Posted Thursday, October 10th, 2024
It was just announced that Putnam Science and Team New England/BABC standout big man Ben Ahmed has committed to the Miami Hurricanes of the ACC. Ahmed’s story is one of perseverance and inspiration, coming from Kaduna State, Nigeria, in the summer of 2022 with a dream of playing Division One basketball. Not only has he achieved that dream, but he also earned several high-major scholarship offers and captured the national spotlight. I remember vividly being struck by his talent during my time…
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Posted Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Get ready for the annual National Prep Showcase which returns this November 22-24 at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven Connecticut! This exclusive event brings together prep school powerhouses from all-around the country for a weekend filled with high-level basketball. Recognized for attracting some of the nation's most skilled players, the showcase has been named the unofficial kickoff of the high school basketball season by many. Tickets will be sold at the door throughout the event, and those seeking media credentials may…
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Posted Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
It was just announced that SoCal Academy and Rhode Island Elite standout, Kelvin Odih, has committed to the West Virginia Mountaineers of the Big 12 Conference. A Providence, Rhode Island native, Odih has spent the majority of his high school career in New England but recently transferred to SoCal Academy within the last month. Nicknamed "The Jaguar" by his grassroots program, Odih began his high school journey at RIIL powerhouse La Salle Academy before moving to South Kent for the 2023-24 season. Odih’s…
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Posted Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
On Monday, Worcester Academy and The House We Built's Chris Leman announced his commitment to Mercyhurst University, one of the nation’s newest Division I programs. Leman is coming off a strong summer where he made key contributions in the Hoop Group Showcase League and stood out in the Elite 75 College Showcase this past June. A native of Louisiana, Leman began his high school career at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans before transferring to Worcester Academy in the summer of 2023. The…
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Posted Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
With the landscape of college basketball recruitment shifting immensely over the past few years, opportunities to get direct exposure to college coaches are proving to be very valuable. While we’re in the midst of open gym season, a time where college coaches are permitted to attend high school practices in the fall, there is a lack of exposure for those not at the top prep schools around the region. Unfortunately for most though, those opportunities are historically only available to those who…
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Posted Monday, October 7th, 2024
Last week, it was announced that Governor’s Academy and Mass Rivals guard, Momo Nkugwa, has committed to the University of Vermont in the America East Conference. Nkugwa began his high school career at Chelmsford High School before transferring to Governor’s Academy in the spring of 2022. Before anything else, Nkugwa wanted to express his gratitude to those who helped him develop on and off the court: “First, I just want to thank my mom, dad, and siblings. I also want to thank…
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Posted Friday, October 4th, 2024
Today's #E75 drop features three players from Massachusetts, one from Connecticut, and one from England that just transferred into Maine. Here they are… Jack Gedroge, Kent's Hill - Coming over from England, the big forward caught our eye immediately. He stands around 6'8" with a pretty strong frame and great outside shooting ability to watch down the line Johnny Akot Bol, Macduffie - Reclassing into the class of 2027, Akot Bol continues to be a big man to monitor. As he keeps developing…
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Posted Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Just today, it was announced that Worcester Academy and The House We Built wing, Jake Blackburn, will be taking his talents to Binghamton University in neighboring New York. For Blackburn, the decision-making process must have been challenging, as he received numerous scholarship offers between June 2023 and July 2024. During his time at Worcester, Blackburn contributed to two consecutive NEPSAC AA championship teams, coming off the bench. His role was crucial, providing a shooting spark behind standouts like TJ Power, Tre Norman,…
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Posted Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Today’s five revealed in the Frosh/Soph #E75 contains zero repeat members, but only one freshman. Who made the cut? Christian Dalton, Mt. St. Charles - Joining the NEPSAC’s newest member, Dalton was a big stockriser at the event. He’s a crafty guard with tons of potential in the class of 2027. Dylan Lyons, Bourne - The Cape Cod native is going to be a coveted frontcourt prospect in the freshman class. He’s got tons of upside as a slasher and developing into a…
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Posted Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
It was just announced that Rhode Island native Connor Swider, of Worcester Academy and BCRI, has committed to Youngstown State University. The Swider name has become prominent in New England basketball, with Connor being the youngest of four talented siblings. Both of his parents also played Division I basketball—his mother, Jenny, at the University of New Hampshire, and his father, Jeff, at Fordham University. The eldest sibling, Cole, has made his way into the NBA, spending time on two-way contracts with the…
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