December, 2003

12/31/03 John P Miciotta, coach Rudy King & Mike Collins Championship game of the Msgr King Tourney.

12/31/03 Tuesday Slam Dunk to the Beach results include St. Patrick (NJ) 86 vs. Bloomfield Tech (NJ) 79 and St. Benedict's Prep (NJ) 66 vs. Marlboro County (SC) 50.

12/31/03 NJO: Chris Severe hit a runner in the lane with 14 seconds to play to send Elizabeth to a 57-56 victory over Lawrenceville to claim the overall championship of the Elizabeth-Joe Silver tournaments last night at the Elizabeth Dunn Center.

12/31/03 NJO: Andrew Pusar scored 10 of his 27 points in the first quarter when he staked Seton Hall Prep to a 12-point lead en route to a 64-48 victory over North Charleston, S.C., for third place in the Red Cross-Rotary Roundball Classic in Charleston.

St. Benedicts Prep 66, Marlboro County 50:  Unbeaten St. Benedicts got eight third-quarter points from J.R. Smith and established a 47-38 lead on the way to its 12th victory in the Tommy Jacobs Memorial Games in Lewes, Del. Alex Galindo paced St. Benedicts with 23 points.

12/31/03 NJO: St. Anthony defeated Flanagan of Florida, 65-45, late Monday night in San Diego with smart ball movement, balanced scoring and stifling man-to-man defense.

12/31/03 NJO: Jahmar Youngblood scored six of his 10 points in overtime as St. Patricks snapped a two-game losing streak and also exacted revenge against Bloomfield Tech, 86-79, yesterday for seventh place at the Slam Dunk to the Beach in Lewes, Del.

12/31/03 Newsday: Xaverian Wins Tourney. And Khalil McDonald's 3-Pointer Gives Loughlin Title.

12/31/03  Tony Ramos: 'Yesterday evening the Molloy Stanners came up short in the Arby's Classic in Bristol,Tennesee. Puerto Rico edged Molloy 74-71 behind Peter Ramos and his 25 pts. Sundiata Gaines had 36 pts. and 8 rebounds in the loss. The Stanners made up for the loss today to get to the consolation game tomorrow with a win over Alaska. Sundiata Gaines finished with 46 pts. 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Stanners play Riverdale (GA) in the consolation game tomorrow night. Yata can break the scoring record for most points in the tournament with a 27 pt performance. The Stanners are 2-1 in the tournament out in Bristol,Tennesee.'

12/31/03 Dr. Oliver Mackey, Asst. Dir. F.T.G.O.T.N. 'F.T.G.O.T.N. looking for one final team to participate in ongoing Adidas tournament at JHS 168, in Flushing. Five (5) games at reduced entree fee, including free uniforms. All games on Saturdays. For 14 and under team only! (Cannot turn 15 in 2003) Games scheduled this Saturday. Contact Dr. Mackey at (917)505-1849 immediately.'

12/30/03 NJ Hoops: Super Six

12/30/03 Binghampton DWI:  Simon Gratz captures title. Tyndale's 33 points help Bulldogs knock off Rice.

12/30/03 San Diego Holiday Prep Classic 'El Camino returns to defend its Holiday Prep Classic championship tonight at 8:05 at Torrey Pines High. The Wildcats' opponent will be Jersey City St. Anthony (4-0), which handed coach Bob Hurley his 800th career victory, a much easier 65-45 victory over previously unbeaten Flanagan of Florida. St. Anthony ... dominated Flanagan, which had won 13 straight games.Three Friars scored in double figures, led by Barney Anderson's 13 points, but it was the 31 turnovers St. Anthony forced that was the major difference. St. Anthony had just 10 turnovers, by comparison.'

12/30/03 Assistant coach Maurice Barbera: 'I am at the Holiday in the Pines tournament in Southern Pines, N.C. where St. Marys is 2-0 heading into the championship game against Wakefield H.S. (N.C.) tonight @ 7PM. In game 1 St. Marys defeated North Durham H.S. 109-90, led by Tyson Johnson (28pts), John Ager (27 pts), Danny Green (23pts), Alik Joseph-Pauline (13pts) and Rashaud Green (13pts). Game 2 was a 40 pt. victory over the home team Pinecrest H.S. 98-58. St. Marys went 11 for 13 on threes led by Danny Green (23pts), John Ager (22pts. 5-7 from 3pt.), Gil Montalvo (19pts. 5-5 from 3pt.) and Alik Joseph-Pauline (14pts).'

12/30/03 nychsaa.org: The new scorers section of this site has McClancy's Will Borgolte leading division AA scorers at a 26.0 clip, Fordham Prep's Joseph Cooke best for division A at 23.2 and Moore Catholic's Kyle McAlarney leading all scorers with a 33.7 average.

12/30/03 John P Miciotta Red Saracheck Tournament.

12/30/03 Mike Collins: Msgr King Tourney.

12/30/03 Newsday: Bishop Loughlin Rolls Despite Shawn Bowman Injury.

12/30/03 Monday Slam Dunk to the Beach results include Timpview (UT) 43 vs. St. Patrick (NJ) 42,  Ranier Beach (WA) 69 vs. Bloomfield Tech (NJ) 58,  Our Savior N.A. (NY) 66 vs. Heritage Christian (TX) 35 and Dr. Phillips (FL) 69 vs. Fanwood (NJ) 5.

12/30/03 We've updated the class of 2004 page for the latest Prep Stars rankings and added Lonnie Webb's information about Mt Vernon's Dexter Gray.

12/29/03 PrepNation: National Prep Basketball Poll - Week 3 includes #4. New York, Rice (6-0), advanced to finals of STOP-DWI Classic in Binghamton, N.Y. #6. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (6-1), picked up two wins at Slam Dunk to the Beach tourney in Lewes, Del.  #12. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty (4-1), wins over Top 25 teams in last two weeks, #14. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond (5-1), F Gavin Grant headed to N.C. State,  #15. Jersey City, N.J., St Anthony (3-0), advanced to semifinals of Torrey Pines Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego

Northeast -- #1. New York, Rice, 6-0, #2. Mount Vernon, N.Y., 6-1, #3. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty, 4-1, #4. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond, 5-1, #5. Jersey City, N.J., St. Anthony, 3-0,  #6. West Orange, N.J., Seton Hall Prep, 3-0,  #7. Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln, 8-3,  #8. Barrington, R.I., St. Andrews, 10-0,  #9. Stamford, Conn, Trinity Catholic, 2-0 and #10. Lawrence, Mass., Catholic Central, 4-0.

12/29/03 Binghampton DWI: Rice rolls to record. NYC power scores 95 points vs. Binghamton.

12/29/03 San Diego Holiday Prep Classic -- semifinal, starting at 6:30 at Torrey Pines, features Jersey City St. Anthony, 68-42 winners over Oakland Bishop O'Dowd, against Charles W. Flanagan of Pembroke Pines, Fla., which beat Torrey Pines, 67-35. Both are undefeated – Bob Hurley's Jersey City club after three wins and Flanagan after 12 games.

12/29/03 Myrtle Beach: Cardinals make right call in win. Cardinal Dougherty moves into the Beach Ball Classic semifinals with a 68-57 win over St. Raymond's (N.Y.)

12/28/03 Sunday Slam Dunk to the Beach results include Life Center (NJ) 56 vs National Christian (MD) 79,  Marlboro County (SC) 51 vs. St. Augustine (NJ) 57,  Our Savior New Am. (NY) 43 vs. Marriott Charter (DC) 52,  Hillcrest (AL) 51 vs. Scotch Plains (NJ) 65 and Heritage Christian (TX) 63 vs. St. Benedict's Prep (NJ) 78.

12/29/03 NJO 'St. Benedicts 78, Heritage Christian 63: Eric Moore scored eight of his 13 points in the second quarter to guide undefeated St. Benedicts to a 38-25 lead at the Tommy Jacobs Memorial Games in Lewes, Del. Alex Galindo scored 14 points and J.R. Smith 12 in their teams 11th victory.'

12/29/03 Daily News: Telfair sits as Cardozo tops Lincoln 82-77, at the Gaucho Gym.

12/29/03 NY Post: Judges see the glass half full.

12/29/03 Newsday: Cardozo Wins Round One. Telfair-less Lincoln stilL fights to end.

12/29/03 NYHoops: Cardozo #1… For Now.

12/29/03 Tony Ramos: 'Sundiata Gaines led Molloy to victory last nite over Gate City H.S. in the Arby's Classic in Bristol,Tennesee. Yata finsihed with 33pts, 7 assisits, 6 rebounds. The final score was 84-46. The Stanners will play again tomorrow vs. Baptist College (Bahamas) with 7 footer Peter Ramos playing for them tomorrow night.

