CBC/Playaz Draw a Crowd in Vegas

CBC/Playaz Draw a Crowd in Vegas

Posted Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Kentucky head coach John Calipari, Arizona head coach Sean Miller, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, Providence head coach Ed Cooley and assistants from UConn, Louisville, Kansas, and Stanford headlined the 75+ college coaches on hand to watch the New England Playaz take on the Connecticut Basketball Club Friday night on center court at the Adidas Super 64 Showcase.  Andre Drummond, coming off a dominant morning performance over Isaiah Austin, set the tone early by opening the game with a… READ MORE >

Live Period Resumes

Live Period Resumes

Posted Thursday, July 21st, 2011

The second half of the July live period is set to tip-off on Friday.  The second and final lap of the summer evaluation period begins today with the eyes of the grassroots world focused primarily on either Orlando or Las Vegas.  The New England Recruiting Report will be traveling west for the first few days of the period where the Adidas Super 64 will include the New England Playaz, Connecticut Basketball Club, Rivals Basketball Club, and Aim High.  CBC and… READ MORE >

Hartung Earns Scholarship

Hartung Earns Scholarship

Posted Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Ryan Hartung, a six-foot-five forward from Phillips Academy of Andover and the Rivals Basketball Club, made a verbal commitment to St. Anselm’s on Wednesday.  Hartung has been a prospect on the rise over the course of the last year as his frame continued to stretch to his current height and he solidified himself as one of the better shooters in New England.  He was one of the main staples of a Phillips Academy team that was one of the most… READ MORE >

Quinnipiac Adds Another for 2011

Quinnipiac Adds Another for 2011

Posted Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Quinnipiac received a commitment from 2011 swingman Terrance Bobb-Jones from Delaware earlier this week.  Bobb-Jones is a highly versatile player with an incredible motor who is coming off a tremendous high school career.  A four year varsity player and three year captain, he earned second team all-state honors as a sophomore and first team all-state honors as a junior and senior.  Bobb-Jones averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks.  He scored 1000 points during the course of… READ MORE >

McFarland Makes Decision

McFarland Makes Decision

Posted Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Maine native Tyler McFarland ended his recruitment earlier this week with a verbal commitment to Bentley University.  Bentley has made a habit of landing early July commitments in recent years and has been particularly strong recruiting the state of Maine with pledges from Jacob Moore and Andrew Shaw in addition to transfer Sam Leclerc.  McFarland had a storied career at Camden Hills High School, leading his squad to three straight appearances in the state finals and winning two championships.  His… READ MORE >

Hazelton Camp Returning in August

Hazelton Camp Returning in August

Posted Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

The Scott Hazelton Basketball School will be returning to Greater Lawrence Technical School in Lawrence Massachusetts this summer with sessions scheduled for both boys and girls from August 8th - August 11th.  The New England Recruiting Report will make their annual trip to check out the action first thing on the morning of Monday, August 8th.  The Scott Hazelton Basketball School annually hosts top talent from Massachusetts and New Hampshire while also offering one of the top instructional day camps… READ MORE >

Notre Dame Guard Makes Pick

Notre Dame Guard Makes Pick

Posted Monday, July 18th, 2011

Notre Dame Prep guard Myles Davis put an end to his recruitment late Monday night with a verbal commitment to Xavier.  Davis had planned an announcement on national television last week if his Playaz Basketball Club was able to advance to the finals of the Nike Peach Jam but the announcement was delayed when they were turned away in the quarterfinals.  Xavier, Pittsburgh, and Georgetown were Davis' three leaders heading into the summer, but Musketeers' head coach Chris Mack was… READ MORE >

Recapping the First Half of the Live Period

Recapping the First Half of the Live Period

Posted Sunday, July 17th, 2011

The New England Recruiting Report was out in full force for the first half of the live period.  During the course of those ten days we provided daily coverage of Hoop Mountain Super Week II and the All-Academic Camp, extended coverage of the New England Elite 75 Showcase and the Super 16 Showcase as well as additional coverage of the Hall of Fame National Invitational.  Here's a look back at the headlines: Hoop Mountain SW2 - Wednesday Recap Hoop Mountain… READ MORE >

Giovacchini Wins Sullivan Award

Giovacchini Wins Sullivan Award

Posted Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Lawrence Academy's Dan Giovacchini was recently named the winner of the High School Sullivan Award.  The High School Sullivan Award stems from the prestigious AAU Sullivan Aard, honoring the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.  Presented annually by the AAU since 1930, the award was named after founder and past president of the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan.  Based on the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship, and the ideals of amateurism, the award goes far beyond athletic accomplishments… READ MORE >

Junior Elite Camp From A to Z

Junior Elite Camp From A to Z

Posted Friday, July 15th, 2011

There was an abundance of talent at Stonehill College last week for the annual Hoop Mountain Junior Elite Camp.  NERR’s “A to Z” recap takes a look back at all the players who managed to catch our eye: Adam Buchanan – A tough guard/forward that plays smart, even when pressured.   Aidan Harding – A young player with good passing ability and a positive attitude.   Aidan Wright – Arrived in the gym before 7 o’clock for the early morning… READ MORE >

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