The 2026 boys grassroots season has come to a close, and there’s a lot to unpack. From a New England perspective, there was a ton of action to monitor as teams and prospects traveled around the country chasing championships, recruitment and final summer memories with their friends and teammates. Six … [Read more...]
Class of 2027 boys basketball commitments
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...]
Who would make your Mount Rushmore of active MIAA basketball coaches?
Much like in college basketball, the legacies of high school programs are often defined by their head coaches. The balance of power in the MIAA championship pursuit is constantly shifting as star players grow through high school and graduate. But there's always a cluster of schools that remain in … [Read more...]
5 recruiting takeaways from New England’s boys Class of 2026
The recruiting cycle for New England’s boys Class of 2026, at this stage of the summer, has essentially wrapped up. We’ll allow for the possibility that some Class of 2027 recruits will make late decisions to reclassify, join the 2026 class and head to college this fall. Amir Jenkins and Tahlan … [Read more...]
How Sam Fleming overcame torn Achilles to earn TCU commitment
At first, Sam Fleming kept a poker face. On Jan. 26, 2025, he sat in a doctor's office after receiving confirmation of a brutal diagnosis, a torn Achilles tendon. The news hadn’t hit him yet. It hadn’t fully processed. About three minutes passed. Then the emotions overcame him as he sat inside the … [Read more...]
7 boys standouts from Session 2 of Summer Draft League
WESTON, Mass. — In Year 3, the Summer Draft League is continuing to grow. We profiled the league during its first season in 2024, when Chris Giordano and Kyle Butler teamed up to give young hoopers a unique opportunity to develop their game while getting high-level instruction from the area’s best … [Read more...]