12/29/03 Emilio Rosado, Playmakers: 'Benediction Capital City Classic, Richmond, VA. St. John's Prep. 68-47 winner over Archbishop Wood of Philadelphia. Led by their tri-captains center Bryant Dunston 19 pts. 11rbs., point guard Serge Clemente 19 pts. and small forward Gary Graham 13 pts. St.John's advances in winners bracket.

12/29/03 Coach Rock Eisenberg: 'I wanted to mention one of the best kept secrets in the PSAL to you and our "Family'" His name is James Mills and he is a 5''9" cat quick scoring point guard at Tilden High School. James had a bit of a learning curve to work his way through with me early in the season but right now I believe he is one of the best Soph's in the city. He is averaging 16 points 7.5 assists and 3 steals per game. He also leads Brooklyn 3A in assists is second in free throw shooting and 4th in scoring. I feel James can develop into a great guard for us at Tilden and should be a candidate for the ABCD camp and or the Nike camp this summer. James also has an 80 GPA at this time.'

12/28/03 Saturday Slam Dunk to the Beach results include St. Augustine (NJ) 63 vs, Parkland (PA) 52,  Dr. Phillips (FL) 68 vs. Amityville (NY) 53,  Mount Vernon (NY) 68 vs. Hillcrest (AL) 48,  Arlington Country Day (FL) 53 vs. St. Patrick (NJ) 37 and Westchester (CA) 81 vs. Bloomfield Tech. (NJ) 52.

12/28/03 Binghampton DWI: Russell Robinson shakes off rust to lead powerhouse Rice.

12/28/03 MyrtleBeachOnline: Depth key in St. Raymond's win. Jackets star Tasim Mitchell held in check late.

12/28/03 NJO: 'Sean McCurdy scored 17 points to guide St. Anthony past San Diego High, 58-37, late Saturday night in the first round of the Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego, Calif.  St. Anthony, ranked No. 3 nationally in USA Today, faced Bishop ODowd of California in the second round late last night. Entering the game, St. Anthony coach Bob Hurley, the winningest ever in New Jersey, was two victories shy of 800 for his career.'

12/28/03 NJO: Andrew Pusar scored 27 points and handed out nine assists and Brandon Costner came up with 13 points and 13 rebounds to guide Seton Hall Prep by local power Porter-Glaud, 84-59, last night in the second round of the Red Cross-Rotary Roundball Classic at the Citadel in Charleston, S.C.  

More on the Charleston Roundball Classic.

12/28/03  Journal News: Mount Vernon defeats Hilcrest (Ala.) 68-48 at Slam Dunk.

12/28/03 Daily News: Brooklyn arena would open doors to preps.

12/27/03 The Charleston Roundball Classic.

12/27/03 San Diego.com: Jersey visitors outrun Cavers in Torrey event -- St. Anthony 58 San Diego 37.

12/27/03 Coach Jeff Rivera: I have looked at the rankings on a lot of websites and notice that Milan Prodanovic is regularly being underrated. Someone has to explain to me how a kid who is only a sophomore led his freshman team to within one point of a chip against St.Rays by scoring 39, is in the starting lineup at Molloy, is the second leading scorer on that team and if he took more shots would easily average 20 as a sophomore in the CHSSA the toughest HS league in America as they say. Tell me what other sophomores you can say that about.'

12/27/03 NJO: Sophomore center Derrick Caracter scored nine of his 29 points in overtime to bring Scotch Plains-Fanwood a 73-72 victory over Amityville of New York last night in the Tommy Jacobs Memorial Games in Lewes, Del.

12/27/03 NY Post: Jealousy nearly destroys Judges.

12/27/03 John P Miciotta & Mike Collins: Opening night at the Msgr King Tourney.

12/27/03 John Malone: Mount Vernon beat Chester(PA) 64-47. Keith Benjamin had 19, Jon Mitchell had 14.

12/27/03 Boone: 'This past week Gary Forbes came back to his alma mater Benjamin Banneker HS to be apart of his retired jersey ceremony. He along with former team captain Kareem Lloyd had their Jersey's retired in front of an emotionally packed home crowd that included faculty, staff, former teammates and students. He is doing well as usual academically and continues to grow, mature and develop as a starting guard/forward for University of Virginia. Along with our list of other former NYC student/athletes who are in college, I continue to wish them all well in their representation of NYC.'

12/26/03 Daily News: Rice guards off & running.

12/26/03 First game is at 3:00 this afternoon and full weekend schedule is on the Big Apple Holiday Invitational page.

12/26/03 MyrtleBeachOnline: 'Beach Ball Classic -- 2003 field packs star power. Rated teams, players hit beach today, including St Raymond and Bishop Dougherty.'

12/26/03 Rodrick C. Bussey Brooklyn-Queens Warriors(Scholars Through Sports Foundation): 'One of my players, Greg Willis of Health Professions, is having a great year. Greg is averaging 23+ ppg and 20+ rpg. He is also averaging about 10 apg.. His team is 9 - 1. Greg's basketball effforts warrants major consideration for 1st team All-Manhattan and one of the 3 All-City teams. Everyone is going to say that he plays "B - Division" competition. Numbers do not lie! Greg is one of best players in the 5 boroughs. He was one of the dominant players at the James P. Sullivan Games in early October. On the 2003 AAU circuit, Greg excelled in tournaments: GymRat Challenge, New Millenium, Long Island Summer Hoops Festival, Rebounds 1 Classic and Student-Athlete's. If Greg continues to excel, his effort should recognized by the basketball community at the end of the season.'

12/26/03 harlemshome@earthlink.net: 'NY native Curtis Stinson is doing his thing out in Iowa. Statistically he is in the top three in most categories. He will probably end up being rookie of the year in the Big 12 if he continues at this pace. "Way to represent NYC Curt!!" Some people questioned your ability to play at the next level. You have proven that a warrior's heart and hard work will take you a long way.'

12/25/03 Newsday: Byron Headley Nets 36 in Newtown Win.

12/24/03 Philly.com: Cardinal Dougherty scrapes by Chester and Rice 72, Simon Gratz 64 as Russell Robinson finished with 23 points.

12/24/03 We've now ranked the top 32 in the class of 2006 with 60 others listed alphabetically.

12/24/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'JUCO report from Big Apple Sports.

12/24/03 Coach Carlton Screen (FYA): 'Max Menard scored his 1,000 career point against Lincoln H.S.yesterday at Madison H.S. it was a sweet 3 pointer that put his team ahead in the first quarter.Madison lost by 7 points Max scored 25 points, 12 assists, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals.'

12/24/03 Courier Post: 'Cedric Jackson became the third boys' player in Northern Burlington High School basketball history to reach the 1,000-point mark as he led the Greyhounds to an 83-55 win over Bordentown in a Burlington County League interdivision game Tuesday. Jackson hit the 1,000-point mark with 3 minutes, 30 seconds left in the third quarter on a layup. He finished the game with 38 points and now has 1,007 career points. He also had 12 rebounds and seven assists.'

12/24/03 Courier News: 'Derek Caracter scored 12 of his 23 points during the fourth quarter to lead the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys basketball team to a 65-61 victory over Westfield in a Watchung Conference National Division game Tuesday. Sophomore point guard Michael Johnson had nine assists and three steals for Scotch Plains-Fanwood, including a key theft with 18 seconds left in the game and his team clinging to a three-point lead.

Senior guard Jan Cocozziello had a career-high 29 points for Westfield after connecting on 5-of-7 3-pointers in the second half.'

12/24/03 NJO: J.R. Smith scored 30 points and Eugene Harvey added 17 to lead St. Benedicts Prep to a 78-72 victory over Caugas of Puerto Rico in the championship game of the Great Florida Shootout last night in Kissimmee, Fla.

Derrick Caracter scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lift Scotch Plains to a 65-61 victory over Westfield yesterday in Westfield.

12/24/03 Daily News: No place like the road for the holidays

12/24/03 NYHoops: Top 10 teams Week of 12/23.

12/24/03 T Chiaramonte: 'Quick note from the Cardinal Hayes vs Bishop Ford game dec 22nd. Though Ford lost 66-64, Ford`s senior point guard Anthony M. Chiaramonte came very close to a triple double with 18pts, 9 assists 7 rebs.'

12/23/03 HoopsUSA Consensus Poll has # 3. St. Raymond - Bronx, NY,  # 6. St. Anthony - Jersey City, NJ, # 7. Rice - Manhattan, NY,  # 12. Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon, NY,  # 22. Seton Hall Prep - West Orange, NJ, # 25. Bloomfield Tech - Bloomfield, NJ, # 37. Scotch Plains - Fanwood, NJ, # 44. Don Bosco Prep - Ramsey, NJ and 71. Abraham Lincoln - Brooklyn, NY.

