NYSPHSAA Winter 2024 Scholar-Athlete Teams, Individuals Announced LATHAM, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its winter 2024 Scholar-Athlete teams and number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per team. This is the 32nd year NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program, which is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. NYSPHSAA recognized 3,225 Scholar-Athlete teams this […]
Category: Basketball
NEW!! Coverage plans for 2023-24.
As I’m beginning my 8th season of covering high school basketball by promoting athletes, teams, and coaches, from a non-traditional media standpoint, there are going to be some changes to the way I’ll be sharing the content. This season the site will require a small yearly membership fee to acess all of the daily scores, […]
2022-23 Boys Bracket Predictions
Check out the latest bracket predictions using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2022-23 Girls Bracket Predictions
Check out the latest bracket predictions using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
Girls Rankings/Sectionals thoughts.
Girls Top 30 teams overall, shown below, using the Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Here is full list current computer rankings for the girls. Here are some quick thoughts on the girls side, similar to the boys post from Sunday, on each classification in preparation of upcoming sectionals in February. I fully understand that there are still […]
Boys Rankings/Sectional thoughts.
Boys Top 30 teams overall, shown below, using the Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Here is full list current computer rankings for the boys. Going to share some quick thoughts on each classification in preparation of upcoming sectionals in February. I fully understand that there are still league title implications and plenty of regular season games left […]
2021-22 Winter Scholar Athletes
At the end of each sports season, the NYSPHSAA honors those teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. Those student-athletes, teams, and schools work very hard throughout the year and deserve to be recognized for their academic success. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the […]
2021-22 Boys WAC All-Conference
Section 2 in the NYSPHSAA tournament
Section 2 State Semi-Final Schedule
Here’s the schedule for teams still alive in the NYSPHSAAA state tournament from Section 2. The Semi-Final round is being held at Hudson Valley Community College and the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on 3/18/22-3/20/22. The number before the team is the section that team represents. Here are the full state brackets. Boys Girls
2021-22 Girls Bracket Projections
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2021-22 Boys Bracket Projections
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
How competitive are Section 2 basketball games in 2021-22.
Let’s see how the results are shaping up for the 2021-22 season to this point. The results include only Section 2 vs Section 2 games that have been gathered through reported scores to the site and social media. On the chart below you’ll see the total number of games, the average margin of the games, […]
Coaches vs Cancer Tip-Off Classic
On Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th the Western Athletic Conference is sponsoring a Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. This is the 8th consecutive year we have held this event (minus last year due to the pandemic) and we are looking forward to a record number of high schools participating. During the past two full seasons alone, […]
Fulton County Basketball League Schedules
2020-21 Youtube livestreams produced by school accounts
2/18/21 Fonda vs OESJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3My85meFR4 2/18/21 Girls: Schenectady vs Niskayuna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqjguy8f6q4 2/18/21 Girls: Colonie vs Shaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpSpH-HsiMw 2/18/21 Boys: Guilderland vs CBA 2/18/21 Boys: Columbia vs Saratoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSx8qbQMVbA 2/18/21 Boys: Albany vs Bethlehem 2/18/21 Girls: Hoosic Valley vs Emma Willard 2/16/21 Girls: Shenendehowa vs Saratoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0EEG2cjblg 2/16/21 Boys: Mekeel Christian vs Schalmont https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXNxLgkO4R8 2/16/21 Boys: […]
Section 2 Girls 64 team tournament simulation
Here’s what a 64 team Section 2 Girls’ Basketball tournament would look like!!! Play the entire tournament in seconds. Get results of all 63 games instantly with player stats for each contest. Teams were seeded based on the final Section2basketball.com computer rankings. Below you’ll find out details about using the simulation, the actual seeds […]
Section 2 Boys 64 team tournament simulation
Here’s what a 64 team Section 2 Boys’ Basketball tournament would look like!!! Play the entire tournament in seconds. Get results of all 63 games instantly with player stats for each contest. Teams were seeded based on the final Section2basketball.com computer rankings. Below you’ll find out details about using the simulation, the actual seeds […]
2019-20 Section2Basketball.com Boys All-Star teams
The All-Star teams are broken down by classifications (AA, A, B, C, & D) for this year’s players. After covering a bunch of full games this season, and watching countless hours of film, I’ve seen many of the players listed below. For the player’s that I haven’t watched in person I’ve relied on contacts in Section 2, […]
2019-20 Section2Basketball.com Girls All-Star teams
The All-Star teams are broken down by classifications (AA, A, B, C, & D) for this year’s players. After covering a bunch of full games this season, and watching countless hours of film, I’ve seen many of the players listed below. For the player’s that I haven’t watched in person I’ve relied on contacts in Section 2, […]
2019-20 All-Star teams from league coaches.
