Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Posted Friday, November 8th, 2013

Brimmer & May’s basketball program went through a revitalization of sorts last season, rebounding from a disappointing 2011-2012 campaign and relying on a late season run to score a play-off berth in the highly competitive Class AA. To put that accomplishment in perspective, consider this – Brimmer & May is a local day school, unable to recruit both boarders and post-graduates, and playing against an entire league full of teams that typically rely on both to be successful.  As is… READ MORE >

STM Big Man Heading D2

STM Big Man Heading D2

Posted Thursday, November 7th, 2013

St. Thomas More post-graduate Scott Toresco made a verbal commitment to Southern New Hampshire on Thursday, accepting a full athletic scholarship offer from the local division II school. He announced his decision via his twitter account: I'm going to school next year for free playing the game I love. #SNHUcommit — scott toresco (@scott_toresco) November 7, 2013 Toresco is a six-foot-seven big man who previously starred at Westfield High School and ran with the New Jersey Roadrunners on the AAU… READ MORE >

DBA Fall League - Event Recap

DBA Fall League - Event Recap

Posted Wednesday, November 6th, 2013

The New England Recruiting Report was in Fairfield County this weekend for the DeSantis Basketball Academy’s fall league, annually one of the top pre-season leagues in the state of Connecticut. The DBA fall league features many of the top programs from the CIAC, along with a few city based all-star type squads.  Here’s a look at who stood out:Paschal Chukwu, Fairfield Prep – He continues to get stronger and more assertive at the rim, and that’s a recipe that should… READ MORE >

3pt Foundation Promotes Coach4ADay

3pt Foundation Promotes Coach4ADay

Posted Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

The3pointfoundation is a Non-Profit (Fed Id#80-0793305) led by Rivers' boys basketball coach Andrew Mirken that teaches and mentors urban boys to prepare them for success in academics and life.  They concentrate on reading, writing, mathematics and character development for underserved youth who have demonstrated commitment, discipline and enthusiasm by playing in organized basketball programs.  One of their many vehicles in this endeavor is Coach4ADay, a program which partners with various college programs to auction off the opportunity to be an… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Worcester Academy

Prep Profile – Worcester Academy

Posted Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

The last time Worcester Academy took the court, they were opening the NEPSAC play-offs as the top seed in Class AA, but went on to suffer a disappointing loss at the hands of the 8th seed St. Andrew’s. This year’s team will have a much different look and feel, with perhaps not as much individual talent or experience, but arguably more collaborative toughness and cohesiveness.The 2014 class in particular seems to be united by a common theme – a desire to… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Wilbraham & Monson

Prep Profile - Wilbraham & Monson

Posted Monday, November 4th, 2013

They have the 21st ranked player in the ESPN 100 and arguably the nation’s top shot-blocker in UNLV bound big man Goodluck Okonoboh. They have a six-foot-seven sharp-shooter who is already pledged to Tom Crean and Indiana in California native Max Hoeztel.  They have the top sophomore in New England and 14th ranked prospect in the ESPN 25 in Mustapha Heron.  They have a junior swingman who played his way into his first high-major offers this summer in Curtis Cobb.… READ MORE >

Prospects Discovered at NEHF

Prospects Discovered at NEHF

Posted Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

Hampton, NH -- The New England Hoops Festival concluded on Sunday, with round robin games continuing into the afternoon, and championship games concluding the day.  The energy at The Rim was phenomenal throughout the tournament, and reached its peak for the championship games on Sunday afternoon.  NERR would like to congratulate the following teams on their titles in their respective age groups: 5th Grade: BABC West6th Grade: Mass Commanders7th Grade: Mass Commanders8th Grade: Boston Spartans9th Grade: Evolution10th Grade: MABCVarsity: Wellesley Basketball… READ MORE >

Kaufmann Calls It

Kaufmann Calls It

Posted Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Andrew Kaufmann, a senior forward from the Rivers School in Massachusetts, made a verbal commitment to Swarthmore College on Sunday according to head coach Andrew Mirken. The six-foot-seven forward has spent the last four years at the Rivers School, emerging as both a top academic prospect as well as a key component to their frontline.  “Coming to Rivers opened up opportunities to play in front of coaches, get better, and succeed in ways not many other schools can compare [to],”… READ MORE >

BABC Headlines Veteran’s Day Classic

BABC Headlines Veteran’s Day Classic

Posted Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

The BABC Veteran’s Day Classic is annually the fall finale for a number of New England’s top AAU teams.  This year’s event was no different with a several talented programs converging on the Mansfield Sports Plex.  The host club dominated day one of action with the 11th grade team cruising to a pair of victories in preparation for next spring’s EYBL schedule.  Terance Mann continues to pace the club with his steady contributions on both ends of the floor while… READ MORE >

Big Men Shine on Day 1 of NEHF

Big Men Shine on Day 1 of NEHF

Posted Friday, November 1st, 2013

Hampton, NH-- The New England Hoops Festival kicked off on Saturday at The Rim in Hampton.  Partnering with Zero Gravity and HoopRootz, NERR was on hand to evaluate the top players at the event.  Pool play will continue through early afternoon on Sunday, then the playoffs will pit the top teams against each other late on Sunday. Those below stood out throughout their respective team's effort on Saturday:  Nick Pasquale (VB Chaos)- The big man has a wide rebounding range and… READ MORE >

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