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Feb 27, 2009
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HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
PREP TEAMS PLAY FOR BASKETBALL GLORY
The National High School Invitational will bring together eight of the top Prep Teams this weekend in Bethesda Maryland. The tournament, scheduled to be played at Georgetown Prep School, does not claim to be a National Championship event but rest assured the winner will claim that title. The participating teams include at least four teams that are included in the major polls. They include Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy, Henderson (NV) Findlay Prep, Newark (NJ) St. Benedict, Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian, Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy, Wynnewood (PA) Friends Central, Upper Marlbora (MD) Riverdale Baptist, Beckley (WV) Mountain State Academy and Summerville (SC) Pinewood Prep. Several games will be telecast by ESPN, ESPNU and ESPN2.
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Nov 25, 2008
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WATERLOO WONDERS
WATERLOO WONDERS-NEW BOOK NOW OUT
Seventy five years ago the Waterloo Wonders came frolicking out of the hills of the Lawrence County hills to become the most colorful, most exciting most unforgettable team in the history of Ohio high school basketball. Dick Burnette published a great book about the team in 1961 and finding a copy of that book is now almost imposiible. Now Dick has another book that may become just as much a treasure as the first. I encourage all basketball fans to get a copy. You can find information by calling 888-728-8467 or by visiting the new book website at http://www.waterloowonders.com/
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Nov 22, 2008
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NIKE EXTRAVAGANZA
MATER DEI PLAYING HOST TO TOP EVENT
Mater Dei, the number one team in the country in every poll, will play host to one of the nation's top events this coming Saturday at Mater Dei's new arena in Santa Ana, California. The top two games will have the Monarchs meeting Newark (NJ) St. Benedict and Concord (CA) De La Salle taking on Compton (CA) Dominguez. St. Benedict is the number two team in most polls and De La Salle is listed number two in the HoopsUSA ranking. Other big matchups have Los Angeles (CA) Westchester testing Seattle (WA) Ranier Beach and Los Angeles (CA) Fairfax going against Chicago (IL) Whitney Young. Six other games are also on tap...Nike Extravaganza
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Jun 18, 2008
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CELTICS CLOBBER LAKERS
CELTICS CLOBBER LAKERS
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May 31, 2008
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NBA FINALS
CELTICS TACKLE LAKERS IN NBA FINALS
I have said often that I am not a big fan of professional basketball but the finals between Boston and Los Angeles intrigues me a big....NBA Finals
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May 11, 2008
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MIKE D'ANTONI HEADS TO KNICKS
MIKE D'ANTONI ACCEPTS KNICKS JOB
Mike D'Antoni's Phoenix Suns came within an eyelass of winning an NBA Championship but now the youthful looking coach has decided to move on. D'Antoni has agreed to a four year deal to coach the struggling New York Knicks......Mike D'Antoni
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Apr 24, 2008
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SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS
SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS NATIONWIDE
Players will continue to hone their skills at AAU events and individual camps this Spring and Summer. There are many more than are shown on the list I have provided and most college coaches also have their own camps...Spring & Summer Events
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Apr 19, 2008
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NBA DRAFT
TOP PLAYERS DECLARE FOR NBA DRAFT
I love basketball, but like many others, except for the season ending NBA playoffs, I could care less about professional basketball. Millionaires running up and down the court or on another playing field, just doesn't turn me on. Now, the annual NBA Draft is causing more dollar signs to shine in the eyes of top young players around the country....NBA DRAFT
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Apr 08, 2008
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KANSAS WINS TITLE
2007-2008
KANSAS WINS
TENNESSEE WOMEN AGAIN
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Apr 07, 2008
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2008 COLLEGE BRACKETS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
NCAA - D-1 Men | NIT Men | D-1 Women | NIT Women
NCAA - D-2 Men | D-3 Men | D-2 Women | D-3 Women
NAIAA- D-1 Men | D-2 Men | D-1 Women | D-2 Women
JR CL - D-1 Men | D-2 Men | D-1 Women | D-2 Women
JR CL - D-3 Men | Inventor of Basketball | D-3 Women
..Note: Some brackets may be enlarged to read better..
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Mar 27, 2008
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2008 MCDONALDS ALL AMERICAN GAME
EAST WINS MCDONALDS GAME
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Mar 16, 2008
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
ST. ANTHONY, GONZAGA, HARGRAVE WIN TITLES
The season is now over around the nation and the three HoopsUSA High School National Champions have been decided. Undefeated Jersey City (NJ) St. Anthony overprowered state foe Newark (NJ) Science Park 69-36 in the state Tournament of Champions final to finish 32-0. They will win both the Traditional School National Championship and the Consensus Rating. Washington (DC) Gonzaga had an almost perfect season, wnning the DC Championship and the legendary Alhambra Catholic Championship Tournament to finish 34-1. They win the National School National Championship. Chatham (VA) Hargrave Military Academy finished 29-0, winning the Prep School National Tournament, to take the Prep School Division National Championship.
