St. Andrew’s Smith Earns Scholly

St. Andrew’s Smith Earns Scholly

Posted Monday, November 18th, 2013

St. Andrew’s guard Malcolm Smith made a verbal commitment to Philadelphia University on Monday, accepting a full four year scholarship from the division II school according to Saints’ head coach Michael Hart.  Smith is a six-foot-three guard currently doing a post-graduate season at St. Andrew’s after having graduated from the Winchendon School last fall.  He is originally from the state of Maine, where he began his high school career.  “Malcolm is a premier shooter and athlete that division I schools… READ MORE >

Maine East v West Showcase - Event Recap

Posted Sunday, November 17th, 2013

Many of Maine’s top prospects were all in one gym on Sunday afternoon, gathering for the 4th annual MB Nation East vs West Showcase. It was an exciting day of hoops at Southern Maine Community College: Hampden Academy forward Isaiah Bess signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Stonehill College, and moments later Nation director Mike Woodbury announced that the program would be retiring the jersey of Bonney Eagle star point guard Dustin Cole — the first number that… READ MORE >

Butler is Latest PSA Product to Pledge

Butler is Latest PSA Product to Pledge

Posted Saturday, November 16th, 2013

Putnam Science Academy post-graduate and former Glastonbury High School star Jordan Butler made a verbal commitment to Norfolk State University on Saturday, and is expected to sign his National Letter of Intent prior to the conclusion of the early signing period on Sunday. He announced his commitment via his twitter account: I have committed to Norfolk State!!! 🏀👏🙏 — Jordan Butler (@Jbutt45) November 16, 2013 Butler’s commitment comes less than 48 hours after another PSA post-graduate, Chaise Daniels, committed to… READ MORE >

2015 Rankings Announced

2015 Rankings Announced

Posted Friday, November 15th, 2013

Updated rankings have been released in New England’s 2015 class and atop the class there is a group of prospects who could all end up vying for the number one ranking before it’s all said and done.  Tilton guard Terance Mann, ranked 40th in the country by the ESPN 60, begins the season ranked 1st overall in New England.  A six-foot-five jack of all trades, Mann is arguably the most versatile player in the class, not just because he can… READ MORE >

Daniels Makes Surprise Signature

Daniels Makes Surprise Signature

Posted Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Putnam Science Academy kicked off their 2013-2014 season on Thursday night with Mustang Madness, an event which included a pep rally, dunk contest, and a surprise signature from post-graduate big man Chaise Daniels. PSA head coach Tom Espinosa announced earlier in the day that Daniels would be both announcing his decision and signing at Mustang Madness, and when the time came, the six-foot-eight big man opted to stay close to home and play for Quinnipiac. A graduate of Hillhouse High… READ MORE >

Day 1 Signings

Day 1 Signings

Posted Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

Day One of the Early Signing Period has come and gone with a number of local prospects signing on the dotted line to turn once verbal commitments into binding National Letters of Intent.  Here's a "twitter recap" of some of the day's highlights: It's official pic.twitter.com/DFdgO1oHhw — kaleb joseph (@kalebjoseph15) November 14, 2013 Proud of @raphaelpchill as he signed today. Success always a team effort and the pic says it all. Great family. #pcbb pic.twitter.com/WHPOH4QfXO — Fairfield Prep Hoops (@CoachRedgate)… READ MORE >

Early Signing Period Arrives

Early Signing Period Arrives

Posted Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

Wednesday marks the beginning of the early signing period, an eight day period in which players are allowed to sign a National Letter of Intent or “NLI”.  Unlike scholarship offers and verbal commitments, the NLI is a legally binding document, and one that solidifies a prospects’ commitment to accept a school’s athletic scholarship offer.  The early signing period runs through Wednesday, November 20th after which point prospects are no longer able to sign NLI’s until the spring signing period in… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Marianapolis Prep

Prep Profile – Marianapolis Prep

Posted Monday, November 11th, 2013

Basketball at Marianapolis Prep is a family affair. Former head coach Dave Vitale brought the program to levels of success never seen before, before turning the reigns over to his son, Andrew Vitale, who now enters his third season as the program’s head coach. Regardless of which Vitale is on the sidelines, there are certain things we’ve come to expect from this club.  First, they’re going to be tough and hard-nosed.  Second, they’re going to maximize their talent.  Third, and… READ MORE >

Upchurch D1 Bound

Upchurch D1 Bound

Posted Sunday, November 10th, 2013

Putnam Science Academy post-graduate and Notre Dame Fairfield alum, Danny Upchurch, made a verbal commitment to Charleston Southern University. Charleston Southern is a division I university in Charleston, South Carolina that competes in the Big South Conference. They became the first division I school to offer Upchurch a scholarship earlier this fall and landed a verbal commitment from the point guard on Monday morning, following his official visit over the weekend.  Upchurch announced his decision via twitter: Next year I'll… READ MORE >

McDevitt Earns Scholarship

McDevitt Earns Scholarship

Posted Saturday, November 9th, 2013

Greely High School big man Mike McDevitt made a verbal commitment to Franklin Pierce College last week, accepting a full athletic scholarship to the division II school.  McDevitt is a versatile six-foot-eight big man who is coming off a successful summer with the Maine Athletic Club as they competed in both New York and Orlando.    “He played hurt at nationals and he really competed,” MAC head coach Carl Parker said.  “He gave us an inside presence because he’s gotten stronger… READ MORE >

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