One of the most anticipated weeks of the NCAA tournament has arrived and we got some action in our own Backyard as the NCAA East Regional returns to MSG for the first time since 2014. This year is special because if you know each roster contains players from the NY Tri-state area. From Harlem, to … Continue reading Pregame Thoughts: NCAA East Regional
The 2023 PSAL title game may have ranked as one of the top 5 championship games in league history! It was An All-Brooklyn battle as Eagle Academy … Postseason Defining Moments: EDDIE FOR THE WIN Eagle Academy Brooklyn Claims First PSAL CITY Title (Video Recap) Continue reading Postseason Defining Moments: EDDIE FOR THE WIN Eagle Academy Brooklyn Claims First PSAL CITY Title (Video Recap)
The 2023 PSAL title game may have ranked as one of the top 5 championship games in league history! It was An All-Brooklyn battle as Eagle Academy Brooklyn led by LIU Commits Eric Acker and Trey Sheppard went up against Division rival Thomas Jefferson led by the deadly backcourt trio of Sophomores Connor Sprattley, Tristan … Continue reading Postseason Defining Moments: EDDIE FOR THE WIN Eagle Academy Brooklyn Claims First PSAL CITY Title (Video Recap)
On January 9th, I had the chance to interview two of Duke’s Future Stars Kyle Flipowski and Dereck Lively II. Lively and Flipowski just played in a big game against each other at the Empire Invitational in Brooklyn. Led by Kyle’s 22 points. Wilbrahamson and Monson beat Lively’s Westtown School (PA) 59-54. In this interview, … Continue reading Interview With Derrick Lively III and Kyle Filipowski
Featured Photo Credit: Hector Martinez / Moving Pictures Just as if the 2021-22 showcase season wouldn’t get any greater, Stepinac Head Coach Pat Massaroni and the CHSAA and the Archdiocese of New Jersey decided to make things greater by coming up with the NY vs NJ Catholic High school showcase. Something special about state showcases … Continue reading CHSAA Chronicles: A Look Back at the NY vs NJ Catholic High School Showcase.
St. John’s and Seton Hall dominate as big non conference tests are ahead in the Gavitt Tip off games. Continue reading Big East Press: Dominance and Depth
PSA Cardinals 16U head coach Casey Williams has been coaching the youth in NYC for a long time. So when it came to the NYC Invitational back in April, he felt a sense of nostalgia. “Good old fashion NYC AAU basketball”. Williams said about the prestigious event . “Gauchos gym was a great atmosphere to … Continue reading A Look Back at The NYC Invitational The Current Pulse of NYC’s flagship Grassroots programs. (Part 1)
Article originally published 4/15/17 Lonnie Walker saves the day for the East Team. Lonnie Walker scored 19 points and Grabbed MVP honors as the West Team surged past the East Team 124-116 at the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic. It was a game that was heavily in favor of the East Team for most of the … Continue reading TBT: Lonnie Walker Saves the day for the East Squad at the Jordan Brand Classic
The Covid-19 pandemic has put a halt to everything especially Basketball. Playoffs canceled, in- person recruiting cancelled AAU season in question. So how are some of your favorite teams and coaches dealing with this? Just about everyone is staying positive and adapting to this whole new reality. A few weeks ago, Ralph Fornoles a referee, … Continue reading HDNYC and Referee Rant Presents: Pandemic Preempt W/ Stepinac’s Pat Massaroni.
The St. Johns Red Storm dropped their 2nd straight conference game this week to crosstown rival Seton Hall 82-79, but if you are the type of person with a “glass half full” perspective you will notice that this is a game the Johnnies can build off on. Clearly Seton Hall showed why they are the … Continue reading Big East Press: St. Johns Fall to Pirates but show much progress.
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