Here are all-star teams from different leagues around the area voted on by the coaches of those leagues. Wasaren Girls Wasaren Girls All-Stars pic.twitter.com/aUhBh2nx9J — Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 16, 2020 Wasaren League Boys Wasaren League boys all-star selections. pic.twitter.com/M69Hqjyc8s — Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 16, 2020 Colonial Council Girls Colonial Council Girls All-Stars pic.twitter.com/BEzMI2iqkT — […]
2019-20 NYSPHSAA Boys/Girls Brackets
Follow all of the Section 2 teams throughout the NYSPHSAA tournament. 2020 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships presented by the American Dairy Association North East Class AA 2020 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships presented by the American Dairy Association North East Class A 2020 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships presented by the American Dairy […]
2019-20 Boys Bracket Computer Predictions
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2019-20 Girls Bracket Computer Predictions & Thoughts
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Every tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2019-20 Boys Live Brackets
2019-20 Girls Live Brackets
2020 Section 1 Girls Bracket Computer Projections
Thanks to Kevin Devaney Jr’s website https://kdjblog.com/ I’ve been able to take the Section 1 score file on his site and produce computer generated team rankings and score projections like I’ve done with Section 2 teams. The score projections below are based on the latest computer rankings for each team. They are not my opinion they are […]
2020 Section 1 Boys Bracket Projections
Thanks to Kevin Devaney Jr’s website https://kdjblog.com/ I’ve been able to take the Section 1 score file on his site and produce computer generated team rankings and score projections like I’ve done with Section 2 teams. The score projections below are based on the latest computer rankings for each team. They are not my opinion they are […]
NEW! Share game film with a custom link.
Section2Basketball.com has now added the ability for users to generate a link to their game film after the videos are uploaded to the site. This will give coaches the ability to easily share their full game videos with their own team or trade film with other coaches by just sending a simple link. Once each […]
NEW!!! Daily game recaps from each team’s reported stats.
Every night during the Section 2 basketball season I track down as many scores as I can find through social media and from coaches & athletic directors that send end of game reports to the site’s email address (info@section2basketball.com). I’ve managed to do a decent job on most nights, just finding scores, but I’ve noticed […]
Boys team camp at RPI August 3rd & 4th
Local teams and players in action 8/1/19 – 8/4/19
There are two events scheduled for next week 8/1 – 8/4 that will feature teams and players from Section 2. There’s a girls team event at Shenendehowa that includes 22 teams from NY, VT, CT, & NH. Looks like 11 Section 2 teams will play. Here’s the schedule. Another event that will feature local players […]
Coaches vs Cancer tournament looking for teams.
