Sorry for the delay. This is Rick Carpiniello filling in for the vacationing Josh today. I went to the screening of “Knighthood” the other day in Pelham, and I wrote a column about it in today’s Journal News and on LoHud.com. You can read it here. It’s a pretty cool… Read More →
Last year Keith Thomas became a star. He was 6-foot-6 and athletic yet incredibly skilled for his size. Thomas was perhaps the best passing big man in the area. As a junior, he helped Yorktown reach the Class AA semifinals at the County Center. The ‘Huskers nearly upset Mount Vernon,... Read More →
Team Frenji beat the New Jersey Roadrunners 93-87 tonight to win the 64th CYP Tournament at Our Lady of Mercy in Port Chester. Mount Vernon junior Jabarie Hinds scored 25 points and was named tournament MVP. Frenji won its first championship since 2007 and its second all-time. It lost in… Read More →
I went over to Port Chester again last night for the CYP semifinals and have a fair amount to share. Let’s hit each topic bullet-point style: • Tonight’s final between Frenji and the Roadrunners is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy. • Frenji beat the Falcons 98-91…. Read More →
I was at Purchase College tonight for both of the senior all-star games. Hopefully those who didn’t make it followed along via my updates on Twitter. If not, well… your mistake. You should be following me on Twitter. Anyway, I’ll have more on the night tomorrow during the day. Here’s… Read More →
Catch everything from tonight’s Exceptional Senior All-Star Games live on Twitter. I’ll post the schedule for tonight’s events when I get to Purchase, and I’ll update you on the night’s events as they unfold. Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/lohudinsider.
My story from last night’s CYP was trimmed. So here’s the full take from two of the area’s top seniors who were there last night still looking for a home… PORT CHESTER — Nearly every player arrives at the CYP Tournament with two additional titles attached to his name —... Read More →
Two solid games tonight at the 64th CYP. The Falcons beat the defending champion New York Panthers 79-69. They were led by a pair of seniors from St. Anthony’s in Jersey City. Guard Dytrel Bracy, who is uncommitted, scored 22 points. Richmond-bound big man Derek Williams added 19. Two players… Read More →
I’ll be heading up to Port Chester tonight to check out the first two quarterfinals of the CYP. If you want live updates of news and scores, be sure to follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/lohudinsider. There should be a few interesting tidbits tonight, but I won’t be able to… Read More →
The CYP tournament kicked off last night at Our Lady of Mercy in Port Chester with a pair of outbracket games. In Game 1, the New York Falcons defeated the BC Eagles 87-73. The Falcons advanced to face the defending champion New York Panthers tonight at 7:15 in the quarterfinals…. Read More →
New Rochelle’s top two seniors are still uncommitted to play ball in college but it appears both are getting closer. Antoine Mason (right, in white), who was picked yesterday to play in the Jordan Classic regional game, has received a lot of attention from Division I schools. The senior has already… Read More →
The rosters for the regional game of the Jordan Brand Classic were announced today. New Rochelle’s Antoine Mason and Iona Prep’s Brian Voelkel were the two local players who were named to the 10-man team. Their Suburban Team will be coached by New Rochelle coach Bill Murphy (left), who will… Read More →
There has been some confusion over the last couple days about Iona Prep point guard Jordon Bronner, who, according to a recent report online, committed to Monmouth. I heard over the weekend and confirmed today that Bronner did not sign with Monmouth. He remains uncommitted to a college program. Right… Read More →
With the CYP Tournament on tap this week, there should be a bunch of recruiting news to share. The last few seniors will find places to land before the April signing period, and juniors will start to narrow their choices as the AAU season begins — or maybe spark interest… Read More →
After a weekend visit, Peekskill’s Daquan Brickhouse has decided to give his verbal commitment to accept a scholarship to play basketball at Central Connecticut State. The senior point guard made his decision on Saturday night, telling coach Lou Panzanaro: “I’m leaving the Red Devils to become a Blue Devil.” All… Read More →
