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New England Elite 75 Showcase Event Preview

Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

This year’s New England Elite 75 Showcase has a little different spin than in year’s past. Not only is the 4th annual showcase teaming up with Reebok’s Proving Ground Camps to be held during the live period for the first time, but in addition to the traditional showcase, the day’s events will also feature an exhibition game. The Boston Amateur Basketball Club’s 16-and-under team will face off against a top international team from the Netherlands, The Dukes, at 10:30a.m. For… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II Day 4 Recap

Posted Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II Camp came to an end on Tuesday rounding out another strong week of action. Ultimately there were a number of big winners this week but no one benefited more than Freddie Wilson and Kaleb Tarczewski. Both guys established themselves as prospects for the highest levels as Wilson shined all week and was followed by Rutgers head coach Fred Hill for two different days while Tarczewski picked up his first scholarship offer from the Atlantic 10’s… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II Day 3 Recap

Posted Monday, July 6th, 2009

Holy Tarczewski! Kaleb Tarczewski was the big story of the day on Tuesday as he dominated his afternoon game and picked up his first scholarship offer from Fordham University of the Atlantic 10. Tarczewski captivated on-looking college coaches with his size and mobility as there aren’t many other young players in the nation who can match his size and ability to change ends of the floor. You also have to like the fact that Tarczewski isn’t trying to be anything… READ MORE >

Scott Hazelton Elite Camp Event Recap

Posted Monday, July 6th, 2009

Carson Desrosiers was unquestionably the big draw of the Scott Hazelton Basketball School Elite Camp. In fact, Syracuse head coach Jim Beiheim, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt, Arizona State head coach Herb Sendek, Providence head coach Keno Davis, Marquette head coach Buzz Williams, and Wake Forest head coach Dino Gaudio all made it a priority to travel to New Hampshire to see the 6’10” big man on the first possible day. Desrosiers already owned offers from all six schools… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II Day 2 Recap

Posted Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Youngsters dominated day two of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II. In the morning session it was young big men in particular as Andre Drummond, Nerlens Noel, and Eric Katenda all stood out. Drummond’s star may have shined the brightest as he finished a series of plays above the rim and blocked his normal array of shots. His two most impressive finishes both came via the lob pass. The first was an alley-oop catch and dunk with just one hand and… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Super Week II Camp Preview

Posted Saturday, July 4th, 2009

The players arrived at Stonehill College on Sunday afternoon for the beginning of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week II Camp. On Monday college coaches will be lining the walls as the July live period officially begins. Hoop Mountain is expecting quite a few coaches to be coming through the doors this week as this year’s camp boasts an especially talented field. Don’t be surprised if the underclassmen steal the show this week as Andre Drummond, Alex Murphy, Nerlens Noel, Domonique Bull,… READ MORE >

More Commitments Trickling In

Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2009

• Salem State has landed two more players to their already impressive recruiting class. South Kent’s Dominique Farmer (CT) and Charlestown’s Jamel Williams (MA) are both headed to the division III powerhouse next year. Farmer is a tremendous athlete and lock down defender while Williamson is another player who will be a great fit in Vikings’ pressing and attacking style. • Reuben Cabrea, who has starred in recent years at Marianapolis Prep, is headed to Colin Community College in North… READ MORE >

Perrier Shines at SWI; Nets First Offer

Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2009

When Jason Perrier arrived at Stonehill College last week for Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp he was hoping to prove himself to the division II coaches in attendance. Well it couldn’t have gone much better as Perrier had picked up his first scholarship offer, from Assumption College, by the time camp ended. “[Assistant] Coach [Alfonso] Payne saw me earlier in the month,” Perrier said. “He came back to see me for a couple days at Hoop Mountain and brought… READ MORE >

Yale Lands Second Recruit in as Many Days

Posted Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

A day after earning a verbal commitment from Greg Kelley, Yale head coach James Jones and his staff got another piece of good news on Friday, as Cromwell High School’s Isaiah Salafia committed to the Bulldogs. Salafia established himself as a legitimate division I prospect during his tremendously successful junior season in which he led Cromwell to both the Shoreline Conference and Class S State Championships. By the time the season came to an end he had established high levels… READ MORE >

Newton North Big Man Makes Pick