Metro Boston Basketball Club: Players' Rankings
Top Players in Mass. - PG, Srs., Jrs. & Soph.
Here's the best in Massachusetts - (Note: Player profiles will be updated in the upcoming days/weeks):
Top Guards:
PG Alvin Lewis (Sr. - Madison Park HS)
Top Point Guard (Mass.) in his class - bar none. Has excellent court vision, handles the ball very well and is developing the leadership mentality required at the PG spot. Offensively, he can create off the dribble, shoot from behind the arc, and attack the basket. A tough defender that is generally overlooked for his defense. Has drawn major interest from colleges & universities in the Division I level.
PG Chris Vetrano (Sr. - Andover HS)
An excellent shooter form 18-22 feet away from the basket. He handles the ball pretty well. If this kid was 6'2+ a lot of schools would be recruiting him for the shooting guard position. His size makes him a PG. A smart player and gets a lot done for his size (i.e. rebounding). He has adequate speed for a guard but to play at the highest level he would need to improve his speed and defensive ability. Definitely a Division II prospect but can compete in the low-Division I level with improvement on his speed and defensive ability.
CG Jerome Kirkland (Sr. - O'Bryant HS)
A pretty good shooter from 16-19 feet away from the basket. He handles the ball pretty well and is a solid defender. I believe his defensive ability is the best part of his game. This kid can defend from baseline to baseline. His size hurts his game because he often is played out of position. He should be a PG because of his size. He simply needs to improve his strength, ball handling skills and play the PG spot on a full-time bases. Possible low-Division I prospect.
SG Gerry Corcoran (PG - Worcester Academy)
Excellent size for a shooting guard. He has athletic ability and had an excellent high school career for a low-tier high school. He's more of a spot-up shooter. He needs to improve his defensive skills. Not a good defender. Also, needs to improve his speed and learn to create off the dribble. A low-Division I prospect with improvements to his game could become a solid mid-major.
CG Marquis Victor (Sr. - Central Catholic)
Has excellent size for a PG but is more of a combo guard. An athletic scorer/slasher, handles the ball well and can hit his shot from the perimeter. A solid defender and rebounder for a guard. Has shown signs that he can play the PG position. He needs to continue working on his body strength, speed and defensive skills. A low-Division I prospect.
CG Leroy Byron (PG - Worcester Academy)
He handles the ball pretty well and is a very solid defender. His defensive ability is the best part of his game. This kid can defend from baseline to baseline. He's strong enough to defend bigger guards and rebounds very well. Attacks the basket aggressively and finishes with the best of them. He's capable of running the PG spot. Definitely a Division II player with the possibility of drawing interest from a low-Division I schools.
More to come on....
CG Tommy Cuddihy (Sr. - Scituate (?))
PG Lewis Finnegan (Sr. - Lexington HS)
CG Nick Mattone (Sr. - St. Andrews (RI))
Guards - Honorable Mention:
CG Julian Gates (Sr. - Catholic Memorial HS)
A combo-guard in it's truest sense. He can handle the ball and can score from the perimeter and attacking the basket. Has become a better player by working on his offense skills and conditioning. A pretty good defender and rebounder. Has pretty good size for a guard. A Division II prospect.
CG Tony White (Sr. - Boston English)
A hell of a defender. Can defend baseline to baseline. Held his own and played real well in the AAU Super Showcase in Florida. Has real good court vision and handles the ball okay. Has good size for a guard and rebounds real well. Is better going to the basket and a set jump shooter. Has a pretty long wing span. Can definitely benefit from an extra year (i.e. prep) to polish his perimeter game and possible PG skills (i.e. ball handling, etc.). A Division II and III prospect currently but with an extra year can definitely land a solid scholarship offer.
CG Reggie Alleyne (Sr. - NCC)
This kid has come a long way from a knee injury. He has improved his defensive skills and footwork. Has a pretty solid jump shot and pull-up game. Handles the ball pretty well. Has real good court vision and a sense for the game. Played big in the AAU Super Showcase in Florida. Needs to get stronger and continue improving his quickness (i.e. first step). A Division II & III prospect.
