Hoop Group New England Top 100 – Event Recap

Posted Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Many players brought their A game to the Hoop Group Top 100 showcase at Boston University. The gym was filled with hungry players that were trying to make a name for themselves. Akosa Maduegbunam, Charlestown HS – There was not one player in the gym who could stay in front of Maduegbunam. He may be one of the best players in Massachusetts at creating off the dribble. His shot was falling from all over the place and he also showed… READ MORE >

Coronell Transfers to Tabor

Posted Friday, October 1st, 2010

Demitry Coronell was one the winners of this summer’s July live period in the class of 2011.  The six-foot-five swingman played to rave reviews at numerous stops, first shining at the New England Elite 75 Showcase and then continuing to standout with his Metro Boston AAU club.  Now it appears as if Coronell is joining the class of 2012.  The former East Boston star reportedly transferred to Tabor Academy earlier this week, opting to repeat his junior year.  A long… READ MORE >

Connecticut Top 50 Clinic – Event Recap

Posted Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The Connecticut Top 50 Clinic is almost a right of passage for the best players in Connecticut.  Annually put together by two of the state’s most legendary high school coaches, Harding’s Charlie Bentley and Windsor’s Ken Smith, the clinic has drawn top talent from around the state every year since its inception.  This year’s event was no different as the field included a variety of talented prospects.  Timajh Parker-Rivera, St. Joseph’s – Just physically beyond most players in the field,… READ MORE >

Nunez Makes Pick

Posted Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Notre Dame Prep produced their second big commitment in as many days early on Thursday evening when six-foot-eight swingman Angel Nunez made a verbal commitment to Louisville head coach Rick Pitino.  Louisville assistant coaches Steve Masiello and Tim Fuller were on the Fitchburg campus earlier in the day on Thursday to attend Notre Dame's open gym workout.  Nunez is a New York native who first arrived in New England at the beginning of last year when he transferred to the Winchendon… READ MORE >

Birch Pledges to Pitt

Posted Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

It was 10:30p.m. on Wednesday night when Khem Birch called Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon to tell him he was coming to Pittsburgh.  The story was first reported by Fox Sports' Jeff Goodman.  "I chose Pittsburgh because I really feel comfortable with Coach (Pat) Skerry and Coach Dixon, and I feel that they can help me develop." Birch told FOXSports.com. “There are a ton of kids running around who say they want to play in the NBA,” said Notre Dame… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Sophomore Newcomers

Posted Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Yesterday we examined the most improved sophomore prospects at Saturday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition.  Today, we want to examine some new prospects we discovered in the class of 2013.  Dennis Green, Winchendon – A New York native who makes his debut in New England after transferring to the Winchendon school, Green is a big and versatile guard who is equally comfortable playing the point or the wing.  His reputation was that of a skilled shooter but… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Most Improved Sophomores

Posted Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

There were a number of players in the class of 2013 who took advantage of the big stage at Saturday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition to break-out and prove their potential in a big way.  Breakout performers fell into two distinct categories.  First, there were those players who have improved greatly in a relatively short amount of time and taken their game to new levels.  Second, there were prospects that we hadn’t seen before, either because they… READ MORE >

Video of the Week - Frosh/Soph Highlights

Posted Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Our latest video of the week comes care of LShapiro Productions who was on hand Saturday for the New England Elite 75 Showcase - Frosh/Soph Edition.  The video includes three of the showcase's standouts in the class of 2013 in Rene Castro, Noah Vonleh, and Andrew Chrabascz and includes footage from both the drill work as well as the five on five games.  To access the video please go to the NERR homepage and scroll down to the bottom right… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2013 Standouts

Posted Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Haverhill’s Noah Vonleh wasn’t the only standout of the afternoon session at Saturday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition.  In fact, there were a variety of other well known products that once again proved their worth.  Rene Castro, Beaver Country Day – He showed his complete arsenal on Saturday, scoring the ball in a multitude of ways and being shifty with the dribble.  Most impressive was his court vision and ability to make those around him better with… READ MORE >

Elite 75 - Frosh Breakout Performances

Posted Monday, September 27th, 2010

St. Andrew’s forward Bonzie Colson and Stoughton guard Jonathan Joseph may have had the two biggest breakout performances in the class of 2014 at Saturday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition.  Colson is a versatile frontcourt player who has the size and skills to be a major mismatch problem.  He has the frame and interior touch to be very productive on the blocks but is also exceptionally skilled from the perimeter, showing the ability to handle the ball… READ MORE >

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