Austin Carroll Receives Big East Offer

Posted Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Prior to this season Austin Carroll may have been best known for being John Carroll’s son.  In New England, and Massachusetts in particular, it is hard to escape your father’s shadow when he is a former head coach of the Boston Celtics.  But after a very impressive sophomore season at Worcester Academy and an equally impressive spring AAU season with the New England Playaz, Austin is quickly establishing his own identity.  This season Carroll accomplished the rare feat of cracking… READ MORE >

Local Teams Shine at Gym Rat Challenge

Posted Monday, June 4th, 2007

The New England Select program made yet another statement last weekend when they won the 16u division at the Gym Rat Challenge.  The championship was the second consecutive one for Head Coach Greg Kristof and his program after claiming the title at the Hall of Fame Spring Classic a week earlier.  Select was led by 6’7 sophomore forward Tucker Halpern from Noble & Greenough School, who averaged a double double throughout the weekend en route to earning the MVP award. … READ MORE >

Tournament of Champions - Event Recap

Posted Friday, June 1st, 2007

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Three New England teams competed at one of the spring's best tournaments on Memorial Day weekend, the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions.  The tournament annually features some of the best programs in America, and the competition overall is stiff as there is never a bad team.  While the New Englanders didn't collectively shine brighter than the rest, one team did very well and another scored a notable win.The New England Playaz 16-under team went 0-3, losing… READ MORE >

Reebok Headliner Camp - Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

FOXBORO, Mass. - The path to Reebok's major camps began this weekend for many New England hopefuls as Reebok held its Headliner Camp at Mass Premier Courts. It is one of several such events the company is holding all across the country to come up with players to invite to Rbk U in Philadelphia, which will consist of the top 120 players they find, the Breakout Underclassman Camp in Chicago, and the Top 80 Proving Ground Camp for the best… READ MORE >

Naismith Memorial Spring Classic – Event Recap

Posted Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Upsets were the story of the weekend at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Classic as a virtual unknown program won the 17u crown and a local 16u team made a statement by plowing through the field to earn the 16u title. The New England Select program is still in their infant stages after being founded only a few short years ago. But this weekend when they won the 16u championship, they proved that they definitely belong among the region’s… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Invitational Tournament – Event Recap

Posted Friday, May 11th, 2007

With almost 40 teams in the 17 and under division the Hoop Mountain Invitational Tournament had plenty to offer the many college coaches in attendance. But on Saturday the most captivating action took place in the 16 and under division. It started early in the morning when New England Select faced off against the Rhode Island Young Bucs. Despite the passionate play of 5’10 sophomore guard Cory Wright Jr., the young Bucs were no match for the deeper and more… READ MORE >

News and Notes from around New England

Posted Friday, May 11th, 2007

Trinity College has announced their recruiting class and it continues to have a strong New England theme. 6’11 center Daniel Donoghue (pictured above) from the Winchendon School headlines the class. Donoghue is a big man with good hands and feet and a good understanding of the low post game, who should be able to make an immediate contribution in the NESCAC. Other local players joining the Bantams include 6’7 forward Tim Dunn from Holyoke High School in Massachusetts as well… READ MORE >

Rudolph, Teammates Wrap up Recruiting

Posted Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Brian Rudolph (pictured above) may be the feel good story of the year in New England. The New Bedford, Massachusetts native had committed to Providence College last year when some legal problems forced him to pursue a post-graduate season at Bridgton Academy. Rudolph has admitted to making a terrible mistake and has done his best to rebuild his life since arriving at Bridgton in September. “He’s been our team’s heart and soul all year long,” Bridgton Academy Head Coach said… READ MORE >

Emmanuel Negedu Headed to Arizona

Posted Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Emmanuel Negedu has been a prime target of Lute Olson’s for quite some time.  That was never more apparent than on the first day of the recruiting period in September when Olson arrived at Brewster Academy by a helicopter that landed on the school’s soccer field.  Not only was that day evidence of Arizona’s apparent limitless recruiting budget but it was also an indication of just how important Olson considered the junior forward when he chose to be at Brewster… READ MORE >

Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Tristan Thompson Commits to North TexasTristan Thompson (pictured above) is heading home.  The 6’5 swingman who is close to completing his post-graduate year at Brewster Academy will be returning to his home state of Texas where he will attend the University of North Texas.  Thompson had a very impressive year for Brewster Academy and was one of the main reasons why the team was able to advance to the NEPSAC finals despite the loss of three members of their backcourt… READ MORE >

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