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Mar 06, 2008
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2007-2008 TOP TEAMS
POLLS SHOW VERSIONS OF NATIONS TOP TEAMS
The latest polls note different versions of the nations top high school teams. As readers of this site know, I do not feel that Oak Hill and other schools that are non sanctioned by their individual state, are in the same league as the schools that must abide by strict rules including the recruitement of new players every season. I do respect and publish those polls because those guys are intelligent. I think they know they're wrong but they'll never admit it. That would make me right and they're not going to let that happen. The polls I will publish later separate the nations schools into three divisions, Traditional Schools, "National" Schools and Prep Schools. Here are the latest polls.. HoopsUSA -.ESPN - Student Sports - Prep Poll - USAToday - Rise Mag - Prep Schools
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Mar 05, 2008
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NAISMITH AWARD WINNERS
NAISMITH AWARD WINNERS NAMED FOR 2007-2208
The Players of the Year and the Coaches of the Year for both girls and boys basketball have been named. The players and coaches will be presented the awards by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club at their annual banquet....Naismith
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Feb 09, 2008
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JACK CURRAN
MOLLOY'S JACK CURRAN HONORED IN NEW YORK
IF someone had told me twenty years ago that legendary Coach Coach Jack Curran and I would be good friends one day, I wouldn't have believed it. I have followed his career for many years and got to know him well during his trips to Myrtle Beach where basketball and baseball teams have played many times. He is not only a dedicated coach, he is a saint among men and I love the man. He was honored this week two wins shy of his 900th victory. He has already doubled that number in baseball...Jack Curran
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Feb 09, 2008
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PRIME TIME SHOOTOUT
OAK HILL, RICE AND WHITNEY YOUNG LOSE AT PTS
Threee of the nation's top teams fell on Saturday and more could fall today at the Prime Time Shootout. Check out the scores and today's schedule....Prime Time Shootout
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Jan 28, 2008
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STATE POLLS - ALASKA - HAWAII
INDIVIDUAL STATES HIGH SCHOOL POLLS
There are many National High School Polls and at least one listing of individual state high school ratings for fans to see. As far as I know there are none that show the exact ratings produced by each state. The individual state writers and pollsters know what teams in their areas are the best and I value their opinions. Here is a list of the polls produced by newspapers, websites and other media in the individual states. The polls come out at different times during the week and I update as the new information is received State Polls...A-H - I-L - M-NY - NC-T - U-W
Click Here For MaxPreps.com Individual State Ratings which are more updated for most teams in each state
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Jan 10, 2008
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2007-2008 HOOPSUSA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL RATINGS
HOOPSUSA RATINGS SHOW THREE CATEGORIES
This week's HoopsUSA National Boys High School Ratings show three different categories of teams. In my opinion this is the correct and only true way to rate teams. While rating teams may be a guessing game at best, my system at least puts teams where they belong instead of rating them all together in one poll. My annual Consensus Ratings will begin when all of the top polls start rating teams on a weekly basis. I of course invite comments and any differing opinions..HoopsUSA Ratings
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Dec 20, 2007
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OAK HILLS DEFEATS DUNCANVILLE
DUNCANVILLE (TX) WINNING STREAK ENDS AT 53
Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy was suffering with a two game losing skid after falling to St. Benedict's (NJ) and Benedictine (VA). The Warriors ended that streak Monday night in Dallas, Texas by stopping the 53 game winning streak that Duncanville (TX) High had put together over two years. The exciting contest went to overtime before Oak Hill won the game 78-77....Duncanville Loses
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Dec 16, 2007
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HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT SEASON GETS UNDERWAY
BASKETBALL EVENTS WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEK
A ton of outstanding high school events will be played this week into the new year. We will update fans on the results of as many as possible after they have been completed. Each of these events will feature great team and individual talent. All of these events are listed along with over four hundred other events in the annual HoopsUSA Tournament and Events Report which can be purchased by clicking here....Tournaments & Events
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Dec 08, 2007
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ST. BENEDICT'S UPSETS OAK HILL
ST. BENEDICTS UPSETS OAK HILL IN KENTUCKY
Newark (NJ) St. Benedict's Prep will take over the Number One spot in the HoopsUSA "National" rating after upsetting previous top team Oak Hill Academy...St. Benedicts
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Oct 25, 2007
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HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS BEGIN
HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS WILL START THIS WEEKEND
It's only October but two Prep Team events will get the 2007-2008 tournament season underway this weekend. The National Alliance Tournament and Swanny's Pioneer Classic will tip off the new season. Most of the other events will start the middle of November. The HoopsUSA Tournament and Events Report is out and already in the hands of many college coaches and individuals. The report covers over four hundred events and is the only report of it's kind in the nation. Click on the link to get the teams in the two events coming up....Prep Events
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Sep 26, 2007
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TOURNAMENT AND EVENTS REPORT
TOURNAMENT & EVENTS REPORT BEING SENT OUT
The annual HoopsUSA Tournament and Events Report for this year's high school basketball season is ready and is now on the eay to coaches and subscribers. Last seasons report covered over four hundred events and several new events will be played this season. Each shows teams, players, dates, sites and contact information. The publication is recognized nationwide as the finest report of it's kind and has been called the Bible of High School Events. Each copy is bound and personalized. Seeing players in their own team environment against the nation's top players is the best way for college coaches to choose the players that best fit into their system and fans enjoy watching the coaches and all the top stars perform. Don't wait, order now! For more order information click here...T & E Report
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Aug 09, 2007
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WAKE FOREST
DINO GAUDIO NEW HEAD COACH AT WAKE FOREST
It's only appropriate that one of the coaches deceased Head Coach Skip Prosser had the most confidence in has become the new head man at Wake Forest. Dino Gaudio has many of the same coaching qualities as Prosser and is a great choice for the position....Wake Forest
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Aug 06, 2007
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CLIFF ELLIS NAMED AS COASTAL COACH
VETERAN CLIFF ELLIS IS NEW COASTAL COACH
Former Clemson and Auburn coach Cliff Ellis was named Monday as the new Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Carolina. He replaces Buzz Peterson. Ellis has been a proven winner throughout his career.
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Aug 05, 2007
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COLLEGE COACHING CHANGES
COLLEGE COACHING CAROUSEL STARTS UP AGAIN
The College Coaching Carousel has cranked up again. Here's the latest update.....Coaching Carousel
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Jul 30, 2007
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BREAKDOWN MAGAZINE TOP SUMMER TEAMS
TEAMS AND PLAYERS COMPLETING SUMMER WARS
Top Spring and Summer Teams with the nations top players from every class are keeping their games in shape.