PG Justin Dick (Sr. - Prep School)
A pure PG in regards to set-up the offense and dish the ball. A strong guard that can attack the basket with the best of them when he's game shape. He handles the ball pretty well and is a solid defender. He did a great job in Florida for BABC when the other guards were having problems against a press. Needs to work on his perimeter game and pound the ball less. He's more of an open court PG on the break than a half-court guard because of his perimeter game. A Division II and low-division I prospect until he improves his perimeter offensive game.
PG Bryan Wholey (Sr. - BC High)
More to come on.....
SG Farnold Degand (Jr. - O'Bryant HS)
SG P.J. Bernard (PG - )
SG Matt Wolfe (Sr. - Walpole HS)
Top Forwards:
WF/PF Dorien Brown (PG - Northfield Mt. Hermon)
PF Charles Burch (Sr. - Tabor Academy)
WF Tony Gaffney (PG - Northfield Mt Hermon)
SF Bilal Abdullah (Sr. - Tabor Academy)
PF Jeff Adrien (Sr. - Brookline HS)
SF Alex Popp (PG - Northfield Mt. Hermon)
WF Kendric Price (Jr. - BB&N)
WF Antoine Coleman (Sr. - Everett HS)
Forwards - Honorable Mention:
WF Jonathan Cruz (So. - Central Catholic)
WF Colby Santos (Jr. - Tabor Academy)
WF Brandon Odom (Sr. - Thayer Academy)
WF Colin MacIntosh (Sr - BC High)
WF Daryl Lodge (Sr. - Charlestown HS)
WF Russell Martin (PG - Cushing Academy)
WF/PF Rolland Millen (Sr. - )
WF/PF Jahmal Swanson (Sr. - NCC)
PF Ben Coblyn (Sr. - Commerce HS)
PF Breno Giacomini (Sr. - Malden HS)
PF Tommy Driscoll (Sr. - BC High)
PF Jonathan Kale (Jr. - St. Andrews (RI))
Top Centers:
Tim Clifford (Sr. - Walpole HS)
Centers - Honorable Mention:
Mark McDonald (Sr. - Lexington HS)
Travis George (Sr. - Madison Park HS)
Note (this is for entertainment purposes only): The listed players mentioned above are players that I have personally seen play on a
numerous occasions under one of the following terms: a.)played for our program, b.)played against our program, c.) participated in events we have attended or d.)attended an event as a spectator.
I did not list the players in any specific order. The players are evaluated on their talent, athletic ability, potential to advance (improve), and commitment to the game. To my readers, I will express my 'opinion' to the best of my knowledge without being pursuaded or bias.
Coach's note:
As a reminder, there is a ton of 'potential' talent in the state, it just so happens that of all the participants I have seen in Massachusetts, these are the few I consider as 'the best in the state'. There are student-athletes that I have yet to see play or have seen play in a limited number of games, therefore I can not express my opinion on their basketball ability. To those few I say, 'Keep playing and working hard. We travel enough to cover the state, whether it's for competition purposes or simply to watch the game of basketball. Hopefully your team/club will be at those events.'
Remember - you are all student-athletes! Without the appropriate grades, college dreams become minimal.
Good Luck!