Rise : Coaches vs Cancer Boys & Girls Basketball 2019-20 shootout on December 6,7,8 & 13,14 is looking for teams to participate. Teams in this year from Section 3 are: Lowville, Cazenovia, Whitesboro, Lyme, Tully, Old Forge, Camden, Adirondack. Teams from Section 7 include: Saranac, Moriah, Ausable Valley, Schroon Lake, Plattsburgh, Keene. Teams from Section […]
Boys’ HS Summer League at Rensselaer
2019 Boys & Girls HS Summer Leagues at CGCC
Here are the links for this year’s Boys’ & Girls’ HS Summer League at Columbia Greene Community College. Boys’ Girls’ (Teams participating) Boys Catskill Germantown Greenville Saugerties Chatham Coxsackie-Athens Hunter-Tannersville Pine Plains Cairo-Durham Girls Germantown Greenville Saugerties WHITE Saugerties BLUE Hunter-Tannersville Chatham Hudson Catskill Red Hook
NEW!!! Create team & player highlight videos
2018-19 NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Basketball Teams
NYSPHSAA Announces Winter 2019 Scholar-Athlete Teams & Individuals Latham, NY– The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the 2019 winter Scholar-Athlete teams and number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per school. This is the 27th year the NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program, which is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. A total of 633 NYSPHSAA […]
2018-19 Section2Basketball.com Boys’ All-Star Teams
The All-Star teams are broken down by classifications (AA, A, B, C, & D) for this year’s players. After covering a bunch of full games this season, and watching countless hours of film, I’ve seen many of the players listed below. For the player’s that I haven’t watched in person I’ve relied on contacts in Section 2, […]
2018-19 Section2Basketball.com Girls’ All-Star Teams
The All-Star teams are broken down by classifications (AA, A, B, C, & D) for this year’s players. After covering a bunch of full games this season, and watching countless hours of film, I’ve seen many of the players listed below. For the player’s that I haven’t watched in person I’ve relied on contacts in Section 2, […]
UPDATED! Boys computer generated player rankings
Get the latest Section2basketball.com Boys computer generated player rankings through the END OF REGULAR SEASON games. The players listed below are ranked by a computer generated formula that I’ve created. THEY ARE NOT MY OPINION. They are based on LIMITED player statistics. What I’ve tried to do is create something that will take into account a […]
UPDATED! Girls computer generated player rankings
Get the latest Section2basketball.com Girls computer generated player rankings through the END OF REGULAR SEASON games. The players listed below are ranked by a computer generated formula that I’ve created. THEY ARE NOT MY OPINION. They are based on LIMITED player statistics. What I’ve tried to do is create something that will take into account a […]
NYSPHSAA Boys/Girls Brackets
Here are the 2018-19 boys and girls brackets for the NYSPHSAA tournaments all on one page. You’ll find game time, location, and updated match-ups and results. 2019 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships presented by the American Dairy Association North East Class AA 2019 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships presented by the American Dairy Association North East […]
Boys 3/2/19 Championship Game Box Scores
Championship game computer projections
Below you’ll find projected scores for this year’s Section 2 championship games and the pre-tournament bracket projections to look back at. They are not my opinion they are based on the latest Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Boys pre-tournament projections Girls pre-tournament projections Here are this year’s Section 2 Championship Game computer score projections. […]
2018-19 Boys Bracket Predictions
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Each tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2018-19 Girls Bracket Predictions
Check out the latest bracket projections using the updated Section2Basketball.com computer rankings. Each tournament takes into account each team’s current ranking and their current path to the title. Teams are broken down into 4 different categories based on their overall chance to win it all according to the rankings. They are as followed: Each team […]
2018-19 Section 2 Boys Live Brackets
2018-19 Section 2 Girls Live Brackets
2018-19 Girls Sectional Brackets
2018-19 Boys Sectional Brackets
Sectional brackets for all classes. The brackets that are posted below for the championship games in Boys Class C & D at Cool Insuring Arena (GFCC) are incorrect. Here are the new changes. Please note Friday night March 1st should read “C” Final starting at 5:30 p.m. Please note Saturday March 2nd should read “D” […]
2018-19 Section 2 Girls Sectional Seeding
Girls Class AA – 10 Teams Entered 1-Shenendehowa (14-1),(17-2) 2-Albany (14-2),(18-2) 3-Saratoga Springs (12-3),(14-5) 4-Colonie (11-4),(14-5) 5-Guilderland (9-7),(12-7) 6-Shaker (8-8),(10-10) 7-Bethlehem (8-8),(10-10) 8-Niskayuna (6-9),(9-10) 9-Columbia (4-11),(5-14) 10-Catholic Central (11-5),(12-8) Girls Class A – 12 Teams Entered 1-Averill Park (13-2),(17-2) 2-Queensbury (17-1),(19-1) 3-Amsterdam (17-1),(18-2) 4-Holy Names (16-0),(19-1) 5-Gloversville (14-4),(15-5) 6-Troy (5-11),(9-11) 7-Scotia (12-6),(13-7) 8-Ballston Spa (3-13),(5-15) […]
1/18/19 Box Scores
1/16-1/17/19 Box Scores
1/15/19 Box Scores
1/14/19 Box Scores
1/11/19 Box Scores
1/8/19 Box Scores
NEW! Section 1 projections/rankings
Thanks to Kevin Devaney Jr’s website https://kdjblog.com/ I’ve been able to take the Section 1 score file on his site and produce computer generated team rankings and score projections like I’ve done with Section 2 teams. The score projections below are based on the latest computer rankings for each team. They are not my opinion they […]
Score projections for January 8, 2019 games.