GBOA HOOPS - TOP SUMMER TEAMS
BREAKDOWN.....Final 17-Under - Final 16-Under
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Jul 27, 2007
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COACH SKIP PROSSER
WAKE FOREST HOOPS COACH SKIP PROSSER DIES
One of my favorite college basketball coaches suddenly passed away yesterday. It really hit me  hard when I learned of his death. Skip Prosser was not only an outstanding coach, he was an outstanding person as well. He was a players coach and did his job the way it should be done. I never heard of anyone who didn't like and respect him.
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Jul 18, 2007
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DAVE KRIDER
KRIDER BACK IN THE PUBLIC EYE WITH MAX PREPS
My old friend Dave Krider is back where he needs to be as a full time writer for Max Preps. Krider formerly did a great job ranking teams for USA Today and more recently did some part time work for Sports Illustrated.com. Krider has written three books that fans might want to add to their sports library. Read his articles here....Dave Krider
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Apr 08, 2007
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NIKE HOOP SUMMIT
STUDENT SPORTS REPORTS ON NIKE HOOP SUMMIT
Many of the nation's top players are participating in spring and summer games around the nation. The Nike Hoop Summit in Memphis was one of them....Student Sports
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Apr 05, 2007
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ROUNDBALL CLASSIC
FOUR HS STARS SHARE ROUNDBALL MVP
   
Pictured from left to right, North Carolina State signee J.J. Hickson, next year's UCLA standout Kevin Love, Southern California futurestar O.J. Mayo and Villanova recruit Corey Fisher shared the Most Valuable Player Awards at Tuesday's annual Roundball Classic in Chicago, won by the West 144-123....Roundball Classic
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Apr 04, 2007
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THE MASTERS
ZACH JOHNSON WINS THE MASTERS
Zach Johnson came through like a veteran at.The Masters
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Apr 04, 2007
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TENNESSEE WOMEN WIN AGAIN
WOMENS TITLE GOES TO TENNESSEE
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Apr 03, 2007
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FLORIDA GATORS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP
GATORS WIN TITLE AGAIN!!
The Florida Gators are enjoying one heck-of-a year. They have been a nemesis for many teams but the Ohio State Buckeyes in particular have felt their big bite. After winning the NCAA Division One Football Title in January by defeating Ohio State, the basketball team did a repeat by winning their second consecutive basketball championship last night. Ohio State was the victim again...GATORS
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Apr 02, 2007
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MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL
FLORIDA MEETS OHIO STATE FOR NATIONAL TITLE
The NCAA Division One National Championship will be decided tonight in Atlanta, Georgia. The defending champion Florida Gators will battle Ohio State Buckeyes for the title. The same two schools played for the NCAA Football National Title with Florida coming out on top. In other college action, Wilson (NC) Barton College won the NCAA Division II title by outlasting defending champion Winona (MN) Winona State University 77-75 and Amherst (MA) Amherst College toppled Norfolk (VA) Wesleyan College 80-67 for the Division III championship.
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Mar 27, 2007
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CONSENSUS RATINGS 2006-2007
DUNCANVILLE CLAIMS HOOPSUSA NATIONAL TITLE
ST. PATRICK, MONTVERDE WIN CONSENSUS POLLS
Except for upcoming all star games, the 2006-2007 high school season is over. Duncanville (TX) High completed their season at 39-0, winning the State Championship and also claiming the National Championship in the HoopsUSA Traditional School Rating. Duncanville did it the old fashion way, they earned it. The Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick Celtics captured the New Jersey Tournament Of Champions and is the new Consensus National Champion. The Consensus Rating is a combination of the ratings in all five polls. Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy won the Consensus "National" Teams rating finishing undefeated at 30-0....More On Ratings Story
.........HoopsUSA Ratings - Final Consensus Ratings
State Champions - A-K - L-M - N-O - P-W
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Mar 25, 2007
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MCDONALDS ALL AMERICAN GAME
MICHAEL BEASLEY MVP AT MCDONALDS AA GAME
Michael Beasley who played this past season at Fitchburg (MA) Notre Dame Prep was named MVP at the annual McDonald's All American game in Louisville....McDonalds
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Mar 24, 2007
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2006-2007 STATE CHAMPIONS - ALABAMA THROUGH KENTUCKY
ALL USA STATE CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN DECIDED
All of the Boys State Champions for the 2006-2007 season have been decided. While looking over our list, you won't see schools like Oak Hill Academy and other "National Schools" because most aren't allowed to play for state championsips. That's just one reason of many why those teams are in a separate rating from traditional schools in our ratings. How a team can win a National Championship without winning a State Championship is a question someone other than me will have to answer. Here is an exclusive HoopsUSA listing of all the final teams from every state with school, city the school is from, scores and won-loss records....A-K - L-M - N-O - P-W
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Mar 20, 2007
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ST. PATRICK WINS NEW JERSEY TOC
ST. PATRICK BELTS BLOOMFIELD FOR TOC TITLE
St. Patrick continue their late season run, swamping Blooming Tech for the New Jersey Tournament Of Champions title. The Celtics left no doubt about how good they were at the end of the season....St. Patrick Wins
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Mar 17, 2007
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ALHAMBRA CATHOLIC TOURNAMENT
ROMAN CATHOLIC PREVAILS IN ALHAMBRA FINAL
Philadelphia (PA) Roman Catholic won the championship of the 47th annual Alhambra Catholic Tournament in Cumberland, Maryland last night by defeating city rival Neumann-Goretti in the final game....Alhambra
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Mar 12, 2007
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SHAWNEE WINS IN NEW JERSEY
SHAWNEE (NJ) WINS BIG, ADVANCES TO STATE TOC
Medford Shawnee defeated Passiac Valley 56-39 to win the Group 3 State Championship  to advance to the New Jersey Tournament Of Champions. The Renegades will meet Bloomfield Tech in their opening game. Joe Keller's team won the Group 4 title in 1992, 95, 96 and 2001 and they were the first public school to win the tournament back in 1992. Other teams in the event will be Linden, St. Patrick, Seton Hall Prep and Chatham.
