New England’s Notable Performances

Posted Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

New Hampshire Player of the Week – Thomas Robinson, Brewster AcademyThe defending class A champions have now won five in a row and Robinson is a big reason why.  The Kansas bound forward scored 30 points and pulled down 20 rebounds in a 97-73 win over Marianapolis last Friday night and came back a day later and had 20 & 11 as Brewster beat Worcester Academy 92-56. •  Tarik Smith Jr., St. Paul’s, 26 points & 5 threes in 48-41… READ MORE >

VPA Mid-Seaon Check-Up

Posted Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

With the season approaching playoff time, we thought we would look at where the teams stand in Vermont according to the VPA index used to rank teams for playoff pairings. Division 1 1. Burlington High School, 15-0They have now reeled off 39 in a row over the last two years, and no other than Rice no one has even come close to stopping them. Joe OShea, Clancy Rugg, Shane Norris, James Hale, and company are in the driver’s seat to… READ MORE >

St. Mike’s Gets a Good One

Posted Monday, January 26th, 2009

Earlier this year the New England Recruiting Report published Luis Leao’s story (part I & part II).  It told of his long journey from Brazil to the Winchendon School, of his transition from a student who couldn’t speak English to the top ranked student in his class, of a traumatic health scare during his junior season, and how through it all he has been a fantastic leader for the Winchendon basketball team.  Now, that story has another chapter as Leao… READ MORE >

DeMasco Earns Scholarship

Posted Sunday, January 25th, 2009

In New Hampshire, the name Nicco DeMasco is very well known to those who follow high school basketball.  Last year as a junior, the big man led his Monadnock Regional team to the class I state championship, and this year many expect them to repeat.  But beyond New Hampshire’s borders, DeMasco was someone who was flying fairly below the radar.  That’s because he isn’t a player who is necessarily going to stand out by scoring a lot of points.  But… READ MORE >

RIIL Mid-Season Check-Up

Posted Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Division IWith two losses on the season Bishop Hendricken has shown that although they are still among the favorites, their sixth straight state title is far from a certainty.  They still have one of the state’s best individual players in senior Billy Baron, along with talented junior Nick Manning and up and comer Ricardo Ledo.  Getting a healthy Matt Barboza back into the line-up before the state tournament is without question a crucial component to their ability to six-peat.  Hendricken… READ MORE >

Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Friday, January 23rd, 2009

  Vermont Native Headed to VassarJohn Donnelly, who has been putting up big numbers all season long at Champlain Valley Union in Vermont, is headed to Vassar next year.  John, along with his younger brother Jake Donnelly, form a potent 1-2 punch that helps CVU to be one of the better teams in the state.  At Vassar, Donnelly has the versatility to contend for playing time right away.  He’s a physically strong wing player with good size and enough ball skills… READ MORE >

New England’s Notable Performances

Posted Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

VermontPlayer of the Week – Kyle Callanan, Mount Anthony Union High SchoolOn Saturday, Mount Anthony defeated Hartford High School behind a 27 point, 6 assist performance from Callahan.  The junior point guard continues to have a break out season as he is scoring the ball both off the dribble and with his jumper as well as running the show and creating for others.  •  John Donnelly, CVU, 27 points (19 in first half) in 66-55 win over Spaulding•  Seth Rebeor,… READ MORE >

CIAC Mid-Season Check-Up

Posted Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Taking into consideration what are arguably the two most referenced top ten polls in the state, those of the Hartford Courant and New Haven Register, today we take a look at how the season is shaping up thus far in Connecticut.  Here are the leaders:Trinity Catholic High SchoolStamford, 9-0#1 Register Poll, #1 Courant PollMike Walsh’s squad may not go more than six deep, but with guys like Tevin Baskin and Eric Jean-Guillaume on board, they haven’t needed to thus far. … READ MORE >

Bartelstein’s Stock on the Rise

Posted Monday, January 19th, 2009

When Josh Bartelstein arrived at New Hampshire’s Phillips Exeter Academy in September, he had already built himself an extensive basketball resume.  Amid the challenges of a broken ankle that cost him his sophomore season and a growth spurt that caused him to have to get adjusted to a new body after spurting up 5 inches in less than 12 months, Bartelstein starred in his senior year at Highland Park High School just outside of Chicago.  Teaming with current Cornell freshman… READ MORE >

Weekend Comes to a Close

Posted Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Hoophall Classic All-Tournament TeamFollowing the conclusion of the Hoophall Classic on Monday afternoon the event announced the All-Tournament team which featured a variety of both local and national stars.  Jamal Coombs was the lone representative of New England on the first team as he joined Derrick Favors from South Atlanta HS, Tiny Gallon from Oak Hill, Josh Selby from DeMatha Catholic, and Travis Wear from Mater Dei.  Alex Oriakhi ended up on the second team along with several of the… READ MORE >

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