New Hampshire Rising

New Hampshire Rising

Posted Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

The class of 2011 has gradually seen an influx of talent as new players have joined the class via the prep school route every year.  Last season it was Naadir Tharpe who made a much anticipated debut at Brewster Academy, immediately taking over the point guard position on one of the most talented teams in the country.  By mid-season another newcomer had made a name for himself as Imoh Silas would continue to impress throughout the next several months, leading… READ MORE >

Donnelly New #1 in Vermont

Donnelly New #1 in Vermont

Posted Monday, January 11th, 2010

The race for the top spot is a tight one in Vermont’s class of 2011 but there’s a new number one in our minds as Jake Donnelly has played well enough over the last few months to earn that distinction.  The six-foot-two guard from Champlain Valley Union High School was impressive when we watched this summer, a standout at the Lone Wolf College Showcase in August, and off to a successful start to the high school season.  Previous number one… READ MORE >

St. Andrew’s the Story in Rhode Island 2011

St. Andrew’s the Story in Rhode Island 2011

Posted Monday, January 11th, 2010

Two years ago when the class of 2011 first arrived on the scene as freshmen, they looked poised to be one of the best classes to come through Rhode Island in recent years.  At the time Alex Murphy was starring for Prout High School in his freshmen season, putting up big numbers and literally playing all five positions on the floor.  Over at Hendricken, a young guard named Ricardo Ledo was showing some signs of having a bright future for… READ MORE >

Massachusetts 2011 Rankings Announced

Massachusetts 2011 Rankings Announced

Posted Sunday, January 10th, 2010

No state in New England has a more talented junior class than Massachusetts.  With a couple of legitimate stars and a number of players quickly making a name for themselves, the Bay State is quickly becoming as deep as they are strong at the top in 2011.  Shabazz Napier and Angel Nunez were the two obvious choices to earn the state’s top ranked player award.  And while Nunez is typically ranked higher by most of the national scouting publications, the… READ MORE >

Wesleyan Gets Local Big Man

Wesleyan Gets Local Big Man

Posted Saturday, January 9th, 2010

St. John’s High School’s Chad Labove has committed to Wesleyan University and head coach Joe Reilly after having been accepted to the school via early decision.  Labove teamed with his brother Matt, currently a freshman at Dartmouth, to lead St. John’s to the division I state championship in the MIAA last year.  At Wesleyan he will be joining one of the top up and coming teams in the NESCAC.  “They have a young team, they brought in like 9 kids… READ MORE >

Syracuse Likes New England Guards

Syracuse Likes New England Guards

Posted Saturday, January 9th, 2010

St. Andrew’s junior guard Michael Carter-Williams is already committed to Syracuse for the class of 2011, but apparently that isn’t the only New England product that interests Jim Boeheim in that class.  Reports indicate that Syracuse is one of the many high major programs to show serious interest in Hotchkiss guard Derrick Wilson as well.   Last week Orange Fizz reached out to the New England recruiting report to get the scoop on these two highly talented guards.  To read a… READ MORE >

Olander Talks Transfer, Season, Future

Olander Talks Transfer, Season, Future

Posted Friday, January 8th, 2010

When Tyler Olander began his 2009-2010 academic year, he envisioned competing in arguably the most talented league in the country, adjusting to boarding life, and juggling academics and basketball. Five months later, his plans have not panned out as he envisioned, but that hasn’t stopped his drive and passion for the game. The highly sought after step-out power forward began the year at Worcester Academy, a Class A program in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), as a reclassified… READ MORE >

Roscoe Smith Picks UConn

Roscoe Smith Picks UConn

Posted Friday, January 8th, 2010

The University of Connecticut got their most significant commitment of the year on Friday when Roscoe Smith picked the Huskies over Duke, Georgetown, West Virginia, and UCLA.  Smith is a six-foot-eight small forward from Baltimore, Maryland who currently plays his high school basketball at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, one of the nation’s most prestigious schools which has also produced NBA players like Carmelo Anthony, Brandon Jennings, Josh Smith, Rajon Rondo, and Jerry Stackhouse. UConn head coach JimCalhoun has longstanding… READ MORE >

New England’s Notable Performances

New England’s Notable Performances

Posted Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Massachusetts was the talk of New England in week one of 2010 as they produced a number of top performances.  Here is a look at who shined over the last seven days.  Massachusetts Players(s) of the WeekWe recently came across some incredible performances from last week that we didn’t get wind of before publishing our Notable Performers of January 1st, and while we are not in the habit of going backwards, these two performances were too dominant to ignore.  Robbie… READ MORE >

O’Shea Ahead of Pack in Vermont

O’Shea Ahead of Pack in Vermont

Posted Thursday, January 7th, 2010

It should come as no surprise that Joe OShea remains the top ranked player in Vermont.  The Green Mountain State lacks the prep school presence of the other five New England states and O’Shea has been arguably the top college prospect in the public school leagues for several years now.  O’Shea signed his National Letter of Intent this fall with Holy Cross, a perennial powerhouse in the Patriot League.  The six-foot-four guard figures to be the perfect fit in first… READ MORE >

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