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Mar 08, 2007
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ST. PATRICK DEFEATS ST. ANTHONY'S
ST. PATRICK ENDS ST. ANTHONY WINNING STREAK
In as important a game as either team could play at this time of the season, Elizabeth St. Patrick (26-2) ended Jersey City St. Anthony's winning streak at twenty eight to advance in the New Jersey State Tournament..St. Patrick
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Mar 04, 2007
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BOB HURLEY
ST. ANTHONY"S BOB HURLEY COLLECTS 900TH WIN
If a coach wins twenty games for forty consecutive seasons, he or she would have eight hundred victories which is very rare in high school basketball. Coach Bob Hurley just recorded victory number nine hundred last week and has already surpasses that number. That's an amazing feat, especially considering the fact that New Jersey schools, unlike Texas, Louisiana and other states, can play only a low minimum number of games each season. Bob looks to be in great shape so only time will tell how large that winning toal will get before he retires.
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Feb 25, 2007
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SONNY VACCARO
SONNY VACCARO AGREES WITH HOOPSUSA RATING
 Sonny Vacaro (pictured with NBA superstar LeBron James) has been one of the most knowledgable and influencial individuals involved with high school basketball for many years. He agrees with my concept regarding teams shown in my "National" ratings. There will come a day when all the national polls, coaches and fans around the country will realize how right I am about this important subject....Sonny Vacaro
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Feb 25, 2007
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TOP RANKED ST. PATRICK LOSES TO LINDEN
TOP RANKED ST. PATRICK CELTICS FALL TO LINDEN
One day after defeating Huntington (WV) High in a nationally televised game, the Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick Celtics fell to state foe Linden High....St. Patrick Loses
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Feb 24, 2007
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ST. PATRICK DEFEATS HUNTINGTON
ST. PATRICK CELTICS WIN A GAME FOR THE AGES
In what has to be one of the best high school games ever played, both from a team and individual  perspective, Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick outlasted Huntington (WV) High 78-76 last night. A game like this one very often goes on a little longer and this one did as the Celtics watched three final shots bounce off the rim in the final few seconds that could have won the game for Huntington just before the horn sounded ending overtime and the game. Individually it just doesn't get any better. O.J. Mayo (pictured left) went off, scoring 47 points for Huntington, but Corey Fisher (pictured right) scored 37 for St. Patrick and had some key assists. Jeff Robinson scored 23 points for the Celtics...St. Patrick
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Feb 24, 2007
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MONTVERDE ACADEMY DEFEATS BENEDICTINE SCHOOL
MONTVERDE ACADEMY EASES PAST BENEDICTINE
 Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy (Coach Kevin Sutton pictured left) got past Richmond (VA) Benedictine 47-44 Saturday night to finish their season undefeated at 30-0. Benedictine had lost only one previous game to Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy. The win assures Montverde the HoopsUSA National Championship in the "National" Division Ratings....Montverde Wins
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Feb 23, 2007
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MONTVERDE ACADEMY VS. BENEDICTINE SCHOOL
MONTVERDE & BENEDICTING; CLASH OF THE TITANS
Coach Kevin Sutton (pictured top left) has his Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy team undefeated at 29-0, but they will have to be at their very best when they clash with  strong Richmond (VA) Benedictine School Saturday night. The top individual matchup may be between Montverde's 7'1 Solomon Alabi (pictured bottom left) and Benedictine's 6'7 Ed Davis (pictured bottom right). Benedictine School had an early season loss to powerful Oak Hill Academy and that is the only blemish on their record. A victory over Montverde Academy, presently ranked number one in the HoopsUSA "National" Ranking, would put a solid exclamation point on their already outstanding season.
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Feb 23, 2007
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ST. PATRICK VS. HUNTINGTON
HOOPSUSA'S TOP TWO TEAMS COLLIDE TONIGHT
Another battle for Number One will take place tonight at Marshall University when top ranked Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick goes up against second rated Huntington (WV) High. Huntington held the number one spot for a short time before losing a road game at Georgetown (KY) Scott County. They avenged that loss last week. St. Patrick's only loss came in the Academy National Tournament in Texas. They were defeated in the finals by Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha. Both teams should be at full strength. The game will be televised by ESPN2.
