#BeSeen - Notre Dame Prep

#BeSeen - Notre Dame Prep

Posted Monday, February 15th, 2021

When Notre Dame High School in West Haven launched their own prep program last year, most people didn’t know what to exact.  They had hired Nick DeFeo from Woodstock Academy, the first CIAC school to add a post-grad program, but this was very different.  Woodstock had acquired an entirely new campus, the old Hyde School, giving them both boarding and a space for the post-grads to call their own.  Notre Dame didn’t have that luxury. So, their non-boarding prep plan… READ MORE >

NERR-TV Frosh/Soph Showcase - Tareeq Evans

Posted Sunday, February 14th, 2021

Tareeq Evans is a sophomore guard at Baystate Academy in Springfield who is ready to make a name for himself.  He's a true 10th grader who is still only just 15 years old and put up huge numbers (see below) in his team's first game of the season against Springfield Renaissance.  Moving forward, he's bound to be an ascending prospect in the state of Massachusetts and greater New England region.  Prospet Profile Name: Tareeq Evans Hometown: Springfield, MA School: Baystate… READ MORE >

Remembering Tom Konchalski

Remembering Tom Konchalski

Posted Saturday, February 13th, 2021

The basketball world lost a giant earlier this weekend when legendary high school evaluator Tom Konchalski passed away at the age of 74.  Mr. Konchalski ran the HSBI report for 40 years, pioneering the high school scouting industry, and helping hundreds of young men make their way to college.  Maybe more importantly, he was the consumate gentleman, known for his firm handshake and photographic memory.  Earlier this summer, following his retirement, Mr. Konchalski joined the Upside Podcast.  The Upside with… READ MORE >

Notre Dame West Haven - #BeSeen Video

Notre Dame West Haven - #BeSeen Video

Posted Thursday, February 11th, 2021

Earlier this week we detailed the Be Seen Tour's most recent stop...to Notre Dame High School in West Haven, a program that has been among the best of the best in the CIAC in recent years.  This year, head coach Jason Shea's squad is young, but highly talented and determined to write the next chapter of their recent history.  The squad is built around a pair of senior forwards in Ben Carroll and Tre Rawlins while Matt Dobie leads the… READ MORE >

NERR-TV Frosh/Soph Virtual Showcase - Cooper Galdenzi

NERR-TV Frosh/Soph Virtual Showcase - Cooper Galdenzi

Posted Thursday, February 11th, 2021

The Morgan School (Clinton, Connecticut) sophomore guard Cooper Galdenzi is ready to make a name for himself this season with the CIAC season having now arrived.  He's cut his teeth at the grassroots level, standing out for the Connecticut Noise program, and is now ready to do the same in the Shoreline Conference.  Below you'll find highlights, quotes, and everything you need to know about this up-and-coming prospect.  Prospect Profile Height: 6'1" Position: PG Class: 2023 Academics: 3.4 GPA School: The… READ MORE >

#BeSeen Profile - Notre Dame West Haven

#BeSeen Profile - Notre Dame West Haven

Posted Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

The CIAC is back, albeit for a shortened season that will not include a state tournament.  Thus it was only fitting that the Be Seen Tour return with a trip to a program that has annually been one of the state’s best in recent years – Notre Dame High School of West Haven.  Jason Shea’s club has won three SCC regular season championships in the last four years, hasn’t lost a home game in that time, and is coming off… READ MORE >

Cushing’s Cain Ivy Bound

Cushing’s Cain Ivy Bound

Posted Monday, February 8th, 2021

Cushing Academy post-graduate forward Chris Cain announced his commitment to Cornell University on Monday afternoon.  The 6-foot-8 southpaw graduated from Pine Bush High School in upstate New York last year, where he averaged 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game.  Cain is skilled and bouncy with good instincts and a feel for the game. He also comes from a very athletic family as his parents played at Fairfield and Manhattan, his older sister plays at Nebraska, and his… READ MORE >

Dortch, Castineyra, Mela, and Batista added to #E75 Frosh/Soph

Dortch, Castineyra, Mela, and Batista added to #E75 Frosh/Soph

Posted Monday, February 8th, 2021

Four more names were added to the Elite 75 Frosh/Soph list earlier this week as Dexter Southfield and Mass Rivals wing Bryce Dortch, St. John's Prep and Middlesex Magic guard Rollie Castineyra, Natick High School and Bay State Jags wing Ryan Mela, and Hyde and Rhode Island Elite guard Jose Batista were all introduced.   That still leaves over 25 spots still up for grabs as we continue to identify the region's top underclassmen based on what we've seen during… READ MORE >

Becky Bonner on The Upside Podcast

Becky Bonner on The Upside Podcast

Posted Sunday, February 7th, 2021

The latest episode of The Upside Podcast welcomed Becky Bonner, who is widely considered to be one of the leading candidates to be the first female General Manager in the NBA.  Bonner is currently the Director of Player Development and Basketball Operations for the Orlando Magic and previously spent six years working in the NBA league office where she worked internationally, traveling to 72 different countries to promote the game with initiatives like Basketball Without Borders and even USA Basketball.  She… READ MORE >

#NEHF is Returning

#NEHF is Returning

Posted Saturday, February 6th, 2021

The Northeast Hoops Festival is returning! Annually the top exposure grassroots event in New England, the #NEHF is now slated to return after missing the 2020 season because of the pandemic.  Once again in collaboration with Zero Gravity Basketball, the Northeast Hoops Festival will be held April 10th and 11th at Starland Sportsplex and surrounding areas.  The #NEHF annually attracts top programs from throughout the entire northeast region including teams competing on all three national sneaker circuits, not to mention… READ MORE >

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