The score projections below are based on the latest Section2Basketball.com computer rankings for each team. They are not my opinion they are based on each team’s season information versus Section 2 opponents. The numbers are generated based on each team’s final score and opponent to create their overall ranking and strength of schedule. BOYS’ Date […]
1/7/19 Box Scores
1/5/19 Box Scores
How competitive are Section 2 basketball games in 2018-19?
1/4/19 Box Scores
1/2/19-1/3/19 Box Scores
Girls computer generated player rankings
Get the latest Section2basketball.com Girls computer generated player rankings through the 1/1/19 games. The players listed below are ranked by a computer generated formula that I’ve created. THEY ARE NOT MY OPINION. They are based on LIMITED player statistics. What I’ve tried to do is create something that will take into account a players scoring, his […]
Computer Rankings UPDATED!
Get the latest Section2basketball.com computer rankings after the 12/29/18 games. Compare teams vs. other teams in their class/league or against teams from other leagues. Get score predictions vs. every team using the game projection component or use the NEW season wins feature where the rankings predict each team’s W/L record (Section 2 games only) based […]
12/29/18 Box Scores
12/28/18 Box Scores
12/27/18 Box Scores
12/21/18 Section 2 Box Scores
2018-2019 Northville Boys Varsity Basketball Game #8 Waterford-Halfmoon vs. Northville Date: 12/21/18 Final Score: Waterford-Halfmoon 75 Northville 39 Waterford-Halfmoon 25 15 18 11 75 Northville 8 8 10 13 39 Waterford-Halfmoon Name 2-Point Field Goals Made 3- Point Field Goals Made Free Throws Total Points Fairclough 2 2 10 Castracani 3 1-2 […]
12/20/18 Section 2 Box Scores
Game Score Projections 12/18/18
The score projections below are based on the latest Section2Basketball.com computer rankings for each team. They are not my opinion they are based on each team’s season information versus Section 2 opponents. The numbers are generated based on each team’s final score and opponent to create their overall ranking and strength of schedule. BOYS’ Date […]
Fordham University Wins Boys Basketball Federation Tournament Bid
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY WINS FEDERATION BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BID FOR 2020-22 CENTRAL VALLEY, NY – The New York State Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations (NYSFSSAA) has officially announced the Basketball Tournament of Champions will be heading downstate to Fordham University for a new three-year term beginning March 27th – 29th 2020. The Federation’s Executive Committee voted […]
12/17/18-12/18/18 Box Scores
12/13 -12/14/18 Box Scores
12/12/18 Section 2 Box Scores
12/11/18 Section 2 Box Scores
12/10/18 Section 2 Box Scores
Schalmont Boys top contender for Sectional crown
The early season success of the Schalmont boys basketball team is showing all of Section 2 that the Sabres are serious contenders to capture the 2018-19 Class B Sectional crown. The Sabres are currently 5-0 under coach, Greg Loiacono, with wins over Vestal, Oneonta, Bishop Gibbons, La Salle and Monhonasen. Schalmont’s starting five consists an experienced […]
12/7/18 Section 2 Box Scores
Watch full game highlights!
