Quinnipiac Adds Big Man

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

Six-foot-seven power forward A.J. Sumbry became the latest player to commit to Quinnipiac on Saturday.  Sumbry joins two other New Jersey natives in Shack Scott and Kasim Chandler in the Bobcats' 2013 class.   Sumbry, who will spend his senior season at St. Benedict's, ran with the Playaz Basketball Club on the Nike EYBL schedule and was also one of the standouts of the Hoop Group Elite Camp.  A well built power forward, Sumbry can also run the floor extremely well… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Guards

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

 A year ago Ian Sistare was the kid from New Hampshire that people were just starting to find out about.  Now, after reclassifying at Northfield Mount Hermon, he’s back for another freshman year but playing with the type of poise and decision making you would expect from a veteran.  His floor game is very mature for a still young player and he had the presence to let the game come to him on Saturday instead of getting caught up in… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Wings

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

At this level in a freshman’s development it’s only impossible to sort the wings from the guards just yet and so in this case the term “wing” really reflects those perimeter oriented players with good size.  Here is a look at some of the most notable prospects and performers:Saul Phiri, Haverhill (MA) – He announced his presence on the AAU circuit this summer and looks poised to be the next high level prospect to come out of Merrimack Valley.  He… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2016 Bigs

Posted Friday, September 21st, 2012

Tyrique Jones came into the 2012 New England Elite 75 – Frosh/Soph Edition as a relative unknown at the high school level, but left the freshman session as the player everyone was talking about.  Jones is big, strong, and without that awkward quality that most young big men possess.  He has a nice mid-range jumper and often uses his go-to drop step move to score on opponents on the low block. He has flashes of being a monster physically, so… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Stock Risers

Posted Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Yesterday we told you which prospects in the 2015 class announced their arrival at the Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition, now it’s time to take a look at the biggest stock risers in the class.  Here’s a look at some already known prospects who have recently taken their games to new levels:Andrew Simpson - A physical-specimen of an athlete, Simpson is a playground bully off the dribble and finishes through contact with ease at the dish.  Frequent-flyer who makes… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph Official Mixtape

Posted Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Ballas TV was out in full force at last weekend's New England Elite 75 Showcase - Frosh/Soph Edition and now they've released the official mixtape of the event.  The following video includes footage of Andrew Simpson, Eric DAquanno, Juwan Gooding, Tyrique Jones, C.J. Davidson, Terance Mann, Chris Diclemente, A.J. Brodeur, Toriola Moses, Saul Phiri, Daquon Ervin, Keith Rado, Trayson Patterson, Jonathan Joseph, Greg Kuakumensah, Luis Montero, Kabongo Ngalakulondi, William Muller, KeAndre Fair, Aaron Falzon, Ian Sistare, Collin McManus, Johnny Hilaire,… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Breakouts

Posted Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Every year the Elite 75 – Frosh/Soph Edition serves as a forum for a variety of prospects to announce their arrival on the exposure circuit.  This year’s event was no different.  Here are the biggest breakouts from the sophomore class:Lavar Harewood – The New York native is in his first season in New England after transferring into Brooks and he made a statement in his first exposure event in the region.  He was all over the rims, throwing down a… READ MORE >

Garvin Headed to NEC

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Daniel Garvin, a six-foot-six forward from Bethel High School in Connecticut, committed to Bryant University on Wednesday after visiting the school officially this past weekend.  “I knew right after [the visit] that I wanted to go there,” Garvin said, “but I wanted to come home and talk it over with my family.”Garvin flew under the recruiting radar for the vast majority of his high school career and was still unknown to most college coaches coming into last spring’s AAU season.… READ MORE >

Elite 75 Frosh/Soph – 2015 Top Performers

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

While Terance Mann and Luis Montero might have stolen the show on Saturday, the sophomore class had a variety of other top prospects on display, beginning with St. Mark’s forward Aaron Falzon, who dominated in his own right for long stretches at a time.  Falzon has really developed physically since turning 16 back in May.  He has lengthened out, gotten stronger, and has significantly improved his speed and athleticism, making him much more of a danger in the open-floor.  On… READ MORE >

BABC’s Papile Named to USA Coaching Staff

Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

BOSTON, MA – It was announced by USA Basketball that Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) coach and founder Leo Papile has been named to the coaching staff for the 2012 USA Men’s Developmental Basketball Team.  Papile was selected by the USA Basketball Men’s Developmental National Team Committee last month.Forty-six of the nation’s top young high school players from the classes of 2015 and 2016 have accepted invitations to attend the USA team’s developmental mini-camp on October 6-7 at the U.S.… READ MORE >

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