Former Connecticut Star Earns Scholarship

Former Connecticut Star Earns Scholarship

Posted Saturday, May 31st, 2014

Former Stratford High School (CT) star and Connecticut Basketball Club product Bernard “Shoody” Brantley recent accepted a full scholarship offer from Caldwell College.  A NCAA Division II school in New Jersey, Caldwell competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference North Division along with the likes of Post (CT), Dominican, Bloomfield, Nyack, Concordia, and Felician.  Brantley had a long and distinguished career at Stratford High School but opted to do a post-graduate season at Bull City Prep in North Carolina following… READ MORE >

#S16 All-Tournament Team: 10th Grade Division

#S16 All-Tournament Team: 10th Grade Division

Posted Friday, May 30th, 2014

The New England Playaz and New Heights walked away from the 2014 Memorial Day Super 16 Showcase as co-champions in the 10th grade division.  The Playaz survived an epic four overtime battle with Middlesex Magic on one side of the bracket while New Heights fought off CBC by a single point on the other side.  First Team All-TournamentTomas Murphy, New England Playaz – An incredible combination of size and skill at such a young age, Murphy has jump hooks with… READ MORE >

5 Things We Learned at Super 16

5 Things We Learned at Super 16

Posted Thursday, May 29th, 2014

The latest episode of NERR-TV is out and it recaps the action in the varsity division at the recent Memorial Day Super 16 Showcase.  Cox Sports has also published a new story on the New England Recruiting Report’s five biggest take-away from this weekend’s action, which include: one of the best games in recent AAU memory; a fitting finale for a departing coach; some youngsters starting to make a name for themselves; and a few rising seniors who are trending… READ MORE >

Fortin Earns Full Ride

Fortin Earns Full Ride

Posted Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

Wilbraham & Monson Academy post-graduate guard Taylor Fortin signed a National Letter of Intent with Saint Anselm College at a special ceremony at the WMA Athletic Center on May 15th. Fortin established himself as one of the top players in the CIAC last year as a senior at Tolland High School before playing with the Connecticut Basketball Club on the AAU circuit.  He was a consistent staple of Wilbraham & Monson’s attack this season, establishing himself as the team’s point… READ MORE >

#S16 All-Tournament Team: Varsity Division

#S16 All-Tournament Team: Varsity Division

Posted Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

Over 50 teams began the weekend in contention but only one was left standing at the end as New Heights won the Super 16 Showcase varsity division championship on Sunday.  First Team All TournamentDupree McBrayer, New Heights – His breakout spring continues as the smooth southpaw scoring guard led New Heights to their second championship of the spring.  He’s catapulted his recruitment to the high-major level in recent months with the likes of Minnesota, Pittsburgh, and Seton Hall now coming… READ MORE >

NMH’s Sullivan Heading Ivy

NMH’s Sullivan Heading Ivy

Posted Monday, May 26th, 2014

Northfield Mount Hermon rising senior swingman Chris Sullivan became the third 2015 prospect to make an early commitment to Brown head coach Mike Martin on Tuesday, joining Barrington guard Corey Daugherty and incoming Choate post-grad Obi Okolie.  “I thought it was a great combination of academics and basketball,” Sullivan said.  “Northfield prepares me for a place like this so I’m really excited and can’t wait to be a Bear.”The Illinois native just finished his first year in New England but… READ MORE >

Former Prep Products Heading to NBA Draft

Former Prep Products Heading to NBA Draft

Posted Monday, May 26th, 2014

Andre Drummond, Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, Ricky Ledo, Erik Murphy…There have been a lot of familiar names called on draft night over the last few years, but next month’s 2014 NBA Draft could be the most exciting yet for local fans with an unprecedented number of former New England prep products in contention for the 60 picks.  Last week, Cox Sports spoke with ESPN’s Adam Finkelstein and FriarBasketball.com’s Kevin Farrahar to get their take on 12 top NBA prospects with… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase – Sunday Recap

Super 16 Showcase – Sunday Recap

Posted Sunday, May 25th, 2014

Championship row couldn’t have been much more entertaining on Sunday at Connecticut College as there were dramatic games played in every age group. New Heights and the New England Playaz came away as the big winners in the high school division.  New Heights took both the varsity and 9th grade championships while splitting the 10th grade title with the New England Playaz, who survived an incredible four overtime contest with the Middlesex Magic to advance.  A deep and talented New… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase – Saturday Recap II

Super 16 Showcase – Saturday Recap II

Posted Saturday, May 24th, 2014

The quality of the competition continued to rise throughout the afternoon and evening as pool play started to give way to bracket play. Here’s a look at who impressed: Troy McLaughlin, NY Falcons – The incoming Choate post-grad put up big numbers in the Falcons’ first game of the day, scoring in bunches while attacking aggressively in the open floor, showing his pull-up game, and utilizing his body control at the rim. Adam Traore, Riverside Hawks – He was a… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase – Saturday Recap I

Super 16 Showcase – Saturday Recap I

Posted Friday, May 23rd, 2014

New London, CT – The Super 16 Showcase got off to a quick start on Saturday morning as the action was fast and furious at Connecticut College and the surrounding areas. Here’s a look at some of the standouts: A.J. Brodeur, Middlesex Magic – Connecticut Select vs. Middlesex Magic was the marquee match-up of the first half of the day on Saturday. Brodeur stole the show with 16 first half points showing his typical versatility and efficiency from 16 feet… READ MORE >

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