12/23/03 NJO: Juniors Brandon Costner had a career high 36 points and Andrew Pusar hit for 23 points to spearhead Seton Hall Prep to a 71-59 victory over Morristown last night in Morristown.

NJO: Junior forward Brandon Costner, the son of former NBA player Tony Costner, poured in a career-high 36 points to power Seton Hall Prep to a 71-59 victory over Morristown yesterday in Morristown.  Costner had 13 points in the first half when Seton Hall opened a 37-29 lead. He added 11 in the third period as Seton Hall, which received 23 points and eight rebounds from Andrew Pusar, held a 55-47 advantage. Ashton Sargent led Morristown with 18 points.'

12/23/03 NJ Hoops: First Super 6 rankings of the year.

12/23/03 Eric Jaklitsch: 'Here are the results for Our Savior out at the Mission Prep Classic in San Louis Obispo CA: 12/19 OSNA 65 Camp Olindo 64.  High scorers: Tello Palacios 17, Bougari Konate 16, James Tchana and Cesar Chavez with 11 each.  12/20 OSNA 70 Chaminade Prep 50. High Scorers: Bougari Konate 24, James Tchana 15, Ceasar Chavez 12.  12/21 OSNA 60 Mission Prep 45.  High Scorers: Tello Palacios 20 Bougari Konate 13, James Tchana 8.  12/22 OSNA beat Seattle Franklin but I have no score.  They play Bishop McNamara (MD) tomorrow for the championship! I will send you the results as soon as I get them.'

12/22/03 PrepNation: National Prep Basketball Poll - Week 3 includes # 4. New York, Rice (2-0), big man Arturo Dubois two double-doubles last week  #5. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond (4-0), headlines field at upcoming Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  # 6. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (4-1), only loss to No. 1 Oak Hill  # 24. Jersey City, N.J., St Anthony (1-0), opened season with 52-point win.

Northeast -- 1. New York, Rice, 2-0, #2. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond, 4-0,  #3. Mount Vernon, N.Y., 4-1,  #4. Jersey City, N.J., St. Anthony, 1-0, #5. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty, 1-1,  #6. Bloomfield, N.J., Bloomfield Tech, 2-0,  #7. West Orange, N.J., Seton Hall Prep, 1-0,  #8. Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's Prep, 8-1,  #9. Chester, Pa., 6-1, #10. Charlestown, Mass., 2-0.

Web note: I'll keep recent PrepNation, USA Today and USA Hoops polls on the team page.

12/22/03 NorthJersey: John Oates has the power to propel Don Bosco. St. Joseph digs deep early hole vs CBA. Pat Cat feeling ready for prime time.

12/22/03 NYHoops: Gaels Weather Storm to Nip Lions in OT.

12/22/03 Coach Kevin Pigott: 'Yesterday, junior Kyle McAlarney scored his 1000 point for Moore Catholic. Kyle had 35 points in a 75-56 loss to Monsignor Farrell. Congrats to Kyle and his coach, Rich Postiglione.'

12/22/03 Louis Xifaras:.'The trophy rounds of the 22nd annual Brother Arnold Tournament will continue Tuesday, December 23rd at McClancy. On Sunday, December 21, Kellenberg defeated Nazareth to get 3rd place. Tuesday's lineup is as follows: 4:15 pm 7th place game Cathedral Prep vs Moore Catholic, 5:45pm 5th place game Monsignor McClancy vs St. Anthony, 7:30pm Championship Game St. Francis Prep vs Cardinal Spellman.'

12/22/03 Tom Sampogna: 'Jamie Procino 6'4 2G from Yorktown is currently averaging 27.9 ppg and his team goes into xmas with a 5-1 record. He is now drawing calls from D1's like Sacred Heart, FDU, Stony Brook, Cansius and D2's such as UMASS-Lowell, AIC, Philly U. and many others. His biggest test will come on 1/7 vs. WP. Plenty of schools will be there to watch this classic shooter light it up.'

12/22/03 John Malone: Tip-off Classic day two.

12/22/03 NJO Tip-off Classic day two: Bloomfield Tech guts it out, 61-58. Dwight, Drummond lead way over Hudson Catholic. Senior center John Oates leads Don Bosco.  CBA's prowess at charity stripe keys victory over St Joes of Montvale. Freshman Corey Fisher steps up for St. Pat's, 67-49. Caracter, Scotch Plains foil Cranford.  Paterson Catholic falls to St. Raymond's.

12/22/03 NJ Hoops: Caracter leads Scotch Plains.

12/22/03 Newsday: Rice Makes Big Statement at Riverbank tourney.

12/22/03 Daily News: Big finish for Albert Forbes & Hallows

12/22/03 Jeremy Treatman: 'Dougherty 70- Lincoln 62. Kyle Lowry 21 points, Jamel Jackson 18 for Lincoln.'

12/22/03 Coach Ron Dennis of K.Y.D.A. On Friday December 19, 2003 Our Saviour Lutheran was involved in a nail biter vs All Hallows H.S. that went to double overtime before Ronald Ramon (39pt) ended all hopes for O.S.L.  Lutheran took a 20-14 1st quarter lead behind the play of seniors Marcus Lamb and Jamal Womack and it was 37 O.S.L. to A.H. 36 at intermission. All Hallows went on a run and took a nine point lead after 3 quarters 55 A.H. 46 O.S.L. Lutheran made a run of its own engineered by P.G. Jamal Womack & Marcus Lamb tying the game off of a buzzer tying shot from Womack knotting the score at 66 points apiece. O.S.L. bigman David Cobbs took over in the 1st ot scoring 3 baskets to put Lutheran ahead but All Hallows would not go away tying the game at 72. O.S.L. ran out of gas in the 2nd ot and Ronald Ramon stole a pass from Womack and calmly sank a jumper with less than 5 seconds to secure the victory for All Hallows.'

12/21/03 Bryan Griffith on freshman Rashid Isler, starting guard/forward at Grand Street Campus HS on the class of 2007 page.

12/21/03 Coach Mike Moore: 'Team Next: Announces tryouts for it's 2004 11U and 12U AAU traveling teams. We are looking for the top talent in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area that is willing to be coached. A little history on Team Next: 11U AAU National Champions in 2001, and the top team in New York and one of the top teams in the country for the past 3 years with the same core players remaining on the team throughout. Team Next currently has the # 1, # 14, # 16 and # 25 ranked 8th graders in the country according to Hoop Scoop for the 2003-2004 season. Team Next also has the # 7 ranked 7th grader, playing on our 8th grade team, according to Hoop Scoop for the 2003-2004 season. Be part of an organization that is looking to expand with the same core principles that has produced much success on and off the court. Tryouts will be held in Westbury, LI  on January 17, 2004. Please contact coach Mike Moore for further information @ (917) 406-6801. Only athletes that are currently passing all classes will be eligible for tryouts.'

12/21/03 NJO: Tip-off Classic results -- DaShawn Dwight, Jason Wilson pace Bloomfield Tech over St Patrick, 63-59.  Neptune defeats Linden.  St. Anthony defeated Peddie, 89-36, at the Tip-Off Classic at Caldwell College.  St. Anthony appeared to be in postseason form yesterday as it jumped on Peddie early and rolled to an 89-36 decision.

12/21/03 NJO: Will Scott fired in 29 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Blair to the New York Academic Tournament championship in New York City.

12/21/03 NJ Hoops: Bloomfield Tech takes thriller.

12/21/03 Daily News: Columbus sails to win.

12/21/03 HondaReport.com: Oak Hill leaves no doubt in Iolani Classic title win.

12/21/03 John Malone: 'Mt. Vernon loses to Oak Hill Academy 73-55. I was hoping for a single digit game, but this team is too good. Mitchell and Coburn were 6-21 shooting, that hurts. Mt. Vernon is probably right where they belong in terms of rankings, 8-15. This Oak Hill team is as good as the team with Edelin, Carruth, Diop, and Boggan though. They are good. Gray had 18, and Benjamin had 19. Rajon Rondo had 25 points and 10 assists for Oak Hill. Josh Smith (who is going straight to the league) had 23 points on 10-13 shooting. Once again Mt. Vernon forced a boat load of turnovers, but just couldn't convert on offense. Interesting stat...Mt. Vernon had 8 players play at least a quarter's worth of basketball (8 minutes) Oak Hill had 4 players play 32 minutes, one played 30.'

12/21/03 Jeremy Treatman: Final schedule for the tourney.next weekdend on the Big Apple Holiday Invitational page.

12/20/03 HondaReport.com: Mt. Vernon gets shot at nation’s No. 1 team, Oak Hill, in Iolani Classic final.

