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Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

 Christ The King's Dwayne Pierce is part of a memorable 2024 class. Like Boogie Fland

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 • Zach Smart
As Visits Continue, Big Decisions Await

As Visits Continue, Big Decisions Await

 After ramping up his high major stock considerably during the past few months, Class of 2025 PSA Cardinals point guard

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 • Zach Smart
Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting battle, July live period, NBA Draft sleepers

Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting battle, July live period, NBA Draft sleepers

Our analysts are intrigued by the recruiting battle for DJ Wagner and how it will ultimately play out.

 • Rob Cassidy and Travis Graf
NBA Draft: New Yorker Results

NBA Draft: New Yorker Results

NY was well represented in the 2022 NBA draft. Here’s a recap our all the locals who have now had their dreams come true

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 • Brian Reichert
2022 NBA Draft: How Rivals viewed the first-round picks

2022 NBA Draft: How Rivals viewed the first-round picks

Top pick Paolo Banchero was rated by Rivals as the No. 2 prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
I've Got Five On It: Riskiest potential NBA Draft picks

I've Got Five On It: Riskiest potential NBA Draft picks

Former five-star prospect Chet Holgrem is projected to be drafted by Oklahoma City in tomorrow's NBA Draft.

 • Rob Cassidy
NYers Gauge Pro Stock At NBA Draft Combine

NYers Gauge Pro Stock At NBA Draft Combine

During his heyday alongside dazzling 6-foot-1 point guard RJ Davis (now at North Carolina) at Stepinac HS, AJ Griffin

 • Zach Smart
Florida Man: Turns out Duke, UNC aren't going away after all

Florida Man: Turns out Duke, UNC aren't going away after all

The two blueblood programs are entering a new era, but don't expect the winning ways to go away.

 • Rob Cassidy
Final Four's Final 4 New Yorkers

Final Four's Final 4 New Yorkers

The NCAA Final Four has a New York feel to it on both the men's and the women's side this year.Stepinac HS, the CHSAA

 • Zach Smart
Commitment breakdown: Jaden Schutt chooses Duke

Commitment breakdown: Jaden Schutt chooses Duke

The Blue Devils landed their third commitment of the 2022 cycle on Thursday night.

 • Jamie Shaw
2021 Rivals150 New Yorkers (Updated)

2021 Rivals150 New Yorkers (Updated)

With only four players from New York in the Rivals150 (Class of 2021) and none cracking the top ten, this is not one of

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 • Maurice Wingate
McDonald's Nuggets: Most improved college teams (so far)

McDonald's Nuggets: Most improved college teams (so far)

Dan McDonald also names his Transfer of the Week and his 2021 and 2022 Commits of the Week.

 • Dan McDonald
Two Duke signees make McDonald's team

Two Duke signees make McDonald's team

Two Duke signees have been selected to the McDonald's All-American team.

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 • Clint Jackson
44th McDonald’s All-American Games Go Virtual

44th McDonald’s All-American Games Go Virtual

Chicago, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Today is a celebration of basketball – the game, its players and their journey

 • McDAAG
DI Thoughts: 2021 Rivals150 Updated Rankings

DI Thoughts: 2021 Rivals150 Updated Rankings

The updated 2021 Rivals150 rankings were released Monday, and now, Devils Illustrated offers its thoughts.

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 • Clint Jackson
Team Preview: Stepinac Crusaders (Part I)

Team Preview: Stepinac Crusaders (Part I)

Stepinac returns Seniors A.J. Griffin (Duke) and Malcolm Chimezie (Boston U) but feature a handful of underclassmen for

 • Jacob Schwartz
Coach Speak: AJ Griffin

Coach Speak: AJ Griffin

Stepinac basketball head coach Patrick Massaroni talks AJ Griffin.

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 • Clint Jackson
ACC Early Signing Period: Florida State, Duke lead the way

ACC Early Signing Period: Florida State, Duke lead the way

Paolo Banchero is one of two five-stars to sign early with Duke.

