Under Armour Combine – Event Recap

Under Armour Combine – Event Recap

Posted Monday, September 27th, 2010

The New England Recruiting Report was on Chelsea Piers in New York City on Sunday for Under Armour’s 360 Combine. The combine featured a variety of talented prospects from the northeast including seven New England products in Jaylen Brantley, Andrej Pajovic, Jules Tavares, Braeden Anderson, Jared Terrell, Ricardo Ledo, and Kuran Iverson.  Other top prospects in the field included Ryan Arcidiacono, Erik Copes, Jordan Dickerson, and Rondale Jefferson.  The day began with a series of physical tests to determine each… READ MORE >

Frosh/Soph Heading to New York

Frosh/Soph Heading to New York

Posted Monday, September 27th, 2010

Because of the success of the New England Elite 75 Showcase - Frosh/Soph Edition, the program is expanding beyond our region's borders and heading into New York.  The first ever New York Elite 75 Frosh/Soph Showcase will take place this Saturday, October 2nd, at the Island Garden Sports Complex in West Hempstead.  Several of the top underclassmen in the greater New York area are already committed to attending, with only a few spots remaining unclaimed.  The event will not only… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2014 Standouts

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2014 Standouts

Posted Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Saturday’ New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition was the first opportunity for players in the class of 2014 to prove their worth on the high school level and many of the region’s most talented youngsters didn’t let the chance pass them by.  Here is a look at some of the day’s most impressive performances: Levy Gillespie Jr., Capital Prep – A previous standout at Junior Elite 75’s, Gillespie has grown into a big point guard with the tools… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – Event Recap

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – Event Recap

Posted Saturday, September 25th, 2010

The walls were lined at Boston University's Case Gymnasium on Saturday as the gym was jam packed for the third annual New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition. The event featured many of the best underclassmen prospects in New England as session I included many of the up and coming freshmen and session two showcased the sophomores.  Among the numerous storylines that emerged during the course of the day were some already well known prospects backing up their reputations… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Fall Classic - Event Recap

Hoop Mountain Fall Classic - Event Recap

Posted Friday, September 24th, 2010

The Hoop Mountain Fall Classic took place last night at Mass Premier Courts in Mansfield. A large variety of Division II and Division III coaches were on hand to witness what several of New England’s finest high school players had to offer. Players in all four classes – 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014 – from all over New England battled it out for the college and prep coaches scattered around the gym. Here’s who caught our eye: Class of 2011… READ MORE >

Allen Pledges to Drexel

Allen Pledges to Drexel

Posted Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Six-foot-seven small forward Tavon Allen made a verbal commitment to Drexel on Friday while on the school’s campus for his official visit.  The story was first reported by ESPN.com. Allen had previously trimmed his list to Drexel and Fordham.  A resident of New Haven, Connecticut, Allen had a decorated career starring for Hillhouse High School before heading to Worcester Academy for his post-graduate year.  The Hillhouse product took his game to new levels this season on the AAU circuit, breaking… READ MORE >

Changing of Vitales at Marianapolis

Changing of Vitales at Marianapolis

Posted Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Marianapolis Prep head coach Dave Vitale announced on Thursday that he would step down effective immediately, turning the reigns of his program over to his son and previous assistant, Andrew Vitale.  Vitale took over the Marianpolis program six years ago and quickly built it into a perennial powerhouse.  In just his second season on the job he led his team to a NEPSAC Class D championship.  The following year they made the jump to class B where they have since advanced… READ MORE >

Michigan Swingman Pledges to URI

Michigan Swingman Pledges to URI

Posted Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

The University of Rhode Island landed their first commitment in the class of 2011 in six-foot-three swingman T.J. Buchanan from Kalamazoo High School in Michigan.  Buchanan is a versatile stat stuffer on the perimeter who averaged 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists per game as a junior last season.  The Michigan native was on URI's campus for his official visit this weekend and committed shortly afterwards citing Rhody's uptempo style, the coaching staff, and the opportunity to play in… READ MORE >

B.C. Goes West for Another

B.C. Goes West for Another

Posted Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Only a day after receiving a commitment from highly regarded prospect Ryan Anderson, Boston College landed a commitment from another west coast prospect in Lonnie Jackson.  Jackson, a six-foot-three shooting guard, is known as a big time shooter with deep three-point range and a high basketball I.Q. and should consequently be well suited for the system employed by B.C. head coach Steve Donahue.  Jackson is the fifth player to commit to the Eagles in the class of 2011 and the… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Fall Classic Tips Tonight

Hoop Mountain Fall Classic Tips Tonight

Posted Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Hoop Mountain’s annual New England Fall Classic will tip off on Friday night at Mass Premier Courts.  The event, now in its 20th year, has long been known as the premier fall college showcase in New England, drawing in college coaches by the dozens year after year.  The preliminary field for this year’s event looks particularly strong with several scholarship level prospects on hand and quality talent from all six states.  Registration begins at 6pm with the basketball kicking off… READ MORE >

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