Morris Leaves Prime Time Shootout with MVP Award and another Offer

Posted Sunday, February 10th, 2008

When Jason Morris and his Hotchkiss team arrived in Philadelphia last week the talented sophomore already owned a handful of scholarship offers.  When he left he had picked up one more as Villanova offered him immediately after his MVP performance.  Morris finished the game with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and a handful of assists and rebounds.  But it was one play in particular that commanded everyone’s attention.  In the second quarter he caught the ball at the top of the… READ MORE >

National Prep School Invitational – Event Recap

Posted Friday, February 8th, 2008

With some of the top prep schools and club teams from around the country on hand this weekend, here is a look at which players have shined during the first two days of action.  Class of 2008Devin Ebanks – St. Thomas More (Oakdale, CT):  He scored 27 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead St. Thomas More to a 2-0 record on the weekend.  Actually he scored only 8 in limited minutes on Saturday against Tilton as Head Coach… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Mike Marra – Northfield Mount Hermon (Northfield, MA):  After missing his first three-point attempt of the game, the Rhode Island native made his next ten (10-11 from behind the arc) and scored 36 points to lead NMH to a 90-81 victory St. Thomas More.  Earlier in the week he scored 23 in a win over New Hampton and 25 as NMH defeated Cushing.Matt Gibson & Chris Picardi – Lexington Christian Academy (MA) & Ephraim Herskovitz – Beaver Country Day (Chestnut… READ MORE >

Exeter’s Best Team Ever?

Posted Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Anytime a team goes 13-3 they are having a terrific season.  But for Phillips Exeter that is just the tip of the iceberg.  Consider these facts:  they have won 8 games in a row and 10 of their last 11; they are 4-1 in class A of the NEPSAC; they defeated New Hampton for the first time in 24 years; and they swept the season series with Northfield Mount Hermon for the first time in 20 years.  “We’ve turned the… READ MORE >

The Best Left on the Board – Big Men

Posted Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

It seems every college coach is looking for the same thing this year…big men.  While the 4 out/1 in line-ups of today have reduced the number of traditional big men coaches are looking for in each recruiting class, the number of potential players out there has shrunk even more drastically.  The bottom line is that too few players with great size have any interest in learning to play inside or with their back to the basket.  Instead they pattern themselves… READ MORE >

The Best Left on the Board – Face-up Fours

Posted Monday, February 4th, 2008

The game is changing.  Very few teams currently rely on conventional line-ups that feature two post players inside of three perimeter players.  Instead, most teams play with four “guards” or perimeter players around a single post.  While this has helped to make the game quicker and more high scoring, it has also eliminated the need for so many true big men.  Consequently, bigger players are now stepping to the perimeter as face-up fours or forwards.  With this position in such… READ MORE >

The Best Left on the Board – Wings

Posted Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Wing players generally play the shooting guard or small forward positions and typically lack the handle or mindset to play the point or the size to play in the paint.  This may be the deepest spot left on the board as there are several mid-major type prospects and as many as 20 division I prospects still available.  Here they are:    Twany Beckham – New Hampton (NH):  He has probably been New Hampton’s best player this year.  He is at his best… READ MORE >

Please Excuse Our Appearance

Posted Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

In an effort to continue to bring you the most detailed and accurate information on recruiting and high school basketball in New England, the New England Recruiting Report is adding new features to our webpage.  As you can see from our homepage you will soon be able to watch complete games, courtesy of nextplay.com, via the New England Recruiting Report homepage.  Please excuse any lay-out problems in the next few days as we work to bring you this new content. READ MORE >

The Best Left on the Board – Combo Guards

Posted Friday, February 1st, 2008

By definition a combo guard is a player who can play either guard position.  Consequently some of the players on this list currently play the point for their high school teams, some play off the ball, and some rotate between the two spots.  This position may also be one of the deepest spots in the region this year as there are quite a few talented players left on the board.  Here they are:Trey Blue – Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH):  Although… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Akeem Williams – Avon HS (MA): The junior guard went off for 50+ points for the second time this season. He poured in 56 on Friday night as Avon defeated South Shore 86-79 to improve to 9-2 on the season. Cory Stockmal – Watertown HS (MA): He had an impressive weekend with 27 points in 23 minutes in a 74-53 win over Burlington on Friday night. A day later he scored 19 points and pulled down 8 rebounds as Watertown… READ MORE >

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