Coming to Marshall no matter what
Marshall basketball signee Ryan Taylor is part of a Class of 2012 recruiting class that he thinks will lead the Thundering Herd back to the NCAA Tourn
New Jacks head to iS8 semis
The best game of the day was the last one of the day at the 2012 <i>iS8/Nike</i>. The Panthers were matched up against The Rens Juniors and what start
Q-Five Outlasts Rens, Advances to Quarters
The iS8/Nike Spring High School Classic playoffs was in full swing on Saturday, as the heart of the one-and-done tourney's postseason kicked off with
Conference notes: Houston tops outside big six
The Houston Cougars have already assembled an impressive class that includes five-star Danuel House. We take a look at recruiting outside of the big s
Brooklyn PG goes to Conference USA
On Saturday, Brooklyn PG Kareem Canty decided to end his recruitment and spoke to <i>NYCHoops.net</i> about his choice. "I decided to go to...
Canty commits to Marshall
Highly recruited basketball prospect said he is excited to join Tom Herrion's on-the-rise program.
Three star point guard set to visit this week
When 2012 point guard prospect Kareem Canty looks at Marshall, he sees opportunity.
Big Ten breakdown: Three-team race for Harris
The big story in the Big Ten is the battle for the services of five-star Gary Harris. Rivals.com's Eric Bossi has the latest on that and much more in
1st Annual Franchise Classic
The 1st Annual <i>Franchise Classic</i> high school game is a memorial to the legendary streetball player John "Franchise" Strickland, featuring som
First Annual End of Summer Classic
The Hoop Group is pleased to announce the first annual "<i>End of Summer</i>" grassroots basketball tournament in Reading, PA. The invitation-only
L.I. Lightning Strikes Arizona
The Long Island Lightning-Blue was the only NY team that played in the <i>Desert Dual Summer Prep Memorial</i> tournament in Gilbert, AZ but advanced
Battle of the Boroughs Rosters
The NIKE <i>Battle of the Boroughs (B.O.B.)</i> will be held on August 6th in Corona Park . <i>NYCHoops.net</i> has the exclusive preview of the offic
Battle of the Boroughs Is Back
Last summer, New York City was on fire with inaugural <i>Nike NYC Battle of the Boroughs</i>. On Monday, coaches had try-outs and started to assemble
Hoops star choosing soon
This standout point guard recruit is down to a final two and expects to be making a final decision in the near future. So just what kind of shape are
NBA Top 100 Camp Roster
The National Basketball Player's Association (NBPA) has announced their selection for the NBA Top 100 Camp. The camp will be held at the John Paul Jon
New York Teams @ RITB Sat.
On Saturday, a few of the top New York teams played in the Manhattan College location of the <i>Rumble in the Bronx</i> Tournament. <i>NYCHoops.net</i
Four-Star guard likes Xavier
It was a big weekend for Xavier as they had four-star point guard, Kareem Canty on campus for an unofficial visit. Canty is a talented playmaker known
Canty gets looks elite camp invites
Kareem Canty, a 2012 guard at Bridgton Academy in Maine, has not only picked up new looks but has also been invited to a couple of the most elite bask
Rivals150: Inside the numbers
The most impressive number in the new Rivals150, released Monday, might be 87. That's the number of spots Mitch McGary climbed as he soared to No. 5.
Canty Focused on Five Schools
After getting two post player commitments in the class of 2012, it's clear that a scoring guard is a priority now. There are some great options out th
Notebook: Pitt Jam Fest Day Two
Read about the action from day two of the Pittsburgh Jam Fest. The notebook includes info on a few new targets and some strong efforts from those alre
The Return of Real Scout
SOUTH JAMAICA, NY - Nate Blue's Real Scout team has been absent from the iS8/Nike tournaments for a hot minute. Known for bringing fully loaded squa
Canty open as interest grows
After leaving Loughlin, Kareem Canty then transferred to Bridgeton Academy, a post grad in Maine, where both his game and confidence blossomed. Throu
Canty settling in to class of 2012
For Kareem Canty, it's been nothing short of a very interesting year. There's been a school change,
Pitt checks in on 2012 combo guard
Pitt is exploring every single option for its remaining scholarship in the class of 2012. One new name to enter the picture is Kareem Canty, a 6'1 com
NYC point guard heads to prep school and reclassifies
Thanks to Kareem Canty, there's going to be an available spot when the Rivals150 for the class of 2011 gets re-shuffled in the Spring.
On the road: National Prep Showcase
Each year the National Prep Showcase serves as an unofficial tipoff for the high school season. The 2010 edition of the NPS got off to a solid start o
NYCHoops Recruiting Lay-Ups
NYCHoops.net caught up with Coach Abdu Torrence of the Long Island Lightning-Dingle to find out the lastest on some of his players. (Photo: Kareem Can
New York City Wins Golden Hoops
With NBA legend and TNT announcer Kenny "The Jet" Smith as the game's play-by-play announcer, the former Lefrak City tenant watched as the New York
NYC Golden Hoops: The Resurrection
Golden Hoops is a grassroots basketball tournament, that was a city favorite from 1980-90's that invited borough-based competition to play in the cit
Queens Thumps Harlem In Harlem
HARLEM, NY -- The final two teams faced off in the <i>World Basketball Festival's Battle of the Boroughs</i> on Saturday.
BIG EAST and others feelin Canty
Kareem Canty has proved himself to be a hot commodity as the point guard has blazed a trail all across the nation. Playing well with the Long Island L
Battle of the Boroughs @ World Basketball Festival
The <i>World Basketball Festival</i> will take NYC by storm this week August 12-15th, featuring a showcase of members of the USA Basketball National T
AAU Nationals: Top 5 New York Teams
<i>AAU Nationals</i> in Orlando, FL with five of the twelve making it to the Final 32. Only one team, however, broke through and made it to the elite
Eye of the Red Storm in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. -- With thousands of players in Orlando for the AAU Super Showcase & AAU Nationals, Head Coach Steve Lavin (pictured) was there for a fe
Murphy, Canty spark new interest in FL
The L.I. Lightning-Dingle team has doing work at the <i>Super Showcase</i> in FL and is still in the hunt in the final eight. (Photo: Kimari Murphy)
Lightning strikes at Breakdown Festival
All the good things needed for high drama happened in the 16-under championship between Team Breakdown and Heart & Hustle at the Breakdown Hoops Festi
Harlem Guard Gets Two New Offers
Kareem Canty is clearly in demand. The 6-foot-1 rising senior guard at Bishop Loughlin HS has been on a tear, displaying his skills for all to see an
Canty Starts Getting Looks
Kareem Canty is one tough customer and he knows it. The 6-foot guard from Bishop Loughlin HS in Brooklyn, NY is not shy about wanting the ball in clut
NY Recruiting Notes from TOC
CHAPEL HILL, NC-- After speaking with four players from New York squads at the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions on Friday, <i>NYChoops.net</i> caug
Champions crowned at TOC
The Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions came to a close on Sunday, and during the process the second breakout star of the summer was completely uncove