LuHi Product Heads into NCAA Tournament a Marked Man
With the 2025 NCAA tournament kicking off this week, a number of important eyes
More Size Added at LuHi
While we believe the Long Island Lutheran Boys program will be ranked No.1 in the country at some point this season
On the Up: 2024+2025
Several rising seniors and recently departed seniors eager to make a quick-hit impact at the next level have made a
Signed And Unsigned: Part II
The 6-foot-8, 205-pound glue guy Tajae Jones was an essential piece to everything
Rivals Roundtable: Star freshmen, July live period, upcoming decisions
Outside of Cooper Flagg, Rob Cassidy thinks that V.J. Edgecombe will makes the biggest freshman impact in 2024-25.
Class of 2025 NY: Committed and Uncommitted
The area's prized prospects continue to make commitments and be heavily courted by high profile programs all across the
Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks
Five-star Cooper Flagg made waves this week at a USA Basketball scrimmage.
Mingo Bros. Visits and New Offers
Long Island Lutheran lost some major star power with players like 6’4” SG VJ Edgecombe (Long Island Lutheran HS, NY
Mingo Brothers on the Rise
During the embryonic stages of a summer in which he's continued to bolster his stock on the high major market. Class of
Breakout Performers: UAA and EYBL
The EYBL and UAA sessions of last weekend featured several breakout performances. It also witnessed some already
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
LuHi Floor General Earns New Offer
The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders were one of the top programs in the entire country last season and graduated a
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2024 rankings
Chase McCarty will be a star early on at Houston, says Rob Cassidy.
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding the final 2024 Rivals150
The Rivals150 for the 2024 class has been finalized, with five-star Cooper Flagg retaining his spot atop the rankings.
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
Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday's McDonald's All-American practice
Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg impressed Sunday at McDonald's All-American Game practice.
Rivals Roundtable: Louisville, G League, McDonald's All-American Game
Topics dealing with everything from Louisville’s coaching hire to next week’s McDonald’s All-American Game.
Part II: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Elijah Moore left his stamp on an illustrious career at Our Savior Lutheran in the Bronx with a wild, 67-point scoring
Prospects that will own March Madness in 2025
Duke-bound Cooper Flagg will be the talk of March Madness in 12 months, says Jason Jordan.
Potential NBA All-Stars in HS ranks
Cooper Flagg is among the current high school players who could have a spot in the NBA All-Star Game very soon.
Kayden Mingo stepping up as a leader on a loaded team
Four-star point guard Kayden Mingo is ranked No. 70 in the 2025 Rivals150.
Montverde Dominates the McKillop Classic
In the final game of the Bob McKillop Classic at Hofstra University the No. 1 Montverde Academy Eagles took on the No.
Jacob Ross thriving in support role
Four-star Jacob Ross is ranked No. 97 in the 2025 Rivals150.
LuHi Takes Out IMG Academy
Long Island Lutheran took on a major heavyweight last night when they played IMG Academy on the road. While the
Top 5 Available NY Seniors (1/30)
We have been working over the past few months on a list of available New York prospects in the class of 2024. The state
L.I. Lutheran Duo Combines for 40
The Long Island Lutheran HS tour finally made a pit stop at home as they took on PSAL powerhouse Eagle Academy Brooklyn
I've Got Five On It: McDonald's All-Americans that weren't always locks
Five-star Miami signee Jalil Bethea debuted at No. 80 in the 2024 Rivals150 rankings.
McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced
Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals150.
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (1/16)
We have been involved in basketball our whole lives, but being welcomed into the NY community means so much to us. The
Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday at the Hoophall Classic
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe announced his commitment to Baylor on Sunday.
Baylor holds off Duke to land five-star VJ Edgecombe
Edgecombe is Baylor's third five-star commit of the 2024 cycle
Nigel James' stellar season has coaches calling
Three-star Nigel James is ranked No. 133 in the 2025 Rivals150.
