Steve Hewitt, Author at New England Basketball Journal

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Inside Cooper Flagg’s experience at U.S. Olympics training camp

Cooper Flagg made a strong impression at camp with USA Basketball Men's Select Team (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

On the first possession of a scrimmage against the United States Olympic team last weekend, Cooper Flagg was playing defense and found himself getting switched on to one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. Suddenly, he was face to face with LeBron James. For the 17-year-old Flagg, it … [Read more...]

AAU championships roundup: BABC falls at Adidas, Middlesex Magic wins HGSL title

Though his team was a bit shorthanded, Leo Papile had confidence in his Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) 17U squad heading into this past weekend’s Adidas 3SSB national championships but acknowledged that there was little room for error in single-elimination bracket play. That ultimately caught … [Read more...]

5 MIAA boys basketball teams to watch next season

Could there be some new boys basketball squads claiming glory in Massachusetts in 2025? Three of the top four divisions in the MIAA saw repeat champions – Worcester North in Division 1, Malden Catholic in Division 2 and Wareham in Division 4 – in 2024. But across every division, there has been some … [Read more...]

BABC 17U feeling confident heading into Adidas national championship

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When Leo Papile thinks about the trajectory of his Boston Amateur Basketball Club’s (BABC) season that led to this week’s Adidas 3SSB national championships in South Carolina, the college football playoffs come to his mind. BABC had another strong year in its second season on … [Read more...]

Watch list: 10 studs to know from boys class of 2025

Keyshuan Tillery is the engine for the offense at New Hampton.

One word to describe the Class of 2025 boys in New England? Stacked. The talent is undeniable, and it’s reflected here in this watch list. All told, there are five prospects – as of now – who are viewed as consensus nationally-ranked recruits, with several more knocking on the door. Each of our … [Read more...]

6 boys frontcourt standouts from NEPSAC scholastic showcase

WELLESLEY, Mass. — More than 600 New England-based players traveled to Babson College over three days in June with hopes of impressing college coaches. Among them were some of the best wings and forwards the region can offer. From June 21-23, players from 75 schools participated in the NEPSAC … [Read more...]

Basketball is getting huge in Maine. Thank Cooper Flagg for that

Cooper Flagg is the pride of Newport, Maine, and is headed to play basketball at Duke next. (Brian Spurlock/Getty Images)

Since seeing Cooper Flagg play, 8-year-old Lawson Pelletier has rediscovered basketball. He has started playing again, and he wants to model his game after Flagg. “I think what Cooper has done for Lawson, he’s kind of reinvigorated his love for basketball,” Pelletier's dad, Shawn, said. “It just lit … [Read more...]

Oswin Erhunmwunse: What the Providence commit can bring to Friars

Oswin Erhunmwunse is committed to Providence College. (Putnam Science Academy)

Oswin Erhunmwunse is one of the most unique prospects in the country, and not just because of his game. The 6-foot-10 athletic big man moved to the United States from Nigeria in 2022 with little basketball experience and very raw ability. But he quickly blossomed into a nationally-ranked recruit … [Read more...]

After brief delay, Jaylen Harrell makes ‘right choice’ with commitment to Providence

BOSTON — Jaylen Harrell’s college decision took a little longer than he initially planned, and it was harder than he anticipated. But he believes he ultimately landed in the right place. Harrell – the reigning Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts and one of the top Class of 2025 recruits in … [Read more...]

Jay Jones blazing his own trail, with blessing of Div. 1 coach father

Jay Jones, the son of BU coach Joe Jones, has committed to Penn. (Jason Ong photo)

A boisterous, standing-room only crowd filled up Benson Gymnasium – the home of Rivers basketball – in early March. But by halftime, it was silenced. Rivers, in its quest for a NEPSAC Class B title three-peat, trailed rival Brooks by 13 at halftime in the semifinals. The favorites were on the ropes. … [Read more...]

6 boys teams that impressed during NEPSAC scholastic showcase

WELLESLEY, Mass. — Teams across the NEPSAC are still months away from the start of their seasons, but we've already had a first look at their 2024-25 squads. Seventy-five schools – ranging from Class AAA to C – converged at Babson College from June 21-23 for the NEPSAC scholastic showcase. The event … [Read more...]

10 boys backcourt standouts from NEPSAC scholastic showcase

WELLESLEY, Mass. — One thing was certain as hundreds of high school players competed on the recreation courts at Babson College last monthj: New England is rich with talented guards. The NEPSAC scholastic showcase was held at Babson from June 21-23, with 75 schools playing several games. It was a … [Read more...]

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