Newburgh Free Academy's Caleb Simmons on John Guerra: "There was definitely this difference in him. It was a good difference. I admired how he handled himself. He was comfortable in his… instagram.com/p/BlqUlkYHbg0/…

Truly disappointed to see top flight nationally ranked NYC kids who play for top HS programs leave their senior year. They have solid grades, gained many top D1 offers and now leave for no real reason. NYC grass not green enough anymore?

A dream come true for LeBron James and his foundation: The I Promise School for at-risk students in Akron opens today with plan to transform lives of students and parents: usat.ly/2uVWHQP

Good luck to our guys Caleb Simmons and Zechariah Barnes this weekend as they compete in the BCANY showcase games competing against teams from all parts of the state. Both men representing Newburgh Basketball well on and off the court . Go Goldbacks!!!

Up by 1 Caleb drives down the left wing and finishes while getting fouled. Impressive drive and finish by the NFA Boys Basketball guard. Missed the FT though and Jack McFadden had a look to tie that was off the mark. Mid-Hudson takes the 59-56 win over Southern Tier BCANY

Newburgh Free Academy's Caleb Simmons scores 17 points to help Mid-Hudson to 59-56 win over Southern Tier in BCANY #HoopsFest opener. Middletown's Ryan Rosa adds 11 points. Cornwall's Will Fredericks 10 points.

Turnaround jumper at the halftime buzzer by Caleb helps Mid-Hudson to a 31-27 halftime lead over Buffalo. Simmons has dominated the paint but showed he can play with the ball in his hands from the outside as well. Intriguing 2019 prospect for NFA Boys Basketball

It’s NFA to NFA for the win as Zach Barnes finds Caleb with 3.3 seconds left to give Mid-Hudson a 53-51 victory over Buffalo to stay unbeaten at the BCANY Summer Hoops Festival. NFA Boys Basketball

VIDEO: Caleb Simmons' basket with 3.3 seconds left lifts Mid-Hudson to 53-51 victory over Buffalo & improve Mid-Hudson to 2-0 at BCANY #HoopsFest

A first half to remember for 5’10” NFA Boys Basketball guard Zach Barnes as the rising senior has 6 threes and 25 points for Mid-Hudson in a BCANY Summer Hoops Festival semifinal but Rochester has taken a 35-34 halftime lead after trailing for nearly the whole half

It’s not the coaches’ job to make players happy. It’s the players’ job to make coaches happy & team leader’s duty to support the coaches’ decisions. “My coach does not like me.” or “He plays favorites” is the lamest excuse in the history of athletics. #RelationshipsTrustRespect

Great dinner tonight with some former Goldback players as they prepare to go back to college soon and continue there playing careers. Goldbacks for life!!!

More Goldbacks doing great things!!!Great job boys!!! recordonline.com/sports/2018080…

I wrote a post Cal Poly Men’s Basketball Player Profile: 👑Ceasar. Donovan is entering his senior season and has a chance to have 1k + points, 200+ rebounds, 300+ assists and 100 +steals in his Mustang career. He is fast, a great playmaker and fun to watch. thecannonnetwork.com/cal-poly-musta…

Players, not getting the playing time you want? Parents, coaches, friends...Listen... Kobe Bryant talks about the mentality it takes to get what you want. ESPN2

A little history lesson on the “Goldbacks”: facebook.com/1640175346/pos…

"Academic success in high school usually leads to a smoother transition at the collegiate level." Coaches aren't only look for physical talent! Check out what these coaches said they are looking for in a player.

Leave it how you found it. Thanks for the hospitality Oklahoma Football!