Posted Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Cushing Academy swingman Idris Taqqee took an unofficial visit to Towson on Wednesday. Towson became the second division I school to offer Taqqee a scholarship this spring, joining Vermont, who previously offered last summer. Taqqee has emerged as an important rotation player for Expressions Elite this spring, averaging close to 18 minutes per game off the bench, and providing a critical defensive presence on the perimeter. The six-foot-four swingman played an equally important role on a Cushing Academy team that…
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Posted Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Paschal Chukwu’s rise has been rapid. In the past year, the seven-footer has evolved into a dominant inside presence for Fairfield Prep (CT) and Connecticut Basketball Club (CBC). Chukwu, who began playing basketball just three years ago after moving from Nigeria to southern Connecticut to attend high school, has gone from being an under the radar prospect to one of the top ranked big men in the Class of 2014. Chukwu has improved so much in such a short amount…
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Posted Monday, June 3rd, 2013
The New England basketball community is mourning the sudden an unexpected loss of Bentley freshman and former Cardinal Spellman High School and Middlesex Magic star, Joey Glynn. Glynn was playing with a Middlesex Magic team last night at a men’s league game at Saltonstall Park in Watertown, when he collapsed on the court. He was pronounced dead later that night at Mount Auburn Hospital. Glynn was just 19 years old. As news began to spread late Monday night over the…
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Posted Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
The 41st annual Boston Shootout honored one of the most storied traditions in all of New England basketball, with the host club BABC coming away with their latest championship, after holding off the New England Playaz in overtime of the finals. For those who couldn’t be at the Shelburne Community Center on Sunday, the dramatic final literally played out live over most twitter timelines. Here’s a look back on the action as provided by live tweets from @BABCEvents, @TheBABC, @NE_Playaz,…
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Posted Saturday, June 1st, 2013
The EYBL regular season wrapped up last weekend at session IV in Minneapolis, and after each of the 40 Nike sponsored teams in the country had completed their 18th game of the season, 24 teams were left standing, having earned invitations to the EYBL Finals at the Nike Peach Jam. Both of New England’s Nike sponsored programs were among those 24, as Expressions Elite earned an automatic bid after finishing with a record of 13-5, good enough for third place…
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Posted Friday, May 31st, 2013
Our final look back at last weekend’s Super 16 Memorial Day Showcase looks at 16 New England products (in no particular order) who helped their individual stock with strong showings, either performing better than expected or making a big splash for the first time on the circuit:1. Obi Obiora, Middlesex Magic – When a big man is built like Obiora, he deserves special attention, and a close watch has revealed a player who has made rapid stride since last season…
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Posted Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
With an impressive number of college coaches in attendance Wednesday night at Kennedy Middle School in Waltham, Massachusetts, the members of the Boston Warriors program had the opportunity to showcase their talents through a variety of drills, stations, and games. After warming up, Program Director Mark Papas put the players through a few transition drills, shooting drills, and position specific one-one-one drills, before splitting them up for some five-on-five scrimmaging. Here were a number of the players that impressed…
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Posted Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
The Super 16 fifteen-and-under championship came down to two strong programs in Maine Athletic Club and New Heights. New Heights used its superior athleticism to dictate the tempo of the game from the opening tip. They went on an 11-2 run early, stretched it to 19-6 and cruised from there to a 61-44 win. New Heights was led by point guard Barron Goodridge, one of the top guards in the New York City area, who scored when he needed throughout…
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Posted Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Stonehill College landed a potentially pivotal verbal commitment on Monday from Penquis Valley (ME) junior Isaiah Bess. Bess was relatively unknown until a little over a year ago, when he made his AAU debut with MB Nation. While his natural talent was immediately noticeable, he’s made huge strides since then to become a more complete player and versatile offensive threat. “Zay has talent and athleticism that can’t be taught,” said MB Nation head coach Mike Woodbury, “but he’s also worked…
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Posted Monday, May 27th, 2013
NEW LONDON, Conn. – In what is becoming a regular weekly occurrence, the Connecticut Basketball Club (‘CBC’) again made its way onto a college campus and departed less than 48 hours later with a tournament title.On Sunday, it was at Connecticut College that CBC defeated New Heights (NY), 57-52, in the 17u division National finals to win the New England Recruiting Report's Memorial Day Super 16 Showcase. Just last weekend CBC captured the Hall of Fame Spring Classic at Amherst…
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