Bronx Guard at Top of Off-Season Wish List Slated for SJU Visit
After securing a pair of vital off-season acquisitions in Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins and Arizona State freshman
SEC Offer for Ratliff Twins
As one of the most significant offers which NYC prospect or tri-state recruit can attain,
Pitino vs Calipari—A Rivalry Reborn
Two giants. Two past kings of Kentucky. One game.Rick Pitino and John Calipari meet again. Not in Rupp. Not in
Bronx Native Returning for NCAA Tournament
After missing a significant stretch of the 2024-25 campaign and expected to shut
New Big 10 Offer for Stepinac Sharpshooter
After putting on a stellar 17-point display in which he stuck a pivotal 3-pointer with 56.5 seconds remaining
St. John's Hosts Stock Rising CHSAA Guard
Bolstered by a hellfire brand of smothering defense and an efficiency scoring around the rim
Year of Milestones for NYC Upperclassmen
While New York City was certainly given a historic year last year, with two McDonald's All Americans in OSL
Best Back Court in Northeast?
The 2024-2025 season has been terrific so far as December wraps up and we head into January
Big Ten Offer for Jervis
The Archbishop Stepinac boys’ program has massive expectations in 2024-2025 as they look to win another league title
Stepinac's 2026 Class Rising Up
Stepinac's 2026 Class continues to generate intrigue across the mid to high-major Division-I landscape. With a handful
Rens Guard on the Radar
Whether it is spotting up in transition and sticking corner 3-pointers, shooting on the move, or hitting shots through
New ACC Interest For Stepinac 2026 Guard
Jasiah Jervis plays with a mental moxie and poise well beyond his years. The long,
New Day, New Offers For City Rocks Tandem
The electrifying Albany City Rocks tandem of point guard Keyshuan Tillery (New Hampton School, NH ‘25) and versatile
New York 2024 Sleepers
While this year's senior class was known nationally with prized recruits such as Johnuel “Boogie” Fland (Arkansas), Ian
City Stock Risers: 2025 + 2026
The city's reputation as a traditional breeding ground for talent is intact. While the Big Apple may no longer boast
Rens Brandon Lee on the Rise
The New York Rens feature one of the top scoring threats on the EYBL circuit in prospect Brandon Lee (Patrick School,
Darius Ratliff Talks: EYBL, Expectations, and Future Plans
As a long, versatile and floor-spreading 6-foot-10 forward, Stepinac HS and PSA Cardinals prospect Darius Ratliff
Riverside Youth On The Rise
While the culture of New York City basketball will bid adieu to five stars and transcendent talents such as Our Savior
Coming Of Age: Class 2026+2027
The Class of 2026 and 2027 are loaded with young talent throughout the five boroughs and beyond. While many showed promise,
Mr. New York Basketball
This New York 2024 recruiting class is special and one of the best in a long time. We as a state currently have three
MAAC Program Establishes NYC Pipeline
Quinnipiac is only an hour, twenty minute drive (or less) from one of the country's most traditional
NYC Stock Risers
New York City generated plenty of national visibility last season. Players such as
Ramirez is Mr. Everything
Jayden Ramirez has been an accurate depiction of Mr. Everything these past four to
Five-star PG Boogie Fland will play for John Calipari at Arkansas
The former Kentucky signee will follow Calipari to Arkansas.
Commitment predictions for four top prospects
Five-star guard Boogie Fland is visiting Arkansas this week.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Intel on Boogie Fland, key transfer, 2026 standout
With the last remaining uncommitted prospects in the 2024 class inching closer to finding college homes and
Top Performers: Jordan Brand Classic
At The Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, a gaggle of the nation's elite recruits, both signed and unsigned, went to work
How many Kentucky decommits will follow Calipari to Arkansas?
Five players in Kentucky’s six-member 2024 recruiting class are back on the market after Calipari bolted for Arkansas.
Rivals Rankings Week: Duke finishes with No. 1 class
Five-star Cooper Flagg headlines Duke's top-ranked 2024 recruiting class.
A look at Alabama's current offseason targets
Here are four targets for Alabama basketball this offseason.
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2024 position rankings released
Rutgers-bound Dylan Harper is the top shooting guard in the 2024 class, and No. 3 overall.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Will Boogie Fland join Calipari at Arkansas?