 • Rob Cassidy
How things stand with five-star players who have committed

How things stand with five-star players who have committed

Paolo Banchero - the No. 2-ranked player in the nation - put pen to paper and signed with Duke on Wednesday.

 • Rob Cassidy
AJ Griffin signs with Duke

AJ Griffin signs with Duke

Wednesday was a big day for five-star Adrian Griffin Jr., as he inked with Duke.

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 • Clint Jackson
Griffin, Jr. & Chimezie Sign NLI's

Griffin, Jr. & Chimezie Sign NLI's

White Plains, NY (November 10, 2020) –  Stepinac High School and its athletic department are proud to announce that

 • Stepinac HS
NYCHoops.net Top Ten 2021 Pre-Season Players

NYCHoops.net Top Ten 2021 Pre-Season Players

In part 2 of our pre-season top ten NY State players in the class of 2021, we focus on the top five that are ranked

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 • Staff Writers & Contributors
Third offer for NY frosh point guard

Third offer for NY frosh point guard

Stepinac prepares for what will hopefully be a semi-normal high school season 6’2 Johnuel "Boogie" Fland '22

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 • Maurice Wingate
Rivals Rankings Week: Team rankings storylines to follow

Rivals Rankings Week: Team rankings storylines to follow

Four-star Jalen Warley is part of a strong 2021 class for the Florida State Seminoles.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down updated position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down updated position rankings

Five-star Hunter Sallis is the top-ranked point guard in the 2021 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Two out of 150 in National Ranking?

Two out of 150 in National Ranking?

The COVID-19 crisis may have flatlined H.S. basketball. Currently, only two players from New York are ranked nationally

 • Maurice Wingate
Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Will McClendon is wholly suited for the style of play that Mick Cronin wants from his players at UCLA.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Mailbag: Kentucky, Pitt, Indiana, Duke, Seton Hall

Wednesday's Mailbag: Kentucky, Pitt, Indiana, Duke, Seton Hall

Corey Evans answers questions from his Mailbag - and makes a prediction about where Trey Kaufman will land.

 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2021 class; Jabari Smith prediction

McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2021 class; Jabari Smith prediction

Dan McDonald also unveils his 2021 Commit of the Week.

 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: How top teams in 2020 rankings are faring in 2021 cycle

Evans Seven: How top teams in 2020 rankings are faring in 2021 cycle

A.J. Griffin figures to be the first of multiple five-stars to commit to Duke.

 • Corey Evans
Ranking the Contenders: Harrison Ingram

Ranking the Contenders: Harrison Ingram

Five-star Harrison Ingram is the No. 9-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Duke's '21 class; UNC's next offer; Jaden Hardy

Twitter Tuesday: Duke's '21 class; UNC's next offer; Jaden Hardy

A.J. Griffin committed to Duke in November.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Must-gets for top 12 college hoops programs

Bossi's Best: Must-gets for top 12 college hoops programs

Four-star guard Tamar Bates would be a great fit for Kansas.

 • Eric Bossi
Roundtable on updated 2021 position rankings

Roundtable on updated 2021 position rankings

Rivals analysts break down the 2021 prospects by position.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Will programs with top 2020 classes repeat in 2021?

Evans Seven: Will programs with top 2020 classes repeat in 2021?

Five-star Paolo Banchero is the second-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Corey Evans
PSA Cardinals thrive during pandemic

PSA Cardinals thrive during pandemic

For many AAU/Grassroot programs, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a complete halt to their spring and summer basketball

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 • Maurice Wingate
Top Ten 2021 Prospects

Top Ten 2021 Prospects

As we look ahead it's time to see what the Class of 2021 has in store for us in New York. You may not think it at first

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 • Mike Libert
Projection: Top Ten Teams (2020-2021)

Projection: Top Ten Teams (2020-2021)

As the 2019-2020 season has come to an end it's time now to look forward a little bit and take a look at how we

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 • Mike Libert
NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams in New York State (2019-20)

NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams in New York State (2019-20)

With everything now officially behind us now though it's time to make the tough decisions and put together our...

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 • Mike Libert
Evans Seven: Top backcourt players in the transfer portal

Evans Seven: Top backcourt players in the transfer portal

Corey Evans highlights seven players and where they might land.