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Feb 20, 2007
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BERT BEAGLE DIES
STATISTICIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE DIES IN NEW YORK
I don't remember when I first met Bert Beagle. It could have been anywhere in New York where basketball games are played. He was one of those greatly dedicated individuals who loved basketball and sports. He never used a calculator or a computer, but he always got the stats correct. I will miss seeing him, as will all of those who knew and appreciated the man and all he did. They just don't come more dedicated than....Bert Beagle
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Feb 19, 2007
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WILLIE WEST RETIRES
WILLIE WEST WILL RETIRE AS CRENSHAW COACH
Willie West has been the head basketball coach at Los Angeles Crenshaw High School for 38 years. He is hanging up his whistle after this season. His teams have won 803 games. When I was running the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach I had two of West's teams in the event and they were always outstanding......Willie West
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Feb 16, 2007
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HUNTINGTON AVENGES LOSS TO SCOTT COUNTY
HUNTINGTON AVENGES LOSS TO SCOTT COUNTY
The Huntington (WV) Highlanders avenged their only loss of the season last night defeating Georgetown (KY) Scott County without star All American O.J. Mayo...Huntington
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Feb 12, 2007
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PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT
PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT HAD OUTSTANDING TEAMS
Here is a list of Primetime games scores......Primetime
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Feb 07, 2007
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PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT
PRIMETIME EVENTS WILL SHOWCASE TOP TALENT
 The Primetime Shootout has been one of the nation's top events for many years and this season was no exception. This years events featured a ton of the nation's top teams and individual talent....Primetime Shootout
- Pictured - 6'9 Michael Beasley-Notre Dame Prep (MA)
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Feb 04, 2007
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NIKE EXTRAVAGANZA
LAKE OSWEGO DEALS MATER DEI ANOTHER LOSS
Kevin Love scored 36 points and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead Lake Oswego (OR) High (Kevin Love (UCLA) pictured) to a convincing 61-52 win over Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei in the feature game of the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School. Nolan Smith scored 27 as Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy belted Los Angeles (CA) Fairfax 70-54...Nike Event
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Feb 04, 2007
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MONTVERDE TAKES OVER TOP SPOT
MONTVERDE ACADEMY TOPS MONTROSE CHRISTIAN
 Undefeated Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy (7'1 Sr. Solomon Alibi pictured) ran over previous number one Rockville (MD) Montrose Christain 62-47 in the finals of the Montverde Academy Invitational Classic to take over the top spot in the HoopsUSA National Poll Rating. No game details were immediately available.
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Feb 03, 2007
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NUMBER ONE HUNTINGTON LOSES
TOP TEAMS: HUNTINGTON LOSES, MONTROSE WINS
Kentucky's Number One team Georgetown Scott County knocked off the nations Number One team Huntington (WV) High last night in Kentucky. In other top games HoopsUSA's top ranked National team Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian outlasted top twenty five Mobile (AL) LeFlore 66-59 and Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy defeated Bel Air (MD) John Carroll 72-51 in the Montverde Classic last night. The two winners met Saturday for the championship of the talented event...Huntington Loss
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Feb 03, 2007
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OAK HILL ACADEMY
OAK HILL ACADEMY ON VERGE OF NATIONAL TITLE
Now that Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy (Coach Steve Smith Pictured) has all but  assured itself of another mythical National High School Basketball Championship in all the ratings but mine, I thought it would be a good time to repeat thoughts from an article I wrote a year or so ago about the program...Oak Hill Academy
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Jan 31, 2007
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HOOPHALL DURHAM CLASSIC
HUNTINGTON (WV), OAK HILL (VA) SURVIVE DURHAM
Top Ranked Huntington (WV) High waited until the final quarter to wake up and came away with a big win over Lakewood (CA) Artesia and Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy (with players from at least seven different states) held off Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei...Huntington - Oak Hill
Late Story from NJ: St. Patrick defeats St. Benedict's
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Jan 29, 2007
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TOP TEAMS PLAY IN DURHAM
FOUR OF NATIONS BEST PLAY TUESDAY IN DURHAM
Huntington (WV) High (without O.J. Mayo) plays Lakewood (CA) Artesia and Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei takes on Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy...Hall Of Fame
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Jan 29, 2007
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MAYO SUSPENDED
HUNTINGTON FACES TOP TEAMS WITHOUT MAYO
Top ranked Huntington (WV) High has two of their toughest games coming up and they will have to play those games without All American star O.J. Mayo...Mayo Suspended
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Jan 21, 2007
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GEORGIA TEAMS OUTSHINE NATIONALS
GEORGIA TEAMS OUTSHINE NATIONAL OPPONENTS
The state of Georgia has as much team and individual talent as any state in the country and they put some of that on stage Saturday night in the PrimeTime Tour Georgia event. The event was played before a large crowd at Norcross High School. The results showed Dunwoody High pounding Fort Lauderdale (FL) Pinecrest 87-61, Decatur Columbia beating top twenty five foe Mobile (AL) LeFlore 68-65 and powerful Norcross ripping Jacksonville (FL) Arlington Country Day 88-69. Marietta Wheeler (N.C. State commit J.J. Hickson pictured) was the only Georgia team to lose, but they led most of the game before a late surge by Prep School power Aston (PA) American Christian put them away 79-71. Game Most Valuable Players show in the Tournament and Event section below.
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Jan 19, 2007
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NATIONS BEST TEAMS FACE TOUGH MATCHUPS
NATION'S BEST TEAMS FACE BIG MATCHUPS AHEAD
Now that Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy (Nolan Smith pictured right) and  Lakewood (CA) Artesia (Renardo Sidney pictured left) have bitten the dust, Huntington (WV) High will probably be the nation's number one team come next Monday. Oak Hill lost to Chicago Simeon and Artesia was defeated by unheralded La Mirada. The Highlanders of Huntington also face tough games ahead with a January 30 game against Artesia at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium and games later against Scott County from Kentucky and St. Patrick from New Jersey. Oak Hill Academy jumps back into the fire against Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei, also at Duke on the 30th. Of course all of the top teams still face games against dangerous in-state rival teams. It'll be interesting to see who'll grab the brass ring as the nation's best team at the end of the season.
