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WEST Region: New Yorkers Dancing

WEST Region: New Yorkers Dancing

The West Region of March Madness will focus on New Yorkers dancing this season. We get to show how successful kids from

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3/21/24
 • Brian Reichert
Rivals Roundtable: Sizing up coaches for the season ahead

Rivals Roundtable: Sizing up coaches for the season ahead

Can Clemson coach Brad Brownell get off the hot seat and save his job with a successful season?

8/25/23
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Grading the impact of Syracuse basketball's outgoing transfers

Grading the impact of Syracuse basketball's outgoing transfers

Departing TransfersJoe Girard III, G- ClemsonTransfer Grade: BFour seasons as the starting point guard for Syracuse,

6/5/23
 • Brett Gustin
New Homes for NY High School Legends

New Homes for NY High School Legends

In this new era of college basketball, we are constantly getting updates of players on the move. This week has yet to

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5/10/23
 • Brian Reichert
Rapid Reaction: Girard's transfer to Clemson tees up two 'can't miss' games

Rapid Reaction: Girard's transfer to Clemson tees up two 'can't miss' games

Joe Girard will make a trip up to Syracuse as a member of Clemson in the 2023-24 season.

5/8/23
 • Brad Bierman
Syracuse guard Joe Girard announces commitment to Clemson

Syracuse guard Joe Girard announces commitment to Clemson

Syracuse guard Joe Girard announced on Sunday he is transferring to Clemson.

5/7/23
 • Saugat Sen
Clemson lands transfer guard Joe Girard

Clemson lands transfer guard Joe Girard

Clemson has its fourth transfer of the 2023 off-season, this time in highly-coveted guard Joe Girard of Syracuse.

5/7/23
 • Paul Strelow
Ranking the top 30 college basketball players in the transfer portal

Ranking the top 30 college basketball players in the transfer portal

JJ Starling averaged more than 11 points per game for Notre Dame this season.

3/26/23
 • Rob Cassidy and Travis Graf
Rapid Reaction: No surprise Joe Girard is leaving Syracuse

Rapid Reaction: No surprise Joe Girard is leaving Syracuse

There have now been five roster transactions for Syracuse basketball since the season ended.

3/24/23
 • Brad Bierman
Syracuse guard Joe Girard to enter NBA Draft process, transfer portal

Syracuse guard Joe Girard to enter NBA Draft process, transfer portal

Syracuse guard Joe Girard announced on Friday afternoon he is entering the 2023 NBA Draft process.

3/24/23
 • Saugat Sen
Here's why Joe Girard had a great Syracuse career

Here's why Joe Girard had a great Syracuse career

When you look at the pressure Joe Girard has been under from day one, he turned out pretty great.

3/1/23
 • Jim Stechschulte
Rivals Roundtable: Giving thanks, surprise player, Louisville

Rivals Roundtable: Giving thanks, surprise player, Louisville

Analyst Travis Graf is thankful for the opportunity to see a crop of young freshmen - including Keyonte George - shine.

11/25/22
 • Rob Cassidy and Travis Graf
Scouting Syracuse Basketball: Orange's roster, rankings, stat comparison

Scouting Syracuse Basketball: Orange's roster, rankings, stat comparison

Rutgers Hoops is all set to tip off against Syracuse and TKR has all your pregame needs right here!

12/8/20
 • Richie O'Leary
Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Zion Harrison may jump ahead to the 2020 class.

12/11/19
 • Corey Evans
All-iS8/Nike Spring Classic Teams & POY

All-iS8/Nike Spring Classic Teams & POY

2GZ has won the 2019 iS8/Nike Spring Classic but throughout the tournament key players have stepped up to the plate and

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5/19/19
 • Maurice Wingate
iS8/Nike Spring Classic Quarterfinal Recaps

iS8/Nike Spring Classic Quarterfinal Recaps

SOUTH RICHMOND, NY – The iS8/Nike playoffs is in the home stretch with the quarterfinal rounds taking place on Sunday

