Upstate Scout

✝Basketball Coach, talent evaluator, showcase coordinator & college basketball scout. We cover & verify collegiate level basketball talent out of NYS.
#WhosNext

[Eamonn Mahar @HoopGroupEamonn]

🔥 congratulations to @ValentesRocks / @DarrowHoops ⭐️, Javin Blacks, on his full ride scholarship commitment to Point Park University.

[Brian Reichert @_BrianReichert]

We are definitely through a nice chunk of the AAU season prospects.

Are you getting exposure?
Any write ups?
Is Coach calling schools?
Are you playing?
Do you have a role?
Are you improving?
Making new relationships?
Are you on the good courts?
Are people watching at your games?

[Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais]

This one, for starters:

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

The breakthrough isn't always what happens around you. Sometimes it's what happens within you 🙌

[Coach Isaac “Slim” Sanders @CoachIsaacSan21]

🎉 Congratulations to City Rocks E16s on winning the 10K at Zero Gravity this past weekend! 🏆💰Rocks 💰 Is Good Money — Salute to the Home Team! 🪨🧡🪨🖤
#CRFAM🟠 #RockBlock #10K #ZeroGravity #WinningVibes

[Andrew Platek @PlatekFor3]

I am incredibly honored to be the next Boy’s Varsity Basketball Coach at Shenendehowa. I’d like to thank Lucas LaBarre and the rest of the hiring committee for their trust and belief in me. Let’s go!

[Upstate Scout @UpstateScout]

@PlatekFor3 and @KevinHuerter are both playing in the game in our profile picture. Andrew Platek is now the head coach of Kevin's H.S. team. Man I love history ❤️

[Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais]

Former Siena and UAlbany guard Marcus Jackson of Amsterdam signs with Mercyhurst of the Northeast Conference.

[KING Hoops NY @kinghoopsnyc]

2026 Gym Rat Champions! 💙

Congratulations to our 15u on bringing home the Gym Rat Championship, our 17u on finishing as runners-up, and our 16u on making it all the way to the Quarterfinal @GymRatCHALLENGE

[Upstate Scout @UpstateScout]

This is why it's so important to play where you can highlight what your value will be at the next level. Circuit Status < Playing Time!

[Brian Reichert @_BrianReichert]

College Coaches don’t just go to one circuit.

These programs have full staffs and are all the events.

Don’t be fooled

[Brian Reichert @_BrianReichert]

College Coaches don’t just go to one circuit.

These programs have full staffs and are all the events.

Don’t be fooled

[Upstate Scout @UpstateScout]

Happy Memorial Day. Remember those who have given it all so we can have 250 years of the best country on 🌎 the 🇺🇲! #MemorialDay2026

[Tobias Bass @tobias_bass]

NEWS: 2026 U’Mier Graham has committed to Albany

I watched him over the weekend @p32league and he was one of the better players there. This is a steal for the Great Danes

Versatile defender, capable 3-point shooter and monster athlete. He’s a name to watch for the future

[Hoop Group @TheHoopGroup]

NE Storm HGSL wing Christian Chartier earned his first offer from UNH after Spring Jam Fest 🔥 @NEStormBball

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Nick Saban on Leadership.

“Leadership is about helping somebody else for their benefit, not yours.” - Nick Saban

True leadership isn’t about power.

It’s about lifting others up and putting the team first.

Lead for impact.

[Eamonn Mahar @HoopGroupEamonn]

🎥 numbers don’t lie! The more you watch Elijah Taylor, the more you’ll like him!

@ValentesRocks | @HGSL_HoopGroup

[CityRocksBasketball @TheCityRocks]

Huge weekend for @dma1oney_1 #CRFam 🟠

[Antonio Anderson @ToneAnderson5]

What a time man!!!! Forever @Memphis_MBB 🐅 💙