A Connecticut Gem Heads South

A Connecticut Gem Heads South

Posted Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

A few weeks ago, Northwest Catholic and Connecticut Elite wing Ryan Tolliver announced his commitment to Northern Kentucky University.One of the region’s hidden gems, Tolliver emerged this summer as a standout performer, excelling at the Elite 75 College Showcase and in the Hoop Group Showcase League with his CT Elite squad. He regularly thrived as CT Elite’s primary wing scorer, consistently showcasing his skill set.After finishing an impressive junior season at Northwest Catholic, Tolliver carried that momentum into the spring.… READ MORE >

Gittens Stays in Connecticut

Gittens Stays in Connecticut

Posted Monday, November 4th, 2024

Just recently, Winchendon School and The House We Built postgraduate guard Da'mnic Gittens announced his commitment to Sacred Heart.Gittens spent his high school career at Cheney Tech, where he stood out as a talented but often under-the-radar player. In his senior season, he led Cheney Tech to a state championship game, narrowly missing the title. This marked Cheney Tech’s second consecutive championship appearance with Gittens at the helm.Reflecting on his journey, Da’mnic expressed gratitude for those who helped him along… READ MORE >

#NEOpenGym - Best of the Underclassmen

#NEOpenGym - Best of the Underclassmen

Posted Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

The underclassmen wrap up the recap of last weekend's #NEOpenGym, but there's a lot to like about this group as they have plenty of time to continue to develop and take their games to new levels.  More on the freshman and sophomores below. Nicolas Mitrovic, Hoosac School - The upside in this seven foot sophomore is well noted, as he's played high-level basketball for some time now. His post scoring skills are impressive, as he has good body control and moves to… READ MORE >

Paulino Chooses Albany

Paulino Chooses Albany

Posted Friday, November 1st, 2024

Just now, Proctor Academy and The House We Built guard Wilkin Paulino announced his commitment to the University of Albany in the America East Conference. A New Englander through and through, Paulino hails from one of Massachusetts’ largest cities, Worcester, and began his high school career at Springfield Commonwealth Academy before joining Proctor as a sophomore. His family originally hails from the Dominican Republic. With standout performances early on, Paulino faced some adversity recently, suffering an injury that kept him out of… READ MORE >

#NEOpenGym Best of the 2026 Backcourt

#NEOpenGym Best of the 2026 Backcourt

Posted Friday, November 1st, 2024

The 2026 group of guards had some guys who jumped onto our radar throughout the day, and should get looks from a ton of schools in the region. Take a look. Kehari Walker, East Hartford - Walker may have been the top stockriser of the event as coaches continuously asked for his name. He's crafty with the ball and can overpower defenders with his speed towards the cup on drives. His defensive tenacity caught our eye as he brings quick feet and… READ MORE >

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