5/14/19
 • Maurice Wingate
iS8/Nike Round of Sixteen

iS8/Nike Round of Sixteen

SOUTH JAMAICA, NY- Saturday meant playoff basketball at the iS8 Nike/Spring Classic with the Round of 16 taking place

5/12/19
 • Mike Libert
iS8/Nike Saturday 4/20 Recaps

iS8/Nike Saturday 4/20 Recaps

SOUTH JAMAICA, NY - This weekend’s slate of games at iS8/Nike Spring Classic had a lot of talent get on the floor to

4/21/19
 • Ravi Rozier
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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3/30/19
 • Mike Libert
NYS Federation T.O.C. Previews & Predictions

NYS Federation T.O.C. Previews & Predictions

It all boils down to this as the New York State Federation Tournament of Champions gets underway in Glens Falls this

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3/20/19
 • Mike Libert
Girard, Glens Falls win NYSPHSAA Title @ buzzer

Girard, Glens Falls win NYSPHSAA Title @ buzzer

BINGHAMTON, NY- There was almost a sense of fate or destiny for Glens Falls on Saturday evening in the Floyd Maines

3/16/19
 • Mike Libert
NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Week 16 Recap)

NYCHoops.net Top Ten Teams North of NYC (Week 16 Recap)

We are to the time of the season that most teams dream of getting to as this coming weekend is NYSPHSAA Final Four

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3/11/19
 • Mike Libert
McDonald’s All-American Boys & Girls Nominees (New York)

McDonald’s All-American Boys & Girls Nominees (New York)

On Wednesday, the 42nd McDonald’s All American nominee’s names were released. The nominee list is the accumulation of

1/16/19
 • Stacey Davis
NYCHoops.net Top Ten Seniors (Midseason Rankings)

NYCHoops.net Top Ten Seniors (Midseason Rankings)

It's been a season so far where many of the top seniors in New York State have put together tremendous years going up

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1/10/19
 • Mike Libert & Maurice Wingate
Three-Point Play: UCLA opening, Cole Anthony, best scorer in U.S.

Three-Point Play: UCLA opening, Cole Anthony, best scorer in U.S.

There may be a sneaky favorite for No. 2 player Cole Anthony.

1/3/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals analysts also target programs under pressure and which classes deserve some more love.

11/16/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Other topics include Lester Quinones and breaking down which class from 2019 to 2022 might have the highest ceiling.

10/17/18
 • Corey Evans
Rivals150 guard Joe Girard stays home, commits to Syracuse

Rivals150 guard Joe Girard stays home, commits to Syracuse

Three-star guard Joe Girard chooses the Orange over Boston College and Penn State.

10/14/18
 • Corey Evans
Recruit and Reload: Each ACC school's biggest need, best fit

Recruit and Reload: Each ACC school's biggest need, best fit

National analyst Eric Bossi breaks down each ACC school in the beginning of a series.

9/5/18
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Latest on Precious Achiuwa, Syracuse, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Latest on Precious Achiuwa, Syracuse, more

The leftovers also include updates on Cole Bajema, Wake Forest, Alabama and Ohio State.

8/8/18
 • Corey Evans
BCANY Summer Hoops Festival (Top Performers – Sun.)

BCANY Summer Hoops Festival (Top Performers – Sun.)

JOHNSON CITY, NY- Championship Sunday is when the best of the best rise to the challenge and bring their A game to the

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8/7/18
 • Mike Libert
BCANY Summer Hoops Festival (Top Performers - Sat.)

BCANY Summer Hoops Festival (Top Performers - Sat.)

JOHNSON CITY, NY- Saturday was moving day at the BCANY Summer Hoops Festival with teams jockeying for position to try

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8/5/18
 • Mike Libert
Eric Bossi's Las Vegas blog: Wednesday

Eric Bossi's Las Vegas blog: Wednesday

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi is live from Las Vegas with Wednesday night action.

7/25/18
 • Eric Bossi
2019 Rivals150 Guard Joe Girard Talks Notre Dame & Updates Recruitment

2019 Rivals150 Guard Joe Girard Talks Notre Dame & Updates Recruitment

Notre Dame is in the top six for one of the best shooters in the nation.

