St. Rose Lands a New England Steal

St. Rose Lands a New England Steal

Posted Friday, May 4th, 2012

Marianapolis Prep post-graduate and New Mission High School alum Kachi Nzerem has committed to the College of St. Rose, a division II school in the Northeast 10 Conference.  The news was confirmed by both Marianapolis Prep head coach Andrew Vitale and New Mission head coach Cory McCarthy.  Nzerem had a storied high school career, leading New Mission to back-to-back MIAA state championships in his junior and senior seasons and earning numerous post-season accolades following a senior year in which he… READ MORE >

Huskies Get Big Late Commitment

Huskies Get Big Late Commitment

Posted Friday, May 4th, 2012

With UConn's post-season ban resulting in the departure of four frontcourt players off this year's roster, the Huskies landed a much needed impact recruit on Friday, scoring a commitment from Phil Nolan. Nolan is an athletic six-foot-ten big man who should have an opportunity to make immediate contributions next season because of his size, mobility, and athleticism.  Nolan was heavily recruited by a variety of high-major programs and joins ESPNU 100 shooting guard Omar Calhoun from Christ the King High… READ MORE >

UMass Scores Transfer

UMass Scores Transfer

Posted Friday, May 4th, 2012

Fresh off their 25 win season and a rum to the semifinals of the post-season NIT, UMass has landed a commitment from Western Kentucky transfer Derrick Gordon.  The six-foot-two guard averaged almost 12 points and 7 rebounds per game during his freshman season and was instrumental in Western Kentucky's surprise run to the NCAA tournament, going for 25 points and 15 rebounds in a win over Arkansas-Little Rock in the Sun Belt tournament.  Gordon will have three years of eligibility… READ MORE >

URI Lands Scoring Guard

URI Lands Scoring Guard

Posted Friday, May 4th, 2012

URI landed their latest commitment earlier this week when Xavier Munford, a six-foot-two guard from Iowa Western Community College who played under Hurley during his high school days at St. Benedict's. “Xavier is an athletic guard who is both a scorer and a lockdown defender,” said Hurley.  “I have some familiarity with Xavier from our time at St. Benedict’s and he has developed into an outside shooting threat over his past two seasons at the junior college level.”Munford averaged 16.6… READ MORE >

Hoop Group Providence Jamfest: 16u Standouts

Hoop Group Providence Jamfest: 16u Standouts

Posted Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The Rhode Island Hawks cohesive 2014 back-court trio of Henry Bolton, Kealen Ives, and Jackson Donahue was particularly potent this past weekend in Providence as they led their squad on a championship run.  Bolton efficiently scored the rock from behind the arc and on the dribble-drive basket attack, while Donahue was deadly from deep and played his usual brand of mistake-free basketball.  Meanwhile, Ives weaved everything together for the Hawks; facilitating for his teammates, captaining the defense, knocking down treys,… READ MORE >

Commitment Catch-Up

Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

KUA Guard Heading NESCACRick Naylor, a 6’2” guard from Kimball Union Academy, has committed to Trinity College and head coach James Cosgrove. Naylor is a skilled two-guard who connected on 51% of his three point attempts this year. He figures to compete for playing time early in his career.Naylor was a two year starter at KUA. He averaged 12 points a game this season as KUA finished with a 21-6 overall record and a quarterfinal appearance in the NEPSAC AA… READ MORE >

Hoop Group Providence Jamfest: 17u Standouts

Hoop Group Providence Jamfest: 17u Standouts

Posted Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Kahlil Dukes '13 - CBC I - After receiving his first high-major offer from USC last weekend, Dukes came back East and mesmerized Providence this weekend with one scintillating performance after another, going for 30+ points in multiple games while running the show for CBC from the point.  Myles Melville '12 - CT Gold - Strong athletic guard who attacks the basket aggressively in transition and also off the bounce from the wing. Finishes through contact, defends tenaciously, and back-checks… READ MORE >

BABC Wins 3 at EYBL Session II

BABC Wins 3 at EYBL Session II

Posted Monday, April 30th, 2012

While the rest of New England was competing in Philadelphia or Providence this weekend, the BABC headed to Hampton, Virginia for the second session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.  Entering with a record of 2-2 on the season, BABC faced another tough schedule beginning with the New York Lightning in a Friday night match-up.  Rene Castro picked up right where he left off the weekend before, scoring 23 points on 9-18 shooting from the floor while also connecting… READ MORE >

Lawton Signs with Maine

Lawton Signs with Maine

Posted Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Putnam Science Academy's Shaun Lawton made a verbal commitment to the University of Maine over the busy weekend and followed up by signing his National Letter of Intent.  The Harlem native came to Putnam Science Academy after an excellent high school career at Long Island Lutheran, leading them to a New York State Federation Class A title as a senior, including a 24 point performance in the tournament's semifinals against Jamesville-Dewitt.  He was equally impressive on the summer exposure circuit… READ MORE >

Team Effort Brings Rivals Jam Fest Title

Team Effort Brings Rivals Jam Fest Title

Posted Sunday, April 29th, 2012

The Mass Rivals trumped everyone in a loaded field this weekend at Hoop Group’s Providence Jam Fest, claiming their second title of the spring after taking the Northeast Hoops Festival two weeks ago. We saw two very exciting Final Four Matchups between CBC (Donnelly) and Mass Rivals, as well as CBC (Smith) and Westchester Hawks on the other side of the bracket. Rivals and Westchester ultimately advanced to the 17U finals, where Rivals took the title and some of New… READ MORE >

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