Here’s a look at some players who stood out on Friday and Saturday of the weekend-long Hall of Fame National Invitational in Springfield, which featured some showcase games between some of the event’s top teams for a good chance to evaluate players.
Month: July 2013
The Showdown does well in following Reebok’s Breakout Camp
Right after the Reebok Breakout Camp was over, The Showdown got going with most of the camp’s players joining their travel team for a solid two-day tournament.
New Big East not off to the most auspicious start
Although it will surely be forgotten before too long, especially once basketball starts, the new-look Big East isn’t off to the most auspicious start in its early days. A slow hiring process and a surprising departure are all behind it.
Stevens’ departure a shocker, but Butler and college basketball will be fine
Brad Stevens’ departure from Butler to coach the Boston Celtics provided us with the big off-season shocker for this year. While it is a hit to Butler and college basketball, the Bulldogs and the game will be fine next season and beyond.
Players make New England Elite 75 better than last year
This year’s edition of the New England Elite 75 was much better than last year thanks to the players. Too many tried to make it like a highlight reel last year, but this year they respected the event and it showed.