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7/14/18
 • Corey Bodden
Michigan Basketball: Joe Girard Updates His Recruitment

Michigan Basketball: Joe Girard Updates His Recruitment

Michigan class of 2019 target Joe Girard is still talking to all of the schools on his list ...

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7/12/18
 • Chris Balas
Four NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam

Four NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam

One of the biggest tournaments in summer basketball will have heavy New York flavor this year as the state sends 4

7/12/18
 • Marley Paul
Twitter Tuesday: Armando Bacot, Vernon Carey, UConn, Pitt

Twitter Tuesday: Armando Bacot, Vernon Carey, UConn, Pitt

Corey Evans checks in on North Carolina, Syracuse, Pitt and UConn in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

7/3/18
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Five-star Antoine sets visits

Starting Five: Five-star Antoine sets visits

Five-star guard Bryan Antoine has set his first four official visits and more in this week's Starting Five.

7/2/18
 • Eric Bossi
Rumble in the Bronx: Co-Champs are Crowned

Rumble in the Bronx: Co-Champs are Crowned

ARDSLEY, NY- Sunday was Championship Day at the Rumble in the Bronxwith the best of the best squaring off for

6/10/18
 • Mike Libert
Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

The spring travel ball season is now behind us as and by the time that the July evaluation periods begin, a slew of

5/29/18
 • Corey Evans
BGI Video: Notre Dame Targets At Nike EYBL (Indianapolis)

BGI Video: Notre Dame Targets At Nike EYBL (Indianapolis)

Highlights of Isaiah Stewart, Joe Girard, Malik Hall and Hunter Dickinson at this past weekend's Nike EYBL event.

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5/3/18
 • Corey Bodden
BGI Takeaways: Notre Dame Targets At Nike EYBL (Indianapolis)

BGI Takeaways: Notre Dame Targets At Nike EYBL (Indianapolis)

Some thoughts on Notre Dame's targets at the Nike EYBL session in Indianapolis this past weekend.

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5/1/18
 • Corey Bodden
Michigan Basketball: 4-Star Joe Girard Already Learning U-M's Offense

Michigan Basketball: 4-Star Joe Girard Already Learning U-M's Offense

Glens Falls (N.Y.) High four-star shooting guard Joe Girard talks about his close relationship with John Beilein.

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4/30/18
 • Austin Fox
NY vs. NYC @ Nike EYBL Indy

NY vs. NYC @ Nike EYBL Indy

INDIANAPOLIS - The Albany City Rocks (NY) went up against the NY Lightning during the Nike EYBL

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4/29/18
 • DeAnte' Mitchell
2019 Rivals100 G Joe Girard III Hopes To Narrow List Soon

2019 Rivals100 G Joe Girard III Hopes To Narrow List Soon

Joe Girard III breaks down his interest in Notre Dame and his recruitment in general.

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4/29/18
 • Corey Bodden
NYCHoops.net All-State Teams (2017-18)

NYCHoops.net All-State Teams (2017-18)

NYCHoops.net has selected its first annual All-New York State Teams of top players regardless of class.

4/28/18
 • NYCHoops.net
SJU Targets Fill Updated Rivals150

SJU Targets Fill Updated Rivals150

The national recruiting staff at Rivals.com made their latest update to the player rankings last week. It included the

4/23/18
 • Marley Paul
Rutgers Basketball Coaches On The Recruiting Trail

Rutgers Basketball Coaches On The Recruiting Trail

Here is a quick list of prospects that the staff will be seeing at this weekends AAU events.

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4/21/18
 • Richie O'Leary
Team Preview: Albany City Rocks AAU

Team Preview: Albany City Rocks AAU

For years now one of the more consistent programs on the Nike EYBL circuit has been Albany City Rocks. They have proven

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4/20/18
 • Mike Libert
2019 Rivals150: Analysts weigh in on updated rankings

2019 Rivals150: Analysts weigh in on updated rankings

The top five remains unchanged in the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

4/19/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Michigan Basketball Recruiting: Where Things Stand

Michigan Basketball Recruiting: Where Things Stand

Michigan’s scholarship situation has become a bit clearer following a couple of defections. Here’s where things stand.

