Wilbraham Forward Reclasses; Lands HM Offer

Wilbraham Forward Reclasses; Lands HM Offer

Posted Thursday, October 10th, 2013

Max Hoeztel is only in his second month at Wilbraham and Monson Academy after having transferred from Calabasas High School in California.  Hoeztel initially enrolled at Wilbraham as a true senior, but recently opted to reclassify back to the class of 2015.  The move paid quick dividends for Hoeztel, who picked up his first high-major scholarship offer shortly afterwards from St. John’s while attracting recent attention from several other high-major programs as well.  The six-foot-seven shooter previously held scholarship offers… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Brewster Academy

Prep Profile - Brewster Academy

Posted Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

Settled in a seasonal beach town on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is one of the nation’s pre-eminent prep school basketball powerhouses.  With National Prep Championships in 2010 and 2012, NEPSAC championships in 2008, 2010, and 2013, a cumulative winning percentage above .900 over the last six years, and five alumni having gone on the NBA, Brewster Academy head coach Jason Smith has built a program that has achieved success in every possible way. A new season… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Northfield Mount Hermon

Prep Profile - Northfield Mount Hermon

Posted Tuesday, October 8th, 2013

With a NEPSAC AAA title in 2012 and the National Prep Championship in 2013, there’s no denying that Northfield Mount Hermon’s basketball program has achieved national status like never before. But that success comes with a price as NMH faces the burden of expectations coming into the upcoming season, albeit with a roster that is both the youngest in program history and by far the youngest in AAA this season.  Sem Kroon and Victor Udoji are the only seniors on… READ MORE >

Salisbury Guard Heading to MAAC

Salisbury Guard Heading to MAAC

Posted Monday, October 7th, 2013

Salisbury School's K.J. Lee committed to Marist College on Sunday while on campus for his official visit. “I chose Marist because the basketball program is on the rise and the campus is in a great location," Lee said.  "The people I met were all nice and friendly, and my family will be able to watch me play."Lee also noted head coach Jeff Bower and his fifteen years of NBA experience.   "The coaching staff is new and each coach has a… READ MORE >

Colson Picks Fighting Irish

Colson Picks Fighting Irish

Posted Monday, October 7th, 2013

St. Andrew’s School and BABC forward Bonzie Colson made a verbal commitment to Notre Dame on Monday morning, announcing his decision at a school meeting.  He chose the Fighting Irish over Florida State but had previously been offered by the likes of Pittsburgh, Miami, Connecticut, Seton Hall, Iowa State, Georgetown, Minnesota, and others. “It was just the right fit for me on and off the court,” Colson said.  “I’ll have a chance to play right away.  I loved the coaching… READ MORE >

Brewster P-G Makes Pick

Brewster P-G Makes Pick

Posted Sunday, October 6th, 2013

Brewster Academy post-graduate Max Twyman made a verbal commitment to Albany on Monday following his official visit to the campus this weekend.  Twyman previously starred at Rye High School in New York before graduating last June.  He made his local debut this summer while running with the New England Playaz on the grassroots circuit, earning increasing division I attention throughout the July evaluation period.  Below are a look at his summer highlights care of 2eZ mixtapes. Twyman has continued to… READ MORE >

Bolton Bound for Utah State

Bolton Bound for Utah State

Posted Sunday, October 6th, 2013

Bonzie Colson wasn’t the only St. Andrew’s senior to make a verbal commitment this morning as Henry Bolton also announced his decision at an all-school meeting. Bolton committed to Utah State after taking an official visit to the school this weekend.  “The campus was amazing,” Bolton said.  “They have great fan support.  I really liked the coaching staff, they’re in a great city, and the people were very friendly.”The move out west also enables Bolton to play his college basketball… READ MORE >

Hoop Group Top 100 – Event Recap

Hoop Group Top 100 – Event Recap

Posted Saturday, October 5th, 2013

The Hoop Group came into New England this weekend for two of their prestigious Top 100 Showcases.  The New England Top 100 took place on Saturday at Wentworth College in Boston while the New England Academic Top 100 was held on Sunday at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.  Here’s a look at who stood out through the full weekend of action with the Hoop Group:Arkel Ager, St. Joseph’s (CT) – The top prospect on hand on Sunday, Ager showed both the… READ MORE >

New Names to Know in 2014

New Names to Know in 2014

Posted Friday, October 4th, 2013

Our recently updated 2014 New England rankings only included players who had previously played in the region prior to this season.  In other words, incoming post-graduates and seniors were not yet included, so that the NERR staff has had a chance to evaluate them all this fall. Over the course of the last four months, we’ve been doing just that, visiting all of the region’s top prep school programs as we have in each of the last eight seasons, and… READ MORE >

He’s a Rebel!

He’s a Rebel!

Posted Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Wilbraham & Monson and Mass Rivals big man Goodluck Okonoboh announced his commitment to UNLV on ESPNU on Thursday night, live from the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut.  The six-foot-nine big man had cut his list to five schools in August and taken official visits to Indiana, Ohio State, and UNLV in recent weeks.  Duke and Florida were also included in his final five.Widely considered to be one of the best shot-blockers and defensive big men in the country, Okonoboh… READ MORE >

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