2019 State Rankings Released

2019 State Rankings Released

Posted Friday, January 18th, 2019

Over the course of the last week we've updated rankings in all six states while also profiling the top prospect, notable newcomers, and recent stock-risers in all six states.  Next Wednesday, we'll release our composite New England 2019 rankings alongside the release of ESPN's updated national rankings following a busy holiday weekend of action.  Putnam Science Academy forward Akok Akok, MacDuffie guard James Bouknight, Gould guard Boo Buie, Brewster guard Jalen Lecque, St. Andrew's guard Brycen Goodine, and Vermont forward… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: Massachusetts 2019

Mid-Season Report: Massachusetts 2019

Posted Thursday, January 17th, 2019

The state of Massachusetts is up next as we continue to update 2019 rankings while also recognizing top prospects, new names, and recent stock-risers.  Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about the top prospects in the Bay State.  Top Prospect It was little more than a year ago that James Bouknight's recruitment was just starting to get to the high-major level. At the time, his immense tools were already obvious but he was just starting to put… READ MORE >

BABC Hosting Prep & Holiday Classics

BABC Hosting Prep & Holiday Classics

Posted Thursday, January 17th, 2019

The Boston Amateur Basketball Club will host their annual BABC Prep Classic as well as session 2 of the Slades Bar & Grille Holiday Classic.  Both events will take place at Cathedral High School located at 74 Union Park Streetin Boston.  Full schedules are below BABC Prep Classic Saturday, January 19th  11:00am Redemption Christian Academy v. Rocky Hill School 12:30pm Proctor Academy v. Masters School 2:00pm Tilton School v. South Kent 3:30pm Worcester Academy v. Woodstock Academy Gold 5:00pm Dexter… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: Connecticut 2019

Mid-Season Report: Connecticut 2019

Posted Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

When you talk about the talent in Connecticut this season, you have to start with a pair of prep schools in the northeast corner of the state that are absolutely loaded with talent.  Putnam Science Academy and Woodstock Academy may be bitter rivals located less than five miles from each other, but collectively they feature the top 8 ranked players in the state, 11 of the top 12, and 18 of the top 25.  While those two schools may dominate the… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: New Hampshire 2019

Mid-Season Report: New Hampshire 2019

Posted Monday, January 14th, 2019

New Hampshire is a state that is annually dominating by the prep schools.  Brewster is always a powerhouse but they're really just the tip of the iceberg with New Hampton, Tilton, Exeter, KUA, Holderness and others guaranteeing a surplus of college prospects year after year.  And while some of those programs are experiencing some adversity this season, they're nonetheless still the source of the vast majority of the state's top talent.  Top Prospect It's a three horse race right now… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: Maine 2019

Mid-Season Report: Maine 2019

Posted Monday, January 14th, 2019

The state of Maine is up next as we continue to update our mid-season rankings and add first year prep products for the first time.  In Maine, prep programs have historically dominated the landscape with Bridgton Academy and Lee Academy continuing to provide quality prospects on an annual basis and new programs like Gould Academy and Hyde School emerging in recent years to fill the gap left by former powerhouse MCI.  However, the class of 2019 is a strong one… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: Rhode Island 2019

Mid-Season Report: Rhode Island 2019

Posted Friday, January 11th, 2019

It is not uncommon for St. Andrew's School to dominate Rhode Island rankings and with the RIIL ranks being a little less deep than it was a year ago, the Saints currently hold the top three ranked prospects in the state as well as five of the top ten.  However, this year there's another NEPSAC school, Rocky Hill, that is ripe with 2019 talent as they feature three other top ten ranked prospects.  Here's a rundown of all you need… READ MORE >

Mid-Season Report: Vermont 2019

Mid-Season Report: Vermont 2019

Posted Thursday, January 10th, 2019

Updated mid-season rankings are now being released and expanded to include all first year prep products in the class of 2019.  We'll go through all six states and break down their top prospects, most notable stock-risers, and new names to know this season. Up first is Vermont, a state that has a rich basketball tradition but nonetheless relies on its only prep power to produce most of its top prospects for the college level.  In order to fully understand rankings, and… READ MORE >

Minor D1 Bound

Minor D1 Bound

Posted Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

It was just last week that we profiled Brimmer & May junior forward Jordan Minor as one of the biggest stock-risers in New England following an offer from Merrimack College, who will be headed to the division I ranks next year after joining the Northeast Conference.  Well, only a few days later, Minor committed to Merrimack and head coach Joe Gallo.  He confirmed his commitment via his twitter account: Thanks be to God�������� pic.twitter.com/NzSWAFWmkt — Jordan ✊�� (@Iamjordanminor) January 9,… READ MORE >

#RealTalk - What is a scholarship offer?

#RealTalk - What is a scholarship offer?

Posted Tuesday, January 8th, 2019

Six years ago I wrote a column for ESPN to illustrate just fluid scholarship offers can be.  To do so, I recalled three personal conversations with college coaches. In the first, a head coach from the Big East didn't know who his team had offered because he didn't put much stock in it. The second, was a high-major assistant who admitted they offered only because other schools had and weren't even sure they could accept a commitment if the prospect… READ MORE >

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