Philly Jam Fest Live Blog: Saturday

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You can follow all action, scores and recruiting news from the Hoop Group’s Philly Jam Fest here at the Live Blog. 9:12PM- Last game set of the night has tipped at Westtown High School. –@pfebbraro 7:59PM- New Heights NYC 15U’s defeated the York Ballers 59-45 in early evening action at Westtown High School. Baron Goodridge […]

2013 Pitt Jam Hoop Group Fest Media Round Up

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The 2013 #PittJamFest was the most talked about tournament in the country. Below is a list of all the media coverage from the tournament so you can see the exposure offered all in one place. Additionally if you missed any of the tweets or instagram photos be sure to check them out at on our […]

Under Armour Association Showcases Top Eastern Conference Squads at Pitt Hoop Group Jam Fest

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Kelly Kline | Under Armour As Under Armour’s mission statement reads, the rising star in grassroots basketball strives to “make all athletes better through passion, design, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.” During the first NCAA Division I live recruiting period of 2013, the athletic apparel brand did just that as some of the nation’s […]

Pitt Jam Fest Sunday LIVE Blog

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TRAFFIC ALERT Ambridge/Aliquippa Bridge is CLOSED. Need to take the detour HERE. 12:11PM- Spoke with Carter , Derrick Jones and Ernest Aflakpui after their win over Atlanta Xpress. Look for some thoughts on them later in the day. –@AndrewKoob 12:05PM – We R 1 (De.) advanced to the championship game of the 16U bracket with a 58-51 victory […]

Pitt Jam Fest Live Blog: Friday

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7:30PM- Wrapping up the first round of action. We’re updating the brackets live at bit.ly/pittscores13 -@davekrupinski 6:30PM- It’s been a crazy tip off to the #PittJamFest. There was a line out the door of college coaches. We’re going to post a list updating all of the colleges in attendance tomorrow but everyone from UNC to […]

Skills Coach Kevin Boyle Earns USA Today Coach of the Year Honors

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Hoop Group Skills Coach Kevin Boyle has been awarded Coach of the Year honors by USA Today and  American Family Insurance after leading Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) to the ESPN National High School Invitational Championship. The award marks Boyle’s second USA Today National Coach of the Year award and fourth overall. His other awards came as the Naismith […]

Metro Top 100 Clinic Showcases New Jersey’s Talent

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Hoop Group Elite’s Metro Top 100 clinic is the latest stop on the Spring 2013 tour, allowing Hoop Group Headquarters, a four court facility located in the heart of the Jersey Shore, to play host to some of the hardest working high schoolers in the area. Metro Top 100 parents began the day with a presentation […]

Coach Profile: Brian J. Johnson

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Current Coaching Position: Goldey Beacom College: Wilmington, DE NCAA Division II 1st Season as Assistant Coach Phone Number: 443-994-1256 Email: Johnson@gbc.edu Twitter: No Twitter Account What are your biggest accomplishments as a coach? Finishing 18-11 in Southern Division of CACC What is the most memorable experience basketball has given you? Breaking multiple records at the […]

Coach Profile: Mike Larkin

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Coaching Position St. Michael’s College: Burlington, VT NCAA Division II 1st Season as Assistant Coach Phone Number: 631-252-4632 Twitter: No Account What are you biggest accomplishments as a coach? I was a part of the staff who coached 3 All League Players and 1 Rookie of the Year from the NJAC How has the game of […]

Coach Profile: Kevin Hargrove

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Current Coaching Positions: Sidwell Friends School: Washington, DC Team Takeover AAU: Washington, DC/Maryland   Phone Number: 919-827-5771 Twitter: No Twitter Account Email: klamarr22@gmail.com What are your biggest accomplishments as a coach? 5 DC Public Championships 3 City High School Championships Coached in McDonald’s All-American Game Coached 10 years in NCAA Division I and II How […]