Worcester Academy Holds off St. Andrew’s

Worcester Academy Holds off St. Andrew’s

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

BARRINGTON, R.I. - Worcester Academy came in a little short-handed, with an injury to Tony Dolphin and the recent departure of Gerald McLemore to Maine.  But the Hilltoppers responded to that as well as a second-half run by host St. Andrew's en route to a 67-55 victory on Monday.Mike Accaoui got off to a hot start for the Saints, making several three-pointers to stake them to an early lead.  Then Gabe Kindred (16 points) and Ben Crenca (14) got the Hilltoppers… READ MORE >

The Best Left on the Board – Point Guards

The Best Left on the Board – Point Guards

Posted Monday, January 28th, 2008

When you ask a college coach what they are looking for in their upcoming recruiting class they typically break it down into five positional categories: bigs (centers and power forwards who play primarily in the paint); face-up fours (the new trend of power forwards who like to face the basket and shoot from the perimeter); wings (small forwards and shooting guards who have neither the size to play the four nor the ball skills/feel for the game to help bring… READ MORE >

Gerald McLemore Heads to Maine

Gerald McLemore Heads to Maine

Posted Sunday, January 27th, 2008

What a difference a weekend can make.  On Friday morning Gerald McLemore was a member of the Worcester Academy team who was generating a wide variety of recruiting interest on the division I level.  A day later he traveled to the University of Maine to take a pre-arranged official visit.  By the end of the weekend McLemore had not only decided to commit to the Black Bears but he decided he wasn’t going to wait until September.  Consequently, he becomes the second New… READ MORE >

McDonald’s Nominees Announced

McDonald’s Nominees Announced

Posted Saturday, January 26th, 2008

ConnecticutAllan Chaney – New London HSStanford Dulaire – Watkinson SchoolDevin Hill – St. Luke’s SchoolRJ Evans – Norwich Free AcademyDavid Gibbs – The Master’s SchoolShane Gibson – Killingly HSNick Greenbacker – East Catholic HSDevin Ebanks – St. Thomas More SchoolGreg Mangano – Notre Dame HS (West Haven)Mike Massey – Hamden HallB.J. Monteiro – Crosby HSChristian Morris – South Kent*Rundell Muage – Putnam Science AcademyRyan Olander – E.O. Smith HSJesse Pittman – Wilbur Cross HSChris Prescott – Northwest Catholic HSQuasim Pugh… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Friday, January 25th, 2008

Shane Gibson – Killingly HS (CT):  Scored 23 points against Plainfield to become the all time leading scorer in Killingly HS history with 1475 points and counting.  Jerome Harris – East Catholic HS (CT):  The freshmen scored a season high 24 points to help East Catholic overcome an 11-2 deficit to start the game and eventually win at Middletown 57-37.  Deshawn Hamlett – Bulkley HS (CT):  “De De” had 32 points as Bulkley cruised past Manchester 82-63 to go 11-2… READ MORE >

NERR Adds Video Highlights!

NERR Adds Video Highlights!

Posted Thursday, January 24th, 2008

The New England Recruiting Report now features highlight videos as part of a prospect’s profile page.  In order to see this footage you must click on the link of a player (either in an article, the rankings pages, or the prospect page) and visit their profile.  In addition to seeing a picture and list of articles in which they have been mentioned, now you will also see video highlights if they are available.  The only way for any prospect to… READ MORE >

South Kent Does Coach Chillious Proud

South Kent Does Coach Chillious Proud

Posted Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Everything came together for South Kent on Wednesday night.  It was Raphael Chillious’ last game as the school’s head coach and his players responded with a very impressive 101-83 victory over Brewster Academy.  In front of a capacity crowd with standing room available only, the night began when South Kent’s Headmaster Andrew Vadnais took the microphone and spoke about the impact that Coach Chillious has had at the school.  He talked about how he was responsible for making the program… READ MORE >

MBR.ORG Prep Weekend – Event Recap

MBR.ORG Prep Weekend – Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Saturday, Jan. 19thNotre Dame Prep 101, Cegep de Sainte Foy 68Nationally ranked (6th) Notre Dame Prep went on a 21-2 run midway through the second half to pull away from Cegep de Sainte Foy 101-68..Ryan Allen, brother of Celtics Tony Allen, led ND with 16. Missouri bound Kimmie English 15, Louisville bound Terrence Jennings 12 and many big time athletic dunks, Louisville verbal Melquan Bolding 13.14 players for ND prep were in the scoring column.Sainte Foy was led by athletic… READ MORE >

Greater Boston All-Star Game Set for March 22nd

Greater Boston All-Star Game Set for March 22nd

Posted Monday, January 21st, 2008

Basketball fans around Boston will be in for a special treat on Saturday, March 22nd as two all-star games will be played at Harvard University’s Lavietes Pavilion featuring the city area’s best talent.  The night will begin with the senior game at 6:30.  Commitments have already come in from some of the class of ‘08’s best players including: Stevie Mejia (Lawrence Academy, Hyde Park); Jake O’Brien (Boston College HS); Jamal Turner (Tilton School, Roxbury); Andrew Van Nest (Northfield Mount Hermon,… READ MORE >

Hoop Hall Classic – Event Recap

Hoop Hall Classic – Event Recap

Posted Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Four local prep school teams were in action on Sunday as Brewster Academy, Winchendon, South Kent, and St. Thomas More all took to the court.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very good day for New England as Brewster’s early win proved to be the only one of the day for the local teams.  Brewster Academy 111 Chinese Junior All-Stars 47What looked like an exciting match-up on paper turned out to be an extremely one side contest as Brewster Academy dominated the… READ MORE >

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