Harvard Scores with Vermont Sniper

Harvard Scores with Vermont Sniper

Posted Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

Vermont Academy post-graduate swingman Corey Johnson was one of the most popular players in New England this fall, attracting a host of coaches to Saxtons River, many of which even come through for 6am workouts. After being courted by literally dozens of division I programs, Johnson took official visits to Butler and Harvard in recent weeks, before finalizing his decision on Monday night with a verbal commitment to Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker. His commitment is a major score for… READ MORE >

Burlington’s Demartinis Makes Choice

Burlington’s Demartinis Makes Choice

Posted Monday, November 10th, 2014

Burlington High School (MA) and Mass Elite guard Chris Demartinis has committed to Nichols College. His commitment is pending acceptance of his application to the college. A standout in the Middlesex League, Demartinis was the starting point guard on a Burlington squad that included three other college players last year – Shane Farley (WPI), Christian Mornewick (St. Joe’s ME), and Mickey Lyons (Nichols). Demartinis is also a longtime product of the Mass Elite AAU program, initially joining the club in… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Putnam Science Academy

Prep Profile – Putnam Science Academy

Posted Monday, November 10th, 2014

Ten years ago Putnam Science Academy didn’t even have a basketball program. But under head coach Tom Espinosa, PSA has evolved from a start-up prep program to one of the most talented teams in New England over the last nine years. The 2013-2014 season was far and away their best. They finished with a 29-5 overall record, qualified for the National Prep Championship for the first time in program history, and scored wins over a variety of top New England… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Notre Dame Prep

Prep Profile – Notre Dame Prep

Posted Sunday, November 9th, 2014

Notre Dame Prep might not be part of the NEPSAC, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t one of the most storied prep programs in New England. Just the opposite, Notre Dame Prep has been synonymous with the highest levels of prep school basketball since their first appearance on the scene, and because they operate as an independent program, the only championship they chase is the national one. They also don’t operate under the same set of rules and so while… READ MORE >

Algeri Comes off the Board

Algeri Comes off the Board

Posted Saturday, November 8th, 2014

Reading Memorial High School’s Mike Algeri has committed to Wheaton College. The commitment is pending acceptance of his early decision application. Algeri is a three year starter at Reading and the team’s captain. He has made 78 career three-pointers during his first two seasons and is on pace to break a school record for three-pointers made. A longtime product of the Mass Elite AAU organization, Algeri initially joined the program as a 7th grader back in 2010. “Mike is the… READ MORE >

Maine Gets Sleeper from Lee

Maine Gets Sleeper from Lee

Posted Friday, November 7th, 2014

The University of Maine scored a big commitment from Ilija Stojiljkovic on Friday night, a six-foot-seven post-graduate from Lee Academy Stojiljkovic is in his first season in the United States after coming from his native Serbia. He's a highly skilled perimeter forward with a versatile offensive game. He can make shots off both the catch and the dribble, handles it well enough to take the ball off the defensive glass and start the break, and is also a very good… READ MORE >

Shukla Makes Pick

Shukla Makes Pick

Posted Thursday, November 6th, 2014

Roxbury Latin School’s Rohan Shukla made a verbal commitment to Haverford College earlier this week, pending acceptance of his early decision application. Haverford is a small liberal arts school in the suburbs of Philadelphia that competes in the Centennial Conference. The six-foo-three shooting guard is best known for his ability to make shots in bunches from behind the three-point line. In fact, he hit four or more three-pointers in nine games during his junior season in which he averaged 15… READ MORE >

BABC to Host Annual Veteran’s Day Classic

BABC to Host Annual Veteran’s Day Classic

Posted Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

Boston Amateur Basketball Club will host its annual Veteran's Day Classic Tournament this weekend, November 8th and 9th in Boston. Games will be played Saturday at the Shelburne Community Center, Tobin Community Center, and Vine Street Community Center. On Sunday, games will be played at the Lena Park Community Center as well as the Tobin Community Center. The 2014 field includes the likes of BABC 8th 2019, BABC Freshmen Black, BABC Freshmen Gold, BABC Sophomores 2017, BABC South, three Middlesex… READ MORE >

Exeter Post-Grad D1 Bound

Exeter Post-Grad D1 Bound

Posted Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

Phillips Exeter Academy post-graduate Christian Lutete made a verbal commitment to Radford on Wednesday night, ending his recruitment in time for next week's early signing period. The six-foot-three two-guard is a Maryland native who previously starred at McKinley Tech in Washington D.C., where he graduated last June.  Lutete ran with Mid-Atlantic Select on the AAU circuit and was one of the biggest breakout performers in the northeast region last summer, earning scholarship offers from a variety of different division I… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Kimball Union Academy

Prep Profile - Kimball Union Academy

Posted Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

The post Abdul-Malik Abu era has begun at Kimball Union Academy and while this year’s team may lack star power, expectations are still high after runs to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals of the Class AA tournament in each of the last three years. KUA head coach Michael Olson believes this could be his best defensive team yet and plans to go ten deep with his rotation on a regular basis. While Abu is gone, the team returns a handful… READ MORE >

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