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Las Vegas Tournaments Come to an End

Posted Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The New England Playaz were certainly on a roll to start the week as they went 3-0 to win their “super pool”. Well that was merely the beginning of their big week of basketball. 64 teams were placed in the championship bracket, which began play on Thursday morning. The Playaz opened up against Salt Lake Select and put on a dominating performance before disposing of them 89-59. Jordan Williams’ recruiting stock continued to soar to new heights as he scored… READ MORE >

Orlando Update

Posted Friday, July 25th, 2008

Metro Boston lost a hard fought 2 point overtime decision to Reach Legends from Detroit. The loss pushed them to a second place finish in their pool. Shabazz Napier, Ike Azutam, and Chris Flores all scored at least 18 points in the contest. Metro ran into a familiar opponent in their next game, as they faced the Mass Raiders in the sweet 16 of the bronze bracket. Napier put on a show from behind the arc, connecting on ten three-pointers… READ MORE >

Maurice Creek Leaving New England

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Reports from Las Vegas that Maurice Creek is lighting up the opposition have to be bittersweet for the people at the South Kent School. In one sense, they are surely happy for the Maryland native who spent his junior season at the Connecticut prep school. But on the other hand, it is also a case of what could have been, now that Creek will be taking his game to Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia. Creek, who gave a verbal commitment… READ MORE >

Vermont July Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

It has been a good summer for a number of Vermont players who have been out on the circuit trying to improve their standing with the college coaches and evaluators. Joe OShea has played well for the Expressions Elite team and has people wondering if he may end up at a mid major level. Clancy Rugg is with the Expressions as well, a young senior with length and upside, a year of prep could vault him to the next level.… READ MORE >

Vegas Update

Posted Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Although there are far fewer teams from New England in sin city this week than in years past, it is hard to deny that Las Vegas is the capitol of the basketball world for the next five days. Not only is the U.S. Olympic team in town for training, but each of the major three show companies are running their customary tournaments. The New England Playaz and Mass Rivals are both at the Adidas Super 64, while the Connecticut Playaz… READ MORE >

CBC u15 Finishes 3rd at Nationals

Posted Monday, July 21st, 2008

The 15 and under national championships of AAU basketball took place in Cincinnati, Ohio from July 11th – 16th. New England was represented with four teams as the Connecticut Basketball Club, Exclusive Playahs, MB Nation, and Team Magic all made the trip. Of those, CBC was the only one to win their pool and advance into the gold bracket. CBC plowed through the first rounds of bracket play with convincing wins over the Memphis Hawgs, Lexington Ice, and then the… READ MORE >

Taylor Earns MVP at Eastern Invitational

Posted Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Like many other young players, Zach Taylor has been very busy this month. He played well at Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II and from there headed to the College of New Jersey for session III of the Eastern Invitational from July 11th – 14th. Despite playing in the camp’s top league, with players two and three years his senior, Taylor was one of the week’s most productive players as his quick first step and good handle allowed him to create… READ MORE >

Live Period Hits Its Midpoint

Posted Saturday, July 19th, 2008

For players, coaches, and scouts alike, the month of July is the busiest time of the year. It is no different for the New England Recruiting Report as we make every effort to follow all of the players and programs as they cover the country to prove their worth to college programs. As is the case every year, some players have really helped themselves in the last two weeks, while others are still hoping to show their best work during… READ MORE >

BABC to be Featured on Nationally Televised Game

Posted Thursday, July 17th, 2008

When BABC and Boo Williams squared off in the finals of the Nike Peach Jam last week, they probably didn’t realize how soon they would meet again. But after falling 62-55 in a closely contested final, BABC will have an opportunity for retribution next Saturday in Orlando, Florida. The rematch has been put together by the ESPN network and will air on ESPNU on Saturday, July 26th. While the match-up will be taking place during the AAU Super Showcase and… READ MORE >

Williams Stock Shooting Up