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Jan 19, 2007
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2006-2007 TOURNAMENT AND EVENT RESULTS - A
NATIONWIDE TOURNAMENTS AND EVENT RESULTS
The best teams and players will be traveling all over the country this season playing in top holiday Tournaments and Events. Several Outstanding events took place over the past weekend and will continue this week. HoopsUSA has posted those scores and will continue to record the new results as they come in Event Results - Awards
A - B - C - D - E-I - J-L - M-O - P-R - S - T - U-Z
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Jan 18, 2007
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OAK HILL FALLS IN CHICAGO
OAK HILL ACADEMY LOSES TO SIMEON IN CHICAGO
Mouth Of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy, number one in the HoopsUSA National Poll, suffered their first loss of the season Thursday night in the Windy City....Simeon Wins
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Jan 18, 2007
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ARTESIA SUFFERS FIRST LOSS
NUMBER ONE ARTESIA FALLS IN CALIFORNIA UPSET
The top team in the HoopsUSA Ratings has fallen from the lis of unbeatens after a loss to La Mirada....Artesia Loses
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Jan 17, 2007
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TOP SOUTHERN EVENT IN NORCROSS
TOP SOUTHERN TEAMS TO DO BATTLE IN GEORGIA
Norcross (GA) High has one of the nation's best teams and this Saturday they will play host to a number of top southern teams and one from Pennsylvania....Primetime
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Jan 07, 2007
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HUNTINGTON TOPPLES DEMATHA
HUNTINGTON TOPPLES DEMATHA IN BIG TEST GAME
The Huntington (WV) High Highlanders and star O.J. Mayo faced their first big national test of the season last Saturday night and came away with a huge win over Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha Catholic....Huntington Victorious
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Dec 28, 2006
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ACADEMY NATIONAL UNDERWAY
DEMATHA CAPTURES ACADEMY NATIONAL TITLE
Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha fought off a tough Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick team to win 58-49 in the finals of the Academy National Invitational. Houston Aldine defeated Houston Klein Collins to win the Texas Division....Vision Sports
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Nov 24, 2006
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PEORIA, ILLINOIS EVENT UNDERWAY
PEORIA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS UNDERWAY
Thw first annual Tournament Of Champions has begun in Peoria, Illinois. The star studded event features many of the nation's top teams and players. HoopsUSA will keeps fans and coaches abreast of each game results. A look teams and players can be found in the November events article below......Game Results and Leading Scorers
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Nov 21, 2006
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NOVEMBER EVENTS COMING UP
PEORIA (IL) EVENT IS BEST BET FOR THANKSGIVING
The Tournament Of Champions, a new event in Peoria, Illinois, is the most talented of the Thanksgiving Holiday events. Here is a detailed look at that event and a list of other November events ahead with outstanding teams and players. Complete details on almost four hundred events are included in the new edition of the HoopsUSA Tournament and Events Report......November Events
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Nov 19, 2006
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PREP SCHOOL SHOWCASE
PREP SCHOOL SHOWCASE PRODUCES SURPRISES
The second annual Prep School Showcase concluded yesterday in Worcester, Massachusetts. Here's a look at the box scores for each game...Prep School Showcase
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Nov 18, 2006
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O.J. MAYO DECIDES
O.J. MAYO DECIDES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
O.J. Mayo, 6'5 of Huntington (WV) High, one of the top recruits in this years class, has decided to attend Southern California. Mayo says he wanted to go to a school where he would not be the big fish in a small pond. His recruitment gives the City of Los Angeles arguably the two best players in the class of 2007. In July Kevin Love, 6'10 of Lake Oswego (OR) High chose the UCLA Bruins.
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Nov 05, 2006
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RECRUITING 2006-07
COLLEGES CONSTANTLY BATTLING FOR TOP STARS
College coaches are continuously out banging the bushes and pounding the streets trying to find and sign the nation's top high school players. All of the top analysts keep up. Here's the HoopScoop list.....Recruiting Wars
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Nov 01, 2006
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VASHON BASKETBALL
NEWSPAPER TARGETS FORMER VASHON COACH
An article has been published by the Riverview Times which might explain why Floyd Irons is no longer the basketball coach at Vashon HS....Illegal Recruiting
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Sep 26, 2006
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TOP 25 RATINGS - 06-07
ARTESIA, OAK HILL, PATTERSON HEAD TOP TEAMS
How teams should be rated is speculation and a number of polls around the country show that. My version is no different. No one really knows who the best teams are at this point. My ratings are much different than the others. I have three top twenty five polls. No one is ever going to convince me that schools who bring in players every year are on an equal scale with traditional schools who aren't allowed to do that. With that said, here is the HoopsUSA Pre-Season three category......Top Twenty Five Teams
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Sep 25, 2006
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HOOPSUSA TOURNAMENT AND EVENTS REPORT
TOURNAMENT & EVENTS REPORT IS NOW READY!
