Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Jadon Archer

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Jadon Archer

Posted Friday, May 8th, 2020

Jadon Archer has proven himself at every step in his basketball journey.  He put up huge numbers for three seasons at Enfield High School before joining the prep ranks last year at MacDuffie, where he was a starting guard for one of the top teams in Class AA.  In the last twelve months, he's taken that process to even more extremes. From a strong showing in the NEPSAC Showcases in June to the fall grassroots season with Rhode Island Elite to… READ MORE >

Nugent, Davis commit to Le Moyne

Nugent, Davis commit to Le Moyne

Posted Thursday, May 7th, 2020

Le Moyne College, a D2 school in Syracuse that competes in the Northeast 10 Conference, came into New England to land a pair of commitments this week.  The first came from New Hampton's Christian Davis, a late-blooming post-grad guard who was instrumental to the Huskies' AAA championship this season with his heady floor game and three-point shooting.  Le Moyne offered Davis in late March following his performance in the NEPSAC tournament.  Berwick Academy senior Declean Nugent was next. The 6-foot-5… READ MORE >

Williams is PSA’s 10th D1 Pledge

Williams is PSA’s 10th D1 Pledge

Posted Thursday, May 7th, 2020

Putnam Science Academy post-graduate Johnnie Williams IV announced that he has accepted a scholarship offer to play basketball at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, A D1 school in the Sun Belt Conference, earlier this week. Williams, a 6-foot-5 shooting wing from Florida said he chose ULM because “their style fits great with my game. I’m looking forward to the competition. I feel excited and very blessed to have the opportunity to play high-level basketball.” Williams so his role grow significant over… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Rafael Velasquez

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Rafael Velasquez

Posted Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

Just over the New York border, in Rye, lies a player who aspires to play in a high academic college basketball program.  A year ago, that might have seemed like a lofty goal for Rafael Velasquez, but now it is clearly well within his grasp.  Velasquez is coming off a breakout senior year in which he ran the show for a Rye team that featured two other All-Section guards. Velasquez, who is universally raved about by every coach he has… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Khalid Moreland

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Khalid Moreland

Posted Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Before enrolling at Bridgeport Prep, Khalid Moreland had a storied career at nearby Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut.  Moreland was a three-year starter and All-Conference player who teammed with Max Edwards to form one of the state's top duos last year, ultimately leading his team to an SWC championship.  He took his game to new heights this year in the prep ranks as he was one of Bridgeport's leaders on both ends of the floor throughout the season, putting… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Fabian Cox

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Fabian Cox

Posted Monday, May 4th, 2020

If you're looking for one of the most improved big men in New England, look no further than Notre Dame West-Haven post-graduate Fabian Cox.  It's hard to believe in retrospect, but Cox didn't get much time at Hamden High School as a senior and so he opted for the post-grad route in order to prove himself.  And prove himself he did.  His breakout performance came at last June's Elite 75 College Showcase, when he stood out as one of the… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Kevin Crawford

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Kevin Crawford

Posted Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

Kevin Crawford came to Bridgeport Prep after a storied four-year career at Bassick High School.  Crawford was a four-year varsity player, three-year starter, and CIAC All-State selection in 2018-19 after averaging 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.  He put up nearly identical numbers this year in the prep ranks, proving that his game translates to higher levels of competition. Now, he remains unsigned and one of the best athletic guards left on the board in the class of 2020. … READ MORE >

Chris Herren joins The Upside Podcast

Chris Herren joins The Upside Podcast

Posted Saturday, May 2nd, 2020

Chris Herren joined The Upside Podcast earlier this week to discuss the effects of the coronavirus and current social distancing on those battling addiction and struggling with mental health.  As many New Englanders know, Herren starred at Durfee High School before going on to be a McDonald's All-American and committing to Boston College over the likes of Duke and Kentucky. His career ultimately also brought him to Fresno State, the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and numerous professional stops abroad.  Herren's… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Jordan Gallimore

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Jordan Gallimore

Posted Friday, May 1st, 2020

After a storried career at Bassick High School, one which included multiple years alongside his older brother Jaelin, Jordan Gallimore opted for a post-graduate year which brought him to nearby Bridgeport Prep.  The result was no different. After dominating the local CIAC ranks, Gallimore put up comparable numbers at the prep level, earning post-season accolades in the process.  Now, the post-graduate forward remains unsigned and one of the more athletic two-way forwards left on the board in 2020.  Prospect Profile… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Vondre Chase

Unsigned Senior Spotlight - Vondre Chase

Posted Thursday, April 30th, 2020

Vondre Chase's physical tools and potential have always been undeniable, but we've seen him take a significant step forward within the last year.  Following his graduation from Beaver Country Day School, Chase opted for a post-grad year. He seemed like the ideal candidate in many ways as the extra year would help his skill-set and game catch-up to his physical gifts.  Given the opportunity to be a signature piece of Woodstock's Blue team, that is exactly what we saw this… READ MORE >

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