Category Archives: Friends Schools

Westtown wing Jared Nickens going to Maryland

Posted on June 16, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Westtown (Pa.) wing Jared Nickens has verbally committed to Maryland during a visit to the Atlantic Coast Conference school. “Maryland is a great choice for a great kid, player and student,” Westtown coach Seth Berger told … Continue reading →

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Class of 2015 Recruiting Recap–June 15

Posted on June 15, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Saturday was a huge day for a lot of area players in the Class of 2015, as college coaches became able to call and text rising juniors per NCAA recruiting rules. Interest and offers for quite … Continue reading →

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2013 Chosen Game rosters & league schedule released

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Chosen League commissioner Rahim Thompson released the schedule for the 2013 edition of the summer outdoor league, as well as the rosters for the 2013 Chosen Game on Thursday, exclusively through CoBL. The Chosen League, now … Continue reading →

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Talented freshmen trio has AFS’ future looking bright

Posted on June 1, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – Watching the Abington Friends freshman trio of Tony Carr, Lamar Stevens and Josh Sharkey play together at the 2013 All-City Classic, two things were rather obvious. First, the three of them really, really enjoy playing basketball … Continue reading →

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Showdown in Havertown: Team Notes (Part 1)

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The 17th Annual Showdown in Havertown features 32 area high school teams playing on courts around the Haverford School District, with the action taking place Thursday through Sunday. CoBL will be checking out the tournament, getting … Continue reading →

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2013 All-City Classic Preview

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Jeff McDevitt

Jeff McDevitt (@JeffMcDev) – The best players from the classes of 2014, 2015, and 2016 will square off in the All-City Classic at Girard College on Friday night. This will be the first chance many area basketball fans will get … Continue reading →

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17th Annual Showdown in Havertown Preview

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Teddy Bailey

Teddy Bailey (@TheTeddyBailey) – With AAU season in full force, and the summer season approaching quite fast, numerous high school coaches will have a provisional look at their team for next season this weekend. The 17th Annual Showdown in Havertown will … Continue reading →

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Team Final wins two of three in Big Shots finals

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The Team Final-hosted Big Shots tournament wrapped up on Sunday, with all the action converging at Archbishop Carroll for the 15U, 16U and 17U championship games. For recruiting notes from the final day of the two-day … Continue reading →

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Battle of Brotherly Love: Semifinal recap

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jmverlin

Jeff McDevitt (@JeffMcDev) & Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – The 3rd Annual Battle of Brotherly Love pits the neighborhoods of Philadelphia (and one suburban team) against each other to see which section of the city gets bragging rights for this year. … Continue reading →

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Triple Threat spoils Team Final’s big day at Mid-Atlantics

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jmverlin

Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) – A big win for Philly Triple Threat in the 16U championship game stopped what would have otherwise been a dominant run for Team Final in the Mid-Atlantic Regionals on Sunday. After Team Final won the 14U … Continue reading →

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