The annual HoopsUSA Tournament and Events Report for this year's high school basketball season is ready and has been mailed to subscribers.. This season's report covers over three-hundred-seventy five events. Most show teams, players, dates, sites and contact information. Many new events are included. The publication is recognized nationwide as the finest report of it's kind and has been called the Bible of High School Events. Each copy is bound and personalized. Seeing players in their own team environment against the nation's top players is the best way for colleges to choose the ones who will fit best into a particular collegiate environment. Don't wait, order now! For more information and how to order click here....T & E Report
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Aug 27, 2006
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COLLEGE COACHING CAROUSEL
COLLEGE COACHING CAROUSEL STARTS UP AGAIN
The College Coaching Carousel has cranked up again. Here's the latest update.....Coaching Carousel
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Aug 20, 2006
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NCAA OVERHALLS RECRUITING RULES
NCAA BOARD APPROVES RECRUITING REFORMS
The NCAA Board Of Directors hits members with a new no-frills-allowed package of recruiting reforms....NCAA
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Jul 26, 2006
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KEVIN LOVE TO UCLA
NATION'S TOP RECRUIT COMMITS TO UCLA BRUINS
Kevin Love, the player that most observers consider the best in the country has committed to the UCLA Bruins as Coach Ben Howland and his staff continue to build their program back toward the glory days....Kevin Love
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Jul 19, 2006
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2006 AAU SEASON
BASKETBALL BEAT HAS TOP AAU SUMMER TEAMS
The nation's top high school players and other future stars have been parading their talents around the country this spring and summer. Here are the top teams...AAU Teams
Breakdown Magazine...Top Team Players & Successes
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Jul 12, 2006
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WALKER INELIGIBLE AT NORTH COLLEGE HILL
BILL WALKER INELIGIBLE, SAYS HE'LL STAY AT NCH
Outstanding big man Bill Walker has been declared ineligible at Cincinnati (OH) North College Hill High School. He insist he'll stay even though he can't play, but will he?....And what will O.J. Mayo do?....Billy Walker
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Jul 12, 2006
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VASHON COACH IS FIRED
FLOYD IRONS IS FIRED AS COACH AT VASHON HIGH
Floyd Irons, the long time and ultra successful coach at Vashon High School in St. Louis, has been handed his walking papers....Floyd Irons - More On Irons Story
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Jul 07, 2006
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TOP PLAYERS AT SUMMER CAMPS
NATIONS TOP PLAYERS AT THREE SUMMER CAMPS
The nation's top high school players are displaying their talents at three of the best show camps around the nation. I have a list of all the players at each camp and I thought it would be interesting to see how the top players were listed. Our source is Hoopscooponline.com.... Nike All American adidas Superstar Reebok ABCD
  
Tyreke Evans Rinardo Sidney Kevin Love
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Jul 03, 2006
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BOBBY CREMINS IS NEW CHARLESTON COACH
CREMINS IS NEW COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COACH
 Bobby Cremins has agreed to terms as the new head basketball coach at the College Of Charleston. Of all the candidates mentioned Cremins has by far the most name recognition and his hiring will bring happiness throughout the college coaching profession....Charleston
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May 11, 2006
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BASKETBALL SPRING SUMMER CALENDAR
BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS
High School basketball players and future college stars are continuing to develop their individual skills in many AAU events around the country........Spring/Summer Events
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Apr 28, 2006
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HOOPSUSA HIGH SCHOOL RATINGS
LAWRENCE NORTH (IN) CAPTURES NATIONAL TITLE
DEMATHA (MD) AND NOTRE DAME (MA) ALSO WIN
All of the National Federation State Champions and a few Independent titleist have been crowned, a total of Two Hundred Fifty One. If fans or coaches know of other Independent champions they are invited to send them in. Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence North (29-0) walloped state foe Muncie Central in the state championship game and has claimed the national title in every poll. Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha Catholic claimed the national championship in the HoopsUSA National Division Rating by finishing 34-1. Talented Fitchburg (MA) Notre Dame Prep claimed the top spot in Jeff Goodman's Prep School Rating.... State Champions - HoopsUSA - Consensus Ratings
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Apr 28, 2006
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HEADLINES AND HS RANKINGS
RIVALS HOOPS TOP 100 RISING PREP JUNIORS
...These young and talented players have two more years
INSIDERS HOOPS TOP 100 RISING PREP SENIORS
...Dave Telep and his staff have next season's top players
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Apr 04, 2006
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THE MASTERS
MICKELSON WINS
THE MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hear Daily Updates - See Every Hole - Follow The Action
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Apr 04, 2006
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL BRACKETS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
NCAA - D-1 Men | NIT Men | D-1 Women | NIT Women
NCAA - D-2 Men | D-3 Men | D-2 Women | D-3 Women
NAIAA- D-1 Men | D-2 Men | D-1 Women | D-2 Women
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Apr 01, 2006
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IT'S NCAA TOURNAMENT TIME
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETSNCAA - D-1 Men | NIT Men | D-1 Women | NIT Women
NCAA - D-2 Men | D-3 Men | D-2 Women | D-3 Women
NAIAA- D-1 Men | D-2 Men | D-1 Women | D-2 Women
MARYLAND WOMEN WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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Apr 01, 2006
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FLORIDA WINS NATIONAL TITLE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
NCAA - D-1 Men | NIT Men | D-1 Women | NIT Women
NCAA - D-2 Men | D-3 Men | D-2 Women | D-3 Women
NAIAA- D-1 Men | D-2 Men | D-1 Women | D-2 Women
MARYLAND WOMEN WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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Mar 31, 2006
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THE FABULOUS WATERLOO WONDERS
THE FABULOUS WATERLOO WONDERS (OH) LIVE ON
As the 2005-2006 basketball season comes to a close, I thought it might be a good time to reflect back to another era that produced a great team in the beginning years of the game. At the bottom right of this home page I still have stories listed about teams and stars of the past including Bevo Francis, Frank Selvy, Danny Heater and several stories about playground legends from New York and others cities. Many basketball fans have seen or are familiar with the movie Hoosiers, but this may be the greatest basketball story of all....The Waterloo Wonders
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Mar 30, 2006
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GAMECOCKS ARE NIT CHAMPIONS..AGAIN!
GAMECOCKS WINS NIT CHAMPIONSHIP......AGAIN!
