Posted Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Best Performances of the DayDomonique Bull, 6’3”, G/F, Cushing Academy, 2012 – Let’s set the record straight right away. Yes he repeated his freshman year. But no he isn’t much older than all the other players in the class of 2012. In fact, he’s right where he should be according to his age and birthday. But regardless of class, Bull was probably the most dominant player in the field this weekend. He got his shot whenever he wanted, but to…
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Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Nate Lubick committed to Georgetown on Tuesday evening. The junior forward selected the Hoyas over Michigan, Stanford, and Virginia as well as a long list of other high-major programs that he had already ruled out.Georgetown head coach John Thompson, Michigan head coach John Beilein, and Stanford head coach Johnny Dawkins were all in the St. Mark’s gym on Sunday afternoon (Thompson and Beilein even brought their whole staff) as they attempted to make a late push for Lubick’s services. Just…
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Posted Monday, October 6th, 2008
The depth of talent was the story of Friday night’s Hoop Mountain Fall Classic as there were a number of talented upperclassmen as well as underclassmen. “Half of my recruiting list is at the event,” said one Div II college coach. Marianapolis Prep was well represented with five players in attendance and showed why they will be in contention again this year for the Class “B” title. Senior Reuben Cabrea, was dominant on the glass and finished EVERYTHING around the…
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Posted Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Georgetown’s John Thompson, Michigan’s John Beilein, Providence’s Keno Davis, Rhode Island’s Jim Baron, and Stanford’s Johnny Dawkins were just a few of the head coaches that lined the walls of St. Mark’s gym on Sunday afternoon for the defending class C champion’s only open gym of the fall. Nate Lubick was the primary drawing card for most of the high-majors. The junior forward played well showing his patented two handed dunks in transition and three-point range on his jumper, while…
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Posted Saturday, October 4th, 2008
All of the top young players in the state of Maine made the trip south to Boston University’s Case Gymnasium last Saturday for the New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition. Here is a look at how they performed:The Class of 2011Tyler McFarland, 6’5”, F, Camden Hills HS – McFarland was one of the more productive players in the entire field. He forced the action a little bit at the beginning of the day, but then settled into a…
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Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
The walls of Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex will no doubt be crowded tonight as Hoop Mountain visits Stonehill College to hold their annual Fall Classic. The Fall Classic is a showcase style event that gives 150 college prospects the chance to show their stuff in front of college coaches. The event typically attracts 100+ college coaches and this year should be no different. Here is a small sample of the players expected to be in action:Zach Auguste, 6’5”, PF,…
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Posted Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Quite often New Hampshire basketball doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Because it is a relatively small state and in the northern region of New England, sometimes their best players can fly under the radar. But as they showed at this weekend’s New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition, there is quite a bit of young talent about to come up through the ranks. Here is a look at those who caught our eye:Kaleb Tarczewski, 6’10”, C, Stevens HS,…
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Posted Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Ricardo Ledo and Billy Soriano appear to be at the head of the RIIL’s class of 2011. Both players shined brightly on Saturday, showing why they appear poised to do damage in just their sophomore seasons. As usual Soriano was at his best with the ball in his hands. The quick guard has a tight handle and can go virtually wherever he wants to on the court. Add his emerging creativity and you can see why he is a playmaker…
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Posted Monday, September 29th, 2008
It was less than a month ago when Simeon Marsalis arrived at Brewster Academy for his post-graduate year. But in that short period of time, the point guard managed to attract a long list of potential suitors. On Monday the New York native ended what had quickly become a fierce recruiting battle, as he committed to the University of Vermont. He had also been receiving strong interest from a variety of other schools in the Ivy and Patriot Leagues as…
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Posted Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Evan Tullar – The 6’4” sophomore from Spaulding High School made quite a name for himself on Saturday as he proved himself not only to be a talented player, but also a very intelligent one. His high basketball I.Q. was on display all day long. He is an unselfish player who passes the ball extremely well for someone his size. He also has a solid floor game including a good sense as to when to attack the defense and when…
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