 • Corey Evans
NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Final Breakdown)

NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Final Breakdown)

A season with promise and hope for so many in the NYCHoops.net Upstate/Westchester Top Ten Team Rankings has come to an

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 • Mike Libert
Evans Seven: Breaking down top 7 in 2021 team rankings

Evans Seven: Breaking down top 7 in 2021 team rankings

Five-star Manny Obaseki has Texas A&M ranked No. 1 in the 2021 team rankings.

 • Corey Evans
NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Wk.15 Breakdown)

NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Wk.15 Breakdown)

We are into the time of the year where if you fall one more time you are going home and your season will be done, which

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 • Mike Libert
Team Stepinac Wins CHSAA NY Chip

Team Stepinac Wins CHSAA NY Chip

BRONX, NY- While Archbishop Stepinac may feature players committed to North Carolina and Duke in R.J. Davis

 • Mike Libert
CHSAA Archdiocesan Semifinals

CHSAA Archdiocesan Semifinals

BRONX, NY – The Class AA New York Sectional Semifinals was more like a collision of Semi Trucks with all four teams

 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Archdiocesan Quarterfinals

CHSAA Archdiocesan Quarterfinals

BRONX, NY – While winning or losing the first round of Sunday’s Archdiocesan Tournament is technically not the end of

 • Maurice Wingate
Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 21-40

Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 21-40

Nearly half of our next segment have already committed to a college program.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 position rankings

The 2021 class looks to be a little thin on point guard talent.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2021

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2021

The rankings remained pretty stable at the top, but there were plenty of other players who made big moves.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

National Analyst Eric Bossi's live Saturday blog from the loaded Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Coach Speak: A.J. Griffin

Coach Speak: A.J. Griffin

Back in November of 2019, A.J. Griffin from White Plains, N.Y. offered his commitment to Duke.

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 • Clint Jackson
NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Wk.7 Breakdown)

NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Wk.7 Breakdown)

As we officially now begin 2020 it's time to really get into the most important time of the year for nearly all the

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 • Mike Libert
Bragging rights on the line at Westchester County Double Header

Bragging rights on the line at Westchester County Double Header

On Friday, the  highly anticipated double header  did not disappoint the sold out crowd at the Westchester County

 • Stacey Davis
Evans Seven: Storylines to watch in 2020

Evans Seven: Storylines to watch in 2020

Don't look for a change atop the recruiting rankings any time soon.

 • Corey Evans
Stepinac Beats St. Ray’s Over Time

Stepinac Beats St. Ray’s Over Time

BRONX, NY – In addition to the battle for who’s number one in the CHSAA NY Class AA standings, there were quite a few

 • Maurice Wingate
NYHoops.com Top Ten Westchester/Upstate Teams (Week 3)

NYHoops.com Top Ten Westchester/Upstate Teams (Week 3)

It's time now that most teams have gotten there season underway to update the NYHoops.com Upstate/Westchester Top Ten

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 • Mike Libert
Twelve Must-Watch December NYS Games

Twelve Must-Watch December NYS Games

With December and the high school season now in full swing it's time to look at the games to watch for the rest of the

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 • Mike Libert
Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Fittingly, there were plenty of leftovers the week after Thanksgiving.

 • Corey Evans
NYCHoops.net North of NYC's Preseason Top Ten Teams

NYCHoops.net North of NYC's Preseason Top Ten Teams

When you talk about basketball North of New York City people from all over are now finally realizing that there is a

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 • Mike Libert
Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, Kyree Walker, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, Kyree Walker, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses questions surrounding the recruitments of Cam Thomas and Dawson Garcia.

 • Corey Evans
Team Preview: Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders

Team Preview: Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders

With nine returning players, the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders are eager to get back on top after losing to...

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 • Maurice Wingate
Why A.J. Griffin chose ACC powerhouse

Why A.J. Griffin chose ACC powerhouse

At 9:24 AM on Monday, junior wing A.J. Griffin ‘21 posted on twitter, his decision to commit early to Duke

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 • Maurice Wingate
Duke lands five-star junior AJ Griffin

Duke lands five-star junior AJ Griffin

Duke begins its 2021 class thanks to the commitment from AJ Griffin.

