Rankings Revisited: Class of 2008

Rankings Revisited: Class of 2008

Posted Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

In the second edition of a five part series, today we take a look back at the class of 2008 to identify the prospects whose productivity since that time has proven them to be undervalued in their high school days: Matt Pressey, Cushing Academy, 60th in New England – The “other Pressey brother” wasn’t considered to be anywhere near the prospect that younger brother Phil was while the two were at Cushing Academy together.  But that all changed after Pressey… READ MORE >

Bridgton Star Departs for St. John’s

Bridgton Star Departs for St. John’s

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Bridgton Academy swingman Amir Garrett has officially left the prep school team and enrolled at St. John’s for the second semester.  Garrett committed to St. John’s last year out of Findlay Prep, where he spent his senior season, and only arrived at Bridgton in September after failing to meet the criteria set forth by the NCAA Eligibility Center.  But now, after using the first semester to get his academics in order, Garrett has met all NCAA qualifications and was consequently… READ MORE >

Shooting Touch Brings Holiday Hoops to Boston

Shooting Touch Brings Holiday Hoops to Boston

Posted Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Boston, Massachusetts — The inaugural “Shooting Touch Shootout” basketball tournament presented by Powerade® will take place on December 28-29th at the Kroc Center (650 Dudley Street, Boston). Inspired by the legendary “Boston Shootout”, the holiday tournament will feature eight high school teams from the four major northeast cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Jersey City. Among the most intriguing matchups locally is defending MIAA Division 2 state champion New Mission going up against Jersey City, N.J. powerhouse and defending… READ MORE >

Rankings Revisited: Class of 2007

Rankings Revisited: Class of 2007

Posted Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

It was more than five years ago that the New England Recruiting Report became the first news outlet of its kind, launching a website that was completely dedicated to covering high school, prep school, and grassroots basketball along with college recruiting in the New England region.  Part of the NERR’s coverage has always been our player rankings, and after having offered our opinions on nine different classes over the years, we’ll be willing to put our record up against anyone’s. … READ MORE >

Vermont High School Basketball Preview

Vermont High School Basketball Preview

Posted Monday, December 19th, 2011

The high school season is underway in the state of Vermont and so it’s time to consider some of the favorites for the four respective state championships on the line in the Green Mountain state.  Division I Rice Memorial – The defending state champions return quite a bit of firepower including three starters, ample size up front, and talent in the backcourt.  Casey Tipson will run the show in the backcourt, where he will be ably assisted by the likes… READ MORE >

Basketbull Catholic School Showcase Recap

Basketbull Catholic School Showcase Recap

Posted Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Eight of the most notable Catholic school programs in southern New England squared off this weekend for BasketBull’s Catholic School Showcase at Assumption College. Well over a dozen different college coaches were on hand Sunday to see some of the best private school programs in the MIAA. These are the players who had the most buzz surrounding their performance on Sunday afternoon: Matt Mobley, 6’2 senior (St. Peter-Marian) - Mobley (20 points) was as impressive today as somebody can be… READ MORE >

St. Andrew’s Holiday Classic - Event Recap

St. Andrew’s Holiday Classic - Event Recap

Posted Saturday, December 17th, 2011

There certainly was no shortage of talent on hand this weekend in Barrington, Rhode Island for the St. Andrew’s Holiday Classic. In a loaded field and extremely well-run tournament, several of the usual stars stood out, but many young players did a great job in continuing to make a name for themselves on one of the biggest stages of the prep school season thus far. Wilbraham & Monson (MA) 67  Worcester Academy (MA) 57 With a handful of D1 coaches… READ MORE >

Cox Sports Interview: Dominic Woodson

Cox Sports Interview: Dominic Woodson

Posted Friday, December 16th, 2011

The New England Recruiting Report and Cox Sports continue to collaborate to bring you interviews and video highlights from some of New England's top prospects.  Next up is Vermont Academy's 2013 big man Dominic Woodson, who has recruitment from some of the biggest schools in all of college basketball.  Woodson and Vermont Academy head coach Jesse Bopp, took the time to speak with NERR and Cox Sports at the recent Hoop Mountain Prep Classic.  Be sure to visit the NERR… READ MORE >

Cox Sports Interview: Kaleb Joseph

Cox Sports Interview: Kaleb Joseph

Posted Friday, December 16th, 2011

Cushing Academy sophomore guard Kaleb Joseph was a popular man this fall, playing some of the best basketball of his career and picking up his first few high-major offers as a result.  The New England Recruiting Report and Cox Sports recently got the chance to sit down with Joseph, who talked a little bit about his recent development as well as some of the schools he's hearing from on the recruiting front.  Joseph currently lists schools like Boston College, Maryland,… READ MORE >

Cox Sports Interview: Ryan Oliver

Cox Sports Interview: Ryan Oliver

Posted Thursday, December 15th, 2011

The New England Recruiting Report and Cox Sports continue to collaborate to bring you interviews and video highlights from some of the very best prospects in New England. Next up is Northfield Mount Hermon post-graduate swingman Ryan Oliver, who we caught up with at this weekend's Scholar Roundball Classic.  Oliver went for his latest 20 point performance in a Saturday win over Brimmer & May.  The California native has seen his stock rise considerably in recent weeks, drawing a variety… READ MORE >

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