Watch a complete game in minutes with the team score overlay to follow the action as it happened. 12/07/18 Boys: Mohonasen vs Schalmont 12/05/18 Girls: Hoosick Falls vs Schenectady 11/30/18 Boys: Ballston Spa vs Averill Park 11/28/18 Girls: Hudson vs Maple Hill 11/27/18 Boys: Green Tech vs Bishop Gibbons 11/20/18 Boys: Chatham vs New Lebanon
12/6/18 Section 2 Box Scores
12/5/18 Section 2 Box Scores
Four players eclipse 1000 points!!
December 4, 2018 Four players scored their 1000th career point tonight in Section 2 Basketball Action. Congratulations to these outstanding players. Dante Bouchard, Gloversville Duncan Tallman, Mohonasen Justice Brantley, Catskill Kerry Flaherty, Saratoga With this foul shot Dante Bouchard scores his 1,000th career point. Congratulations Dante! 🏀🏀🏀@MarisaJacquesTV @section2hoop @PostStarsports @TUSidelines @PTobeyPSVarsity @DMyers1590 pic.twitter.com/6eVpE1f69b — The […]
12/4/18 Section 2 Box Scores
12/3/18 Section 2 Box Scores
12/1/18 Section 2 Box Scores
11/30/18 Section 2 Box Scores
11/29/18 Section 2 Box Scores
11/28/18 Section 2 Box Scores
Amsterdam Holiday College Showcase
Mohonasen Boys coach Josh Peck stepping down
After leading the Mohonasen Boys Basketball team to a 2017-18 Section 2 title and reaching the NYSPHSAA Semi-Finals, Coach Josh Peck is stepping down. In a statement from Coach Peck he mentioned his family as a big factor in the decision,”Yes, I have decided to step down from my position at Mohonasen. The decision […]
NEW!! Boys & Girls Coaches vs Cancer Shootout
2018 Boys Varsity Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic
The 2018 Boys Varsity Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic is being held on November 30th and December 1st at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. This two day event will feature 8 Boys Varsity High School Basketball games including the following schools, Rensselaer, Schalmont, Hawthorne Valley, Canajoharie, Northville, Sharon Springs, Oppenheim-Ephratah – St. Johnsville, Schoharie, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Edmeston, Middleburgh, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons, […]
Help wanted for 2018-19 season!
Looking to add a couple of paid game reporters to help cover Section 2 Basketball this upcoming season as well as paid freelancers to film games and/or generate highlights. Reach out to the email or twitter account below to send a sample of your work if you are interested. Email: info@section2basketball.com Twitter: twitter.com/section2hoop Here are […]
How many points is an assist worth?
The answer to this question is…there are too many variables and we’ll never exactly know the exact value of an assist. For example, variables like, what were the 3 other players on offense doing to help the team on that particular made shot? Was the shot difficult or was the shooter wide open? Was it […]
New! Assist Network feature to analyze Section 2 teams & players.
Section2Basketball.com, in partnership with Luke Benz of Yale Sports Analytics, is now able to offer custom team & player analysis based on all assisted and unassisted made baskets during a game. It’s called the Assist Network (pictured above & below are the outputs based on each team’s data). Here’s the link to run the reports. […]
BCANY Summer Hoops Festival featuring Section 2 players.
Every year the BCANY welcomes teams representing every section of the state to compete in New York’s premier basketball tournament. Players have the opportunity to compete alongside the best players in the state, represent their section, participate in clinics from college basketball coaches, and learn about the college recruiting environment. Our tournament strongly supports and […]
Boys’ HS Summer League at HVCC
Boys’ HS Summer League at Colonie High School
Here’s the full Boys’ 2018 Summer League schedule taking place at Colonie HS. Colonie Summer Basketball League starting up tonight with JV Teams in action… https://t.co/yLQRc8iggp — Colonie Summerleague (@ColonieSumBBal) June 26, 2018 Colonie Summer Boys Basketball League- Varsity Master Schedule Garnett Divison Colonie (Garnett) Varsity Saratoga Varsity Albany Varsity Lansingburgh VarsityGold Divsion Colonie (Gold) […]