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4/16/18
 • Chris Balas
The Scrimmage: Isaiah Stewart trends towards elitedom

The Scrimmage: Isaiah Stewart trends towards elitedom

Isaiah Stewart dominates at The Scrimmage as a number of other Rivals150 prospects follow suit.

4/15/18
 • Corey Evans
Michigan Basketball: Beilein Visits Girard III, Decision Day Draws Closer

Michigan Basketball: Beilein Visits Girard III, Decision Day Draws Closer

Michigan head coach John Beilein was back on the road immediately after a run to the title game to visit Joe Girard III.

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4/12/18
 • Chris Balas
The Pursuit of Girard

The Pursuit of Girard

News broke in February that Joseph Girard would be make an unofficial visit to Duke for a game in Cameron Indoor.

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4/9/18
 • Clint Jackson
Villanova vs. Michigan: Top prospects make predictions

Villanova vs. Michigan: Top prospects make predictions

Instead of us giving our own predictions, we asked some of those from the high school ranks.

4/2/18
 • Corey Evans
Irish In The Mix For 2019 Rivals150 G Joseph Girard III Following Offer

Irish In The Mix For 2019 Rivals150 G Joseph Girard III Following Offer

Joseph Girard talks about his offer from Notre Dame and interest in the Irish.

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3/30/18
 • Corey Bodden
Notre Dame Offers 2019 Rivals150 G Joseph Girard

Notre Dame Offers 2019 Rivals150 G Joseph Girard

Mike Brey and his staff have joined the chase for the Glens Falls (N.Y.) High sharpshooter.

3/25/18
 • Corey Bodden
Twitter Tuesday: Ashton Hagans, Syracuse, Penn State

Twitter Tuesday: Ashton Hagans, Syracuse, Penn State

The recruitment of Ashton Hagans; Syracuse's 2019 recruiting efforts; the coaching situation at Penn State.

3/6/18
 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Girard gets offers from Duke, Ohio State after breaking scoring mark

Girard gets offers from Duke, Ohio State after breaking scoring mark

There may not be a more talked about name of late than that of Joseph Girard III.

2/27/18
 • Corey Evans
Girard visits Duke, talks offer

Girard visits Duke, talks offer

New York's all-time leading scorer, Joseph Girard, made a surprise unofficial visit to Duke on Wednesday.

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2/23/18
 • Clint Jackson
Michigan Basketball Recruiting Part II: Girard III’s Recruitment Taking Off

Michigan Basketball Recruiting Part II: Girard III’s Recruitment Taking Off

Ohio State was the latest to offer Glens Falls (N.Y.) standout guard Joe Girard III after a weekend visit.

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2/13/18
 • Chris Balas
Michigan Basketball Part I: Joe Girard III’s Dad Says Decision Is His Son's

Michigan Basketball Part I: Joe Girard III’s Dad Says Decision Is His Son's

Former Le Moyne playerJoe Girard Jr. admitted he got emotional when John Beilein, his former coach, offered his son.

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2/12/18
 • Chris Balas
Starting Five: Carey visits Michigan State, latest on A&M, more

Starting Five: Carey visits Michigan State, latest on A&M, more

Corey Evans takes over the Starting Five this week and among his topics is the latest on the No. 1 player in 2019.

2/12/18
 • Corey Evans
Coach Talks Joe Girard — Jimmer Fredette Comparison, U-M visit, More

Coach Talks Joe Girard — Jimmer Fredette Comparison, U-M visit, More

Michigan class of 2019 offeree Joe Girard III will be back on campus soon after picking up his offer.

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2/1/18
 • Chris Balas
Michigan Basketball: 2019 Offeree Joe Girard III Breaks N.Y. Scoring Record

Michigan Basketball: 2019 Offeree Joe Girard III Breaks N.Y. Scoring Record

Michigan offered junior guard Joe Girard III a scholarship over the weekend, days after head coach John Beilein saw him.