Leading from start to finish, the South Carolina Gamecocks became the first team to win back-to-back National Invitational Tournaments in over sixty years last night with a 76-64 win over Michigan. South Carolina had a disappointing season up until the SEC Tournament, but reached the final, losing by only two to Final Four participant Florida. The Gamecocks had defeated the Gator's twice during the regular season. By the end of the season, the Gamecocks could be called nothing less than a damn good team. Here's the story from the New York Post with a 100 picture photo gallery.....NIT Champions
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Mar 29, 2006
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NIT FINALS - SOUTH CAROLINA VS. MICHIGAN
SOUTH CAROLINA MEETS MICHIGAN FOR NIT TITLE
Two teams that are playing as well as any in the country have reached the championship game of the NIT in New York. South Carolina, the defending NIT Champion, has beaten some of the top programs in the country on their miracle ride. The Gamecocks defeated NCAA finalist Florida twice and lost to the Gators by only two in the SEC finals. Since then Dave Odum's team has swept past Western Kentucky, Florida State, Cincinnati and Louisville. Michigan, coached by former Duke star Tommy Amaker, got off to a great start, but faltered later and did not get the bid they wanted to the NCAA. The Wolverines won the 2004 NIT title.....South Carolina - Michigan
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Mar 20, 2006
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2005-2006 STATE CHAMPIONS A-L
2005-2006 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONS AND RUNNERUP
The high school season is over. Two Hundred Fifty One State Champions have been crowned around the country that we know about. The mythical National Champions have also been decided. Here is a list of National Federation State Champions and Runners-up from each state with team won loss records.....AL - MP - QZ
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Mar 17, 2006
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ALAMABRA TOURNAMENT
DEMATHA HANDS MOUNT ST. JOSEPH FIRST DEFEAT
Hyattsville DeMatha Catholic (34-1) handed Baltimore Mount St. Joseph (38-1) their first defeat of the season last night in the finals of the 46th annual Alhambra Catholic Invitational in Cumberland, Maryland. With the victory DeMatha claims the HoopsUSA National Championship in the polls National Division......Alhambra Tournament
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Mar 07, 2006
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HUGE UPSET PUTS OAK HILL BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL
OAK HILL LOSS GIVES INDIANA TEAM A BIG CHANCE
Well, maybe I was wrong. I wrote a week or so ago after Oak Hill Academy had defeated Cincinnati (OH) North College Hill, that the USA Today National Championship might have been decided early. I should have been, but perhaps I just wasn't thinking ahead to the Warriors game against Montrose Christian....High School Basketball
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Mar 06, 2006
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INDIVIDUAL STATE RANKINGS
HOOPSUSA STATE RANKINGS-TOURNAMENT DATES
Fans and coaches can get National Rankings from several polls around the country. Those polls are shown in our Consensus Ranking. The following link leads to correct and latest up-to-date rankings from each individual state, plus State Tournament Dates....State Rankings
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Mar 05, 2006
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MONTROSE CHRISTIAN DEFEATS OAK HILL
MONTROSE CHRISTIAN TRIPS OAK HILL ACADEMY
USA Today's Number One team has fallen from the ranks of the unbeatens. Last night at Coolidge High School in Washington, DC, Stu Vetters Montrose Christian team claimed an exciting 72-70 victory...Montrose Christian
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Mar 04, 2006
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BASKETBALL FREE AGENCY MARKET
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FREE AGENCY MARKET
Think high schools aren't changing and Oak Hill Academy, Montrose Christian and other such teams are equal to traditional schools? This is an article that was written before the big game last night in DC...Free Agent Market
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Mar 01, 2006
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INDIANA'S NEXT COACH?
RUMORS ABOUT INDIANA'S NEXT COACH AND MORE
Now that Mike Davis has stepped down, the rumors about who will be Indiana's next coach are swirling around like a tornado. This link is to a story from Gregg Doyel of CBS Sportsline that I found interesting....Coaching Rumors
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Mar 01, 2006
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HOOPSCOOP.COM RECRUITING
HOOPSCOOP.COM HAS TOP RECRUITING CLASSES
I'm often asked who I think is the best in the country at producing outstanding, daily up-to-date information on college basketball and the basketball scene in general. I have my favorites and one is Clark Francis at www.HoopScoopOnLine.com. I called Clark and asked him for permission to give my readers an exclusive look at his top recruiting classes and he agreed. His report is updated daily as new recruits commit to colleges and universities. No analyst does a better or more complete job at updating fans and coaches with great information. I do not recommended many pay-to-view sites, but I do suggest this one because it's really informative and you get what you pay for....Recruiting Classes 2006 - 2007
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Feb 28, 2006
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BILL HODGE RECRUITING INFO
BILL HODGE HAS GREAT RECRUITING INFORMATION
Basketball and Football news or whatever updated information fans need can be obtained by following Bill Hodge of College Sports Network. See how your favorite college team is progressing in the recruiting wars and find out about next season's top basketball and football prospects and much more......College Recruiting
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Feb 19, 2006
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OAK HILL
OAK HILL WHIPS CINCINNATI NORTH COLLEGE HILL
Powerful Oak Hill Academy took care of another highly rated foe this past weekend by rolling past Cincinnati (OH) North College Hill. NCH was also highly rated but they were no match for Steve Smith's Warriors.....37th Win
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Feb 19, 2006
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OAK HILL WILL WIN NATIONAL TITLE AGAIN
OAK HILL WILL BE USA TODAY CHAMPIONS AGAIN
Like so many seasons before, Oak Hill Academy seems destined to win another USA Today High School Boys National Championship again. Their latest win came as they pounded previously undefeated Cincinnati (OH) North College Hill this past weekend. The following link gets to the rest of my headline and to the I email sent Sunday evening to the reporter who wrote the game story..Oak Hill
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Feb 15, 2006
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DEMATHA LOSES TO O'CONNELL
BISHOP O'CONNELL HANDS DEMATHA FIRST DEFEAT
The DeMatha Stags survived a scare last weekend against Linden (NJ) High in the Primetime Shootout but last night the scare turned into a nighmare as they surffered their first loss to league foe Bishop O'Connell...DeMatha Loses
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Feb 07, 2006
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PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT 2006
TOP TEAMS & PLAYERS IN PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT
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