Despite Thursday’s draft disappointment, Kevin Jones may be one step closer to realizing his NBA dream. Jones’ camp is in discussion with the Cleveland Cavaliers about a three-year, partially guaranteed free-agent deal. Free agents aren’t allowed to sign until tonight after midnight, but such a deal would grant the Mount… Read More →
In all, I had a decent look at about 17 teams over the last nine days, including stops at Iona Prep, White Plains, Harrison, Mamaroneck and Carmel. You’ve already heard from me about the first two. Here’s a quick breakdown of teams I checked out Thursday afternoon before heading home… Read More →
In a somewhat shocking outcome, both West Virginia’s Kevin Jones and Iona’s Scott Machado both went undrafted tonight in the 2012 NBA Draft. The two seniors appeared certain to hear their names called in the second round tonight. They both fell somewhere in just about every mock draft. Jones was… Read More →
You might’ve seen my tweets. If not, I was at Tiger Camp at White Plains High School yesterday for a five-way scrimmage the included White Plains, Byram Hills, Westlake, Woodlands and Rye Neck. Here are some thoughts on gathered on the teams: WHITE PLAINS — Will White Plains be inexperienced… Read More →
The NBA Draft begins tonight at 7 in Newark. When it does, Kevin Jones will be that much closer to realizing his dream. After a strong senior season, the Mount Vernon product is expected to be selected during tonight’s draft. He has been slotted from early to late in the… Read More →
Frank Kelly’s dismissal at Kennedy Catholic has led to a firestorm among parents and returning players. Several top returning players have requested transcripts in recent days that would allow them to transfer to another school. The parents have created an online petition requesting answers from the Kennedy Catholic administration and… Read More →
Change has swept over the Kennedy Catholic sports department in recent days. In search of greater financial security, Rob Schwartz accepted a job as a guidance counselor at Mamaroneck. He subsequently resigned his post as director of guidance and as the varsity football coach at Kennedy. He was replaced today… Read More →
Since I was away for the weekend, James Carlucci covered the McCourty twins’ camp for kids on Saturday. Here’s his story on the event: MONTVALE, N.J. — Devin and Jason McCourty were quiet children. Their Pop Warner coach, Rich Ciallella of the Valley Cottage Indians, says he never heard a… Read More →
(Note: I thought I posted this for Friday afternoon, but it obviously didn’t post. So, here’s a belated post on Iona Prep camp.) Three of the area’s top teams — Iona Prep, New Rochelle and Rye — were at Iona when I visited last week. I spent some time watching… Read More →
As I said last week, Devin and Jason McCourty will host their first camp — a la Ray Rice Day — on Saturday (tomorrow) at St. Joe’s of Montvale. Here’s all the information about the event.
I went to Iona Prep camp last night and will have a few thoughts posted in a bit. That’s among the events either ongoing or scheduled to begin in the coming days. Here’s more info on those camps. And here’s a complete schedule of all the football-related events this summer…. Read More →
Hackley has ended its search for a new basketball coach. Athletic director Jason Edwards said the school selected Jeremy Fink as its next coach. Fink was one of two finalists who ran the team through a workout earlier this month. He had served as an assistant coach last season at Mercy,... Read More →
The offseason football schedule gets a whole lot busier beginning tomorrow. That’s when 7-on-7 tournaments are pushed aside and schools begin hosting their summer camps. It begins tomorrow at North Rockland and Iona Prep and will be followed by White Plains over the weekend. Carmel and Panas will host their… Read More →
Like he does every June, Ray Rice packed the house at McKenna Field Saturday morning for his annual Ray Rice Day camp. There were more than 450 kids on hand and a bevy of NFL and college stars, but this year added something special. The school honored the former New… Read More →
I arrived at Carmel just in time for the tug-of-war finale to the Lineman Challenge. The event had set up perfect for some closing drama. Arlington’s top team and FDR-Hyde Park’s top team were tied 50-50 after 10 events. Arlington had won three events and placed second in another while… Read More →
