NMH Underclassmen Visiting B.C.

NMH Underclassmen Visiting B.C.

Posted Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Ian Sistare took his most recent unofficial visit to Boston College on Thursday.  The rising sophomore guard and New Hampshire native is just one of three NMH’ers who will visit the Eagles’ campus this month.  Rising junior big man Josh Sharma became the first to do so last week, while Aaron Falzon is scheduled to be on their campus next week.  The Eagles have offered all three according to NMH head coach John Carroll.  Sistare also has trips scheduled to… READ MORE >

Colson Taking Unofficials

Colson Taking Unofficials

Posted Thursday, June 6th, 2013

St. Andrew’s rising senior forward Bonzie Colson took unofficial visits to Rhode Island and Connecticut earlier this week Colson, a six-foot-five forward, has seen his recruitment take off this spring after a tremendous regular season on the EYBL circuit.  He led BABC with 18 points per game while shooting over 60% from the floor.  He now holds offers from Florida State, Iowa State, Notre Dame, and Seton Hall among others, while generating interest from a variety of other high-major programs.… READ MORE >

BU Lands Latest Steal

BU Lands Latest Steal

Posted Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Boston University landed their latest huge commitment on Wednesday, receiving a verbal pledge from six-foot-eleven SMU transfer Blaise Mbargorba.  Mbargorba redshirted this season at SMU after injuring his shoulder in the fall but was still heaviliy pursued upon announcing his transfer, receiving offers all the way up to the Big East Conference.  A graduate of the Peddie School and a former standout with the New Jersey Roadrunners on the AAU trail, Mbargorba joins the likes of Mo Watson, John Papale,… READ MORE >

Auger Claims Latest Offer

Auger Claims Latest Offer

Posted Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

New Hampton School forward Mike Auger landed a scholarship offer from Quinnipiac University head coach Tom Moore on Wednesday night.  The news was first reported by the Mass Rivals twitter account @RivalsNation.  Quinnipiac becomes the third school to offer Auger a scholarship, joining Binghamton and New Hampshire.  Auger showed well with the Rivals during the April Live period, and had a particularly good showing at the Philadelphia Jam Fest which led to new interest from the likes of Boston University,… READ MORE >

Taqqee Takes Visit

Taqqee Takes Visit

Posted Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Cushing Academy swingman Idris Taqqee took an unofficial visit to Towson on Wednesday.  Towson became the second division I school to offer Taqqee a scholarship this spring, joining Vermont, who previously offered last summer.  Taqqee has emerged as an important rotation player for Expressions Elite this spring, averaging close to 18 minutes per game off the bench, and providing a critical defensive presence on the perimeter.  The six-foot-four swingman played an equally important role on a Cushing Academy team that… READ MORE >

Paschal Chukwu: Past, Present & Future

Paschal Chukwu: Past, Present & Future

Posted Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Paschal Chukwu’s rise has been rapid. In the past year, the seven-footer has evolved into a dominant inside presence for Fairfield Prep (CT) and Connecticut Basketball Club (CBC). Chukwu, who began playing basketball just three years ago after moving from Nigeria to southern Connecticut to attend high school, has gone from being an under the radar prospect to one of the top ranked big men in the Class of 2014.  Chukwu has improved so much in such a short amount… READ MORE >

New England Mourns the Loss of Joey Glynn

New England Mourns the Loss of Joey Glynn

Posted Monday, June 3rd, 2013

The New England basketball community is mourning the sudden an unexpected loss of Bentley freshman and former Cardinal Spellman High School and Middlesex Magic star, Joey Glynn. Glynn was playing with a Middlesex Magic team last night at a men’s league game at Saltonstall Park in Watertown, when he collapsed on the court.  He was pronounced dead later that night at Mount Auburn Hospital.  Glynn was just 19 years old.  As news began to spread late Monday night over the… READ MORE >

BABC Defends Home Court at Boston Shootout

BABC Defends Home Court at Boston Shootout

Posted Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

The 41st annual Boston Shootout honored one of the most storied traditions in all of New England basketball, with the host club BABC coming away with their latest championship, after holding off the New England Playaz in overtime of the finals.  For those who couldn’t be at the Shelburne Community Center on Sunday, the dramatic final literally played out live over most twitter timelines.  Here’s a look back on the action as provided by live tweets from @BABCEvents, @TheBABC, @NE_Playaz,… READ MORE >

Expressions, BABC Heading to Peach Jam

Expressions, BABC Heading to Peach Jam

Posted Saturday, June 1st, 2013

The EYBL regular season wrapped up last weekend at session IV in Minneapolis, and after each of the 40 Nike sponsored teams in the country had completed their 18th game of the season, 24 teams were left standing, having earned invitations to the EYBL Finals at the Nike Peach Jam. Both of New England’s Nike sponsored programs were among those 24, as Expressions Elite earned an automatic bid after finishing with a record of 13-5, good enough for third place… READ MORE >

Super 16 Stock Risers

Super 16 Stock Risers

Posted Friday, May 31st, 2013

Our final look back at last weekend’s Super 16 Memorial Day Showcase looks at 16 New England products (in no particular order) who helped their individual stock with strong showings, either performing better than expected or making a big splash for the first time on the circuit:1. Obi Obiora, Middlesex Magic – When a big man is built like Obiora, he deserves special attention, and a close watch has revealed a player who has made rapid stride since last season… READ MORE >

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