Posted Monday, July 11th, 2011
While upper classmen are typically top priority each summer, the underclassmen just might have stolen the show at this year’s New England Elite 75 Showcase. Here’s a look at who impressed: Noah Vonleh – Vonleh is gradually growing into his body and becoming more explosive as a result. His physical tools were off the charts in the athletic testing while increasing explosiveness allowed to throw down some dunks in traffic once the game started. Jared Terrell – He did what…
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Posted Sunday, July 10th, 2011
Sixty plus division I college coaches were at Holyoke Community College on Sunday and their primary focus was the class of 2012. Many of the rising seniors took advantage of the opportunity and helped their recruitment in the process. Top Prospects Zach Auguste – He’s added noticeable strength and muscle mass to his physique while maintaining his mobility and athleticism. Combine that with a consistently developing inside-out skill set and a much improved basketball I.Q. and it’s easy to see…
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Posted Sunday, July 10th, 2011
The third annual Hoop Mountain Junior Elite Camp kicked off this weekend with the action getting underway at a rapid rate by mid-day Saturday. The competition was particularly tight in the NBA East as the rising freshmen battled it out for supremacy while the incoming eighth graders were impressive in their own right in the NBA West. Here's a look at the standout performers: NBA East Randy Glenn - Glenn is super quick guard that loves to shake his…
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Posted Sunday, July 10th, 2011
West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, Providence head coach Ed Cooley, and Penn State head coach Pat Chambers headlined the 60+ division I college coaches at Holyoke Community College on Sunday for the sixth annual New England Elite 75 Showcase. In the end, the event lived up to its reputation, assembling many of the top players in New England and providing a forum for previously unheralded players to prove themselves. The day began with athleticism and explosion testing provided by…
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Posted Saturday, July 9th, 2011
The Boston Amateur Basketball Club took their second national championship in as many years on Saturday night when their freshmen team defeated the Louisiana Jaguars 78-66 in Little Rock, Arkansas to capture the 9th grade national title. Jonathan Joseph, Bonzie Colson, Tyree Robinson, Curtis Cobb, Gerard Adams, and eight grader Marcel Pettway are all products of the BABC Academy, having been with the program since its inaugural season in 2008. Other members of the national championship team include Bobby Ahearn,…
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Posted Friday, July 8th, 2011
The sixth annual New England Elite 75 Showcase tips off at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts on Sunday. The event is expected to attract premier talent from all across New England with on-looking coaches from all levels of college basketball. Registered players will check in between 8:30a.m. and 9:30a.m. with the action getting underway immediately after. The day's activities will include combine style breakdowns, allowing coaches to evaluate the prospects in one on one, two on two, and three on three…
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Posted Friday, July 8th, 2011
The final full day at Hoop Mountain Super Week II culminated with a riveting night session of games, followed by a dunk contest and an all-star game. Some of the elite players at camp shined during the night session of games, especially a number of players from two upper-echelon east coast AAU teams that had their squads in attendance: BABC and Mid-Atlantic Select. BABC Stars Georges Niang, Tilton School- Niang continued to prove why he was the most dominant player…
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Posted Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Stonehill College was jam packed with college scouts on Thursday as the 400 plus campers in attendance continued to battle it out on the hardwood. Here's a look at who impressed: Standouts Jaylen Brantley, Wilbraham & Monson - He had a monster outing today as he controlled the game from start to finish, attacking the rim at will and finishing everything, including a half court buzzer beater just before halftime. Ed Lawrence, Canterbury School- He had a good second half…
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Posted Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
The fourth annual Super 16 Showcase will take place in the greater Hartford area on Wednesday July 13th. The event, which has drawn at least 100 college coaches in each of the three previous years, will again feature a variety of talented programs from New England and beyond. Local programs set to compete include Connecticut Basketball Club, Mass Rivals, Expressions Elite, New England Playaz, East Coast Elite, Middlesex Magic, The Nation, Maine Mac, Connecticut Select, Metro Boston, Prodigy Basketball, Boston…
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Posted Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II had a successful first full day on Tuesday, welcoming handfuls of college coaches to watch top prospects from New England and beyond. Top Performances Jake Layman, King Phillip: Layman brought his “A” game first thing Wednesday morning, standing out with his natural offensive talent while using his length to make plays on the weak-side of the floor defensively. Georges Niang, Tilton: One of the most prolific scorers in New England, Niang went to work early…
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