Archive for September, 2012

  • Western New York Talent-Sterling Taplin

    Western New York Talent-Sterling Taplin

    Interviews September 28, 2012 at 6:46 pm 1 comment

            Sterling Taplin of Williamsville North High School near Buffalo is attracting interest from across the country. At six foot, 180 pounds., this junior has been playing on the varsity squad since the seventh grade. Taplin has been named All-Western New York twice, First Team All ECIC, […]

     
  • The Original “Dags Basketball”

    The Original “Dags Basketball”

    Interviews September 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm 0 comments

          When you hear the name “Dagostino” muttered around the Capital Region, most of the time it’s in conversations revolving around former Saint Rose point guard and professional basketball player Steve Dagostino.  On other occasions, conversations might refer to his brother, Kenny, the current men’s basketball coach at […]

     
  • Whitney Point Big Man Looking Forward to Senior Year

    Whitney Point Big Man Looking Forward to Senior Year

    Prospects September 19, 2012 at 11:03 pm 0 comments

              Adam Tillotson, the 6’ 5” forward/center of the Whitney Point Eagles, is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting senior year of basketball.  Tillotson’s strong, big-man play already has the attention of five schools, including upstate NCAA D-III schools Cortland, Oswego, and Hilbert, […]

     
  • Young Recruiting Analyst Alex Kline

    Young Recruiting Analyst Alex Kline

    Interviews September 15, 2012 at 12:18 pm 0 comments

          Alex Kline may not be a recognizable name to the casual basketball fan. However, to NCAA Division 1 schools such as Florida, Baylor, and even reigning champions Kentucky, Alex Kline is not only recognizable, he’s respected. What makes Alex Kline unique, apart from his brilliant analyst skills, […]

     
  • Pearl River’s Kevin Degnan May Have Only Just Started His Junior Year of High School, But He is Already Attracting Division 1 Attention From Around the Northeast

    Pearl River’s Kevin Degnan May Have Only Just Started His Junior Year of High School, But He is Already Attracting Division 1 Attention From Around the Northeast

    Interviews September 9, 2012 at 4:50 pm 0 comments

          Coming out of his sophomore season at Pearl River, Degnan managed to make a loaded Mid-Hudson BCANY team over the summer, and the 6’8’’ forward excelled against the best competition in the state.  “The kids played well.  Kevin contributed every game. He loves it up there,” said Kevin’s […]

     
  • 6’8’’ Brendon Normile of Susquehanna Valley H.S. is Attracting College Attention Going Into His Senior Season

    6’8’’ Brendon Normile of Susquehanna Valley H.S. is Attracting College Attention Going Into His Senior Season

    Interviews September 7, 2012 at 8:00 am 0 comments

    Normile averaged 15 points a game last season for Susquehanna Valley and nabbed Sixth Team Class B All-State honors, as well as being named to the STAC All-Conference team.  “He’s really just a great athlete,” said Normile’s coach Mark Ward in a recent interview with Upstate Scouting Service. “His athletic […]

     
  • U Albany Great Danes 2012-2013 Season Preview

    U Albany Great Danes 2012-2013 Season Preview

    Featured September 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm 0 comments

          Every new sport season brings hope. Often hope can be cruel for sport fans.  Imagine being one of the millions of Chicago Cub fans. Every spring you look at the team’s new additions, young talent, players who are finally healthy, and think to yourself “this is finally […]

     
  • Upstate Scouting Service Calendar of Events

    Upstate Scouting Service Calendar of Events

    Featured September 4, 2012 at 4:36 pm 1 comment

    We thought it would be a great way to start off “back to school week” by listing the events we plan on attending this fall.  Currently we are continuing to build a reputation among players, fans, high school and college coaches throughout the country.  Our website continues to grow and […]