Super 16 Preview

Super 16 Preview

Posted Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

This weekend, the best teams from across New England will gather at Connecticut College in New London CT for a chance at the Super 16 crown. This annual event on Memorial Day weekend gives us a first hand look at New England’s top talent, all at the same event. This year, the field is comprised of top notch programs from multiple different states. In the 5th grade division, local teams such as New Haven Heat, CT Select, and Connecticut Elite… READ MORE >

Introducing the Lab Prep Camp

Introducing the Lab Prep Camp

Posted Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

We are excited to announce the inaugural Hooprootz Lab Prep Camp at the Northfield Mount Hermon School coming up next month.   The Specifics: Who: Rising 6th through 9th graders What: The premier teaching and instructional camp in the northeast When: June 25th - 27th Where: Northfield Mount Hermon School How Much: $450  In a day and age where true teaching camps have become almost unique, the HoopRootz LAB Prep Camp will teach the fundamamentals of the game in a… READ MORE >

Commitment Catchup: Fessenden

Commitment Catchup: Fessenden

Posted Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Having been around since 1903, plenty of famous alumni have roamed the halls of Fessenden. Isaiah Mucius (Wake Forrest), Chuck Hannah (Elon) and Alex Oriaki (UConn) are just a few of the alumni to attend Fessenden and play D1 basketball. This year's Fessenden class has 5 kids moving on to play basketball at the next level.   Expressions and Junior Elite 75 alum Kyle Hicks is one of the top 2022 prospects in New England and will head to New Hampton next… READ MORE >

Middlesex Magic 8th Grade Team Preview

Middlesex Magic 8th Grade Team Preview

Posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

In typical fashion, this Middlesex Magic 8th grade team is a true 8th grade team, not one of the kids has reclassified. This is also their 3rd year playing together. This team is fundamentally sound and well coached. Arlington Catholic’s Ryan Svendsen might be the most experienced after playing varsity as an 8th grader this past season. The 6 foot comber guard is a slasher with excellent footwork and is good around the hoop as well. Jacob Belasanti will head… READ MORE >