Gibbs and Wiggins Tandem Should be Lethal for UMass

Posted Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Two years ago when Doug Wiggins was finishing up his senior year at East Hartford High School, many people considered him to be one of the most talented young players to ever come out of Connecticut.  In a long and well publicized recruiting process, the local guard did a 180 by de-committing from St. John’s and quickly signing with the University of Connecticut.  Now, Wiggins is set to leave UConn and head to the University of Massachusetts.  While the skeptics… READ MORE >

Gym Rat Challenge All-Tournament Teams Announced

Posted Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

17U All-Gym Rat Challenge Team Al Ogulphar, (6-9 C/PF) CT Flame: Developing big man who doesn’t turn 15 until July, but played at the 17U level. College-ready build, uses strength to his advantage inside. Good hands, active defender. Hard worker at both ends of the court. Evan Smotrycz (6-9 PF/SF) Mass Rivals: Very good around basket. Can put the ball on the floor, and gets to basket. Athletic enough to play some on the perimeter, but strong enough to play… READ MORE >

CBC Makes Strong Showing at Tournament of Champions

Posted Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

The Bob Gibbon’s Tournament of Champions is arguably the most prestigious tournament of the year not falling in an NCAA live period.  The invite only field features the most talented teams and programs from around the country, and is played at incredible facilities including the University of North Carolina’s Dean Dome, Duke University’s Cameroon Indoor, and North Carolina State’s Dail Center.  CBC and the New England Playaz were the only two local clubs represented in North Carolina this weekend, both… READ MORE >

Gym Rat Challenge – Event Recap

Posted Monday, May 26th, 2008

A few new prospects from New England emerged during pool play.  Here is a look at some of the players and teams that caught our eye:  •  Bay State Magic won their opener 62-57 against the B.C. Eagles out of Newburgh N.Y.  Scituate's Sean McCarthy was impressive, scoring inside, rebounding and being a presence in the paint. The 6’9” big man will do a post-graduate year at Loomis Chaffee next season. Lightning quick guards Kendall Gilliams and Tim Young of… READ MORE >

Two Local Talents Reclassifying at Prep School

Posted Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Gerard Coleman, who this year thrived at West Roxbury High School in Massachusetts, will transfer to the Tilton School and reclassify to the class of 2010.  For Tilton this is clearly a case of the rich getting richer as Coleman will be joining two of his BABC teammates, Alex Oriakhi and Jamal Coombs, who led Tilton to the Class B NEPSAC title this year.  For Coleman, this move should be the latest boost to his recruiting stock.  He was already… READ MORE >

Prep Star Headed to Ohio

Posted Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Stacey Waters arrived at Ohio University on Wednesday for his official visit.  Despite the fact that he planned to be there until Friday, he didn’t want to waste any time as he quickly commitment to the Bobcats.  “I felt right at home as soon as I arrived on campus,” said Waters.  Waters also has a longstanding relationship with Assistant Coach Bacari Alexander that helped to seal the deal.  Prior to arriving at Ohio earlier this season, Alexander had spent the… READ MORE >

McCormack’s Long Journey Ends with a Division I Scholarship

Posted Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

It was three years ago that Simon McCormack transferred from his hometown high school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Northfield Mount Hermon.  And despite the fact that he had a successful first two years at the class A prep school, at this time last year it looked like his dreams of playing division I basketball were possibly in jeopardy.  It was also at this time a year ago that it became official that longtime NMH Assistant Coach John Carroll would… READ MORE >

Reebok Headliner Tryout Camp – Event Recap

Posted Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Reebok All-American Camp InvitationsMike Marra:  It has gotten to the point where people are almost surprised when he doesn’t make 3 out of 4 shots from behind the three-point arc.  While he had only an average day by his standards on Sunday, it was still clear he was one of the most talented players in the gym between his deep stroke and ability to finish above the rim.  We also saw a glimpse of a new addition to the repertoire… READ MORE >

Melquan Bolding Signs National Letter of Intent

Posted Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Former Notre Dame Prep Head Coach, and current Duquesne assistant, Bill Barton continues to pay great dividends for Dukes’ Head Coach Ron Everhart.  In the one year that he has been on staff he has already landed talented local products like Damian Saunders and B.J. Monteiro among others, now comes the addition of Melquan Bolding.  Bolding previously made a verbal commitment to Louisville, in November, 2006 while he was still playing at Archbishop Stepinac in New York.  Following that season… READ MORE >

Hall of Fame Spring Classic – Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Despite having only 7 players available, the Rhode Island Hawks 17u Red team coasted through pool play.  Led by big man Karl Busch, guard Josh Cabrera, and steady point guard Pucci Angel, they were able to defeat the Windsor Warriors and the Boston Saintz.In the quarterfinals, the Hawks jumped out to a quick 25 point lead against Connecticut Skillz, and ultimately held on for a 17 point win behind strong efforts from wings Mike Juarez and Michael Velazquez along with… READ MORE >

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