Hoophall Classic: Takeaways from the opening day
Cooper Flagg once again put a show when he's in the national spotlight.
V.J. Edgecombe will bring his recruitment to a close Sunday night
V.J. Edgecombe will make his collegiate choice between Kentucky, Duke, and Baylor on Sunday night.
Edgecombe’s Call
We found out some pretty interesting information if you follow the national recruiting scene a few minutes ago. Our
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.
Jordan Awards: La Porte Invitational
Four-star Michigan signee Christian Anderson is ranked No. 102 in the 2024 Rivals150.
Scorers: Long Island, PSAL and CHSAA Standouts
This article will focus on some of the early Long Island, PSAL and CHSAA standouts this season who have been putting up
Jordan's Takeaways: Stars shine at first day of LaPorte Invitational
Five-star Isiah Harwell shined Thursday night at the La Porte Invitational.
I've Got Five On It: Takeaways from a month on the road
Five-star Airious Bailey impressed at the City of Palms Classic in December.
Five prospects who are making the case to climb the rankings
Four-star Travis Perry ranks No. 92 in the 2024 Rivals150.
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
Long Island Guard, Ready to take the Reins
As one of the rapidly rising Class of 2025 point guards, Kayden Mingo has been an integral component in the swift
Kentucky in the final trio of schools for V.J. Edgecombe
V.J. Edgecombe narrowed his list to three schools Wednesday. We take a deeper dive into what it means.
Five-star VJ Edgecombe's recruitment nearing its end
Duke, Kentucky and Baylor feel like the frontrunners to land the No. 5 prospect in the country.
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.
Four 2024 standouts that are on every coach's holiday wish list
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.
Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic
Five-star Dylan Harper shined at the City of Palms Classic.
Cassidy's Takeaways: Second day of City of Palms Classic packs a punch
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class.
Underrated prospects primed for breakout at City of Palms Classic
Kayden Mingo is leading the Nike EYBL Scholastic League in scoring, posting 20 points a game.
Prospect Review: Settling down in December
Reviewing a lighter week of action for future and prospective Wildcats.
High Scoring Local Products Produce
In readying himself for a seismic transformation as a versatile 6-foot-5 guard, Class of 2026 Joshua Powell knew that
Jordan Awards: The Bash
Four-star Christian Anderson impressed over the weekend at The Bash.
Jordan's Takeaways: Day One at The Bash
Four-star Kayden Mingo was a handful Friday at The Bash.
Decision Dossier: Five-star V.J. Edgecombe
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.
Long Island Season Match-Up! LuHi vs Chaminade
In our recent Long Island preseason rankings we had Chaminade check in at number 4 after winning the CHSAA last season,
Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond
Grassroots basketball has become a big business. No matter what part of the year it is, it seems there are always events
Team Preview: Long Island Lutheran 2023-24
Last season, the Crusaders were special and finished off an impressive run as one of the top five programs in the
The Kentucky staff is putting the work in during Feast Week
John Calipari and his staff have been busy on the recruiting trail during Thanksgiving week.
St. John's Continues to Pursue Local Products
It was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, as he coached St. John's for the first
ACC Spotlight: How recruiting for the class of 2024 is shaping up
Five-star Cooper Flagg is a key part of Duke's top-ranked recruiting class.
Major Upcoming Visit For LuHi Wing
As one of the top unsigned recruits in the country and located smack in St. John's backyard, all the recruiting focus
Early Signing Period: The best uncommitted prospects left in 2024 class
Six of the top 15 prospects in the 2024 Rivals150 remain uncommitted.
Early Signing Day: Winners and Losers
Duke, as expected, comes away as the biggest winner but there are some surprise entrants on that list.
Five programs that will enjoy the Early Signing Period
Five-star Dylan Harper could sign during the early signing window.
Signed and Unsigned 2024 + 2025
Several local products have either made their college decision or are waiting in the wings. Either signing late or
St. John's Offers West Coast Wing
While they have moved swiftly in making local New York talent their utmost and unwavering priority. St. John's features
Decision Dossier: Four-star center Patrick Ngongba
Patrick Ngongba is expected to make his announcement on Saturday, with Kansas State and Duke as the top contenders.
