Spokane, WA – It was a great atmosphere for the four NCAA tournament first round games played today at the Spokane Memorial Arena. The venue is smaller and more intimate than most venues for the NCAA tournament, seating slightly more than 12,000. To the delight of most of the crowd, the day featured an upset […]
National Prep School Invitational: Day 3 Recap
Providence , RI – Putnam Science scored the last 13 points of the game to edge Montverde Prep 81-80 in the nightcap of the third day of the National Prep School Invitational. UConn recruit Mamadou Diarra made two three throws with five seconds remaining to cap the furious rally. 6-7 Australian Kouat Noi scored 17 […]
Practices at the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit
Here are some observations after attending the practices for the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit which takes place on Saturday at 7PM PST in Portland, Oregon. The World Select Team appears to be not as strong as the past several years. Two of the best players for the World team are Canadians, Anthony Bennett and Andrew […]
National Prep School Invitational All-Tournament Team
The NetScouts Basketball All-Tournament Team for the 2012 National Prep School Invitational has been announced. Most Outstanding Player: Myles Davis, 6’3 senior, Notre Dame Prep (Xavier) All -Tournament Team Steven Adams, 7’0 post-grad, Notre Dame Prep (Pitt) JaKarr Sampson, 6’8 senior, Brewster Academy (Offers from St. John’s, Providence and Baylor) Darrick Wood, 6’5 senior, Bridgton […]
Final Day at the National Prep School Invitational
The National Prep School Invitational ended Sunday with the last seven of the the 32 tournament games. Head Coaches Tony Bennett of Virginia, Brian Gregory of Georgia Tech, John Thompson III of Georgetown, Steve Donohue of Boston College and Jim Baron of Rhode Island were among the many head coaches in attendance. Over 100 coaches […]
Day 3 of the National Prep School Invitational
Day three brought us eight games, several of which went down to the wire. 6’7 Devon Hayes scored 18 points as Mont Clare (PA) topped Winchendon 58-55. St. John’s Northwest Military Academy (WI) beat Marianopolis (CT) 61-52 with 6’8 Aaron Ross continuing his excellent play with 21 points and five rebounds. Ross is one of […]
Day 2 of the National Prep School Invitational
It was another exciting and long day at the National Prep School Invitational at Rhode Island College. Nine games took place with some of the best prep school teams in the nation battling it out. The day started with Lee Academy (ME) edging CJEOTO (NJ) 57-54 as Kiefer Douse scored 15 points. NetScouts Basketball Player […]
Day 1 of the National Prep School Invitational
It’s the first week of February which means we are at the 14th annual National Prep School Invitational. This year we are at Rhode Island College and have been greeted by the largest first day attendance and most coaches in the history of the event. Other than not being allowed to eat spinach pies at […]
Basketball Times Column – St. Mary’s and Gonzaga
Our February Basketball Times column features coverage of the recent St. Mary’s – Gonzaga clash. Those teams have a combined 14 international players on their rosters. We also feature Canadian Devoe Joseph who has led Oregon to an early share of the Pac-12 lead and Albany’s Gerardo Suero from the Dominican Republic who is 4th […]
