A few quick hitters that include thoughts on a couple of coaching changes, an Eagle who might stay in the draft, and some school changes at the high school level.
Author: Phil Kasiecki
BABC Wins Two at Hall of Fame New England Championships
At the Hall of Fame New England Championships, the powerful BABC program came away with two more titles in the high school age groups.
2011 Nike EYBL Session 1 Player Evaluations
The 2011 Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) began at the Boo Williams Sportsplex, and we take a look back at some of the players who competed.
2011 Playaz Spring Fling Recap
The Playaz Spring Fling had a good amount of talent as usual, and we take a look back at some of the players who caught our attention.
For Once, College Basketball is Wide Open
So many times, the talk has been of how wide open college basketball is and that the NCAA Tournament is as well. This season, that has truly been the case, and Monday’s unexpected national championship matchup shows that.
Final Four Teams All Overcame Adversity
Adversity is part of life. Sports are no different, as no team ever goes through a season without adversity of some sort. Some teams and players go through more than others, but it’s all part of competing. This year’s Final Four teams are all studies in exactly that, because each has had to overcome adversity along the way.
VCU in the Final Four is a Big Deal
How big a deal is VCU reaching the Final Four? It varies, but in each case, it’s very big, whether we’re talking about the fans, the exposure the program gets or how it caps off a great season for their conference.
Boston Spartans Tournament Gets 2011 Travel Circuit Under Way
DORCHESTER, Mass. – Our first look at travel team competition came at UMass-Boston at the Boston Spartans Tournament 300 Shootout. A trip there on Saturday allowed for a look largely at younger high school talent, and our attention was naturally focused on the high school age groups. Here are some […]
2011 Fitzy’s New England All-Star Challenge Recap
Mt. Ida College was home on Sunday to the third annual Fitzy’s New England All-Star Challenge. The event is three all-star games with players from around New England, along with a three-point shootout and a slam dunk contest.
Northwestern Makes History in the NIT
Northwestern is continuing to make program history in the NIT, most recently with Saturday’s convincing win at Boston College to advance to the quarterfinals.