Sudden Change at The Heights by Phil Kasiecki In late April, Boston College looked like it would enter the ACC next season and make an immediate impact. With most ACC teams that finished near the top this season having personnel question marks entering next season, the door looked open for […]

2005 Five-Star Invitational by Phil Kasiecki NEW LONDON, Conn. – After two years in Massachusetts, the Five-Star Invitational moved to Connecticut College this year. That wasn’t the only thing different about this year’s version, which featured a 16-and-under division after having 32 teams in one division last year. Five-Star has […]

Jersey Shore Invitational by Ray Floriani TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A week ago Wednesday, I received the call from Joe Held. A Northeast Conference official, Joe and I have worked together in camp and on high school games. “We need a third partner,” Joe says. “Rene Ruth (another NEC official […]

Talented underclassmen invade Houston by Phil Kasiecki HOUSTON – We’ve already had a look at the top players from the class of 2006 that competed in the Houston Kingwood Classic. Now, as promised, we take a look at the top underclassmen at the tournament. Jerryd Bayless (6’3″ So. SG, Phoenix […]

Another excellent Kingwood Classic in the books by Phil Kasiecki HOUSTON – In a state where football is normally king, basketball ruled for the weekend of April 22-24 as two major traveling team events took place. The Houston Kingwood Classic is annually one of the very best spring events, and […]

An “other” player trying to make the next level by Matthew Moll NEW YORK – For some of the players participating in the Jordan Classic, this was not just a chance to be on ESPN and get a new pair of J’s, and compete in an impromptu dunk contest. Rather, […]

Capitol Invitational Does Well by Phil Kasiecki WASHINGTON – The first weekend of events certified for Division I coaches to attend featured three events. One of them was the Charlie Weber Capitol Invitational, featuring primarily teams from the eastern half of the country. The talent was good in the Open […]

Players Choice Works for More Than the Players by Ray Floriani RAMAPO, N.J. – The opening line of the coaches’ packet is an introduction that can qualify as a statement of purpose: “The Players Choice has a mission to improve the forum in which college coaches evaluate potential recruits.” On […]

Age-itated by Jesse Ullmann Whether you’re on the coast of the Pacific or Atlantic, a republican or democrat, a Yankee fan or a fan of the defending World Series champions, some things just don’t seem to make a whole lotta sense. In the latest NBA hot stove topic of what […]

Host Team Takes Boo Williams Title by Phil Kasiecki HAMPTON, Va. – One of the top early spring events is always the Boo Williams Invitational, held in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. A good number of the top Nike-sponsored teams travel there for a good weekend of basketball. This […]