Junior Elite Camp - Day 3 Recap

Posted Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Best on Day 3 Brian McNeal 2013- McNeal finishes with authority around the cup and has an advanced repitiore of moves. The athletic swingman can step outside and hit 3's consistantly with his picture perfect form. Playing the 4 and 5 for his undersized team, McNeal looks to be a wing player at the next level. If that wasn't enough he hit a near halfcourt three pointer to send his night game into overtime at the buzzer, scoring all of… READ MORE >

Junior Elite Camp - Day 2 Recap

Posted Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Day two of action kicked off on friday morning with some skill work before each team would play their set of three games. While yesterday we put the spotlight on the camps top middle school players, today we look at the older guys at camp, including a loaded class of rising freshman. Those who impressed: Jared Terrell 2013- the long athletic wing player has established himself as the most dominant player in the older division because he has been a… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Academic All-American Camp – Event Recap

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2009

It was four years ago that Hoop Mountain introduced a novel idea...the Academic All-American Camp.  The camp was designed for players with at least a 3.2 grade point average and a score of 1150 on the SAT.  The end result was a camp that drew some of the best student athletes from around the country and college coaches from all of the top NCAA schools.  Fast forward four years and many others have tried to duplicate the All-American Camp, but… READ MORE >

Locals Held Their Own at Reebok All-American Camp

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2009

Two New England products were named to the all-star game at the Reebok All-American Camp, which wrapped up Friday night in Philadelphia. Future Worcester Academy forward Tyler Olander and Hotchkiss guard Derrick Wilson were both selected to participate in the all-star game at the Reebok All-American Camp.  The game, which featured the top 30 players in the 120 player field, also had a distinct New England flare on the sidelines with Winchendon’s Mike Byrnes roaming one sideline and South Kent’s… READ MORE >

Junior Elite Camp - Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, July 10th, 2009

  We dedicated day one of the Hoop Mountain Junior Elite Camp to checking out the youngsters and there was quite a lot to be impressed with.  Here's a look at who stood out.  2014 Tyler Rowe-easily one of the best point guards of the west division. Went head to head in a backcourt matchup between a similar player in Devasis Sharma. Rowe is a floor general with a deceptively quick handle beyond his years. He easily glides towards the… READ MORE >

Basketbull First Eight – Event Recap

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

The New England Playaz, Mass Rivals, Expressions Elite, and Connecticut Basketball Club represented New England in the seventeen-and-under bracket where they were joined by Grassroots Canada, New Heights, Team Philly, and the Florida Rams. Ultimately, we wound up with two local match-ups as the Playaz and CBC met up in the semi-finals and Expressions and Rivals met in a consolation game.  The Playaz found themselves in the final after dispatching with CBC in the semi’s.  The championship was a similar… READ MORE >

Giplaye Joining Coleman at Providence

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

For college coaches, recruiting is a two-step process, evaluating prospects and then selling your program.  Coaches can build their programs by developing a niche in either area and Providence College may have just scored a major recruiting victory by out-evaluating other high major programs and landing Ron Giplaye.  “He’s the best low post scorer we have ever had in our program other than Mike Bradley,” said BABC founder and head coach Leo Papile.  “His body of work over his career… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Afternoon Recap

Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Thursday’s New England Elite 75 Showcase meant one thing for the players in attendance…opportunity.  The entire format of the showcase was designed with the intent of giving the players every opportunity to show the 40+ on-looking division I college coaches what they were capable of doing.  Initially players went through a series of intense drills to test their ball skills, specifically their shot and handle.  Next, players were divided by position and put through a series of 1 on 1… READ MORE >

Elite 75 – Morning Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

BABC got their first tune-up on their way to the Nike Peach Jam Tournament later this week as they squared off against a team from the Netherlands called the Dukes.  BABC jumped on the Dukes early as they overwhelmed them with their full court pressure and got an early boost from Mike Carter-Williams who put on a show in the game’s opening minutes with his tremendous skill set and great feel for the game.  He scored in every which way… READ MORE >

Hoop Group Elite Camp – Event Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Top 20 All-Stars Naofall Folahan – His week started and ended on high notes after being the first big man taken in Sunday’s draft and then being selected for Wednesday’s all-star game.  He was equally impressive at all stops in between as he was one of the top players in the field on talent alone.  His potential seems limitless with so much size and athleticism, not to mention some deceiving skills.  Corey Wright Jr. – He thrived at this camp… READ MORE >

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