Posted Saturday, June 5th, 2010
The month of June is always a big time for various elite camps. Whether the camp belongs to a college, shoe company, or independent exposure group there will be a variety of invitation only camps held throughout the month with some obviously being more “elite” than others. Here’s a rundown of what was going on this weekend: • Naadir Tharpe is in Long Beach, California for the Pangos All-American Camp. Tharpe joined a loaded roster featuring the likes of Austin…
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Posted Friday, June 4th, 2010
The Middlesex Magic, Mass Rivals, and Boston Amateur Basketball Club came together on Friday night to honor the late Mike Crotty Sr., the longtime coach and director of the Middlesex Magic Basketball club. A good sized crowd gathered at Boston University’s Case Gymnasium both to pay tribute to Coach Crotty and watch some of the top basketball talent in the state. The evening’s festivities began with a u15 game between the BABC and the Rivals while a u16 game between…
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Posted Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Notre Dame Prep's post-graduate swingman Levi Noel made a verbal commitment to Eastern Illinois on Wednesday according to Prep head coach Ryan Hurd. Noel came to Notre Dame from his family's home in England after his father played professionally in Europe for several years. A six-foot-five swingman with a high basketball I.Q. and terrific feel for the game, Noel emerged as a jack of all trades for Notre Dame Prep this season, showing a willingness to do whatever was necessary…
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Posted Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
The Middlesex Magic 16u and 17u teams will be playing this Friday night in the first annual *MIKE CROTTY SR. MEMORIAL GAMES * at Boston University's Case Gymnasium. The games are at 7:15 (16u) and 8:30 (17u) with a ceremony to honor the latelegendary Coach Crotty Sr. preceding the 17u game at 8:30. Over the last 17 years Coach Crotty built one of the most reputable and elite AAU programs in the country, touching thousands of kids’ lives and helping…
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Posted Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
The Boston Warriors held their second annual college night on Tuesday, inviting college and prep school coaches, as well as the New England Recruiting Report, in to see their players participate in a showcase style event. The event featured 45 minutes of skill development led by former Providence Friar and NBA player Troy Brown and two time MIAA state championship head coach Steve Harrington. The final 75 minutes of the showcase was set aside for game play, allowing the numerous…
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Posted Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
KINGSTON, R.I. - Head coach Jim Baron announced that P.J. Lockridge has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic endeavors at the University of Rhode Island, beginning with the 2010-11 academic year. "We are elated to have P.J. join our basketball family," Baron said. "He is a tremendously athletic player, who will complement our uptempo style of play." Lockridge, a 6-foot, 5-inch, 200-pound forward is a native of Racine Wis. and was a standout player…
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Posted Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Rising senior point guard Naadir Tharpe de-committed from Providence on Wednesday morning, little more than two months after making a verbal commitment to the Friars. Tharpe’s decision to re-open his recruitment comes less than a week after assistant coach Pat Skerry left the Providence staff for a similar position at Pittsburgh. Skerry had been the lead recruiter for Tharpe. “Coach Skerry was the guy who was recruiting me the whole time, the one who I was close with,” Tharpe told…
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Posted Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
17:U All-GymRat CHALLENGE TEAM Patrick Ackerman (6-10 center) Middlesex Magic/Worcester Academy: Fundamentally sound legitimate big man who runs the floor well and hard consistently. Showed ability not only to finish well around the rim, but a nice jump-hook from the block and a smooth mid-range jumper. Rebounds well out of his area. Very skilled for his size, and will get better as body fills out. Many mid-majors showing interest. Anthony Barry (6-5 combo forward) Middlesex Magic/Milford H.S.: Very skilled offensive…
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Posted Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
The regular season of Nike’s first ever Elite Youth Basketball League came to a conclusion after session three this weekend in Los Angeles. Following up on session one and two in Virginia and Texas respectively, this weekend’s action was particularly important because it gave teams their final opportunity to qualify for next month’s Peach Jam Tournament. Coming into the weekend with a league record of 4-5, good for ninth place in Division D, BABC had their work cut out for…
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Posted Monday, May 31st, 2010
BABC 15’s Win Another The Boston Amateur Basketball Club took their latest championship on Sunday, picking up the chip at the Gym Rat Challenge. BABC advanced to the finals without any problem, never winning by less than 20 points. In the final, their seventh game of the weekend, they defeated Rochester Franchise 56-45 after fighting back from a 12 point halftime deficit. Rene Castro and Goodluck Okonoboh were the spark plugs in the second half as Castro scored all 22…
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