Posted Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I camp concluded on Wednesday with playoffs and an awards ceremony. Below is a list of the camp’s award winners: Mr. Hustle: Cody Addison, PingreeMr. Stations: Dan Giovanchini, Lawrence AcademyBest Post Player: Kazadi Nyganguila, QuebecBest Playmaker: Eric Alleyne, Brimmer and MayMost Unselfish: C.J. Moss, TaftBest Defensive Player: Dennis Clifford, Milton AcademyMost Outstanding Player: Lenny Austin, Quebec Players who made a case for a scholarship this week: Eric Alleyne, Brimmer and May- Alleyne shot the ball exceptionally…
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Posted Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
The third night of Hoop Mountain Super Week 1 called for the camp’s all-star game, and this year’s game did not disappoint. Below is a full list of the camp’s all-stars: Allen Harris, Suffield AcademyBraxton Gardner, Christian HeritageMike Celestin, Trinity PawlingJames Albano, Ridgewood, NJC.J. Moss, TaftAlex Levine, WestonJason Perrier, Christian HeritageConnor Mahoney, BC HighEric Olson, Lincoln-SudburyOrlando Zayas, East BostonLenny Austin, QuebecSeth Amoah, QuebecKazadi Zyganguila, QuebecXavier Wade, Eastern HighDennis Clifford, Milton AcademyAndrew Dowton, Milton AcademyTommy O’Connell, North AndoverEric Alleyne, Brimmer and…
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Posted Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Over 30 college coaches were on hand for the first full day of Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp on Monday. Here is a look at some of the more intriguing storylines. Individual Match-Ups Ryan Canty vs. Dennis Clifford – Two of the best big men in the camp went head to head on Friday night. While both young post players showed plenty of promise, Canty won the individual battle. He used his strength and athleticism to dominate the paint…
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Posted Saturday, June 27th, 2009
For the last 24 years Hoop Mountain’s Super Week I Camp has marked the unofficial beginning of summer basketball in New England. While the July live period might not start for another week, SWI annually features both a large number of top talent as well as a plethora of division II and III coaches on hand to evaluate. Last year’s SWI camp was a great example of how some under the radar recruits can get a jump start on their…
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Posted Friday, June 26th, 2009
The Hawks Elite Team Camp got off to a strong start on Saturday as many of the top programs and players in the CIAC filled the Reich Family Pavilion on the University of Hartford’s campus. Here’s a look at what we learned on Saturday: Hillhouse is the Frontrunner It was about this time last year that we first labeled Windsor the team to beat in Connecticut in the 2008-09 season. And since that prediction has come to pass we’re going…
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Posted Friday, June 26th, 2009
Two and a half years ago Nikko Acosta was a prospect on the rise as he prepared for his senior season at New London High School. The 6’9” center had just started to make a name for himself and college coaches in the area had promised to follow his progress over his senior season. But one week before his first game he suffered a major setback as he tore his ACL. The injury not only forced him to miss his…
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Posted Thursday, June 25th, 2009
For Ricardo Ledo the process of earning an invitation to the Reebok All-American Camp began several weeks ago at the Headliner Tryout Camp. That camp took place at the Mansfield SportsPlex and was a tryout not only for the Underclass Breakout and All-American Camps, but also for the New England Elite 75 Showcase. Ledo played well enough to be one of the six underclassmen selected to go to Dallas for the Breakout Camp, featuring the top young players from around…
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Posted Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Tonight, 60 basketball players from spots all over the world will fulfill a lifelong dream when they hear their name called during the 2009 NBA Draft. Of those 60, only the 30 who are selected in the first round are assured a guaranteed contract. Ultimately, the number of players who realize that childhood dream of hearing their name called on draft night are few and far between to say the least. In order to even have a chance to compete…
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Posted Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Known primarily for his lethal shooting touch and legendary 5am workouts, Keegan Hyland had already acquired quite a bit of recruiting attention heading into this spring’s AAU season with a variety of schools from the America East, Patriot League, and Ivy League all showing serious interest. He’s continued to impress over the last three months as he’s put up big scoring numbers and proven himself to be more than just a catch and shoot specialist. His passing ability may be…
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Posted Monday, June 22nd, 2009
It was only moments after Jordan Laguerre had led Trinity High School to the New Hampshire Class L State Championship when he was asked by a reporter if he would return to Trinity for his senior season next year. He handled it like a pro admitting that heading to prep school was an option he was considering but that his focus right now was on his Trinity team. The response was fitting, since the amount of anticipation that has surrounded…
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