D-I Independents 2008-09 Preview by Phil Kasiecki The landscape among Division I independents has been changing constantly, and that’s no different as the 2008-09 season approaches. With conference affiliation the easiest route to having an opportunity to reach the NCAA Tournament, independent schools have plenty of incentive to find a […]
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Mid-American Preview
Mid-American Conference 2008-09 Preview by Phil Kasiecki In the Mid-American Conference, multiple bids to the NCAA Tournament remain elusive. Last season, Kent State looked to have the resume to get an at-large bid, but the Golden Flashes won the conference tournament and were the only team to advance. The conference […]
West Cost Preview
West Coast Conference 2008-09 Preview by Phil Kasiecki The 2007-08 season was a historic one for the West Coast Conference, as three teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in its 56-year history. On nine other occasions, two teams from the conference received bids, four of them […]
Adidas Phenom 150 Camp
Northeast High Schoolers Compete at Phenom Camp by Phil Kasiecki BOSTON – Over 100 prospects from the northeast convened at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for the second annual Adidas Phenom 150 Camp. The event wasn’t loaded with elite prospects, but did have some good local talent and […]
Early October Quick Hitters
Early October Quick Hitters by Phil Kasiecki A few quick hitters from the recruiting world: After last Saturday’s New England Top 75 Elite – Frosh/Soph Edition last Saturday, I had the chance to take in a Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) practice. With primarily freshmen and sophomores, the program is […]
Guards Impress Alongside Bigs At St. Mark’s
Guards’ Play the Story at St. Mark’s Open Gym by Phil Kasiecki SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. – St. Mark’s has become known for its size of late. With four players who stand 6’8″ or taller and another at 6’6″, the Lions will tower over many of their opponents. But while the trees […]
Worcester Academy Workout
Worcester Academy Has the Same Good Look by Phil Kasiecki WORCESTER, Mass. – Ed Reilly’s team at Worcester Academy will have a similar look this season. That’s true for more reasons than just the fact that five players return from last season’s squad, which doesn’t happen often in the world […]
New England Elite 75 Frosh/Soph Recap
Young Talent Shines at First-Ever Event by Phil Kasiecki BOSTON – The first-ever New England Elite 75 Showcase – Frosh/Soph Edition was held at Boston University on Saturday. A spin-off of last month’s New England Elite 75, the event certainly held promise with the idea, as the August event understandably […]
New England Elite 75 Recap
New England Elite 75 Recap by Phil Kasiecki BOSTON – The third annual New England Elite 75 was held on Thursday at Boston University. Now the first of two such events, as there will be one for freshmen and sophomores in late September, this event showcased top players in the […]
Joe Brown Memorial Tournament Evluations
Joe Brown Memorial Tournament – Player Evaluations by Phil Kasiecki TEANECK, N.J. – A number of teams headed about an hour away from the Summer Classic East to the second annual Joe Brown Memorial Tournament, run by the Playaz Basketball Club. The event was re-named last year in honor a […]
