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Posted Friday, March 16th, 2018
In our first recap we will be looking at the big men who caught our eye from last Sunday’s Junior Elite 75. Best of the Bunch: Cleto Chol: Tallest player in the field at 6’6, Cleto is a difference maker defensively using his frame and size to cause problems in the post. At this stage his defensive skills are coming along faster than offense, however if the strides he has made during the past year are any indication, Cleto Chol…
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Posted Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Tournament MVP: Shy Odom, Boston Bobcats A powerful 6’5 forward, Odom was unable to make the previous two trips due to high school commitments. However Odom able to put his Bobcats team on his back as he absolutely dominated both ends of the court. First Team: Kheni Briggs, NC Elite A long and smooth combo guard, Briggs was a force offensively. A dominant downhill driver, Briggs also has a pretty jumpshot that kept defenders on their toes. It is only…
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Posted Friday, March 9th, 2018
The 8th grade bracket is absolutely loaded from top to bottom. Here is a look at some of the top teams and players set to battle this weekend. In the top half of the bracket, DC United, Playaz West, Boston Bobcats, Riverside Hawks and Philly Triple Threat all earned first round byes. Born Ready Elite, Team BBC, Courtmasters Elite, Epic Youngbucks, Team Melo and Laurel Lakers all will be competing in the first round. Born Ready…
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Posted Friday, March 9th, 2018
The 7th grade division will once again feature some of the top players in the Northeast. A plethora of New York teams will look to defend their home court including Courtmasters Elite, NY Jayhawks, Team POP and Riverside Hawks. Courtmasters will be lead by wings Mamadou Traore and Javon Germain while Danny Diaz will man the middle. Brandon MccReesh has been phenomenal so far for Riverside Hawks. He is far from a one-man show as Makenzie Mgbako has…
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Posted Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
It has been nine years since we were first introduced to some of New England's finest players. Currentley sophomores, juniors and seniors in college, here is how some of the prospects have faired this season in college. Jared Wilson-Frame (Pittsburgh): In his first year at Pittsburgh, the former Expressions standout averaged almost 13 points per game while starting the majority of the games he has played in. Aaron Falzon (Northwestern): Has gotten the injury bug the past few years but…
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Posted Sunday, February 25th, 2018
Since 2011 Hooprootz has served as the forefront authority for junior elite basketball in New England. The Hooprootz brand was built on video, event previews and recaps as well as a strong social media presence. We will strive to live up to the same standard that has been set while we will use our coverage to promote and publicize the growing number of players and programs throughout not just New England, but the rest of the Northeast as well as…
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