Point guard Boogie Fland is expected to follow John Calipari to Arkansas.
Boogie Fland reopens his recruitment
Top-10 Kentucky signee reopens his recruitment.
Calipari leaving: Which prized 2024 recruits will Kentucky lose?
Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class is ranked No. 2 in the country, but it could soon unravel with John Calipari leaving.
NYC is Hot At The Right Time
With the AAU season in full bloom and a handful of showcase events attracting attention throughout the city. Several
Cassidy Awards: McDonald's All-American Game
Five-star Dylan Harper impressed Tuesday night in the McDonald's All-American Game.
NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys
A number of the local area and Metro area's top-shelf national talents culminated their storied careers in the
Takeaways from the McDonald's All-American Game
Kentucky was well represented in the McDonald's All-Star Game. We give our scouting reports inside.
Five programs that should be pleased by the McDonald's All-American Game
Five-star North Carolina signee Ian Jackson scored a game-high 21 points on Tuesday.
Boogie Fland’s Shining Bright
Archbishop Stepinac has been one of the best basketball programs in the entire country for the last 4 years. They have
Catholic League Rising Stars
With the AAU season off and running and a number of spring showcase events taking place and featuring city talent. The
Cassidy's Takeaways: Standouts ready for McDonald's All-American Game
The McDonald's All-American Game is set to tip off Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Spring AAU Stock Risers
While the season just ended, spring AAU is already off and running. While the season will kick-start on a national
CHSAA Knocks Out PSAL
BROOKLYN, NY – Sunday evening's CHSAA vs PSAL Tournament at LIU-Brooklyn was the closest thing to the now defunct
Prospect Review: Closing Out In Style
The high school season has come to a close. Find out how many gold balls UK prospects took home this past week.
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered
Christ The King's Dwayne Pierce is part of a memorable 2024 class. Like Boogie Fland
Rivals Roundtable: All eyes on the transfer portal
Kanaan Carlyle averaged more than 11 points per game for Stanford this season.
CHSAA Under the Radar Risers
While much of the excitement surrounding the Intersectional Playoffs at Fordham University surrounded committed and
Red Hot 2026 Earns New Offer
The Stepinac Crusaders capped off their tremendous season with winning the CHSAA Title at Fordham this past Sunday.
Moore Erupts with 67-Point Scoring Binge
On senior night, Our Savior Lutheran guard and Syracuse-signee Elijah Moore
Prospect Review: March Madness
The month of March has been very successful for Kentucky Wildcat prospects. Find out the details, inside.
Stepinac Wins Back-to-Back
The Archbishop Stepinac HS Crusaders came into the CHSAA Championship game as one of the top ten teams in the country
Karter Knox chooses Kentucky
Karter Knox committed to Kentucky Saturday. The 14th-ranked wing gives UK its fourth five-star out of six commits.
Stepinac Rolls Into Finals
The Stepinac Crusaders have been a team on a mission all season. Since some early losses, they have been pretty much
On and Under the Radar Prospects
Throughout the area and even as the scene pivots to the upstate landscape, the New York and
Impressive Performances: Intersectional Quarters
It was four consecutive action-packed games, with coaches from Rhode Island, Hofstra, Temple, and countless others
Prospect Review: The Best Time of the Year
Big players step up in big games and that is what has happened for UK recruits at the most important time of the year.
Seven of NY's Top Underrated
The reality is, most college coaches are not recruiting at the high school level. They are recruiting the graduate
St. Rays Knocks Off Stepinac
Sunday's championship matchup featured the No. 1 seed Archbishop Stepinac HS Crusaders who have won 16 games in a row.
Spotlighting recent Rivals scouting reports on future and potential Cats
Rivals has had plenty to say recently about several UNC signees and prospects. We take a closer look inside.
Top Performers Westchester + Upstate
At long last, the playoffs are coming. And while the post-season is still a few days away, there have been
Prospect Review: Approaching the serious time
There is plenty to report from the last two weeks when it comes to Kentucky Wildcat basketball prospects.
Game Risers: Westchester/Upstate
Cliché are cliché’s and have stood the test of time. This is because, more often than not, they are usually quite
What's the Future Showing?
