Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest: Part I
Matt Klinewski attempts a layup (Photo: Jodi Samsel of the Courier-Post) Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) – Made the trip out to Neptune (N.J.) for the Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest, held at Hoop Group’s...
View ArticleTeam Final hosts Big Shots tournament this weekend
Vaughn Covington (Neumann-Goretti) is part of a talented Team Final 15U squad. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Garrett Miley @GWMiley – The Big Shots AAU circuit is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend....
View ArticleBig Shots/Team Final notebook (May 19)
Chris Clover (right) impressed with a 31-point outing on Saturday. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – A few notes from this weekend’s Big Shots event, hosted by Team Final. Took in games at...
View ArticleTeam Final wins two of three in Big Shots finals
Team Final Black won the 16U title at the Big Shots event. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The Team Final-hosted Big Shots tournament wrapped up on Sunday, with all the action converging...
View ArticleBig Shots/Team Final notebook (May 20)
Rashaan Armstead-Holloway (right) was one of several standout performers at the Big Shots event. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Teddy Bailey (@TheTeddyBailey) — The final day of this weekend’s Big Shots event,...
View ArticleElevate Hoops Showdown Recap/Day 2 Notebook
Rasool Samir (left) and DeAndre Hunter (12) helped lead Philly Pride to the Breakout Showdown 15U title. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The final day of the two-day Elevate Hoops...
View Article2013 AAU season wraps up at Summer Final
Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The 2013 AAU season wrapped up on Sunday, with college coaches getting a final chance to see high school prospects in a live game setting until the 2013-14 high school season...
View ArticleSpring Jam Fest Notebook: April 11
Jahaad Proctor (7) and Team PA were one of a few area teams who rolled in their Spring Jam Fest openers. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The 2014 AAU season really got underway in...
View ArticleTeam Final hosting scrimmage on Saturday
Syracuse commit Malachi Richardson (above) and the rest of Team Final make their first public appearance on Saturday. (Photo: Mark Jordan) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League...
View ArticleHoop Group Pitt Jam Fest Preview
Jake Silpe and the Jersey Shore Warriors are one of 30 AAU teams competing in the UA Association. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) – Friday kicks off one of the most important weekends on...
View ArticleInjury didn’t slow down DeAndre Hunter’s recruitment
DeAndre Hunter (above) picked up four offers despite missing his entire sophomore year to injury. (Photo: Josh Verlin) Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Like quite a few others, Saint Joseph’s head coach Phil...
View ArticleConstitution assistant Fran Hamilton, 31, dies
Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – A few months ago, Constitution assistant coach Fran Hamilton was offered a head coaching job at a school out west–and turned it down. Having been at Constitution for three...
View ArticleWE R1 finishes AAU season strong at End of Summer Classic
David Hassinger (@David_Hassinger), Varun Kumar (@VRKumar8) & Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) — No area AAU team had a stronger July than WE R1’s oldest group. After taking home the Under Armour...
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