The Upside Podcast explores CBB ‘Bubbleville’

The Upside Podcast explores CBB ‘Bubbleville’

Posted Sunday, December 20th, 2020

Mohegan Sun was the host site for one of college basketball’s first ‘bubbles’ in 2020. Naismith Hall of Fame Vice President of Basketball Operations, Greg Procino takes us inside the logistics of pulling-off the ‘minor miracle’ of hosting 27 games in these unprecedented times. We also explore the possibility that 'Bubbleville' will become the template for how the college season ends if conference tournaments or the NCAA Tournament are forced to go to a bubble set-up.  The Upside with Adam… READ MORE >

SCSU Steals Stewart

SCSU Steals Stewart

Posted Friday, December 18th, 2020

Southern Connecticut State University and head coach Scott Burrell had already landed a local Connecticut native that most considered a D1 lock when Winchendon School's Mason Romano committed earlier this fall.  On Friday, they landed perhaps an even bigger prize when Prince Tech alum and Lee Academy post-graduate Kazell Stewart opted to follow suit.  Both Romano and Stewart are products of the New Haven Heat grassroots program.  Stewart put up huge numbers at Prince Tech but is a player who… READ MORE >

This Week’s Commitment Catch-Up

This Week’s Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Friday, December 18th, 2020

It has been a busy week of commitments, especially at the division III level, as early decision applicants are now hearing from various admissions offices.  While real-time information on commitments can always be found on the NERR social media platforms on the day they become available (@NERRhoops on both Twitter and Instagram), there were so many this week that we wanted to circle back to recognize each of them. The most notable commitment, or in this case commitments, comes from… READ MORE >

Unsigned Senior Spotlight – Justice Carter

Unsigned Senior Spotlight – Justice Carter

Posted Thursday, December 17th, 2020

Justice Carter made a big impression in his first season at his local high school last season, earning All-CCC honors while putting up big numbers for New Britain.  Expectations were high heading into the spring and summer, but like so many others, Carter has now been robbed of the opportunities to show coaches what he can do.  His New Haven Heat squad played some this summer, but of course with no college coaches permitted to be in attendance. Similarly, his… READ MORE >

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 JR/SR Showcase - Top 10 Performances

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 JR/SR Showcase - Top 10 Performances

Posted Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

The Be Seen Tour recently attended the Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 Junior/Senior Showcase.  Last week's recaps detailed some of the top prospects and performances, first in the class of 2021, and then in the class of 2022.  Below is the full video recap as we count down the top 10 performances at the event, regardless of reputation or reported recruitmen, including the likes of Kacper Klaczek, Chidi Obichere, Andre Snoddy, Quaran McPherson, Aaron Talbert and more.  READ MORE >

#BeSeen Prep Tour - Lucky 13

#BeSeen Prep Tour - Lucky 13

Posted Tuesday, December 15th, 2020

The Be Seen Prep Tour visited 13 different prep schools this full to help those programs bridge the gap between the opportunities for exposure they would receive in a normal year and what is available in this unprecedented year because of the pandemic and other associated variables in college basketball.  Below are all of the movie trailers that break down each program, what makes them unique, and the individual prospects that make up their respective rosters this year.  The Be… READ MORE >

Avon Old Farms - #BeSeen Footage

Avon Old Farms - #BeSeen Footage

Posted Sunday, December 13th, 2020

The Be Seen Tour traveled to Avon Old Farms School prior to the holiday break and found a program ready to ascend in Class A of the NEPSAC.  Last week's full featured detailed the return of the likes of Tyler Warner, Anthony Clayton, and Jared Flaks, along with the arrival of Omari Salvi, Aidan Horan, and Myles Johnson among others.  Below, is the full collection of video footage including the movie trailer and individual highlights.  Check out the fall highlights… READ MORE >

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 - Be Seen 2022 Recap

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 - Be Seen 2022 Recap

Posted Sunday, December 13th, 2020

After the success of their Top 40 underclassmen event earlier this fall, Diamonds in the Ruff hosted a second Top 40 event recently, this time for juniors and seniors.  The field was arguably even more impressive than the initial event with talent coming to Long Island from across five different northeast states.  The Be Seen Tour was on hand to take in all the action. After breaking down the top seniors in attendance yesterday, here is a look at the… READ MORE >

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 - Be Seen Recap

Diamonds in the Ruff Top 40 - Be Seen Recap

Posted Friday, December 11th, 2020

After the success of their Top 40 underclassmen event earlier this fall, Diamonds in the Ruff hosted a second Top 40 event recently, this time for juniors and seniors.  The field was arguably even more impressive than the initial event with talent coming to Long Island from across five different northeast states.  The Be Seen Tour was on hand to take in all the action. Here’s a look at the most impressive prospects we saw in the class of 2021… READ MORE >

Pomfret School - #BeSeen Video

Pomfret School - #BeSeen Video

Posted Friday, December 11th, 2020

Earlier this week, we profiled this year's Pomfret School team, which features the likes of Zion Ruckard, Jason Roche, Quron Zene, Colin Baker, Ben Kelsey, and Kevin Gallagher among others.  We've been rolling out individual highlights of those prospects throughout the week, all of which can be found below. Now though, is time for the full release of the #BeSeen movie trailer from Hoop Major.  "He's the best kid we've ever had here!" That's what a Pomfret faculty member (not… READ MORE >

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