12/20/03 NJO: Basketball preview,

12/20/03 John Malone: 'Mount Vernon beat #7 Montrose Chrtistian 64-53 in the semifinals of the Iolani Classic last night. Mt. Vernon was led by Keith Benjamin's stat filled night of 23 points, 7 boards, 5 assists, and 5 steals. The defense turned the pressure up and forced 26 turnovers to just 9 for Mt. Vernon. Dexter Gray and Jon Mitchell played very well down low to combat the distinct size advantage of Montrose (6'11, and 6'8) holding the two big men to 15 points and 11 turnovers. Mt. Vernon led by 9 going into the 4th quarter but Antwan Hardy shot the lights out hitting 8-11 from deep in the game and finishing with 24 big points. Mt Vernon was too deep and too talented for Montrose Christian though as they ran away with it in OT outscoring their opponents 17-6 in the extra frame. Mitchell, Coburn and Lowe each had 7-8 points. Dexter Gray had 12. Mt. Vernon plays for the tournament championship against Oak Hill Academy, #1 in the country.'

12/20/03 Newsday: Rice Just Too Deep for CK.

12/20/03 Tony Ramos: 'Sundiata Gaines led Molloy to their win over Xaverian 75-61. Yata finished with 27 pts,12 rebounds, and 8 assists.'

12/20/03 NJO: 'Paterson Catholic 85, Lodi 29.  Terrell Williams dropped in eight points in the first period and twin brother Jerrell Williams had 12 in the second as Paterson Catholic forged a 43-18 halftime lead in Paterson. The brothers finished with a combined 26 points.'

12/20/03 NJ Hoops: 'Top 20 teams battle on opening night -- #19 Neptune trimmed #20 Raritan 51 - 47.'

12/20/03 Daily News: AAU, HS coaches all fired up. Eye better recruiting after Jarvis.

12/20/03 Coach Rock Eisenberg: 'I just wanted to take this chance to compliment Heather Brown and Hank Lam, the two talented referees who worked the double overtime Tilden VS South Shore game on Thursday Dec. 19th. Heather and Hank worked hard and gave both teams their best effort all night long. While coach Bret Tawil and I did not agree with all the calls we both appreciated the hard work these two fine officials put in for our players. I also want to compliment Coach Tawil and the South Shore Team for outplaying us for most of the game. We were very fortunate to escape with a 64-59 victory.'

12/19/03 nychsaa.org: 'The full weekend schedule is available with Christ the King playing Rice at the Gauchos Gym and Xaverian at Molloy tonight. On Sunday St Raymond plays at Paterson Catholic and Banneker visits Christ the King. The Monday Fordham Prep, St Johns Prep game will be played at the Rose Hill Gym of Fordham University at 1:30 PM.'

12/19/03 ESPN: St. John's fired coach Mike Jarvis.

12/19/03 Dwayne "Coach D" Murray, Mt Vernon: 'For the record, four Mt. Vernon players are sick here in Hawaii, including starters Jonathan Mitchell and PG Chris Lowe. But we're chuggin' along, with most of the team getting their "Hawaiian second wind". They all had a good day off yesterday, got some needed rest. Hawaii is beautiful!'

12/19/03 Abdu-allah Torrence: 'The New Heights Program for Students-Athletes Warriors Basketball Club in association with Basketball City are hosting the inaugural "Basketball City Classic". Aiming to be one of the top tournaments during the spring travel circuit, the BBC will field boy’s teams from 5th grade to 11th grade and 10th grade to HS for the girls divisions. The dates for the each division are as follows: March 27th & 28th (8th and 9th grade), April 24th & 25th (5th, 6th, & 7th grade), May 15th & 16th (Girls HS & 10th grade) and May 22nd & 23rd (10th and 11th Grade).

· All teams are guaranteed 3 games, · Top 2 teams from each pool make the playoffs, · All Tournaments awards presented for each division. · Team and individual awards for division champs. · Each participant receives a Basketball City Classic gift bag.

The cost is $375 per team and $350 for organizations placing more than one team in the Basketball City Classic. Proof of eligibility required, AAU rules apply. For information or entry into the BBC you can contact Justin Leonard @ 212 924-4040 ext. 106, email justin@basketballcity.com, or go to the Basketball City website www.basketballcity.com. You can also contact Abdu-allah Torrence co-director @ 347 680-9539 or email at torrence@warriorsbasketball.org.'

12/19/03 Newsday: Stephen Jackson's 34 Topple Lincoln for Sheepshead Bay.

12/19/03 psal.org: Queens Winter Classic heads to Cardozo HS.

12/19/03  Brooklyn Scout: 'JUCO report from Big Apple Sports.

12/19/03 Philly.com: Bulldogs' Brian Zoubek fills a tall order.

12/19/03 Philly.com: Experienced Camden tops a competitive field in first south Jersey poll. Right behind the No. 1 Panthers are perennial powers St. Augustine and Camden Catholic.

12/19/03 Philly.com: 'Teamball' keeps Camden Catholic on winning track. Head coach Jim Crawford's squads play fundamental ball at both ends of the court.

12/19/03 Courier Post: Coach Clarence Turner delivers for a city that needs a winning team, an uncompromising competitor

12/19/03 The Jersey Shore Lightning will be hosting two tournaments this winter season:  The Martin Luther King Classic... Jan. 24th& 25th and the Jersey Shore Lightning Classic...Feb. 7th & 8th Both tournaments will be played in area gyms with championship games at the world famous Asbury Park Convention Hall!  Boys and girls teams U9-U14 are invited. $350 per team....3 games plus championship if you qualify. Discounts to multiple teams from the same organization.  Trophies to all winning teams. ( 12 per team ). We have received interest from teams as far away as Canada so don't delay!  For more information and to receive an entry form call: Tom Rennard  908 601-5857. Hotel information on request.

12/19/03 David Nelson: 'The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club will be hosting "X-Ball" their first annual Christmas Challenge on Saturday, December 20, 2003. The will be three High School Girls games starting at 4:30pm St. Michael Academy vs Bronx Leadership Academy; 6:00pm Adlai Stevenson vs Aquinas and 7:30pm Academy of Mount St. Ursula vs Ocean Lakes of Virgina Beach.

In addition to these games there will be two exhibition games featuring St. Theresa's of Queens vs Kips Bay-9u at 2:00pm and MS-302 vs St. Michael Academy at 3:15pm.

Admission to the games is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students.'

12/18/03 NorthJersey: Players to watch. Preseason Top 10.  And around the leagues.  

12/18/03 HondaReport.com: 'Mount Vernon 61, Fairley 55—Keith Benjamin scored 11 of his 27 points in the final quarter as the Knights pulled away from the Bulldogs.The score was tied at 40 going into the fourth, but Benjamin connected on a 3-pointer, a pair of buckets and all four of his free-throw attempts to lead Mount Vernon into the semifinal round.

Benjamin added six steals and four rebounds. Jonathan Mitchell scored 10 points and hauled in a team-high seven caroms for the Knights. They shot 43 percent from the field and committed 13 turnovers while forcing Fairley into 19 giveaways.'

12/18/03 HondaReport.com: 'Mount Vernon 103, Mid-Pacific 48—The Owls were relatively close for most of the opening quarter, 15-10, before a tenacious fullcourt press by the Knights led to an 8-0 run. Mount Vernon, ranked as high as No. 4 (National Prep Poll), never looked back.

Michael Coburn, a 5-11 freshman guard, paced the Knights with 16 points. Keith Benjamin, a 6-2 senior, added 15, and 6-4 senior Shanty Robinson tallied 14. Dexter Gray, a 6-6 senior, also scored 14 for the Knights, who led 49-24 at intermission. The Knights made 12-of-23 attempts from the free-throw line.'

12/18/03 John Malone: 'Mount Vernon advanced to the semifinals of the Iolani Classic after beating Mid Pacific, HI 103-48, and Fairley, TB 61-55. Freshman Mike Coburn led Mt. Vernon in the first round with 17 points. Keith Benjamin scored 28 points in the win over Fairley. Jon Mitchell has yet to show up for a game. They play Montrose Friday night at 1130 (our time) against Montrose Christian, a top 10 team and program in the country. Fairley is considered a favorite to get to the TN state title game along with perennial power, White Station.'

12/18/03 Jay Gomes: 'The Hoop Group is proud to announce the match-ups for the 5th Annual Tip-Off Classic December 20 and 21, 2003.

12/18/03 Courier News: Scotch Plains-Fanwood's two towers make opponents cower.  And Notebook -- New coaches, transfers will make impacts.

12/17/03 Coach Frank Iurilli: 'Scanlan varsity team is looking for 3 non league games. If anybody is interested please call me @ 646-533-0698.'

12/17/03 NJO: J.R. Smith scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as St. Benedicts Prep held off Hun, 66-53, yesterday in Newark.

12/17/03 Courier Post: Colleges want Haddonfield sophomore, 7 foot Brian Zoubek.

12/17/03 Courier Post: Camden loses player to a broken neck -- Christian Thompson.