1/31/18
 • Chris Balas
Joe Girard III Becomes New York's All-Time Leading Scorer

Joe Girard III Becomes New York's All-Time Leading Scorer

Joe Girard III ‘19 has further cemented his legacy as one of the best offensive players to play in the state of New York

1/30/18
 • DeAnte' Mitchell
Michigan Basketball: U-M Offers 2019 Guard Joe Girard III

Michigan Basketball: U-M Offers 2019 Guard Joe Girard III

Michigan head coach John Beilein has offered another 2019 prospect.

1/27/18
 • Chris Balas
St. John’s Recruiting Notebook (Jan. 17)

St. John’s Recruiting Notebook (Jan. 17)

On-court success has escaped St. John’s at the start of Big East play, but the never-ending recruiting trail has kept

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1/17/18
 • Marley Paul
New Yorkers in the updated Rivals 150

New Yorkers in the updated Rivals 150

Unbeknownst to many, twelve New Yorkers made it into the updated Rivals 150 national rankings for 2018 and 2019.

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1/9/18
 • Maurice Wingate
NYCHoops.net Power Seven AAU/Travel Team Rankings (Final)

NYCHoops.net Power Seven AAU/Travel Team Rankings (Final)

We covered the top girls AAU teams earlier this week and now it's the boys turn as with the summer travel season now

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8/4/17
 • NYCHoops.net
Peach Jam: City Rocks in Elite 8

Peach Jam: City Rocks in Elite 8

The last team remaining representing New York in the prestigious NIKE EYBL Peach Jam is the Albany City Rocks. �

7/15/17
 • Stacey Davis
St. John’s Recruiting in Review (June)

St. John’s Recruiting in Review (June)

The month of June was a hectic one for the St. John’s staff, balancing the tasks of filling out the 2017 recruiting

6/30/17
 • Marley Paul
Rumble in the Bronx Championships

Rumble in the Bronx Championships

ARDSLEY, NY- Championship Day at the Rumble in the Bronx is always one of the more anticipated days of the AAU season

6/11/17
 • Mike Libert
Irish Evaluating 2019 New York SG Joe Girard

Irish Evaluating 2019 New York SG Joe Girard

Notre Dame is keeping tabs on 2019 New York guard Joseph Girard.

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5/31/17
 • Corey Bodden
NY Teams @ Nike EYBLa La Land

NY Teams @ Nike EYBLa La Land

This weekend, in Los Angeles, four New York teams held their own, repping the New York earning a spot in Peach Jam.

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5/30/17
 • Stacey Davis
Upstate NY guard is a hot commodity

Upstate NY guard is a hot commodity

Glens Falls (NY) combo guard Joe Girard III, playing with the City Rocks on the circuit, has become a hot commodity for

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4/25/17
 • DeAnte Mitchell
Upstate PG Andre Smith wins while losing

Upstate PG Andre Smith wins while losing

In a game that could only be described as crazy against Glens Falls (NY), Andre Smith ‘19 held his own and finished

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1/19/17
 • De'Ante Mitchell
Upstate PG Joe Girard’s recruitment spikes

Upstate PG Joe Girard’s recruitment spikes

College coaches have started to clamor towards the Glenn Falls sharpshooter Joe Girard. They say he’s a winner

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12/20/16
 • De'Ante Mitchell
Top Ten Uncommitted Players: North of NYC

Top Ten Uncommitted Players: North of NYC

The talent level North of NYC has never been better as the depth across the board is clearly at an all-time high.

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11/16/16
 • Mike Libert
New York State Top Ten Point Guards

New York State Top Ten Point Guards

For every great team there is usually a great point guard leading the way. A good big man may be able to put up big

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10/7/16
 • Mike Libert
New York State Top 24 Showcase (Standouts)

New York State Top 24 Showcase (Standouts)

Elite talent was again on display in the Capital Region this past weekend, as the City Rocks hosted the New York State

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10/3/16
 • John Kibbe
Joe Girard on point to be leading scorer

Joe Girard on point to be leading scorer

It's not farfetched to think that 3 years from now it will be 6'1" guard Joe Girard (Glens Falls)

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8/10/16
 • Mike Libert