Keith Thomas’ consistency, collection of double doubles, and furious-paced work ethic is what makes the 6-foot-8 Westchester Community College forward appealing to high-major Division-I programs. Thomas played just one year of high school basketball at Yorktown (N.Y.), spearheading the Huskers to the… Continue Reading
Quinnipiac has a pattern of breeding big men. Don’t argue with history. When the Bobcats were in the guard-geared Northeast Conference, they featured walking double-doubles such as 6-foot-5 combo Forward/Center Victor Akinyanju and 6-foot-7 Center Justin Rutty. Akinyanju was a gym rat and superior… Continue Reading
You hear the rumors. You see the back pages of the tabloids. You know Mike Woodson will likely be done after an abysmal season, marred by subpar play even in the laughingstock Eastern Conference. You know the isolation offense that he’s… Continue Reading
In a current universe where thunderous dunks and excessive, And-1 Mix Tape dribbling win over a majority of young players, Timothy Spikes is a basketball old soul. The 6-foot-1 guard, out of Meriden, Conn., does not spend his summers devoured… Continue Reading
Having served as a lock down specialist at long stick middie during a two-time All-Section career at Mahopac, BRENDAN HYNES (Class of 2013) earned his cheddar by routinely blanketing top-shelf scoring threats with hiked up, in-your-jersey pressure and physicality. The… Continue Reading
Despite having her shooting hand encased in a cast, Catawba (NC) sophomore Alyssa Corace’s scoring aptitude has soared. Corace has popped 23 of the Indians’ 87 goals, dodging and carving through double coverage and lacing shots at will. Last season, an… Continue Reading
LIU Post’s blazing start has run parallel with the ascent of Anthony Berardis and Okie Bernabo. The Mahopac-bred tandem has been instrumental in two loud victories, a level of lacrosse Post vows to sustain while entertaining aspirations for another NCAA… Continue Reading
At first glance, the nickname “Nicky Lax” might seem a bit much.Yet you look at Mariano’s long lacrosse pedigree and bloodline, it all makes sense.Raised by an absolute lacrosse junkie father and molded by an NCAA head lacrosse coach brother,… Continue Reading
During an illustrious career at Webster Groves High, Drew Hanlen masqueraded a lack of height with a deft 3-point shooting touch and proclivity for hitting the open man. Bolstered by a unique, extraterrestrial work ethic, the 5-foot-11 guard sustained his childhood… Continue Reading
JD Colarusso, Arlington: At the helm of Arlington’s 2013 ascension was Colarusso, who carried the leadership mantle proudly for the Admirals. All season, senior-fueled Arlington emphasized the power of the pack over the power of the wolf. The result? An… Continue Reading