12/17/03 Daily News: Import lifts Cardozo. Theo Davis dazzles with triple-double.

12/17/03 Newsday: Cardozo Defeats Bayside With Second-Half Rally.

12/17/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'JUCO report from Big Apple Sports.

12/17/03 NY Hoops: Late 2nd Quarter Run Propels Ravens.

12/17/03 PBJ6982@aol.com: 'Bishop Loughlin defeated All Hallows, 65-55. Herbie Allen led Loughlin with 19 points. Ronald Ramon had 28 points for All Hallows.'

12/17/03  Louis Xifaras: Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Monsignor McClancy High School. McClancy gave another great effort against a high school powerhouse, but fell short to #3 nationally ranked St. Raymond 90-65. Will Borgolte continued his point barage, with 25, while Nick Hamilton-Lopez contributed with 16. McClancy led 19-13 after the first period and was up 29-23 in the 2nd quarter. The Ravens started shooting the ball extremly well to open up the 2nd half. Sophomore Mohamed Lo continued to impress, getting a few nice touches inside and 3 blocks, and Sophomore Stephen Wood looked sharp defensively, taking 2 charges against Division I players Gavin Grant (North Carolina State) and Brian Laing (Seton Hall).'

12/16/03 Hoops USA: Latest consensus poll includes # 4. St. Raymond, # 6. St. Anthony, # 8. Rice,   # 11. Mount Vernon, # 14. Abraham Lincoln, # 24. Bloomfield Tech, # 25. Seton Hall Prep, # 37. Don Bosco Prep and # 44. St. Patrick.  

12/16/03 Jeremy Treatman: 'The first ever Big Apple Holiday Invitational has a new and final home! The event will take place Dec 26-29 at the Gauchos Gym, 478 Gerard Avenue in the Bronx. The teams that are participating are Lincoln (Friday and Sunday only), Cardoza, Banneker, Grady, Boys & Girls, Monsignor Bonner (PA) and two-time defending Georgia champions, Wheeler. Games are 3, 4:45, 6:30 and 8:15 on Friday. Games are 5, 6:45, and 8:30 Saturday. Sunday games are 1, 2:45, 4:30, and 6:15. On Monday, Wheeler will play an extra game at 11:00 a.m. vs an opponent to be named shortly.'

12/16/03 Newsday: Lincoln Proves Quite Able.

12/16/03 USA Today Super 25 boys' basketball rankings include: # 3. St. Anthony, Jersey City, N.J. (0-0). Opens Saturday vs. Peddie School (Hightstown) at New Jersey Tip Off Classic in Caldwell.  # 6. St. Raymond, Bronx, N.Y. (2-0). Previous: 7. Beat Christ the King (Middle Village) 65-44 for its second straight win.  # 12. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (1-0). Previous: 14. Beat Lincoln (Yonkers) 102-41 in opener. #  14. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (5-0). Previous: 17. Beat then-No. 9 Edgewater (Orlando) 82-77 in Progressive High School Classic. Improved to 4-0 in PSAL Brooklyn 1-A, beating William Grady (Brooklyn) 79-63. # 16. Rice, New York, N.Y. (2-0), Previous: 19. Beat Amityville 84-51 in Progressive High School Basketball Classic.# 23. Bloomfield Tech (N.J.) (0-0). Previous: 23. Opens Saturday vs. St. Patrick (Elizabeth) at New Jersey Tip Off Classic.

Regional rankings -- East: 1. St. Anthony, Jersey City, N.J. (0-0), 2. St. Raymond, Bronx, N.Y. (2-0), 3. Montrose Christian, Rockville, Md. (2-0), 4. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (1-0), 5. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (5-0), 6. Rice, New York (2-0), 7. Bloomfield (N.J.) Tech (0-0), 8. Simon Gratz, Philadelphia (2-0), 9. Our Savior New American, Centereach, N.Y. (9-3), 10. Georgetown Prep, North Bethesda, Md. (4-0).

12/16/03 Jeremy Treatman.  5th Annual Scholastic Play-by-Play Classic,  The Palestra  Saturday, December 20th, 2003

12/16/03 Louis Xifaras: Assistant Varsity Basketball coach Monsignor McClancy HS: 'The final day of the 22nd annual Brother Arnold Tournament had to be re-scheduled due to snow. We will announce shortly the makeup dates and times. The final days matchups are: Moore Catholic vs Cathedral Prep, Monsignor McClancy vs St. Anthony, Kellenberg vs Nazareth, and St. Francis Prep vs Cardinal Spellman. Monsignor McClancy plays at St. Raymond on Tuesday, December 16th, 2003 at 5:45pm. The JV game starts at 4:15pm.'

12/15/03 PrepNation: National Prep Basketball Poll - Week 3 includes # 3. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (1-0), could meet No. 1 Oak Hill at Iolani Classic, # 5. New York, Rice (2-0), opened season with rout of traditional power Amityville, # 7. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond (2-0), N.C. State star Julius Hodge played here and # 13. Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln (2-0), clipped No. 22 Orlando Edgewater, 82-77, in ESPN2 game..

Northeast -- #1. Mount Vernon, N.Y., 1-0, #2. New York, Rice, 2-0,  #3. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond, 2-0,  #4. Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln, 2-0, #5. Jersey City, N.J., St. Anthony, 0-0,  #6. Elizabeth, N.J., St. Patrick, 0-0,  #7. West Orange, N.J., Seton Hall Prep, 0-0,  #8. Philadelphia, Gratz, 2-0,  #9. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty, 0-1,  #10. Charlestown, Mass., 0-0.

Web note: I'll keep recent PrepNation, USA Today and USA Hoops polls on the team page.

12/15/03 NJO: Joakim Noah and David Whitehurst scored 15 points apiece as Lawrenceville successfully defended its championship at the Peddie Tournament with a 93-54 triumph over the Brunswick School yesterday in Hightstown.

12/15/03 NJ Hoops: Lawrenceville Takes Peddie title.

12/14/03 NY Hoops: CHSAA Preview.

12/14/03 Daily News: Some basketball coaches in the PSAL need to show a little mercy, even if the rules in the country's largest high school sports league don't require them to.

12/14/03 Newsday: Big Play Helps Canarsie in Tourney. Canarsie's as Jamal Schulters is turning himself into a hoops standout, as well as a football star.

12/14/03 Journal News: Iona Prep defeats New Rochelle 44-42 for tournament title.

12/13/03 John P Miciotta: Third quarter explosion propels Ravens past Royals 65-44.

12/13/03 NYHoops: Sebastian Telfair has a big game heart.

12/12/03 Hoops USA: Latest consensus poll includes # 5. St. Raymond, # 7. Rice,  # 10. Abraham Lincoln,  # 11. St. Anthony,  # 12. Mount Vernon, # 26. Seton Hall Prep, # 27. Bloomfield Tech, # 35. Don Bosco Prep,  # 36. Christ The King, # 43. St. Patrick and # 92. Archbishop Molloy.  

12/12/03 NYHoops: Telfair Shows Heart of a Champion as Lincoln Gets Past Edgewater.  And Rice Pressure Way Too Much for Price-less Amityville.

12/12/03 NY Post: Pitino sees Telfair rise to the occasion.  

12/12/03 Daily News: Telfair scores 27 in Lincoln victory.

12/12/03 Newsday: Despite Injuring Ankle, Telfair Enjoys TV Win. And Rice Routs Amityville, Star Matchup Fizzles.

12/12/03 Courier Post News: Camden, Wilson hoop teams hope to reclaim home floors soon.

12/11/03 Lincoln goes 4-0 with a come from behind 82-77 victory over Lakeland.  Sebastian hurt his ankle late in the first half but led the Railsplitters in the second half.

12/11/03 Coach Walter Welsh on the NYC Gauchos Winter High School Girls Classic.

12/11/03 Mike Collins: 'Monsignor King Tournament -- Unfortunatley South Shore High School will not be able to participate in the tournament this year. Thanks to coach Jim Malone the Beach Channel High School team will take the spot. Beach Channel will face St. Francis Prep in the 9 pm 1st round game on Sat. December 27th.'

12/11/03 Tomorrow is the mandatory coaches meeting for the 1st Annual Mary's Nativity Holiday Classic @8:30pm in Marys Nativity. It is also the last day to put a team in. We still have spots in both the peewee and bantam division. For more information or directions contact: Tony Ramos (718)219-1979 or Weston Curry (718)230-0626. Email: Trunproductions@tmail.com.'

12/11/03 Thanks to Coach Anderson we have a profile for Upper Room on the team page.

12/11/03 NY Post: Rice Isn't conceding the spotlight. Web note: Rice, Amityville 5:00 PM and Lincoln, Lakeland (ESPN2) 7:00 PM @ Fordham University, tonight.