 • Corey Evans
A.J. Griffin talks about Duke official visit & top priorities

A.J. Griffin talks about Duke official visit & top priorities

SG Adrian "AJ" Griffin '21 is a must-have recruit for just about every college basketball staff in the country

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Evans Seven: Big visits on tap as Early Signing Period nears

Evans Seven: Big visits on tap as Early Signing Period nears

Matt Murrell will close out his official visit tour travels to Texas to check out the Longhorns' campus.

 • Corey Evans
A.J. Griffin gets a Kentucky offer

A.J. Griffin gets a Kentucky offer

A.J. Griffin picked up a UK offer on Thursday. His high school coach gave us details about that relationship.

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 • David Sisk
High D-I offer for A.J. Griffin '21

High D-I offer for A.J. Griffin '21

New York wing A.J. Griffin ’21 picked up a major SEC offer. Ranked #8 in the nation in his class, the junior received...

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 • Maurice Wingate
Who Kentucky is visiting from the Class of 2021

Who Kentucky is visiting from the Class of 2021

The Kentucky staff is paying several visits to new names in the 2021 Class. We look at each player inside.

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 • David Sisk
Vanderbilt and Rivals Class of 2021 rankings

Vanderbilt and Rivals Class of 2021 rankings

Rivals released its 2021 Top 150 rankings on Friday. Fourteen of the fifteen players Vandy has offered made the cut.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky and Rivals new 2021 rankings

Kentucky and Rivals new 2021 rankings

Rivals released its 2021 rankings on Friday. We look at the five players UK has offered and four more they're watching.

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 • David Sisk
Top D-I's Head to New York HS

Top D-I's Head to New York HS

With two of their top players nationally ranked, it’s no wonder that a who’s who of college coaches are descending on

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 • Maurice Wingate
Top 2021 New Yorkers in updated Rivals150

Top 2021 New Yorkers in updated Rivals150

The new rankings for the 2021 class have been updated and the New Yorkers representing the top 150 are as follows:

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 • DeAnte' Mitchell
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UK, Va. Tech, LSU, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UK, Va. Tech, LSU, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses questions about Earl Timberlake and Villanova.

 • Corey Evans
Who Kentucky looked at over the weekend

Who Kentucky looked at over the weekend

Kentucky coaches were very busy this weekend with a visit, scouting trips to the East Coast and overseas.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: The first phone call top teams should make on June 15

Evans Seven: The first phone call top teams should make on June 15

That date marks the first time college coaches can call rising junior prospects, including Patrick Baldwin Jr.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Rankings week, more USA gold

Starting Five: Rankings week, more USA gold

In this week's Starting Five, Eric Bossi previews a big week of rankings updates and event coverage.

 • Eric Bossi
New York’s All-EYBL Teams

New York’s All-EYBL Teams

The Nike EYBL, arguably the most competitive league on the grassroots circuit, wrapped up its regular

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 • Marley Paul
Bossi Awards: Magic Memorial Day and USA Basketball

Bossi Awards: Magic Memorial Day and USA Basketball

Five-star big man Makur Maker is one of several who earned acclaim in the latest Bossi awards.

 • Eric Bossi
USAB: Bossi's U16 tryout takeaways

USAB: Bossi's U16 tryout takeaways

Eric Bossi breaks down USA Basketball's U16 team tryouts.

 • Eric Bossi
USAB: Five-star A.J. Griffin finding his groove

USAB: Five-star A.J. Griffin finding his groove

Class of 2021 five-star A.J. Griffin is polished on and off the floor.

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 • Eric Bossi
Top 2021 SG discusses Pitt

Top 2021 SG discusses Pitt

One of the top players in the class of 2021 discusses Pitt and his recruitment.

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 • Matt Steinbrink
Three-Point Play: Will Wade, Michigan, USA Basketball U16

Three-Point Play: Will Wade, Michigan, USA Basketball U16

Will Wade looked to be a dead man walking in March, but now the LSU coach is back and landed a big-time commitment.

