We are pleased to announce the addition of Corey Hassan to the B.S.T/W.B.S.T family. Corey has been involved with B.S.T Basketball for several years now through his college playing days, but today we dawn a new era, as Corey will take over all day to day operations and continued growth of WBST, our ladies portion of B.S.T Basketball. Corey contains all the qualities we look for in our personal, PASSION, intelligent, and a great communicator, all qualities that will assist in the continued growth of WBST and Northern New England ladies basketball. Corey will also assist in player positional development on the boys' side (B.S.T) as well, as he will take over as one of the swing position, instructors.
Corey will also be taking over the exercise physiology (agility training & core strength) portion of the B.S.T and W.B.S.T academy and showcase programs. Corey has focused greatly on this portion of player development and was a major reason for his success at the division 1 college level. We at B.S.T/W.B.S.T Basketball are very excited to have Corey joining are team, with his dedication, determination we are without doubt going to continue to be the northeast link in the ever developing educational chain, of this game “BASKETBALL”.
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HIGH SCHOOL
- Played 4 years of varsity basketball at Merrimack High School in Merrimack, NH
- Member of back to back Class L state champions (2003, 2004)
- 2 time First team All-State selection (2004, 2005)
- 2005 Class L NHBCO Player of the year
- 2005 ESPN Radio Player of the Year
- 2005 McDonalds All-American Nominee
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BOSTON UNVERSITY
- Accepted a scholarship to play division 1 basketball at Boston University (2005-2006)
- As a freshman at Boston University made starting lineup
- 2005-2006 America East All-Rookie Team
- 2005 Cable Car Classic Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team (First freshman named to team since Steve Nash)
- Broke Boston University freshman record for 3 pointers made in a season
- Boston University Freshman of the year
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SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
- Played Division 1 basketball at Sacred Heart University (2006-2010)
- Northeast Conference Championship (2007, 2008)
- Voted Sacred Heart University “Unsung Hero” (2009)
- National Association of Basketball Coaches 1st team All-District (2010)
- Northeast Conference Scoring Champion 2010 (19.8 ppg)
- Northeast Conference 3-point per game leader 2010 (3.3 per game)
- Broke School Record twice for most 3 pointers made in a game (9 at University of Hartford, and then again, 10-12 against Wagner College)
- Broke School Record for most 30 point games in one season 2010
- Featured in national basketball publication SLAM magazine (March 2010)
- Top 50 scorers in all of division 1 basketball (2010)
- Top 10 in 3 pointers made per game in all of division 1 basketball (2010)
- Scored 1500 points and over 500 rebounds in 4 years of playing division 1 basketball
Corey Hassan
6'-5" 220lbs
Will Flowers is co-owner of B.S.T Basketball, and has been a part of the B.S.T family for six years. He brings a lot of knowledge and character to the Academy team. Will has been fortunate enough to not only play at a high level but be taught by some of the best basketball minds in high level situations. Anyone who plays the game knows how important that is. The experience set Will up to be a phenomenal teacher after his highly successful playing days at SNHU, where he was inducted into the university's basketball Hall of Fame. Will went onto coach for ten more years at his alma mater, under legendary coach Stan Spirou. He no longer coaches for SNHU but continues to share his knowledge of the game through individual, team and small group programs. Will loves to teach and is excited about this opportunity with the B.S.T Advanced Academy team.
- 1984-1988 attended St. Bernard High School in Uncasville, CT.
- Four year starter and letter winner
- Appeared in three state championships, scored 42 as a senior in championship game
- Second behind Harold Presley (Villanova, national champion, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers) all time at St. Bernard’s with over 1800pts and 1000 rebounds
- As a senior was voted a McDonalds Honorable Mention All-American
- 1988-1999 attended Prep school and St. Thomas More on a basketball scholarship
- 1990-1993 attended Southern NH University on a basketball scholarship
- One of only four players to finish college career with more than 1000pts, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, and 250 steals
- Sophomore season led his team NCAA Division two final four
- Voted into SNHU Basketball Hall of Fame
- 1994-2004 assistant men's basketball coach at SNHU
Will Flowers
Positions 1-5
6'-4" 220lbs
Danny has been a B.S.T family member for nearly nine years. As a young man, Danny was fortunate enough to be introduced to the game of basketball by some of the true great teachers of the game. Danny has since worked very hard, and to his credit has become one of the true great teachers himself. Mr. Rasanen is the President and co-founder of Feed The Post LLC, an organization dedicated to providing high quality post-play instruction and training. He has more than fifteen years experience playing basketball. His high school career started and ended at Bishop Brady High School, where he played for the late, great Frank Monohan. They would go on to compete in three straight state championships and were rated as the top high school team in New England. Danny would go on to play his freshman year of college at the University of New Hampshire, before finishing up at Southern New Hampshire University. He also played AAU for one of the premier teams in New England, further building his skills and fundamentals. Danny is now a resident of Methuen, MA, where he resides with his wife, Lisa.
Danny Rasanen
Forward/Center
6'-8" 250lbs

