Player’s Choice Recap and Notes by Ray Floriani MAHWAH, N.J. – The group is Player’s Choice. On the opening page of the coach’s packet is the guarantee: “We want you to attend the Player’s Choice Individual Showcase Event.” That statement could be applied to both players and coaches. Read on, […]

2006 Kingwood Classic Recap by Phil Kasiecki HOUSTON – The Houston Kingwood Classic is annually one of the very best AAU tournaments in the spring, and this year’s didn’t disappoint. This year’s edition, the 12th annual, was once again a huge tournament, with 255 teams in the 17-under division alone, […]

Williams Makes It Official by Zach Smart Six months ago, there was speculation that you might not ever see Marcus Williams on the hardwood in a big arena again. Now, after an astounding junior season, Williams will sit amongst a select few at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square […]

2006 Jordan Classic Showcase Future College Stars by Matthew Moll NEW YORK – In the latest installment of the Jordan Classic, thoughts of making the jump a la Andre Blatche and Louis Williams are replaced with aspirations of NCAA freshman of the year Tyler Hansbrough, last year’s other MVP. Georgia […]

Off-Season News and Notes – April 26, 2006 by Phil Kasiecki Who Will Lead North Carolina State? We start by revisiting last week’s first story – the North Carolina State opening. It’s not really any clearer this week than it was last week. Friday night, a source said West Virginia […]

Charlie Weber Easter Hoop Fest Recap by Phil Kasiecki WASHINGTON – The 2006 Charlie Weber Easter Hoop Fest was among the tournaments in the first weekend sanctioned for Division I coaches to attend. Not surprisingly, there was a large contingent of east coast coaches present, along with some from the […]

Off-Season News Update by Phil Kasiecki As the off-season continues, there’s plenty going on. Here’s a look at some of the stories that continue to develop. Who is the Next NC State Head Coach? The North Carolina State head coaching opening wasn’t talked about much this past weekend as the […]

Northeastern Goes Across Town For Coen by Phil Kasiecki BOSTON – Northeastern’s new head coach didn’t have to go far for his new job. Bill Coen, who had been the associate coach at Boston College and a member of Al Skinner’s staff since 1989, is the new leader on Huntington […]

2006 Boo Williams Invitational Recap by Phil Kasiecki HAMPTON, Va. – Early in April, the Hampton Roads area in Virginia is a good spot for basketball fans to be. Not only is there the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, an NBA pre-draft event for seniors, but the Boo Williams Invitational is usually […]