Bertram Makes Pick in 2018

Bertram Makes Pick in 2018

Posted Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

Vermont Academy guard Tyler Bertram returned to his former high school in Cooperstown, New York to announce his college commitment on Tuesday night.  After having previously trimmed his list to just seven schools - St. Joseph's, Brown, Hofstra, Loyola Chicago, Rice, Charlotte, and George Washington - he took official visits to St. Joseph's and Charlotte in recent weeks.  Charlotte had something unique to offer him, an opportunity to join the program right away, and that was enough for him to shut… READ MORE >

Odom Receives USAB Invite

Odom Receives USAB Invite

Posted Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Beaver Country Day incoming freshman Shy Odom has been invited to the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp from October 4th-7th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  The minicamp is the first part of the expanded Junior National Team Program, which was recently announced in conjunction with the NBA, NBA Players' Association, and NCAA. The program will include a year-round life skills initiative, health and wellness support and additional Junior National Team Minicamps, all of which Odom… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - FAQ

#E75 Frosh/Soph - FAQ

Posted Saturday, September 1st, 2018

The 11th annual Elite 75 Showcase - Frosh/Soph Edition is now two weeks away as it will return to the University Sports Complex in Hanover, Massachusetts for another year of the "Saturday Night Live at the Elite 75" theme on Saturday, September 15th from 5:00-9:00p.m.  With interest in the event continuing to ascend, here are some questions to the most common questions we've been hearing: Who should attend the Elite 75 Frosh/Soph? Anyone in the classes of 2021 and 2022… READ MORE >

Dean Oliver joins The Upside Podcast

Dean Oliver joins The Upside Podcast

Posted Friday, August 31st, 2018

Dean Oliver is a pioneer of advanced analytics in the game of basketball.  He was at the forefront of the movement following the popularity in baseball, as captured by "Moneyball." He authored the first mainstream book on the subject "Basketball on Paper" in 2002 and became the first full time statistical analyst in the NBA less than two year later.  In the last fifteen years he has worked in the front office of three different NBA franchises and also worked… READ MORE >

Espn Updates Rankings

Espn Updates Rankings

Posted Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

ESPN updated their national rankings in the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021 on Monday. As usual, the New England region was well represented.   Putnam Science and Mass Rivals big man Akok Akok remained the region’s top ranked prospect inside the ESPN 100 and jumped up about 20 spots following his big summer to 39th overall in the country. St. Andrew’s and BABC guard Brycen Goodine comes in next at 69th overall. Woodstock Academy and Expressions big man Tre… READ MORE >

STM’s Curry Comes off the Board

STM’s Curry Comes off the Board

Posted Sunday, August 26th, 2018

Less than a week before he is set to return to campus, St. Thomas More forward K.K. Curry committed to South Alabama on Saturday.  Curry is a Tennessee native who came to STM after leading Cleveland High School to a district championship as a junior. He initially enrolled as a true senior but later opted to reclassify back to 2019.  An absolutely explosive athlete, Curry's game was based around his ability to play up at the top of the box… READ MORE >

Trimming Lists

Trimming Lists

Posted Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

Earlier this week, NERR contributor Mike DiMartino spoke to Tyler Burton about his six finalists. Burton is just one of several local 2019 prospects to trim his list following the July recruiting period. Typically a prospect will trim his list as a precursor to setting up his official visits, which can often lead to a commitment in time for November's Early Signing Period.  Here's a look at some other updates: Wilbraham and Monson Academy and New Heights guard Idan Tretout… READ MORE >

Marseille Following in Father’s Footsteps

Marseille Following in Father’s Footsteps

Posted Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

Class of 2018 and Elite 75 alum Keenan Marseille recently accepted a scholarship offer to continue his academic and basketball career at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. Marseille, who attended Hermon High School in Maine, is coming off a stellar senior season. As the team’s starting point guard, he led the Hawks to an undefeated season and their first state championship. NERR caught up with Fritz Marseille, Keenan’s father, and AAU coach at Black Bear North AAU in… READ MORE >

Introducing Jalen Lecque

Posted Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

Each and every fall the New England prep schools bring an influx of talent into the region. This year is no different as new players will be arriving at dozens of local prep schools. That group will undoubtedly consist of prospects for every level of college basketball...and maybe even beyond. Jalen Lecque may well be the most recognizable name to arrive in the region. He's been rated among the top prospects in the national class of 2019 for the better… READ MORE >

Burton Talks 6 Finalists

Burton Talks 6 Finalists

Posted Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

The 6’6 swingman Tyler Burton recently narrowed his recruiting list down to six schools. After landing a plethora of Division 1 scholarship offers while playing for Marianopolis Prep in the NEPSAC and Mass Rivals on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit, Burton has decided to cut his list down to Rhode Island, Richmond, Siena, Quinnipiac, Northeastern, and St. Bonaventure. He has set up official visits at Rhode Island, Richmond, Siena, and Quinnipiac while leaving his 5th official visit up for grabs. He… READ MORE >

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