Coach's Rankings - 4/16/01
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Juniors - Class of 2002:
Guards:
SG 5'11 Anthony Drayton (Lincoln-Sudbury HS)
SG 6'2 Matt Cahill (Bridgewater-Raynham HS)
SG 6'2 Rasheed Al-Kaleem (Charlestown HS)
PG 5'11 Willie Phillips (Lincoln-Sudbury HS)
PG 5'11 Antonio Chatman (Charlestown HS)
CG 5'11 Sean Hines (Tabor Academy)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'9 Torin Francis (Tabor Academy)
PF 6'5 Antuan Streater (Lynn Tech HS)
PF 6'6 Mike Robinson (Boston, MA)
SF 6'6 George Wright (Everett HS)
SF 6'2 Alray Taylor (Charlestown HS)
WF 6'3 Cori Boston (Charlestown HS)
WF 6'2 Anthony Davis (Boston English HS)
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Sophomores - Class of 2003:
Guards:
PG/SG 6'4 Dwight Brewington (Lynn English HS)
PG 6'0 Stevie Hailey (Worcester Academy)
PG 5'9 Justin Dick (Boston English HS)
PG 6'0 Jamal Warren (Notre Dame Prep)
CG 5'11 Daryl Brooks (West Roxbury HS)
CG 5'11 Tim Jones (Brookline HS)
CG 6'1 Pat Martin (Springfield, MA)
CG 6'1 Will Blaylock (East Boston HS)
SG 6'2 Mike Sawyer (Thayer Academy)
SG 5'8 Matt Blue (Bellingham HS)
SG 5'10 James French (West Roxbury HS)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'5 Dorien Brown (Lynn Classical)
PF 6'7 Nick Stafford (Worcester Academy)
PF 6'5 Sam Kaplan (Worcester Academy)
PF/C 6'5 Corey Cofield (Roxbury Latin)
PF/C 6'6 David Centeio Jr. (Framingham HS)
WF 6'6 Demetrius Nicols (St.Andrews (RI))
WF 6'3 Alex Pope (Winchester HS)
BF 6'5 Jonathan Langston (Brockton HS)
Note (*): indicates repeated a year at a prep school.
Coach's Senior Rankings - 10/6
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Seniors - Class of 2001:
Guards:
CG 6'2 Jermaine Watson (Tabor Academy)
SG 6'2 Cory Szklarz (St.Peter-Marian HS)
SG 6'3 Jamal Brooks (Notre Dame Prep)
PG 5'5 Louis Ford (Cambridge HS)
Forwards/Centers:
SF 6'5 Richard Jones (Charlestown HS)
PF 6'6 Meshak Bennett (Notr Dame Prep)
More to come....
Coach's Juniors Ranking - 10/4
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Juniors - Class of 2002:
Guards:
PG 5'11 Willie Phillips (Lincoln-Sudbury HS)
SG 5'11 Anthony Drayton (Lincoln-Sudbury HS)
SG 6'2 Rasheed Al-Kaleem (Charlestown HS)
PG 5'11 Antonio Chatman (Charlestown HS)
SG 6'2 Matt Cahill (Bridgewater-Raynham HS)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'7 Nick Stafford (Worcester Academy)
PF 6'8 Torin Francis (Tabor Academy)
PF 6'6 Mike Robinson (Boston, MA)
PF 6'5 Antuan Streater (Lynn Tech HS)
SF 6'2 Alray Taylor (Charlestown HS)
WF 6'3 Cori Boston (Charlestown HS)
SF 6'6 George Wright (Everett HS)
Coach's Sophomore Rankings - 10/4
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Sophomores - Class of 2003:
Guards:
SG/PG 6'3 Dwight Brewington (Lynn English HS)
PG 6'0 Stevie Hailey (Worcester Academy)
CG 5'11 Daryl Brooks (West Roxbury HS)
SG 6'2 Mike Sawyer (Thayer Academy)
PG 6'0 Jamal Warren (Notre Dame Prep)
CG 5'11 Tim Jones (Brookline HS)
PG 5'9 Justin Dick (Boston English HS)
SG 5'7 Matt Blue (Bellingham HS)
CG 6'1 Martin (Springfield, MA)
SG 5'10 James French (West Roxbury HS)
Forwards/Centers:
WF/PF 6'5 Dorien Brown (Lynn Classical)
PF 6'5 Corey Cofield (Roxbury Latin)
PF/C 6'6 David Centeio Jr. (Framingham HS)
WF 6'6 Demetrius Nicols (St.Andrews(RI))
WF 6'3 Alex Pope (Winchester HS)
PF 6'4 Sam Kaplan (Worcester Academy)
Coach's Rising Juniors Ranking - 8/2
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Rising Juniors - Class of 2002:
Guards:
PG 6'1 Marshall Strickland (Winchendon)
PG 5'11 Willie Phillips (Boston, MA)
SG 5'11 Anthony Drayton (Boston, MA)
SG 6'2 Rasheed Al-Kaleem (Boston, MA)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'6 Nick Stafford (Springfield, MA)
PF 6'8 Torin Francis (Boston, MA)
PF 6'6 Mike Robinson (Boston, MA)
SF 6'2 Alray Taylor (Boston, MA)
WF 6'3 Cori Boston (Boston, MA)
Note (this is for entertainment purposes only): The listed players mentioned above are players that I have personally seen play on a
numerous occasions under one of the following terms: a.)played for our program, b.)played against our program, c.) participated in events we have attended or d.)attended an event as a spectator.
