Aronson Makes Pick

Aronson Makes Pick

Posted Monday, September 25th, 2017

Rivers School and Middlesex Magic guard Tyler Aronson made a verbal commitment to Tufts University on Tuesday  pending acceptance of his early decision application. Aronson is a high level athlete with a solid skill set and especially dangerous pull-up game who will be an immediate impact player in the NESCAC. "Tyler was an integral part of one of the most succesful seasons in Middlesex Magic history," Magic director and head coach Michael Crotty Jr said. "He has become an excellent… READ MORE >

ZG Championship Tip-Off Recap

ZG Championship Tip-Off Recap

Posted Sunday, September 24th, 2017

At the conclusion of the Zero Gravity Championship Tip Off we had seen a weekend full of extremely competitive basketball games and the emergence of prospects from across the region who put their improved games on display to kick-start the fall season. A young Boston Bobcats team edged out Mass Select for the Varsity American division in a one score game that was back and forth down the stretch. The Bobcats are a long and athletic team that overcame a… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2021 Backcourt

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2021 Backcourt

Posted Saturday, September 23rd, 2017

When it comes to breaking down the best guards in New England’s freshmen class there really isn’t any denying that Terrence Clarke is on a level all of his own to start. His positional size, length, the versatility of his skill set, and even his potential defensive contributions, are all unmatched at this point. So too is his reputation. In fact, Clarke is probably as celebrated a young prospect as New England has seen in recent years. He’s still more… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2021 Frontcourt

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2021 Frontcourt

Posted Friday, September 22nd, 2017

The class of 2021 has officially arrived, making their debut at last weekend’s #E75 Frosh/Soph Showcase and that means we are getting our very first look at New England's new freshmen class. Here's a look at some of the frontcourt prospects, both forwards and big wings, that caught our attention. Best of the Bigs Franck Kepang, MacDuffie – He was the most impactful freshman in the building. His physical tools are well beyond most in the class with good size… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2020 Guards

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2020 Guards

Posted Friday, September 22nd, 2017

Guards, Guards, Guards. There were certainly a lot of them in the sophomore class and so it was no easy task for them to differentiate themselves from the pack. Nevertheless, there were still a select few that proved to be in a league of their own.   Worcester Academy guard Quest Harris arrived with arguably the biggest resume to date given his experience at both the prep school and AAU levels. He didn’t rest on his reputation once he arrived… READ MORE >

ZG Tip-Off - Tournament Preview

ZG Tip-Off - Tournament Preview

Posted Thursday, September 21st, 2017

One of the largest travel basketball organizations in the country kicks off their fall circuit this weekend.  Zero Gravity will invade eastern Massachusetts for the Zero Gravity Championship Tip-Off Tournament. The event is the first on their Path to The Belt Fall Circuit that concludes October 28-29 with the Battle for the Belt.  With powerful programs such as New England Playaz, eXpressions Elite, Boston Bobcats, Central Mass Swarm, Mass Elite, Rise Above, Evolution, Mass Rivals, Rhode Island Magic, Worcester Team… READ MORE >

Elon Gets a Steal in Hannah

Elon Gets a Steal in Hannah

Posted Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Elon University came north to New England and landed a massive steal on Wednesday night as Northfield Mount Hermon and New England Playaz forward Chuck Hannah made a verbal commitment to the Phoenix. The 6-foot-6 Massachusetts native had scored offers ranging up to the Atlantic 10 Conference over the course of the last year but was pursued heaviest only by a couple of schools coming out of the recent July evaluation period. Elon seized the opportunity as head coach Matt… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2020 Wings

#E75 Frosh/Soph - 2020 Wings

Posted Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

A day after beginning our Frosh/Soph recaps with a look at the top frontcourt performers in the class of 2020, today we’ll shift our focus to the best of the wings in that sophomore class. Putnam Science Academy had two of the very best in newly arrived Anthony Thomas and Worcester native Demarr Langford. While both have high ceilings, and should be a nice compliment to each other over the next three years, their games are still very different. Thomas… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Frontcourt

#E75 Frosh/Soph – 2020 Frontcourt

Posted Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Our recaps from last weekend’s Elite 75 Frosh/Soph Showcase will begin in the frontcourt of the sophomore class. To be clear, being a frontcourt player no longer means that you have to play exclusively inside, but it does mean you have the size to get things done in the paint on both ends when needed. Here’s a look at the guys who fit that description who were most impressive on Saturday night: Kareem Reid, Putnam Science – This New York… READ MORE >

#E75 Frosh/Soph - First Impressions

#E75 Frosh/Soph - First Impressions

Posted Monday, September 18th, 2017

The tenth annual Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition lived up to its hype, in more ways than one. Over the course of the last decade, the event has annually attracted the very best underclassmen in New England and been a who’s who of the region’s future stars. While the perception of many is typically based on comparing the talent in attendance against each other, for NERR, the initial comparison is more holistic as our first impression is typically more… READ MORE >

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