Best Available - Wings

Posted Monday, February 22nd, 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series, the New England Recruiting Report starts to break down some of the best prospects left on the board in the class of 2016. Positions have become so flexible with the way that the game has evolved that the wing now defines what used to be commonly known as the small forward as well as any type of bigger shooting-guard who won’t slide over to the point. Fortunately for college recruiters, New England is… READ MORE >

Thompson Still Open

Posted Monday, February 22nd, 2016

  On Friday morning, various media outlets were beginning to circulate a report that Brewster Academy senior forward Taurean Thompson had cut his list to four schools - Syracuse, Georgetown, Seton Hall and Providence. However, later that day Thompson's latest scholarship offer came from the University of Kansas, shedding light on the fact that earlier reports were not accurate. Thompson's mother, Sherese Piper, was able to clarify the situation that afternoon. Taurean Thompson's mother tells ESPN that the ESPN 100… READ MORE >

Where are they now? The top 6th/7th graders from the 2010 Junior Elite 75

Posted Saturday, February 20th, 2016

In 2010, a banner year for grassroots hoops in New England started at Junior Elite 75 Showcase II, which was held on the three courts in the legendary Case Gymnasium at Boston University. There was a ton of young talent in the gym on that rainy day in March. Here's a look at some 6th & 7th Graders who left the gym on that day with a buzz. Bruce Brown - Spiderman is currently a senior at Vermont Academy is… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Saturday, February 20th, 2016

    The season is winding down and that means there's more on the line every time a team takes the floor, making this week's notable performances all the more important. Notable Performance - Bruce Brown @BruceBrown11 had 29pts, 12rebs, 5asts & only 1 TO in @VTACADEMYHOOPS win over St. Andrew's — NERR (@NERRHoops) February 15, 2016 Notable Performance - @cm_hoops (MA) Brandon Twitty had 34pts on 14-18 FG & 4-6 3pt + 7reb in a 109-73 win over Brockton… READ MORE >

Best Available – Combo Guards

Posted Friday, February 19th, 2016

In the third of a six-part series, the New England Recruiting Report starts to break down some of the best prospects left on the board in the class of 2016. We’ve already examined the top point-guards and shooters left on the board, now it’s time to wrap-up the perimeter with combo-guards. A “combo” is a guard that can play either on or off the ball. They’re not pure point guards, but they’re capable of playing the position in a pinch… READ MORE >

Where are they now? The top 8th graders from 2010’s Junior Elite 75.

Posted Thursday, February 18th, 2016

In 2010, a banner year for grassroots hoops in New England started at Junior Elite 75 Showcase II, which was held on the three courts in the legendary Case Gymnasium at Boston University. There was a ton of young talent in the gym on that rainy day in March. Here's a look at 17 8th Grade Players who left the gym on that day with a buzzzz.. Jarred Reuter - After a scholastic career at Brewster Academy via Tabor Acadmey… READ MORE >

Best Available – Shooters

Posted Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

In the second of a six-part series, the New England Recruiting Report starts to break down some of the best prospects left on the board in the class of 2016. With most college programs starting to follow the NBA’s lead toward more pace and skill on the offensive end of the floor, shooting is at a premium right now. The problem for college coaches though, is that there isn’t much of it, and so supply isn’t anywhere close to meeting demand.… READ MORE >

Best Available - Point Guards

Posted Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

In the first of a five-part series, the New England Recruiting Report starts to break down some of the best prospects left on the board in the class of 2016. The point guard. Both the most important position in college basketball as well as the spot that happens to have the least amount of prospects left on the board nationwide. Fortunately for college coaches, the New England region still has quite a few qualified candidates. Here’s a look at ten… READ MORE >

Where are they now? 2009 Junior Elite 75 Showcase III

Posted Sunday, February 14th, 2016

Guards with the talent and potential to be stars down the road Demetri Lewis - Tough floor-leader graduated from Charlestown HS in 2014. Current hoop whereabouts unknown. FIRST LOOK: "Lewis showed arguably better leadership ability than any other player as he was vocal with his teammates, constantly working, and tremendously unselfish.  He’s also a uniquely talented playmaker with a terrific feel for the game." Johnnie Vassar - Bounced around after leaving New England after his freshman year before ending up at Northwestern; from where… READ MORE >

This Week’s Notable Performances

Posted Sunday, February 14th, 2016

        Another week has come and gone and that means it's time for a look back at all of New England's most notable performances from the past seven days. Notable Performance - Sean Bryan @sean_bryan_25 scored 27pts, including his 1000th, & grabbed 13rebs in a win over Central — NERR (@NERRHoops) February 8, 2016 Notable Performance - East Catholic (CT) beat Hartford Public behind 33pts from frosh Joey Reilly & 29 from Mike McGuirl — NERR (@NERRHoops)… READ MORE >

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