What UK fans need to know about the national high school rankings
The Circuit has released its top-30 high school team rankings, and there is plenty for Kentucky fans to take in.
NYCHoops.net Weekly Round Up! (10/31)
That’s right NYCHoops.net fans we are back with another brand new weekly roundup. This week’s article we have a bunch
Unsigned Upperclassmen
As the official season nears, numerous upperclassmen in the area are coming off summers of unprecedented success
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend
Five-star Jayden Quaintance is visiting Kentucky this weekend.
Kentucky gets ready for an important pair of official visitors
A big recruiting weekend is on tap thanks to V.J. Edgecombe and Jayden Quaintance coming in on official visits.
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (10/23)
We are another week closer to the official start of the 2023–24 basketball season. While the prospects finish up their
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is one of three high-profile basketball prospects set to visit Duke this weekend.
I've Got Five On It: Where things stand with top uncommitted seniors
Top 2024 prospect Cooper Flagg is down to Duke and UConn and he'll take a second official visit to Durham this weekend.
Coaches In to See Local Talent
With an all-around game underscored by athleticism, a slick handle, and the ability to get into the teeth of
New Yorkers Continue to Make Noise Out of State
As a 6-foot Class of 2025 guard with a vaunted first step and a purity of vision as a play-maker capable of slithering
Visits & More for Local Products
Less than four days after they were at Long Island Lutheran to see him practice,
Kentucky and the new Class of 2024 rankings
The new 2024 rankings are out this week and we take an in-depth look at where UK targets landed.
An Interior Look At Who is Who
Toughness is a central component which comes to define nearly every recruit to come out of New York City. Those playing
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2024 position rankings breakdown
Boogie Fland's ability to slash and finish is part of the reason he is the top-ranked point guard in his class.
NYHoops.com Top Ten 2024 Pre-Season Players
It's that time again where we set the stage for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Here are the top pre-season Top 10
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update
Five-star Cooper Flagg remains atop the 2024 Rivals150 rankings.
Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2024 class
It's another Rivals Rankings Week and we started things off today with a countdown of the top 10 in 2024.
Rivals Roundtable: Rankings refresh, recruitment near-locks, more
VJ Edgecombe has made improved immensely this year and he's due for a rankings bump.
Five-star wing Kon Knueppel chooses Duke
The Blue Devils beat out in-state Marquette and Wisconsin to land one of the best shooters in the 2024 class.
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend
Five-star VJ Edgecombe will be visiting Florida this weekend.
Kentucky offers Edgecombe
Long Island Lutheran HS (NY) has been extremely busy over the past few weeks with their open gym workouts. Their campus
Rivals Roundtable: New coaching staffs, big visits, more
Jason Jordan and Rob Cassidy dive into new coaching staffs that have impressed with their recruiting approaches.
What Kentucky's belated offer to V.J. Edgecombe means
Kentucky offered V.J. Edgecombe Wednesday. Find out if they have a chance or if the move is too late.
Rivals Roundtable: Addressing top 2024 recruiting storylines
Our duo of Cassidy and Jordan addresses which upcoming recruiting visit could be a game-changer, and more.
A Look at Class of 2025+ 2026 Stock Risers
The 2025 and 2026 classes have witnessed several high end recruits blossom in a short period of time. Here is a look at
Superlatives for 2024 recruiting cycle
Ace Bailey's commitment to Rutgers was a shocker, and it helped make the Scarlet Knights the Most Surprising Team.
LUHI Adds High Major Forward
LUHI continues to add pieces to a roster that is already teeming with high major talent. The Crusaders recently landed a
Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks
Five-star point guard Darius Acuff is scheduled to officially visit Michigan in September.
Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic
New York City was buzzing last night as the Slam Summer Classic Volume 5 took place at Rucker Park. The Classic