Steve Hewitt

Editor of @nehoopjournal, covering amateur basketball throughout New England. formerly: Celtics, college hoops & more @bostonherald. UMass alum.

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

🚨 Some personal news! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of New England Basketball Journal, your new source for coverage of amateur hoops in the region.

I'm so excited to start this next chapter. Here's more on why I joined @nehoopjournal: https://t.co/DjXxiGwXT0

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

Getting Vin Pastore on the podcast was long overdue. This is one of my favorite episodes we've done.

We packed so much in here, from @RivalsNation' run at Adidas to Pastore's development and coaching style and his thoughts on the state of HS/prep basketball.

Tap in! ⬇️

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

🚨 NEW HOOPWISE PODCAST! 🚨

Mass Rivals director Vin Pastore joins the show to talk about his team's unforgettable run to the Adidas 3SSB 17U championship game, the rise of Antonio Pemberton and much more!

🎧 LISTEN: https://t.co/r9Y5szxXEh
📺 WATCH: https://t.co/xJPKfBfOEo

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

🚨 NEW HOOPWISE PODCAST! 🚨

Mass Rivals director Vin Pastore joins the show to talk about his team's unforgettable run to the Adidas 3SSB 17U championship game, the rise of Antonio Pemberton and much more!

🎧 LISTEN: https://t.co/r9Y5szxXEh
📺 WATCH: https://t.co/xJPKfBfOEo

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Malachi Odugbela was one of the summer's top stock risers after earning offers from Marquette, Providence and West Virginia.

What makes the St. Andrew's and BABC guard one of the region's top 2028 talents? We caught up with Mike Hart.

From @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/jvy2YGoHm2

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Four live periods over a six-week span in June and July produced a strong list of stock risers.

Which Class of 2027 and 2028 boys prospects are trending up around New England?

From @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/yUs3vAe07P

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

Alex Weaver announced he’s heading to Tilton.

Electric scoring guard who helped Windsor to the Div. 2 state championship in Connecticut last season. He was a big piece of BABC’s loaded 15U team. Class of 2029.

[St. George’s Boys Hoops @sgboyshoops]

After a great summer playing up 2 levels, and a great elite camp-congrats to @sgboyshoops 6’7 2029 wing @FinlaysonChance on receiving his 1st D1 offer from @PCFriarsmbb!

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

The Summer Draft League entered the playoff stage on Thursday night.

Here are eight boys standouts, ranging from the 2029 to 2031 classes, who shined during Elite Division action at Brandeis.

From @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/UCJD1wp8mb

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

New England showed out during the second July live period.

Here are 13 top performers from AAU championship weekend.

From @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/048fBjl5zo

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Hoop Group brought a large concentration of New England programs and prospects to Pittsburgh for its summer finale.

Here are 10 standouts from the region who shined during championship weekend.

From @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/UqdnNSPlDa

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Middlesex Magic's 17U HGSL championship, Antonio Pemberton's unforgettable run and more.

New England represented well again on a national stage during AAU championship weekend.

Takeaways from @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/GDZ1w9JG9D

[Eamonn Mahar @HoopGroupEamonn]

CJ Farrell & @MiddlesexMagic capture the HGSL Title!

Farrell captures MVP honours with a phenomenal run throughout the tournament😤

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

🏆 FINAL | adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship | 17U

No. 1-ranked New Heights NYC lived up to the billing, defeating Mass Rivals 66-64 to capture the adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road 17U Championship.

Tournament MVP Kamari Whyte led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, setting the tone as New Heights defended at a high level, played with composure throughout, and made the winning plays down the stretch to secure the title.

New Heights NYC
• Kamari Whyte (MVP) – 20 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Caleb Lundy – 12 PTS, 6-6 FT, 2 STL
• Kamsi Awaka – 10 PTS, 9 REB, 5 BLK
• Jacob Canton – 8 PTS, 3 AST

Mass Rivals
• Antonio Pemberton – 33 PTS, 6 3PM, 5 AST, 4 REB
• Finn McCauley – 11 PTS, 6 REB
• Derek Swartz – 7 PTS, 5 REB, 2 BLK

Mass Rivals mounted a furious late rally behind Pemberton, who scored eight points in the final minute, but New Heights answered with poise to finish off the championship run.

@SportsPassports @NewHeightsNYC @kaywhyte0 @KamsiAwaka0097 @jacob_canton
#3SSB #adidasBasketball #3SSBBoysLive

[Team New England Basketball Club @TNEBBallClub]

2028s advance to the championship of @PRO16League tomorrow at 12:30 EST.

This team is peaking at the right time. Playing GREAT TEAM ball. We over Me mentality.

One more to go…

Hunting season continues 🎯🎯🎯

#TheHomeTeam

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

The special run for @RivalsNation continues. They advance to the Adidas 3SSB 17U championship game after a 68-50 win over Midwest Basketball Club.

Antonio Pemberton — 19 points, 5 assists
Derek Swartz — 19 points, 7 rebounds

Mass Rivals vs. New Heights, 12 p.m. Sunday. 🏆

[Super Preps Hoops @SuperPreps]

@rivalsnation 71, Compton Magic 69
All-timer. Boston-LA. @nbaTV vs. #2 ranked Yann Kammagate. Buzzer beater.

Pemberton: 29p, 11-19 FG, 3-5 3PT, 4-5 FT; 2R, 4A
Roux: 16p, 6-11 FG, 4-8 3PT; 1R
Swartz: 10p, 4-7 FG, 2-4 3PT; 3S
Payne: 8 points, 3-5 FG, team-high 6A
#5StarPemberton

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

Josh Roux was massive for Mass Rivals today at the Adidas 3SSB championships.

The Andover HS star scored 16 points, including four huge 3-pointers, as Rivals knocked off Compton Magic, one of the best grassroots teams in the country.

Representing the MIAA on a national stage.

[Steve Hewitt @steve_hewitt]

Antonio Pemberton FOR THE WIN!

Pemberton hits a ridiculous buzzer-beater as Mass Rivals takes down Compton Magic, 71-69, to advance to the Adidas 3SSB quarterfinals.

Unreal finish. What a win for Rivals.

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

It's time to look back on New England's boys Class of 2026 recruiting cycle.

Who were the biggest recruiting steals? Which local Division 3 programs put together our favorite classes?

Takeaways from @steve_hewitt: https://t.co/AMFNOfF7Id

[Ethan Fuller @ethman43]

I'd expect a New England parent to pay at least $6,000 in travel expenses to watch their child play AAU basketball — and that's just the live period tournaments.

I've been tracking costs throughout this grassroots season. The numbers are stunning:
https://t.co/icEArqm5MF

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Sam Fleming faced dark times in early 2025 after tearing his Achilles, but he persevered to earn a commitment to TCU.

“If I can come back from a torn Achilles, I can come back from anything.”

New feature from @steve_hewitt on Fleming's emotional journey: https://t.co/s5dCnxrBvo