 3s already added to five made yesterday. Georgia Tech in the building; have offered — Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 20, 2016 NC State commit Thomas Allen alot more explosive than I can recall. Shot making still top asset but much improved at the basket — Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 20, 2016 6'5" wing Curtis Haywood is a menace on both ends… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 2 Recap

#NPS Day 2 Recap

Posted Saturday, November 19th, 2016

Fork Union Military Academy 81 St. Thomas More 72 - Stats LaPear Toles holds an offer from Rice, bound to get more after his showing this weekend at #NPS @NERRHoops — Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 19, 2016 2017 wing Maceo Jack with five quick points early in the second half #Future150Family — Brian Flinn (@F150Bflinn) November 19, 2016 Eric Parrish throws down the thunder @eric_justme20 @sunrisehoops @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/qKYYcyE5yY — Overtime (@overtime) November 19, 2016 Couple guys in this game who… READ MORE >

#NPS Day 1 Recap

#NPS Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, November 18th, 2016

The first day of the National Prep Showcase brought dozens of college coaches, national media and NBA scouts alike. Here's a rundown of the top players and biggest moments from the day. NEW: Top Plays Day 1 Of The 2016 @NERRHoops National Prep Showcase! (VIDEO) https://t.co/Ul7CiQEHZl pic.twitter.com/FHTRQBt71G — Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 19, 2016 Notre Dame Prep 58 Fork Union Military Academy 53 - Stats 6'1" New Orleans-native DJ Jones w/ all 23 points for Notre Dame Prep right now,… READ MORE >

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