One of the questions recently posed during a New York Post/SNY interview with former NYCHoops.net/Rivals.com staff
Can Anybody Catch Stepinac?
In the summer, we predicted Stepinac would play Christ the King in the CHSAA championship this year. The Crusaders had
Upstate/Downstate Talent on The Rise
More often than not, Westchester County and upstate areas tend to produce a steady crop of talent. Talent which
Prospect Review: More monster numbers from UK prospects
There have been several monster performances from UK prospects for us to take in over the past few days.
Underclassmen On the Rise
Elite-level guard play has forever been embedded in the culture of New York City basketball. Which tends to always be
Early favorites for NY Mr. Basketball?
It is a topic open to endless debate, hard discussion, and analysis. Who is being tracked as the best player in New
Prospect Review: 5,000 points and plenty more
High school action is hot and heavy, and the last few days in Kentucky has produced news making results.
Temperature Rising Young Point Guards
New York and the surrounding area has a stout national reputation for point guards. The city has a long, storied
McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced
Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals150.
Two UK signees plus five with offers make the Naismith All-Midseason Team
JOhnuel "Boogie" Fland
Westchester/Upstate’s Top Ten Breakdown (Week #7)
Stepinac has a visibly monstrous upper hand on the Westchester County hoops climate, albeit Iona Prep is in the midst
Prospect Review: UK prospects aplenty at the Hoophall Classic
UK prospects were a large part of the Hoophall Classic. We had plenty of chances to watch and scout throughout.
Top-Tier AA Performances
The heat is on with the CHSAA "AA" featuring a slate of marquee matchups as we break into 2024. Expect a number
Part II: Weekend Noble Notables
Ethan Mgbako few players made more of an impact during the Shooting Stars Classic at
Coach's Corner: Boogie Fland fits the guard type that Calipari loves
Boogie Fland should have all of the intangibles to come in and excel at Kentucky. Find out why inside.
New York's 3-Point Snipers
For a long time now, New York has been labeled a safe haven for point guards. Local NYC royalty such as Kenny Smith,
Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week
There was plenty of recruiting for John Calipari to do last week plus plenty more high school action for us to review.
NYCHoops.net Westchester/Upstate Top Ten (1/2)
NYCHoops.net Westchester/Upstate Top Ten (1/2)
Part III: Top Performers Jordan Brand Classic
The Jordan Brand Classic had some major action on day three. While there was only one game featuring a team from New
Edgecombe Down to 3
That is right, NYC Hoops and Rivals fans. 6’5” SG VJ Edgecombe LuHi ‘24 who is a 5-star prospect and, in our
City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more
Kentucky Wildcat prospects rose to the occasion in two of the biggest high school events around last week.
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup ! (12/25)
While everyone in New York City, Upstate, and Long Island open their presents for Christmas, we want to bring you a
Westchester/Upstate Top Ten (12/23)
Archbishop Stepinac HS : Is ranked 12th nationally, the 5-0 Crusaders' depth and multi-positional talent was evident
Montverde Mows Down Stepinac
The City of Palms event in Fort Myers Florida features multiple powerhouse programs ranked in the top ten this season.
Rumblings from The Bronx
In terms of character and personality, Johnuel “Boogie” Fland is an accurate depiction of an old soul. You won't see
Stepinac Wing Continues to Thrive
Several minutes before Cardinal Hayes hosted CHSAA "AA" rival Stepinac in a heavily anticipated rematch of last year's
Neophytes Realize Potential
New York has long been regarded as one of the country's most fertile breeding grounds for regal basketball talent.
Stepinac Dispatches Scarsdale
With seemingly unparalleled and layered depth across the roster, Stepinac is one of the last teams in the country you
NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams (Westchester/Upstate)
As we head into week #3 let's take a look at the NYHoops.com Top Ten Teams north of New York City in week #2.
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (12/12)
The season just started but we already feel the excitement and intensity. This year we see some new faces break out,
Prospect Review: Settling down in December
Reviewing a lighter week of action for future and prospective Wildcats.
Coming Of Age: NYC
A number of local products have grown up rapidly this season, adapting to more significant roles while shouldering