A great number of players at the 2nd Annual EST WNY Warm-Up had their moments & helped themselves at the event – many of them have already been documented in recent recap articles. However, a select few always seem to steal the show in their own ways. Sometimes it’s the most established prospects playing at … More EST WNY Warm-Up: The Super Seven

One of the most worthwhile parts of EST events, at least in my eyes, is the opportunity the platform provides as a proving ground for all. On many occasions over the years, players whose names maybe get looked over or aren’t as well-known establish themselves in this environment. Sometimes it’s because they’re from a small … More Under the Radar, but Not for Long: Another One from EST WNY Warm-Up

The 2025 class represented on a different level than ever before at an EST event… had to show some love & split the sophomore mentions into multiple posts. If you missed Part I of the backcourt (yes, there will be a Part II), check that out at 2025s Come Alive at EST WNY Warm-Up (Backcourt, … More 2025s Come Alive at EST WNY Warm-Up (The Frontcourt)

*** THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY AS OF 8 PM ON JUNE 1. ALL SUBMITTED REGISTRATION NOW SECURES YOUR SPOT ON THE WAIT LIST. DO NOT PAY AFTER SUBMITTING WAIT LIST REGISTRATION. I’LL BE IN TOUCH WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. *** The WNY Warm-Up featured a full house of 81 participants and baselines filled end to … More 6TH ANNUAL EST SUMMER KICKOFF: Info & Registration

One of my favorite things to see at EST events is the emergence of rising talent. Alongside the usual suspects & most familiar faces doing damage, there always seems to be a few young players that maybe haven’t developed that name recognition yet making a statement. Nearly half of the EST WNY Warm-Up participants were … More Young Guns Break Out at EST WNY Warm-Up

For years, I’ve held a general opinion about the 2025 class in my coverage region – deep in Western New York, not so much anywhere else. Well… it’s fair to say that might be changing a bit. For the first time ever at an EST event, the 2025 class was particularly well-represented, and although the … More 2025s Come Alive at EST WNY Warm-Up (Backcourt, Part I)

The depth of Western New York talent seems to be on the rise, and there was no better indicator of that than the 2nd Annual EST WNY Warm-Up. The event, held at the end of April on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, featured a full house of 81 athletes and an array … More EST WNY Warm-Up: The 2024 Report (Part I)

Since its inception in 2018, the Middle School Combine quickly grew into being one of my favorite days of the year. Many of today’s high school standouts & current collegiate players at all levels have competed & introduced themselves through the only annual EST event solely dedicated to rising middle school talent. The event got … More 5TH ANNUAL EST MIDDLE SCHOOL COMBINE: Info & Registration

*** THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. SUBMITTING REGISTRATION WILL ENSURE YOUR PLACEMENT ON THE WAIT LIST. IF SPACE OPENS UP, I’LL REACH OUT IN THE ORDER OF FORM SUBMISSION WITH FURTHER INFO! *** After several years of players/families traveling so well from the western half of NY to events wherever I held them, 2022 … More 2ND ANNUAL EST WNY WARM-UP

Time goes by, but certain memories don’t fade so easily. Ask me what I had for dinner on Friday – I probably can’t tell you. However, I’m now fourteen years removed from opening day of my high school senior season (who’s counting?) and the Day 1 feeling is still something I can remember vividly. Even … More Hoopers’ Holiday: The 2022-23 NYSPHSAA Season Begins