I did not list the players in any specific order. The players are evaluated on their talent, athletic ability, potential to advance (improve), and commitment to the game. To my readers, I will express my 'opinion' to the best of my knowledge without being pursuaded or bias.
Coach's note:
As a reminder, there is a ton of 'potential' talent in the state, it just so happens that of all the participants I have seen in Massachusetts, these are the few I consider as 'the best in the state'. There are student-athletes that I have yet to see play or have seen play in a limited number of games, therefore I can not express my opinion on their basketball ability. To those few I say, 'Keep playing and working hard. We travel enough to cover the state, whether it's for competition purposes or simply to watch the game of basketball. Hopefully your team/club will be at those events.'
Remember - you are all student-athletes! Without the appropriate grades, college dreams become minimal.
Good Luck!
Coach's Rising Sophomore Rankings - 8/2
Here's the best in Massachusetts for Rising Sophomores - Class of 2003:
Guards:
SG/PG 6'3 Dwight Brewington (Lynn, MA)
PG 6'0 Stevie Hailey (Boston, MA) Prep.
CG 5'11 Daryl Brooks (Boston, MA)
SG 6'2 Mike Sawyer (Boston, MA)
PG 6'0 Jamal Warren (Springfield, MA)
CG 5'11 Tim Jones (Brookline, MA)
PG 5'9 Justin Dick (Boston, MA)
SG 5'7 Matt Blue (Bellingham, MA)
SG 5'11 Greg Nazarro (Roslindale, MA)
CG 6'1 Martin (Springfield, MA)
Forwards/Centers:
WF/PF 6'5 Dorien Brown (Lynn, MA)
PF 6'5 Corey Cofield (Brookline, MA)
PF/C 6'6 David Centeio Jr. (Framingham, MA)
WF 6'6 Demetrius Nicols (Boston, MA)
WF 6'3 Alex Pope (Winchester, MA)
PF 6'4 Sam Kaplan (Worcester, MA)
Note (this is for entertainment purposes only): The listed players mentioned above are players that I have personally seen play on a numerous occasions under one of the following terms: a.)played for our program, b.)played against our program, c.) participated in events we have attended or d.)attended an event as a spectator.
I did not list the players in any specific order because this class is young and they have yet to learn most of the aspects of the game, let alone qualify for college. Things can change over a period of time. The players are evaluated on their talent, athletic ability, potential to advance (improve), and commitment to the game. To my readers, I will express my 'opinion' to the best of my knowledge without being pursuaded or bias.
Coach's note:
As a reminder, there is a ton of 'potential' talent in the state, it just so happens that of all the participants I have seen in Massachusetts, these are the few I consider as 'the best in the state'. There are student-athletes that I have yet to see play or have seen play in a limited number of games, therefore I can not express my opinion on their basketball ability. To those few I say, 'Keep playing and working hard. We travel enough to cover the state, whether it's for competition purposes or simply to watch the game of basketball. Hopefully your team/club will be at those events.'
Remember - you are all student-athletes! Without the appropriate grades, college dreams become minimal.
Good Luck!