 • Eric Bossi
PSA Cardinals Go Undefeated

PSA Cardinals Go Undefeated

After sending 10 D-I players off to college last season, some might have assumed that the PSA Cardinals were in for a

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Bossi's Best: EYBL Indianapolis Awards

Bossi's Best: EYBL Indianapolis Awards

Isaiah Todd was one player who made a big impression on analyst Eric Bossi.

 • Eric Bossi
NIKE EYBL Final Day: Standout New Yorkers

NIKE EYBL Final Day: Standout New Yorkers

Nike EYBL session II concluded with the PSA Cardinals winning all four of their games, the New York Lightning winning

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 • DeAnte' Mitchell
Nike EYBL Session II (Day 2)

Nike EYBL Session II (Day 2)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Day two of Nike EYBL Session II concluded with the PSA Cardinals as the only remainingundefeated

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
New Yorkers Shine @ EYBL Session II

New Yorkers Shine @ EYBL Session II

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -It was a great day for New York basketball teams at EYBL Session II. PSA Cardinals starting off with

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Recruiting blows up for players at NY high school

Recruiting blows up for players at NY high school

Archbishop Stepinac HS head coach Pat Massaroni has been a busy man as of late. He wakes up to a ringing phone

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 • DeAnte' Mitchell
NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Final Recap)

NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Final Recap)

For the teams North of NYC it's been a tremendous year on the hardwood, a season that concluded this past Sunday with

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 • Mike Libert
The CHSAA Chip: Why Stepinac loss & Christ the King won

The CHSAA Chip: Why Stepinac loss & Christ the King won

What happened for Stepinac to go up 14 points in the second half to a 61-56 loss to Christ the King in the CHSAA Chip?

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 • Mike Libert
Against the odds, Christ the King rises to win CHSAA City Chip

Against the odds, Christ the King rises to win CHSAA City Chip

BRONX,NY- Nearly every road block possible was put in their way to make them an afterthought going into this year's play

 • Mike Libert
Stars Shine @ CHSAA Intersectional Semis

Stars Shine @ CHSAA Intersectional Semis

BRONX, NY – A packed Fordham University Rose Gym was Poppin’ on Thursday as the semifinal round of the Catholic League

 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Class “AA” Quarterfinal Top Performers

CHSAA Class “AA” Quarterfinal Top Performers

Sunday’s quarterfinal games at Fordham University featured eight teams, vying for a shot to play in the semifinal round

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 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Class “AA” Playoffs: 2nd Round (Part 2)

CHSAA Class “AA” Playoffs: 2nd Round (Part 2)

BRONX, NY – Part two of the second round of the CHSAA Class “AA” Intersectional playoffs wrapped up on Thursday at...

 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Intersectionals: Favs, Sleepers & Prediction

CHSAA Intersectionals: Favs, Sleepers & Prediction

The Diocese Playoffs are now behind us and it's officially time to get the CHSAA Intersectional Tournament underway to

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 • Mike Libert
CHSAA NY Sectional Action Intensifies in the Semis

CHSAA NY Sectional Action Intensifies in the Semis

BRONX, NY – The level of play increased exponentially on Tuesday as the CHSAA NY Class “AA” Sectional semis got

 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Sectional Quarterfinal Top Performers

CHSAA Sectional Quarterfinal Top Performers

The CHSAA Sectional Quarterfinals are in the books. Win, lose or draw we take a look back at the top Class AA performers

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 • Maurice Wingate
CHSAA Archdiocesan Quarterfinals

CHSAA Archdiocesan Quarterfinals

BRONX, NY – The St. Raymond Raven’s nest was the host site for Sunday’s CHSAA Archdiocesan Varsity Class “AA”

 • Maurice Wingate
A.J. Griffin’s back, Stepinac on track

A.J. Griffin’s back, Stepinac on track

Sophomore guard A.J. Griffin ‘21 has been sidelined, missing most of the season due to an ankle injury. His absence has

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 • Maurice Wingate