12/11/03 Newsday: PSAL Enters Era Of 'Free Agency'. New transfer rule called into question.

12/11/03 NJO: Tim Pounds had 23 points, five rebounds and two blocks as Hun opened its season with a 64-59 victory over Blair yesterday in Princeton.

12/11/03 David Nelson: 'The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club will be hosting their 5th annual Junior High School Challenge for 8th grade school teams January 23-24, 2004. The Challenge is open to both girl and boys teams. Teams interested in participating need to contact David Nelson at (718) 893-8600 ext. 229. You can all visit our website at www.eteamz.com/kipsbaybball.'

12/11/03 Jaquan Jones: 'To All Coaches, Tournament Directors, basketball officials and all fans of the game. What is going on in The AAU and the travel team world? What ever happen to players playing for just one basketball program? It used to be that kids would stick with one program not change every time a tournament came up. But it’s not all the kids’ fault. Some coaches who know that kids play for other programs still don’t respect the work and time that programs put in. To all the coaches who don’t have sponsors and pay for tournaments out of their own pocket so there kids don’t have any expenses don’t give up. I know some tournaments that are considered to be top tournaments in New York City charge an extremely high entry fee for 5 games and playoffs and put a $30 fee on top of it for officials. If we are all in this for the kids why do we down talk programs to make or program look better. Why all the players we rank play for teams with major sponsors like Riverside Church, New York Gauchos but overlook players on teams with out major sponsors like NYC Finest and T.K All-stars. I think it is time for us as a whole to work together so the kids can benefit from the many basketball programs around NYC '

12/10/03 Newsday: Rebuilt Cardozo More Confident. Judges looking at a tough schedule.

12/9/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'JUCO report from Big Apple Sports.

12/9/03 t-bone: 'Basketball camp open to all...  The Vincent Robinson Basketball Academy will be holding a basketball camp at Union Ave Middle School in Irvington, NJ on January 17th, 2004. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 4-12. The camp will teach basketball fundamentals and also provide academic assistance to the campers as well. The camp fee is $35 and that includes a camp t-shirt, lunch, an academic study guide, and a skills evaluation report. For more info call 973-204-5413 or 973-687-4987 or e-mail me at vincentrobinsonbasketballacademy@yahoo.com. This makes a great Christmas gift. Sign up now. Spots are going fast.'

12/9/03 NJO: Philadelphia Lutheran 86, Life Center 81.

12/9/03 Chris Phillips: 'D'andre Brown has left Our Savior New American for CMI in Missisippi for greeener pastures academically and for more playing time. This could jump start his recruiting as he is an unsigned senior.'

12/9/03 Steve Finamore: 'Just wanted to pass along a quick note about the new boys varsity basketball coach at Bishop Ford High in Brooklyn. Glenn Thomas is in his first year as the varsity coach. I have known Glenn my entire life. We grew up together in Park Slope and have spent so much time involved in the greatest sport in the world. I have never met any one with more knowledge on the game then Glenn. His passion for the game truly shows after talking with him for just a few seconds.

Glenn played high school basketball at Ford. He then went on to play at York College of Pa. but later transferred to St. Francis College of Brooklyn. A knee injury caused him to end his playing career but then SFC head coach Jim Valvano took him on and under his wing. Glenn also spent time with Rich Zvosec, who is currently the head coach at UMKC. Besides his college coaching career, Glenn has also coached overseas.

Bishop Ford is getting an outstanding basketball mind, but most important, they are getting a coach who cares about the game, and the players. Best wishes go out to Coach Thomas! Good luck to the Falcons!'

12/9/03 BOOKSNBALL: 'Grass roots fans of NYC hoops, especially Brooklyn, are invited to attend a press conference on Wednesday, December 10th 2003 at Brooklyn's Boro Hall (Court St. at Jeralomon) starting at 10 a.m. The full scope of developer "Forest City Ratner's" plan for a new downtown Brooklyn arena and 4,000 new housing units and 1,000,000 sq. ft. of new retail space will be unveiled. So far the group's offer to purchase & relocate the N.J.Nets to the proposed arena is the highest. Come on down and show your support for a great addition to hoops life in Brooklyn USA! 10 a.m start!'

12/8/03 JD Walsh: 'St. John the Baptist Boys Varsity is looking for a scrimmage on Wed. 12/ 10 on Long Island (or Qqueens. Brooklyn. Will travel. Also looking to scrimmage morning of 12/27 in Manhattan. If availale either of these dates, please call me @ 917 345-9129.'

12/8/03 PrepNation: National Prep Basketball Poll - Week 2 includes # 3. Mount Vernon, N.Y. (0-0), boasts super soph F Jonathan Mitchell, # 5. New York, Rice (0-0), front-runner in New York Catholic league, # 6. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty (0-0), 3 starters are NCAA Division I signees, # 8. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond (0-0), G-F Gavin Grant headed to N.C. State,  and # 20. Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln (0-0), features standout junior Antonio Pena.

Northeast -- 1. Mount Vernon, N.Y., 0-0, 2. New York, Rice, 0-0, 3. Philadelphia, Cardinal Dougherty, 0-0, 4. Bronx, N.Y., St. Raymond, 0-0, 5. Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln, 0-0, 6. Jersey City, N.J., St. Anthony, 0-0, 7. Elizabeth, N.J., St. Patrick, 0-0, 8. West Orange, N.J., Seton Hall Prep, 0-0, 9. Chester, Pa., 3-0 and 10. Charlestown, Mass., 0-0.

12/8/03 NJO: Will Scott had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Blair defeated Trinity Pawling, 66-47, yesterday in Pawling, N.Y.

12/8/03 Daily News: Here's a bird's-eye view of Ravens.

12/8/03 BooksnBall: 'Here's what a supposedly reputable national sports writer has on the reasons for Coach Jarvis' problems at SJU. He can be E-mailed ( I already did). This should get quite a response from the insiders.CBS.SportsLine.com - City slime seals Jarvis' fate. Happy responses folks. It's all NYC's fault!'

12/8/03 Coach Jim Ring, JFK Paterson: 'You can update our profile. Bashir Grimes has been ruled eligible to play this year by the NJSIAA.'

12/7/03 Jeremy Treatman @ scholasticpbpnetwork.com: 'Philly, NY Classic at St. Dominic, Oyster Bay, LI postponed. No new info yet.'

12/7/03 Coach Ron Dennis: 'Willis Kettrell is a 6'4" senior slasher from Archbishop Molloy and is a solid citizen in the classroom.  Willis is worthy of a watch alert because he has deep range on his jumpshop, plays the passing lanes very well which spells steals and Willis is a strong finisher around the hoop. College coaches you will not be disappointed about Willis because he has a good S.A.T. grade and better than B+ student.'

12/7/03 Kiley Jones - Yorkville Youth Athletic Assoc: 'I have 2 boys travel basketball teams out of Manhattan. 1 is 12 & under and ther 11 & under. We are relativley new to the travel seen. Our teams are average in ability, definately not strong. I would be interested in getting scrimmage games with local teams. If interested email me at yorkvilleaau1@aol.com.'

12/6/03 Coach Bob Oliva: 'The freshman tournament scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday at C.T.K. will be played. With the first game at 3pm- Holy Cross vs Xaverian, 430pm McClancy- St. Francis,600pm M.H. Trinity, Christ The King, 730pm Ford- Molloy. The varsity game Bayside, C.T.K. scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed till Monday at 5pm.'

12/6/03 Coach Wendell Saunders on St John's Coach Mike Jarvis.

12/6/03 Coach Will Stasiuk: 'The High School basketball tournament season became an unfotunate victim of the last 24 hours unexpected heavy snow. The Chancellor cancelled all PSAL events and activities for the weekend, including tournaments involving PSAL teams. (They even cancelled the SAT exam here!) As such, yearly tournaments such as the one scheduled for Francis Lewis and the Gobbler Snowflake Classic at F.I.T. were cancelled this weekend. The Gobbler, a two-week event, in its 19th year was cancelled completely, due to gym availability and scheduling conflicts involving the participants. A safe and happy weekend to all athletes, coaches and referees out there, and hope to see you all back on the courts Monday.'

12/6/03 Paul Brown: 'NY Gauchos Tryouts! Where: Gauchos Gym, 478 Gerard Avenue Bronx, NY 10451.   Tel: 718 665-6952, Fax 718 401-8582. Division: 12 & Under 8:00am to 10:00am (Dec. 6 & 7th), 8 & Under 1:00pm to 2:30 pm (Dec. 6 & 7th), 10 & Under 2:30pm to 4:00pm (Dec. 6 & 7th), 14 & Under 4:30pm to 6:00pm (Dec. 12, 13, 19), 16 & Under 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Dec. 16 & 18). Contact Dwayne Mitchell @ 646-247-6597 or Paul Brown @ 646-236-6761.'

