Week 1 Recruiting Updates

Posted Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Yesterday we broke down the teams that stood out during the first week of the July evaluation period, and today we are going to shift our focus to the individual players that earend new offers. BABC big man Dimon Carrigan put up some huge numbers at the Peach Jam, not just blocking shots but also rebounding the ball, and walked away with offers from Syracuse, Clemson, and Coppin State along with strong interest from Texas. Carrigan's backcourt running mate Jakigh… READ MORE >

Adidas Elite 8 - Final Recap

Posted Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Champions were crowned in the Adidas Select Series at Brandeis University, with an infusion of talent coming to the area from outside New England.  Along with some of New England's strongest grassroots programs, teams from New Jersey, Virginia, Charlotte, San Antonio, Montreal & Toronto all shined.   Here is a recap of the championship rounds: Varsity: Holding Division 1 offers, QCAA's MJ Armstrong's strong first half propelled his Charlotte-based squad into the finals over Evolution.  Armstrong has a very advanced… READ MORE >

All-Academic Camp - Final Recap

Posted Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

One of the few events across the country that gets so many quality academic student-athletes playing in front of so many quality academic colleges and universities, the All Academic Camp concluded last week with more than 120 schools coming through the doors of Brandeis University to see more than 350 players. Players who perform well at the AAC have a track record of shining in other events in July.  Last year, several AAC alums earned Division 1 offers within a… READ MORE >

Week 1 Wrap-Up

Posted Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

The first week of the live period has come and gone and New England has collectively shined. Here's a look at some of the top achievements from around the region. We-R1 is technically located in the Philadelphia/Delaware area but there is an especially strong New England prep presence on the roster. On Saturday, they won the Under Armour Association championship for the second year in a row and third time in four years. Putnam Science Academy guard Eric Ayala was… READ MORE >

Adidas Elite 8 - Day 1 Recap

Posted Monday, July 17th, 2017

The Adidas Select Series came storming through New England last Thursday & Friday, and featured not only top New England talent, but a ton of individual and collective talent from outside the region.  With Brandeis University playing host, the following players stood out on Thursday: Patrick Harding (Middlesex Magic, 2018)- The incoming Suffield post-grad not only sets very good screens, but makes reads off how his man reacts.  He recorded several easy baskets by slipping if his defender hedges out… READ MORE >

Big Apple Showcase schedule announced

Posted Sunday, July 16th, 2017

The first week of the July evaluation period is in the books and, as expected, New England distuinguished itself along the way. While we'll look back on the week that was in the next couple of days, it is already time to start looking forward to this week's Big Apple Showcase. Tipping on Wednesday night, the second annual event is bound to be a major attraction for college coaches as the only NCAA sanctioned tournament in the northeast (on Wednesday… READ MORE >

All-Academic Camp - Day 3 Recap

Posted Sunday, July 16th, 2017

All Academic Camp ended with a bang on Thursday afternoon at Brandeis University.  While it is easy for players to look toward the next camp or the next tournament during this busy month, there were still plenty of players that finished the camp strong. Kehinde Aruwajoye (Avon Old Farms, 2018)- The 6'8 big man played better as camp progressed.  His activity level increased, and he made a few plays defensively (blocks from the weak side) that had coaches scurrying through… READ MORE >

All-Academic Camp - Day 2 PM Recap

Posted Friday, July 14th, 2017

As the action at Brandeis continued through Day 2, more players proved their worth in front of more than 100 college coaches of the highest academic schools in the country.  The following players stood out on Wednesday afternoon and night: Tyler Aronson (Rivers School, 2018)- With Shaughnessy gaining most of the public's attention this spring & summer, Aronson's strong grassroots season can be overshadowed at times.  He has developed into a player that is a threat to go off anytime… READ MORE >

All-Academic Camp - Day 2 AM Recap

Posted Thursday, July 13th, 2017

With over 100 college coaches swarming Brandeis University for the morning set of games at the All Academic Camp, the following players stood out: T.J. Rountree (Cheshire Academy, 2018)- Roundtree, who will be taking in a post-graduate year at Cheshire Academy, was one of the more impressive prospects in the AAC field.  His athleticism is a notch above the rest, and he gets to the hoop with ease, while his ability to drain jumpers makes him a well-known three-range scoring… READ MORE >

All-Academic Camp - Day 1 Recap

Posted Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

As players start to settle in to All Academic Camp at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA on Tuesday afternoon, the week looks very promising for all college coaches who have made their respective trips from all across the country.  An impressive slate of student-athletes set the stage for what should be an exciting week of action. The following players stood out on the opening day of action here at the #AAC: Toni Rocak (Phillips Exeter, 2018)- The post-graduate from Switzerland… READ MORE >

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