Jahzar Greene Commits To Manhattan

Jahzar Greene Commits To Manhattan

Posted Thursday, April 9th, 2026

At the end of February, it was announced that Bishop Ludden senior Jahzar Greene had committed to play in the MAAC at Manhattan University.  Greene was a standout at multiple NERR events in 2025, including both of the Western New York Elite 75 College Showcases in Rochester, New York, and the Central College Showcase in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was evident immediately upon our first viewing that Greene had scholarship-level skill and had ultimately slipped through the cracks, but that changed quickly. Following… READ MORE >

#E75 Academic Experience in Two Weeks!

Posted Monday, April 6th, 2026

The Elite 75 Academic Experience is designed for high-school basketball prospects, boys and girls, who are looking to compete in a high-level setting while gaining meaningful exposure to strong academic college programs. Throughout the event, players will work directly with college coaches with an academic focus in their recruiting. Our coaching staff will continue to be announced leading up to the event and will primarily consist of assistant coaches from the NESCAC and NEWMAC, providing athletes with direct access to some… READ MORE >

Samuels and Skyers D1 Move

Samuels and Skyers D1 Move

Posted Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Putnam Science has been a consistent pipeline for Division 1 talent over the past two decades, and this year was no different, with the recent commitments of Jordan Skyers and Kamai Samuels. This season, both guards played key roles in helping propel Putnam to a Final Four run in the National Prep Championship.  Next year, Skyers will attend Norfolk State, and Samuels will take his talents to Tennessee Tech. Both players' journeys represent perseverance, hard work, and development that have paid off… READ MORE >

2026 NYSPHAA Championship Recap

2026 NYSPHAA Championship Recap

Posted Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Report:  The 2025-26 high school season has now concluded, and the State Tournament provided the fireworks that mirrored all we’ll remember from an exciting regular season.  Now officially over a week in the rearview, we will recap everything that went down at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton and take a look at our champions across each class - all of which are representatives of upstate.   Class D: Section 7’s Bolton captured its first sectional title in program history after handling Sackets… READ MORE >

2026 MIAA Championships Recap

2026 MIAA Championships Recap

Posted Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

There was no shortage of storylines across Massachusetts this March, as the MIAA State Tournament delivered one of the most unpredictable, exciting Championship weekends in recent years. From a #14 seed making history in Division I to multiple come from behind victories and dominant second-half runs, the Tourney was thrilling from start to finish. In the end, Bishop Feehan, St. Mary’s, Salem, Wareham, and Hoosac Valley all became MIAA State Champions.  Division I #14 seed Bishop Feehan pulled off one of the… READ MORE >

Updated Massachusetts 2027 Rankings (3/26/2026)

Updated Massachusetts 2027 Rankings (3/26/2026)

Posted Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Massachusetts is home to the birthplace of basketball, and continues to see a strong influx of talented prospects, both from within the state and across the country. With that in mind, there are a ton of players who could be considered for these rankings. For this update, we decided to trim it down to 50 names. As we continue to roll these out, there will definitely be more players added, as there are plenty more worthy of recognition. But for now… Theo Edema… READ MORE >

2026 CIAC Championships Recap

2026 CIAC Championships Recap

Posted Thursday, March 26th, 2026

March was action-packed in Connecticut with hoops. Across all five CIAC divisions, the State Tournament brought a rollercoaster of action, upsets, and emotions. In the end, West Haven, Windsor, Sports and Medical Sciences Academy, Windham Tech, and Stafford all walked away with State titles. Here's the rundown for last weekend:  Division IWest Haven outlasted Staples 79-72 in a triple overtime thriller on March 21st to capture the program’s first State Championship since 1987. It was an unforgettable game. A classic where… READ MORE >

Major Coaching Change in New England

Posted Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

A major shift in New England prep basketball is underway as legendary Coach Jason Smith becomes the head coach at Masters Academy International (MAI) in Stow, Massachusetts. This new program is quickly building the reputation as the “IMG Academy of the North”, with a large focus on becoming a premier sports academy. Masters Academy International is focusing on a developmental approach for its athletes. According to its athletic statement from the school, “Each MAI athlete devotes four hours daily to focused… READ MORE >

2025-26 AAA Postseason Kicks Off Today

2025-26 AAA Postseason Kicks Off Today

Posted Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

With the ending of the NEPSAC regular season yesterday, it is time to look towards the playoffs this week and the National Prep Championship the week after.  To get you ready for the AAA championship race, here is a glimpse into each team and some key contributors to look out for over the next two weeks.  The Field Newman has dominated all season, compiling a record of 31-3 including a 13-1 mark in AAA play. They have wins against Cushing at the TD Garden and… READ MORE >

Upstate Section IV Playoff Breakdown

Upstate Section IV Playoff Breakdown

Posted Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Section 4, a relatively small section, especially in the larger classes, has already played its opening round games.  Now, with many of the quarterfinal, semifinal, and even championship games set, we’ll take a look at what teams' seasons remain alive and in contention for a trip to the State Tournament. Class AAA With only three teams in Class AAA, it was Nolyn Proudfoot and Corning-Painted Post who came away with the automatic bye to the championship round.  Ithaca and Elmira matched up… READ MORE >

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