Coach's Sophomore Rankings! - 5/23/00
Coach's Sophomore Rankings:
Guards:
PG 6'0 Marshall Strickland (WHS)
CG 5'10 Willie Phillips (LSHS)
SG 5'10 Anthony Drayton (LSHS)
PG 5'11 Stevie Hailey (THS)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'6 Nick Stafford (SHS)
PF 6'7 Torin Francis (TAHS)
PF 6'6 Mike Robinson (N/A)
SF 6'2 Alray Taylor (CHS)
SF 6'2 Rasheed Al-Kaleem (CHS)
Note (this is for entertainment purposes only): The listed players mentioned above are players that I have personally seen play on a
numerous occasions under one of the following terms: a.)played for our program, b.)played against our program, c.) participated in events we have attended or d.)attended an event as a spectator.
I did not list the players in any specific order, this class is young and are still learning aspects of the game, let alone qualifing for college. Things can change over time. The players are evaluated on their talent, athletic ability, potential to advance(improve), and commitment to the game. To my readers, I will express my 'opinion' to the best of my knowledge without being pursuaded or bias.
Coach's note:
As a reminder, there is a ton of 'potential' talent in the state, it just so happens that of all the participants I have seen in
Massachusetts, these are the few I consider as some of the best in the state. There are student-athletes that I haven't yet seen play or have seen play in a limited number of games, therefore I can not express my opinion on their basketball ability. To them I say, 'Keep playing and working hard. We travel enough to cover the state, whether it's for competition purposes or simply to watch the game of basketball. Hopefully your team/club will be at those events.'
Remember - you are all student-athletes! Without the appropriate grades, college dreams become minimal.
Good Luck!
Coach's Freshmen Rankings - 5/23/00
Coach's Freshmen State Ranking :
Guards:
PG/SG 6'2 Dwight Brewington (WHS)
SG 6'2 Mike Sawyer (TAHS)
CG 6'0 Tim Jones (BHS)
PG 5'8 Justin Dick (EHS)
SG 5'7 Matt Blue (BHS)
CG 6'1 Martin (MassHoops Jags)
CG 5'10 Daryl Brooks (WRHS)
Forwards/Centers:
PF 6'4 Dorien Brown (LCHS)
WF 6'4 Demetrius Nicols (SAHS,RI)
SF 6'3 Alex Pope (WHS)
C 6'5 Corey Cofield (RLHS)
PF 6'4 Sam Kaplan (WAHS)
Note (this is for entertainment purposes only): The listed players mentioned above are players that I have personally seen play on a numerous occasions under one of the following terms: a.)played for our program, b.)played against our program, c.) participated in events we have attended or d.)attended an event as a spectator.
I did not list the players in any specific order because this class is young and they have yet to learn most of the aspects of the game, let alone qualify for college. Things can change over time. The players are evaluated on their talent, athletic ability, potential to advance (improve), and commitment to the game. To my readers, I will express my 'opinion' to the best of my knowledge without being pursuaded or bias.
Coach's note:
As a reminder, there is a ton of 'potential' talent in the state, it just so happens that of all the participants I have seen in Massachusetts, these are the few I consider as some of the best in the state. There are student-athletes that I haven't yet seen play or have seen play in a limited number of games, therefore I can not express my opinion on their basketball ability. To them I say, 'Keep playing and working hard. We travel enough to cover the state, whether it's for competition purposes or simply to watch the game of basketball. Hopefully your team/club will be at those events.'
Remember - you are all student-athletes! Without the appropriate grades, college dreams become minimal.
Good Luck!
Check out our Players' Ranking for Mass.! - updated 4/16/01
To see a ranking of the states best Juniors and Sophomores (according to Coach) click on "Players' Ranking" on the left side menu bar.
Tuesday, March 16
2004 Try-outs Information! - Updated 3/16/04
Below is a schedule for the upcoming try-outs:
The following date has been cancelled because of the state holiday.
3/17/2004 Lena Park CDC 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - canceled
Final Try-out Date/Time:
Date Site Time
3/20/2004 Lena Park CDC 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Directions to the gym are located on the left-hand side menu titled "Gym Directions" from the Mass Pike (North).
