Rachel Baker joins The Upside Podcast

Rachel Baker joins The Upside Podcast

Posted Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Do you know the name Rachel Baker? Probably not. Most college basketball fans don't. But she is one of the most influential people in the world of grassroots basketball and a pioneer for women in that space.  She grew up as a coach's daughter and joined Nike on a full-time basis when she was just 22 years old. Since then she's quickly evolved into a person who, may not have a public profile, but is as respected, capable, and multi-dimensional… READ MORE >

Jones, MacLellan, Villard, & Williams named #E75

Jones, MacLellan, Villard, & Williams named #E75

Posted Saturday, February 27th, 2021

Four more names were added to the Elite 75 Frosh/Soph list this week as Notre Dame West Haven freshman Tajae Jones, Andover High School and New England Storm guard Ryan MacLellan, City on the Hill and BABC big man Donald Villard, and Dexter Southfield and Middlesex Magic guard TaQuan Williams were all introduced.  There are now 10 spots still up for grabs as we continue to identify the region's top underclassmen based on what we've seen during the Be Seen… READ MORE >

Be Seen Prep Profile - Archbishop Stepinac

Be Seen Prep Profile - Archbishop Stepinac

Posted Friday, February 26th, 2021

Patrick Massaroni’s first five years at the helm of the Archbishop Stepinac program have seen an ascension that is potentially unmatched in New York high school basketball over that time.  18 graduates have gone on to play college basketball including the likes of Alan Griffin at Syracuse, RJ Davis at North Carolina, and Joel Soriano at Fordham among others.  They’ll add four more next year with Adrian Griffin moving on to Duke and Malcolm Chimezie already signed with Boston University. … READ MORE >

Bridgton Academy - #BeSeen Video Footage

Bridgton Academy - #BeSeen Video Footage

Posted Thursday, February 25th, 2021

This week we've been recapping the Be Seen Tour's trip to Bridgton Academy to see head coach Whit Lesure and the 2020-21 edition of the Wolverines.  We've been rolling out individual highlights of the likes of Tyler Chapman, Muzamil Hamoda, James Mariech, and Brase Dottin, while the full written feature also included Matt Aebersold, Jaden Ezomo, Stephen Gabriel, Melvin Kolenovic, Brandon Kulakowski, and more.  Today comes the release of the full movie trailer, published along with all individual highlights, by… READ MORE >

NERR-TV Virtual Showcase - Dion Byrd Jr.

NERR-TV Virtual Showcase - Dion Byrd Jr.

Posted Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

It is never easy being the coach's son, but the two best ways to ensure you pave your own path are to let your talent do the talking for you and to play the game unselfishly.  Dion Byrd Jr. does both of those things while playing for his father at Baystate Academy.  Byrd put up 14 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds per game last year as a junior, stuffing all columns of the stat sheet, while also establishing a… READ MORE >

#BeSeen Prep Profile - Bridgton Academy

#BeSeen Prep Profile - Bridgton Academy

Posted Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

This year’s Bridgton Academy team consists of prospects for all levels of college basketball – from a potential high-major division I recruit all the way to small college D3 recruits.  It is a team that likely would have been one of the program’s most recruited groups in recent years, had this been a normal season in normal times.  Of course, both this season and this year have been anything but normal, and so now Bridgton Academy serves as a destination… READ MORE >

South Kent - #BeSeen Trailer Released

South Kent - #BeSeen Trailer Released

Posted Monday, February 22nd, 2021

We've been rolling out content for the last five days after the Be Seen Tour rolled into South Kent to see the Cardinals and head coach Raphael Chillious.  First came the full feature on the program and their complete roster. That was followed by individual highlights of the likes of Luke Stankavage, Matt McCool (who recently announced he would reclassify back to 2022), Jordan Gainey, Jake Hlywiak, Papa Kante, and Mike Rogan.  Today, comes the release of the full video… READ MORE >

Memorial Day Super 16 set to return

Memorial Day Super 16 set to return

Posted Friday, February 19th, 2021

The Memorial Day Super 16 is returning!Annually the top exposure event in the northeast region on Memorial Day weekend, the #S16 is now slated to return after missing the 2020 season because of the pandemic. Once again in collaboration with Zero Gravity Basketball, the Super 16 Showcase will be held May 29th and 30th in Connecticut.  The #S16 annually attracts top programs from throughout the entire northeast region.Click here for more information or to register. READ MORE >

15 Spots Remain for #E75 Frosh/Soph

15 Spots Remain for #E75 Frosh/Soph

Posted Friday, February 19th, 2021

We've added ten more names to the #E75 Frosh/Soph list since last week: Archbishop Williams and Boston Warriors' Andre Mills; Millbrook's Liam Kennelly; Barrington and BCRI's Matt Raffa; Suffield Academy and Team Spartan's Jaiden Johnson; St. George's and Expressions' Alex Berry; Greens Farms Academy and New York Lightning's Andrew Mayock; Brimmer & May and Mass Rivals Edrick Quezada; Boston Cathedral and BABC's Anthony Coke; Tabor Academy and Middlesex Magic's Flynt Whitworth; and Cheshire Academy and New Haven Heat's Isaiah Riley.  That… READ MORE >

Be Seen Prep Profile - South Kent

Be Seen Prep Profile - South Kent

Posted Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

He’s back! Raphael Chillious has returned to the South Kent School! The man who started the program back in 2003 and spent five years establishing it as one of the most talented prep teams in the country returned to South Kent this summer to rebuild his original creation.  And even amidst a global pandemic, his impact is already being felt.  The Cardinals boast their most talented roster in recent years, with prospects for every level of college basketball, ranging across… READ MORE >

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