Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Prep Profile – Brimmer & May

Posted Friday, November 28th, 2008

The basketball program at the Brimmer & May School has been one of the fastest rising programs in the region over the last three years.  When Greg Kristof took over the program in 2005, Brimmer had just won the class D title but was returning a relatively young group.  By continuing to bring in top level talent, Kristof was able to not only sustain the levels of excellence achieved in year's past, but also improve upon it.    Just a year… READ MORE >

Labove Headed Ivy

Labove Headed Ivy

Posted Thursday, November 27th, 2008

There is always a premium on big men in the world of recruiting.  But this year it seems to be even more intensified as the demand for quality post players is far exceeding the supply.  So when Dartmouth was able to scoop up a commitment from a 6’9” big man who was flying a little bit under the radar, it was a good get for the Big Green.  Matt Labove is headed to Dartmouth next year, where he will immediately… READ MORE >

Sampson Carter Signs with UMass

Sampson Carter Signs with UMass

Posted Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Sampson Carter became the third player to sign with UMass during the early signing period late last week, joining Freddie Riley and Javon Farrell.  Carter’s commitment doesn’t come as a surprise to those who know him, as his ties with the UMass staff run long and deep.  In fact, his older brother Shyrone currently serves on the UMass staff after having worked with Minuteman head coach Derek Kellogg at the University of Memphis.  “Sampson is a young man I have… READ MORE >

CT Top 20 Showcase – Event Recap

CT Top 20 Showcase – Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Like any all-star type game, Tuesday night’s action featured its fair share of highlight reel plays.  But there was a 20 second span in the midst of the junior game that was by far the night’s most entertaining.  It began when Cromwell’s Isaiah Salafia streaked down the middle of the court with Windsor’s Ishmael Kalilou being the sole defender back to protect the basket.  Salafia elevated, and so did Kalilou, but the mid-air contact was just enough to allow the… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Final Thoughts

National Prep Showcase – Final Thoughts

Posted Monday, November 24th, 2008

Three days, 22 teams, 21 games, 250 college prospects, and over 175 college coaches.  There is plenty to reflect upon when looking back on this year’s National Prep Showcase, but here are some of the major storylines coming out of the weekend.   Bridgton is BackLast year was the first time in four years that Bridgton Academy didn’t win the class A title.  If this weekend was any indication, Whit Lesure’s team certainly has to be considered an early favorite in… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 3 Recap

National Prep Showcase – Day 3 Recap

Posted Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Brewster Academy 71  Stoneridge 66Brewster bounced back from a disappointing opening game at the showcase to score a hard fought and emotional win over Stoneridge.  Despite not shooting a good percentage from the floor, Naadir Tharpe did a nice job running the point for Brewster, scoring 11 points and handling out 8 assists against just 1 turnover.  But the real story was the dominance of Andrew Fitzgerald inside as he finished with 27 points and 14 rebounds in his match-up… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 2 Recap

National Prep Showcase – Day 2 Recap

Posted Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Findlay College Prep is a tremendous high school basketball team, completely deserving of their #4 national ranking in the current USA Today Poll, and probably deserving of an even higher ranking.  But if Findlay is one of the best three or four teams in the country, then St. Mark’s has to be in the top ten.  The defending NEPSAC Class C Champions gave the Las Vegas powerhouse everything they could handle on Saturday night before eventually falling 80-76.  Not only… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase – Day 1 Recap

National Prep Showcase – Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, November 21st, 2008

Massanutten Military Academy 74  St. Thomas More 62Massanutten shot the ball tremendously well from the perimeter in the first half en route to opening up an 18 point lead.  But St. Thomas More gradually chipped away and made a valiant effort with a late run in the second half.  Unfortunately, however, the deficit was simply too big to overcome.  To no one’s surprise Dan Jennings are Anell Alexis were the primary contributors for STM.  Jennings used his size and power… READ MORE >

National Prep Showcase Begins Today

National Prep Showcase Begins Today

Posted Thursday, November 20th, 2008

The top ten teams in the country according to the National Prep Poll will all be in action this weekend at the National Prep Showcase.  Friday’s action tips off at 1pm with perennial New England power St. Thomas More squaring off against Massanutten Military Academy.  The final game of the day will tip at 9pm as the hometown favorites St. Andrew’s face off against the #6 high school team in the country, Findlay College Prep, from Nevada.  Saturday’s action gets… READ MORE >

Notre Dame Sends 4th to Big East

Notre Dame Sends 4th to Big East

Posted Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

When the signing period began ten days ago all signs indicated that Johnnie Lacy would play the season out and wait to make his decision in the spring.  But one Big East program wouldn’t take no for an answer, and now Lacy is set to head to Providence College for the next four years after signing his National Letter of Intent yesterday. “I really like their coaching staff,” Lacy told scout.com’s Evan Daniels. “They said the ball would be in… READ MORE >

Pages: 657 658 659 660 661