High School Boys Get Ready For Summer Live Period

The live division 1 period (the only time division 1 coaches can watch prospects play) is rapidly approaching and the major AAU programs in Massachusetts and New Hamsphire will be heading on the road with the intent of capturing the eye of these college coaches:

Here is a look at what some of the major MA and NH AAU programs will be doing:

BABC - The 6'8" Jake Layman (left) from King Phillips High School has shown himself to be an excellent division 1 prospect this Spring. Layman is also joined by 5'9" Jalen Brantley who has dazzeled people with his play this Spring.

BABC Schedule - Hoop Mountain, Easton, MA; First Eight, Springfield, MA; Nike Peach Jam, Augusta, GA; Nike Sweet 16, Augusta, GA; AAU Super Showcase, Orlando, FL; AAU Nationals, Orlando, FL

Mass Rivals - Javon Williams from Nashua North High School is a talented point guard whose athleticism and killer crossover to a jump shot has made him a division 1 prospect.

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Mass Rivals Schedule -Hoop Mountain, Easton, MA; First Eight, Springfield, MA; Hall of Fame Invitational, Springfield, MA; Super 16, Quinnipiac, CT; Adidas Super 64, Las Vegas, NV; Best of Summer, Anaheim, CA

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Playaz Basketball Club - Andover's junior Joe Bramanti had an excellent tournament with the Playaz in the Rumble in the Bronx and will be traveling with the Playaz this summer.

Playaz Schedule: Hoop Mountain, Easton, MA; Adidas Invitational, Indianapolis, IN; First Eight, Springfield, MA; Super 16, Qunnipiac University, CT; Hoop Group, West Virginia; Adidas Super 64, Las Vegas, NV; Dual in the Desert, Winkenberg, AZ

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Xpressions - Kaleb Josheph from Nashua South has just begin to realize some of the big upside that scouting reports have been talking about.

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Xpressions Schedule - First Eight, Springfield, MA; Hall of Fame Invitational, Springfield, MA; Super 16, Quinnipiac University, CT; AAU Super Showcase, Orlando, FL

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Other Mass and NH high school AAU teams will be traveling to Orlando for the AAU Nationals during July as well. Most noticeably are the Middlesex Magic who have St. John's Prep's Pat Connaughton (left) who has proven himself to be a division 1 prospect; as well as the Boston Warriors AAU, and the Granite State Jayhawks.

Vonleh in Top 30 of ESPN Upcoming Sophomores:

Noah Vonleh Makes National News

Noah Vonleh is considered one to the top 30 sophomores to be in the country according to ESPN who just realeased their most current rankings. Vonleh, who stands at 6'6" is only 14 years old, is quite the talent. The long and athletic point forward made much noise in the Merrimack Valley Conference as a member of the Haverhill High School team averaging over 15 points and 10 rebounds per game as he earned an All-Conference selection. Vonleh has continued his remarkable play for the Mass Rivals throughout the Spring and has become one of the most recognizable freshman names in the country. The talented Vonleh can play all five positions on the floor, has he has great handle and a superb knack for scoring the basketball. Vonleh is also extremely athletic and plays the game above the rim.

The following is what ESPN had to say about him:

Noah Vonleh (Haverhill, Mass./Haverhill)SF, 6-5, 175 pounds
He's a long, strong swingman with huge hands and feet but appears to still be growing. Vonleh has star qualities with instinctive efficiency in his game. He attacks the rim, is a big-time rebounder and has a rapidly-developing jump shot.

Dowden Leads Rivals to Championship Against Connecticut Select

Rival's Sam Dowden Was Exceptional In Championship

The NEER Junior Elite Tournament was filled with 15u talent this weekend, but it was the Mass Rivals who came up on top with a 79 - 61 vitory over a talented Connecticut Select team. The Rivals were led by Sam Dowden (Andover) and Dimitri Floras (Merrimack, NH) who had 21 points apiece in the victory.

Dowden used the three early to spark the Rivals who built a quick double digit lead. After earning respect from his defender, Dowden showed his ability to put the ball to the floor, consistently getting to rim and finishing. The 6'4" small forward also was aggressive on the boards and tallied double digit rebounds.

Floras, on the other hand, was a the floor general leading transition and making his teammates better. Floras also showed his ability to get to the rim and finish in traffic, hit the pull-up jumpshot, and make the long ball.

Others who played well included Derek Collins (North Andover) who showed he is one of the best at getting into the middle and finding the open man. Alec Brennan (Weston) had another promising showing as he consecutive big time rebounds and a nice finish at the rim. Mike Auger (Hopkinton, NH) showed again that his body and athleticism makes him a player to wreken with.