Yags’ Point Forward - First Prep Impressions III

Posted Friday, October 28th, 2016

The one and only Mike Yagmin has continued his travels to various prep schools and in the third installment of his first impressions series he provides his thoughts from schools at three different levels - New Hampton School, Loomis Chaffee School and Dexter School. NEW HAMPTON There's something very interesting brewing in southern New Hampshire. First year head coach Nick Whitmore is emphasizing efficiency in every aspect of the game imaginable, both on and off the court. His players have… READ MORE >

Mazzulla A-10 Bound

Posted Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Bishop Hendricken and BABC guard Justin Mazzulla made a verbal commitment to George Washington University on Wednesday following an official visit to the school's campus a week prior. Mazzulla has had a decorated high school career in the state of Rhode Island. He's a two-time all-state recipient, was the Most Outstanding Player in the RIIL state tournament as a sophomore, won the Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year award as a junior and has already scored his 1000th point.… READ MORE >

Durant Earns Scholarship

Posted Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Putnam Science Academy post-graduate Robert Durant made a verbal commitment to American International College on Tuesday night, accepting a full athletic scholarship from the local division II school. Durant put up big numbers during his career at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, especially last season when he established himself as one of the most dominant interior players in the CIAC. Nevertheless, there were questions about how his game would translate to the next level given his lack of… READ MORE >

Kent Forward Ivy Bound

Posted Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Kent School forward Randall Brumant made a commitment to Columbia University on Wednesday, taking to his twitter account to announce his decision. pic.twitter.com/jhmF2oNBgu — ❄️Randall Brumant❄️ (@rjaybrumant) October 27, 2016 The post-graduate from Texas starred with Basketball University on the Adidas Gauntlet this summer and had multiple division I offers before choosing the Ivy League school in New York City. An athletic 6-foot-6 forward with increasing skill and versatility, Brumant is the type of player who seems to be just… READ MORE >

Prep Profile - Bridgton Academy

Posted Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

The story has been told many times over in the last five plus years. Bridgton Academy was once on top of the prep school basketball universe, as the banners that still hang over top of their bench can attest to. Recent years have been different though, as they have at so many other prep schools, where fiscal survival supersedes athletic success. So now, with financial aid hard to come by, Bridgton Academy fights to stay competitive on an annual basis… READ MORE >

French Announces Commitment

Posted Monday, October 24th, 2016

Commonwealth Academy and PSA Cardinals forward Hasahn French was surrounded by teammates and classmates on Monday morning as he announced his commitment to Saint Louis University. NERR's Mike Yagmin was on hand at Commonwealth Academy to capture the ceremony. Hasahn French's (@Hasahn22) extended interview w/ @AdamFinkelstein in the @CATornados library, as he commits to @SaintLouisMBB this morning. pic.twitter.com/jhDJUIFLgX — Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) October 24, 2016 "I feel like they will be the best chance for me to get to the… READ MORE >

ZG Mass Madness - Event Recap

Posted Monday, October 24th, 2016

Another Zero Gravity weekend concluded on Sunday night, and, as always, new players emerged to show us what they are each capable of.  In all age groups, competitive games were the norm throughout the weekend. Middlesex Magic took home the title in the American division for the second consecutive week.  Without some of their top players for parts of the tournament, the Magic again proved to be the team to beat.  Central Mass Swarm capped off an impressive weekend with… READ MORE >

Scholar Roundball Classic Schedule Announced

Posted Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

The 6th annual Scholar Roundball Classic will return to Babson College on December 10th - 11th, once again hosting some of the top academic schools in the country and recruitable basketball prospects for all levels of college basketball. For the 2nd straight year the weekend will tip off with the NERR Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Friday, December 9th with 100% of the proceeds set to benefit the American Cancer Society. READ MORE >

Commitment Catch-Up

Posted Saturday, October 22nd, 2016

Commitments have come off the board at an unprecedented rate in the last seven days and ultimately that's what it is all about, kids earning a free education. Did you miss any of the news? We've got you covered with this commitment catch-up: South Kent forward San Antonio Brinson to NJIT - click here for story. Phillips Exeter Academy guard Javante McCoy to Boston University - click here for story. Brewster Academy and Mass Rivals forward Aaron Wheeler to Purdue… READ MORE >

ZG Mass Madness Preview

Posted Friday, October 21st, 2016

As the fall progresses, we can see improvement in many programs.  The quality of basketball has improved every week on the Zero Gravity Fall Circuit and we expect this weekend to be no different as ZG invades southeastern Massachusetts for their annual Mass Madness tournament. The varsity bracket is wide open this weekend.  A lot of teams, such as Bay State Flash, Mass Select, RI Elite & Synergy have really improved this fall, and are looking to take the next… READ MORE >

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