12/6/03 Coach Eric Rock Eisenberg: 'The Jerry Gold Memorial Classic is Saturday Dec. 13th at Tilden High School. There are four games being played. They are 11:30 am Tilden Girls Vs South Shore,1pm South Shore Vs Fredrick Douglas, 2:30 PM Canarsie VS New Utrecht and 4pm Tilden VS Bergtraum. Admission is $5 at the door.

12/6/03 Metro Hoops: Due to snow The Metro Hoops Developmental League’s open gym scheduled for Saturday, December 6th (today) will be cancelled and rescheduled for a future date.

12/6/03 PrepStars: Tiki Mayben Picks Orange.

12/6/03 Jacqueline Jill-Rito, teacher/advisor, Bethpage High School: 'There will be an invitational memorial basketball tournment in memory of Marc Khan, a senior at Bethpage high school who lost his life too soon in a car crash on March 9, 2003 along with two other young men. Marc was the captain of the varsity volleyball team and played center on the varsity basketball team. in his memory and with proceeds going to the Hicksville Youth Council Boys & Girls Club for program development in Marc's name to benefit kids in the community. The family and friends of Marc Khan are organizing this tournament on Saturday, January 10th, 2004 at the Hicksville high school gym from 11-3pm. This 3-on-3 tournament will take place. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 for spectators and $10 per team member to play. We are in the process too of getting a few celebrities on hand and some prizes. In addition, there will be media coverage.  We are in the process of organizing teams and finalizing plans for this event. If anyone is interested, please call 516 351-7940, Michael Khan, Marc's brother. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at Bethpage High School, 516 644-4100.'

12/5/03 Jeremy Treatman @ scholasticpbpnetwork.com: 'Due to the snow Saturday's Philly, NY Classic at St. Dominic, Oyster Bay, LI will now be held on Sunday. It's the same four games and times: All Hallows vs Southern at 12:30, Xaverian vs Chester, 2:15, St Dominic vs. Strawberry Mansion @ 4:00 and St Mary's vs. Simon Gratz @ 5:45. Admission is $8 at the door.'

12/5/03 Jayson Kiang has supplied the St John the Baptist team profile on the team page.

12/5/03 NY Post: Bryants Salvador Patricio takes the prep route - heading to Burlington Life Center.

12/5/03 NJO: Steve Perry scored 20 points as Life Center recorded an 87-31 victory over M.A.S.T. Charter of Pennsylvania last night in Florence.

12/5/03 NJ Hoops: Life Center Tip Off Classic this weekend.

12/5/03 DJ Brown: 'There is big hype around Darius Washington, Jr's anticipated clash with Sebastian Talfair and rightly so, but the more interesting match for me will be in Phila on Dec 20th when Kyle Lowery, Shane Clark ( you remember them for the Playaz Championship team this winter ) will play Lincoln @ St. Joes. You may not be aware that Kyle and Philly MJC (his AAU team which also beat a Westchester Hawks team w/ Doug McClure in the Rumble in the Bronx 16 and Under Championship two years ago!) won the Spiece Run and Slam taking out Ft. Sooy - No Limit, w/ this summers ABCD MVP 6'7 PG Shaun Livingston in the quarterfinals, and the Detroit based Family (two top 50 prospects and maybe 5 or 6 D-1 recruits on that squad) scoring 41. But what will make it interesting is that Kyle can and does play defense. Will he be effective vs Sebastian? I will be there to see. And in addition Jan 31 in Arcadia College (Glenside, Pa.) Kyle will go against his backcourt mate from that Playaz team, Sean Singletary as Cardinal Dougherty plays Penn Charter. Now that will interesting!'

12/5/03 Coach Tom Sampogna: 'Jamie Procino 6'4 2G from Yorktown HS. Jamie is a classic shooting guard who will be among the top 5 of the scoring leaders in Westchester this year. He averaged 20 ppg last year and opened this year with 34pts. against Roosevelt a win on Tues. Jamie is a D1 shooter with size and strength. He is being recruited by D1's like Hartford, Central Conn. and a host of high level D2 schools.He played very well this summer at camps and for his AAU team, CT Flame. People who did see him play, saw him light up the Fall League at Pace for 25+ppg. This kid is a sleeper in the recuitiong world. I hope this helps shed some more light on a player who could be one of Westchester's best kept secrets.'

12/5/03 Abdu-Allah Torrence, Warriors Basketball Director of Basketball Operations: 'The New Heights Program for Students-Athletes Warriors Basketball Club in association with Basketball City are hosting the inaugural "Basketball City Classic". Aiming to be one of the top tournaments during the spring travel circuit, the BBC will field boy’s teams from 5th grade to 11th grade and 10th grade to HS for the girls divisions.

The dates for the each division are as follows: March 27th & 28th(8th and 9th grade),  April 24th & 25th(5th, 6th, & 7th grade),  May 15th & 16th(Girls HS & 10th grade) and May 22nd & 23rd(10th and 11th Grade).  · All teams are guaranteed 3 games.  · Top 2 teams from each pool make the playoffs.  · All Tournaments awards presented for each division.  · Team and individual awards for division champs. · Each participant receives a Basketball City Classic gift bag.

The cost is $375 per team and $350 for organizations placing more than one team in the Basketball City Classic. Proof of eligibility required, AAU rules apply. For information or entry into the BBC you can contact Justin Leonard @ 212 924-4040 ext. 106, email justin@basketballcity.com, or go to the Basketball City website www.basketballcity.com. Tel 212 923 1563,  Fax 212 923 1859, Cell 347 680-9539. Check out the site at www.childrensaidsociety.org/newheights.'

12/5/03 Marvin DeBose: 'DeBose & Pembleton 2003 Holiday Tournament 6 th Annual Phila. Pa.  Still looking for teams.  Date: Dec. 26-28 2003. Ages: 11's / 12's / & 14's. * Special prize for the 14's champ, NIKE team sneakers *  Hosted by Phila. Positive Image. For more info call: Marvin DeBose @ 215-868-6086 (cell) or 215-685-2890(gym) email: mdebose@runhouse.com. Web site- www.runhouse.com.'

12/4/03 Thanks to assistant coach Dwayne "Coach D" Murray and the Journal News we have an update on the Mt Vernon team profile , while Coach Will Stasiuk has provided a profile for his Pistons of Automotive on the team page.

12/4/03 NJO: J.R. Smith, the states top-rated senior prospect, fired in 34 points as St. Benedicts Prep opened its season with a 99-44 victory over Solebury yesterday in Solebury, Pa.

12/4/03 Philly.com: Cardinal Dougherty a huge favorite for title. The No. 1 Cardinals have a power-packed lineup. Chester is second in the first seasonal poll.

12/4/03 NYHoops: Banneker Schools Robeson.

12/4/03 Padre4ever: "Tiki" Mayben from Troy H.S. will announce his college plans Friday afternoon at the Troy Boys Club.Mayben has had some off-court troubles lately, but is still rated in most prep writers top ten juniors.The 6'3" PG is down to 3 schools: Syracuse, Georgia Tech and Louisville. Syracuse is the big favorite with Paul Hewitt (ex Siena coach) being the only reason this kid leaves the state on New York.His best friend, Dayshawn Wright, who's at Oak Hill (Va.) this year has already committed to the Orangemen so look for Mayben to follow suit in his press conference on friday afternoon.'

12/3/03 Coach Eric Rock Eisenberg: 'I was happy to hear that Bryan Geffen had committed to Boston U. Dennis Wolf is a great guy, a super coach and a real friend to New York City Hoops. While I am on the subject how about a little "Love" for the guy I think is New York City's best Coach, Tim Leary of St. Francis Prep. Tim can do more with less than anyone I know and it is always a classic to catch his act at the "King" Tournament in Brooklyn.'

12/3/03 Coach Bob Hurley's St Anthony Friars are our # 1 team in the region and thanks to assistant coach Rudy King we have a profile for the Bishop Loughlin Lions on the team page.

12/3/03 Humberto Corredor Jr: 'Senior guard Bryan Geffen from St Francis Prep has made an early commitment to Boston University. The 5’10 point/shooting guard will join former St Francis Prep star Rashad Bell. Bryan has led St Francis Prep in scoring the past two seasons, and plans on carrying his team deep into the playoffs this year with help from Andrew Cashin, Ian Rodgers, and Mike Merrit.'

12/3/03 Journal News: Realignment: Champions on the move.

12/3/03 Dan Wiatre, (718) 812-3902 or bbnl03@aol.com: 'The B.B.N.L. just wrapped its first season on Tuesday night with a great championship game. Final stats and more is on the website www.hometown.aol.com/bbnl03/bbnl.html. The CHSAA was well represented in the finals with alumni from Xaverian, McClancy, Nazareth, Xavier and Erasmus from the PSAL. I still have very limited space available for the next season beginning, January 11th. M my league is unlimited.'

