Playing college basketball — whether it's at the Division 1, 2 or 3 level — is the goal for many of New England's young prospects. Now, it's time for the journeys of the region's Class of 2027 to reach their college destination. To follow these athletes and their careers, we have a running list of … [Read more...]
Canterbury coach Brian Fruscio recovering after ‘unimaginable medical crisis’
Canterbury boys basketball coach Brian Fruscio is recovering at a hospital in Long Island, N.Y., after suffering an “unimaginable medical crisis.” According to a GoFundMe donation page, Fruscio recently suffered a series of five strokes and faces a long recovery. “His doctors anticipate that … [Read more...]
What should prospects know about the NCAA eligibility rule? NEPSAC coaches’ survey, Part 3
In late June, the NCAA adopted the five-year eligibility rule, a landmark change that has a direct impact on high school prospects. The new “5 for 5” rule now gives Div. 1 and 2 athletes five full seasons of eligibility over a five-year window, with their eligibility clock starting upon initial … [Read more...]
Best boys teams in NEPSAC? Who has breakout potential? Coaches’ survey, Part 2
In Part 1 of our NEPSAC boys coaches’ survey, the league’s coaches gave their thoughts on the best and most underrated players. Now, we move on to the teams. As open gyms begin throughout the region in the coming weeks, hopes are high for programs everywhere. There are multiple true contenders in … [Read more...]
Magic hour: How the Middlesex Magic persevered to win another Hoop Group title
Lambros Papalambros always has faith in his teams. But on a rainy Saturday morning in May, it was cemented with his Middlesex Magic Hoop Group squad. The Magic were playing in a small tournament at the Sudbury Fieldhouse, and they only had five players available. But CJ Farrell, Ty Grudzien, Jack … [Read more...]
NBA players from New England share advice for today’s prospects
As boys basketball prospects all over New England chase their dreams, they have great examples of inspiration at the highest level of the sport. In the NBA, there are many players who once played in their backyards and schools. As of August, there are 17 active NBA players who are either natives of … [Read more...]
