Local Prep Products Teaming up at Next Level

Posted Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Dominican College, an NCAA division II school in New York, recently came into the New England prep ranks to grab two of the best guards left on the board. First it was St. Thomas More guard Tyjon Gilmore who committed to the Chargers earlier this month. A scoring guard originaly from upstate New York, Gilmore previously starred for Watervliet High School before enrolling at St. Thomas More. A longtime product of the Albany City Rocks program, Gilmore made a quick… READ MORE >

Tilton’s Butler Bound for SNHU

Posted Monday, May 22nd, 2017

Good things come to those who wait, as the old saying goes, but in the world of recruiting sometimes waiting doesn't always pay off. For Tilton's Jalen Butler though, it certainly did. Butler came to Tilton this year as a post-graduate guard and stood out in many fall open gyms as he and Marcuz Zegarowski would often go head-to-head. Once the season began, Butler showed his character by sliding off the ball and embracing a complimentary role. By sacrificing his… READ MORE >

Wilson Announces for St. John’s

Posted Saturday, May 20th, 2017

Brewster Academy senior forward Sidney Wilson announced his commitment to St. John's on Saturday night as a member of the 2017 class. Wilson initially reclassified to 2018 upon arriving at Brewster Academy in the fall but announced he would explore a return to 2017 shortly after the April evaluation period. He's since taken visits to both UConn and St. John's and had also scheduled a third visit to Texas prior scheduling his announcement. His decision allows him to return to… READ MORE >

Ellis is a D2 Steal

Posted Saturday, May 20th, 2017

Mercyhurst University, a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie (PA), came to New England and grabbed a late steal on Friday afternoon when Springfield Commonwealth Academy point guard Derrick Ellis committed to the Lakers. Ellis' resume exceeds that of almost any other D2 signee. He not on played in the EYBL but often started for an Expressions team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the EYBL Finals at the Peach Jam. He was also the floor general for a SCA… READ MORE >

Smith is D2 Bound

Posted Friday, May 19th, 2017

South Kent School guard Kevin Smith committed to division II Pace University earlier this week. His decision punctuates what has been one of the better individual stories in prep school basketball this year. Originally from Hamden (CT), Smith first appeared at the prep level at Putnam Science Academy, where he struggled to compete with the program's top players. He transferred to the South Kent School for his senior season and right away it was clear that his game had gone… READ MORE >

Final 2017 Rankings Announced

Posted Friday, May 19th, 2017

With champions crowned months ago, awards handed out, and most recruitments decided, the class of 2017 is officially in the books and that means it is time to take final inventory of what our region has produced. 2017 should be remembered, first and foremost, for the incredible collective success our region produced in both the prep and grassroots worlds. There were national championships, undefeated seasons, and tremendous depth of talent in both seasons. In terms of individual prospects, the class… READ MORE >

Yags’ Point Forward - Providence Jam Fest Recap

Posted Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

The Providence Jam Fest was held at Rhode Island College this past weekend, with The Hoop Group showcasing a handful of their HGSL programs alongside dozens of other prominent grassroots clubs from the northeast. It resulted in a ton of good basketball and an extremely competitive environment. PLAYAZ TAKE 17U TITLE The New England Playaz 17U squad has made one heck of a statement heading into the summer months, going a perfect 8-0 on the Adidas circuit and running through… READ MORE >

Duarte Reportedly Commits to Western Kentucky

Posted Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Rumors began to swirl on Tuesday morning that Redemption Christian's Chris Duarte had committed to Western Kentucky. While neither his high school or EYBL coach were able to confirm those reports, additional reports continued to come in throughout the day that Duarte had finalized his decision. The pledge is mildly surprising given that Duarte was one of the best available guards and three-point shooters left on the board and being pursued by the likes of Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Seton Hall… READ MORE >

Expressions Wins E16 Nike Challenge Silver in Atlanta

Posted Monday, May 15th, 2017

Expressions Elite's u16 squad made the trip to Atlanta this weekend for the Nike Challenge. The Nike Challenge is one of four tournaments run alongside each regular season session of the EYBL. All Nike sponsored programs are permitted to attend any of the four tournaments, with a cumulative point system determing which u16 and u15 teams will move on to play at the Nike Peach Jam. This weekend in Atlanta, Expressions took the E16 Division silver championship, whilc competing within… READ MORE >

EYBL III - New England Recap

Posted Monday, May 15th, 2017

BABC and Expressions were both in Atlanta this weekend for the third session of the Nike EYBL regular season and the bar was set high for both with an incredibly difficult strength of schedule. BABC faced off against Team Penny, Boo Williams, Nike Team Florida, and Team CP3 while Expressions also met CP3 as well as Georgia Stars, E1T1, and South Beach All-Stars. Every game was a battle for BABC. They found themselves in a double figure hole against Team… READ MORE >

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