UNLV signee Derrick Jones had a monster day at the Hoop Hall Classic. He scored 17 points in the first quarter versus Simeon HS. Read about it here. Photo cred – Davide de Pas Springfield, MASS., – Martin Luther King Jr., weekend is important in the world of high school basketball, because of nearly every ranked team is playing some where in the country. The epicenter of this basketball can be found at the “Birthplace of Basketball,” which is at the Basketball Hall of Fame on the campus of Springfield College. With......
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Harry Giles III had a bounce back summer after suffering a knee injury last year. His July puts him back atop of the rankings in the class of 2016. A number of prospects elevated their games and turned coaches into believers this summer. In our second look at the summer 2014, we will look at who is poised to have a big season on the court this winter. By: @JLHemingwayPSB SUMMER STOCK RISERS PART II Harry Giles III of Winston Salem, N.C., was considered the top class of 2016 prospect before he suffered an......
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By: @JLHemingwayPSB Vaughn chooses UNLV One of the last major national recruiting pieces fell into place last night as Rashad Vaughn of Golden Valley, Minn. gave his commitment to Dave Rice and the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV. The 6-foot-6 guard gives the Rebels an immediate game changer from the wing, because of the tools and athleticism that he brings to the floor. We had a first-hand look at the McDonald’s American at the Hoop Hall Classic in Springfield, Mass. in January. Vaughn’s offensive prowess is diversified as he is a threat to......
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Springfield, Mass. – Whether the players were signed to play at a top 25 program next year or still deciding on which school they will call home, the competition was terrific. Everyone had to execute in order to get a victory. In this recap we look at two prospects who impacted their team for a victory in their respective games. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Jonah Bolden (New South Wales, Australia.) – Brewster – 2014 Bolden put up one of the most interesting performances of the entire weekend. Although the 6-9 forward did not score......
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Springfield, Mass. – The Hoop Hall Classic provided the stage for the nation’s top talent to compete against each other. The three day weekend provided many local observers as well as fans from around the nation a glimpse of dozens of top 100 caliber talent. We will take a look at two seniors who are poised to contribute for their colleges next fall. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Makinde London (Nashville, Tenn.) – Montverde Academy – 2014 Standing at 6-foot-9 tall, London exhibits the prototypical 21st century frame of a power forward. He has the......
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Springfield, Mass. – There was simply too much talent to write about in one or two articles from the Hoop Hall Classic. We take a third look back at the talent that competed at Springfield College in the middle of January. Here is a look at two of the more talented big men in the class of 2015 who have yet to make their college decision. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Cheick Diallo (Centereach, N.Y.) – Our Savior New American School – 2015 Unquestionably one of the more impressive stat lines to come out of......
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Springfield, Mass – Played upon “James Naismith Court,” the Hoop Hall Classic combines traditional basketball nostalgia with the future of tomorrow. The jammed pack lineup of teams on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend allowed the nation to get a glimpse of which prep standouts could become the stars of tomorrow. In this edition of our Hoop Hall Classic recap, we look at two more players who stole the show for themselves and their team. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Jalen Adams (Melrose, Mass.) Cushing Academy – 2015 If there was an official stock riser group......
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Springfield, Mass. – The Hoop Hall Classic is placed within the “Birthplace of Basketball” on the campus of Springfield College. The setting is fitting for this event as it has shown to be the birthing ground of numerous college and professional basketball stars. Current college stars such as Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker competed here last year. Lottery picks such as Anthony Bennett, Nerlens Noel and Victor Oladipo first showed the basketball world what they could do years ago at this same event. This year is no different as dozens of top......
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