12/2/03 Mike Collins: 'Monsignor King Tournament -- The dates are December 26th, 27th, 29th, & 30th. First round games will feature St. Edmunds Prep vs. New Utrecht at 7:15 on the 26th. At 9:00 Bishop Ford will face Bishop Loughlin. On the 27th at 7:15 Poly Prep vs. Sheepshead Bay & at 9:00 South Shore takes on St. Francis Prep. The semifinals are on the 29th at 7:15 & 9:00. The finals are on the 30th at 7:15 & 9:00, all teams will play 3 games. All games are played at St Thomas Aquinas on Flatbush & Flatlands Aves. The Monsignor King Tournament is the biggest local Christmas Tournament. Tournament director John Browning & CHSAA guru Tom Konchalski have set up what should be a fine tournament again this year.'

12/2/03 Dwayne "Coach D" Murray, www.MVHOOPS.com: 'The Mount Vernon Junior Knights 8th grade boys basketball team is looking to fill out its schedule for this season. The Junior Knights are the feeder system for the Mt. Vernon Knights boys high school basketball team. We are more than willing to travel. If your interested, e-mail me at Dwayneemc@aol.com. Or call me at 1-914-438-0498. Look forward to hearing from you.'

12/2/03 Thanks to Coach Tom Fraher we have the Mount St. Michael team profile and St Benedicts Prep is our # 2 team on the team page.

12/2/03 NJO: Philadelphia Christian 68, Life Center 58.

12/2/03 Metro Hoops: Essex County Players Watch.

12/2/03 Jim Fox: 'The 6th annual High School Preseason basketball league finished up earlier this month at the Island Garden in West Hempstead New York. A total of 87 teams from Long Island and the city battled throughout the fall for the top spots in the Varsity and JV divisions before officially tipping off the High School season. The St. Mary's Gaels swept both the East and West divisions of the Varsity as they proved once again they will be a force top be reckoned w/ in the Metropolitan area. In the JV division Team Next walked away with the East division while the Wyandanch Bad Boys took home the West division in two hard fought contests. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for the 7th year of Preseason hoops.'

12/1/03 Coach Rudy King: 'Bishop Loughlin 67, Grady 61. Coach Khalid Green got his first victory today at the men's varsity level versus a tough Grady High School in the Kangaroo Classic at Pratt Inst. (Brooklyn, NY). This one was tight throughout with Grady jumping out in the first with tough pressure defense going up (9-0) before a quick timeout by Coach Green. Loughlin survived the storm and trailed (15-14) after one. The second quarter was a real battle with Loughlin taking a few more knockout punches from Grady but stood up to the challenge to go into the half leading (32-31). Grady came out in third and turned the contest into the Basil Leslie show who scored (10) pts. in the quarter to lead (49-46) going into the fourth. Desean Gist and Herbie Allen of Bishop Loughlin took over with two plus minutes remaining in the game with dribble penetration, speed and clutch free throw shooting while Adekun Olanrewaju and Todd Sowell dominated the glass to finish the deal. Herbie Allen got the MVP honors for Loughlin. Grady's Basil Leslie really played strong leading Grady with (19) pts. followed by Derrick Echols (13) pts, Deon Pettway (12) pts.'

12/1/03 Pete Edwards: 'The IS8 Winter League will begin the 2nd weekend in January the divisions will be Biddies, Midgets & Juniors: 1. Biddies 12 & Under Can't turn 13 in 2004 (DOB 1992),  2. Midgets 14 & Under Can't turn 15 in 2004 (DOB 1990),  3. Juniors 16 & Under Can't turn 17 in 2004 (DOB 1988).  For more information contact Pete Edwards @ 718-297-3951 or 917-692-9835.'

12/1/03 Allison Davis: 'Teaneck Youth Basketball will host its Annual Holiday Tournament for 3rd/4th graders, 10U, 12U and 8th grade Boys. The tournament begins on December 19th and continues through January 3rd at the Richard Rodda Center in Teaneck, New Jersey. Entry fees for this two game elimination tournament are $200 for one team, $350 for two teams, $450 for three teams and $500 for four teams. For more information, please e-mail us at teaneckyouthbball@hotmail.com or check our website at www.eteamz.com/tyb.'

12/1/03 Coach Ron Dennis of K.Y.D.A: 'On Sunday November 30, 2003 St John Prep finished 2-0 in the Archbishop Molloy Stanner Classic. The Stanners led by Georgia bound Sundiata Gaines proved to be game opponents throughout this contest as he scored 17 pts with strong inside moves. But it was Milan Prodanovic with his outside shooting who led all scorers with 19 pts. The Red Storm led by 5'10" Sr P.G. Serge Clement took a 21-11 lead at the end of the 1st quarter and a commanding 37-23 lead at intermission. The Stanners made their run in the 3rd quarter tying the game at 44 points apiece but it was Serge Clement who hit the big 3 pt shot to regain the lead as St Johns Prep never looked back. St Johns received outstanding play from reserve forward Jacques Fulcher 18 pts 11 rebs and Serge Clement 16 pts & 8 assts. Tournament M.V.P. went to Fordham U. bound center Bryant Dunston 14 pts 10 rebs and 5 blk shots. The Prep had strong defensive presence from Gary Graham who hit some crucial free-throws and contained a very game Willis Kettrell for the Stanners and Scott Gaffney of Kellenberg. The final score in the championship contest was 75 - 67.'

12/1/03 Jeremy Treatman @ scholasticpbpnetwork.com: 'The Philly, NY Classic at St. Dominic, Oyster Bay, LI is this Saturday, the sixth. There are four games: All Hallows vs Southern at 12:30, Xaverian vs Chester, 2:15, St Dominic vs. Strawberry Mansion @ 4:00 and St Mary's vs. Simon Gratz @ 5:45. Admission is $8 at the door.'

12/1/03 Louis Xifaras: 'This weekend, the Monsignor McClancy varsity basketball team began their season in the Loyola-Blakefield Tip-Off Tournament, in Townson, Maryland. In a great all-around team effort, McClancy (2-0) won the tournament. In game 1, McClancy beat St. Mary's of Annapolis, Maryland 77-45. Will Borgolte had 32 points and Nick Hamilton-Lopez contributed with 19 points. McClancy then beat Chestnut Hill Academy of Pennsylvania 61-41 in the championship game. Will Borgolte was voted tournament MVP with Nick Hamilton-Lopez and Keenan Doliveira (who played tremendous defense) claiming All-Tournament Team Honors. Other main contributors were Kwaku Osei, who rebounded everything around the glass, and sophomore standout Stephen Wood, who played an all-around solid tournament, taking charges and hitting big 3 pointers down the stretch. McClancy opens up league competition Tuesday, December 9th at home against national powerhouse Rice High School. For more information about our program, you can visit our basketball webpage at www.McClancyBasketball.com.'

12/1/03 St Raymond is our # 3 team and thanks to coach Jim Ring we have a JFK Paterson profile on the team page.

12/1/03 www.nychsaa.org: The results for the first ten varsity basketball games are on their schedules page.

12/1/03 NYHoops: PSAL Preview.

12/1/03 Coach Will Stasiuk, Automotive: 'This past Thanksgiving weekend, 2 PSAL teams (Automotive & Hunter College High Schools) traveled to Albany, New York for the Corning Cup played at Albany H.S. On the 1st night each city school fell to teams from upstate. Automotive took on Kingston High School in Friday night's opener. After trailing for most of the first half, Kingston went on a 9-0 run late in the first half behind the shooting of Artavius Fisher (27 points) who poured in 14 1st half points. The upstate squad never looked back as Auto could not knock the upstate squad's lead below 8 in the 2nd half. In the 2nd game Hunter hung tough with Albany, the host school through 3 quarters, until Albany poured it on in the 4th. On Saturday the two PSAL squads played a very entertaining consolation game as Coach Charlie Sewell's Hunter squad nearly battled all the way back from a 21 point deficit to put a scare into Auto before the Pistons prevailed 68-58, scoring the final 6 points of the game. Junior, Jovon Moses led Auto with 18 points and for the 2nd time in three games this year pulled down 21 rebounds. Hunter was led by Ian Jankowski's 18 points (including 4 three pointers). The best performance of the weekend certainly took place in the last game. Fisher scored an amazing 61 points in Kingston's 88-76 championship game win over Albany High! Fisher may be one of the best pure shooters I have ever observed in 13 years of High School coaching. I also want to give credit to the Albany High School Booster Club and the Athletic staff of Albany HS who reached out and invited both city schools upstate. They ran a fantastic tournament and displayed an unbelievable degree of hospitality towards all the visiting programs. Next year Murry Bergtraum is slated to represent the city at this event, and believe me it will be well worth it.'