
CATS Academy Boston Continues to Evolve
CATS Academy Boston coach Cary Herer has been on an incredible program build since arriving in 2021. From scratch, he has built an elite program in a hurry, highlighted by his team reaching the #5 computer-ranked prep team in the nation last winter.
This year, they take another step, as Coach Herer will run a team in the renowned Nike Elite Youth Basketball League high school league. Another CATS team, the National Team which can roster post grads, will again run in the New England Basketball League, which incredibly contained all of the Top 5 computer ranked prep teams in the nation last year.
The CATS Academy Boston EYBL team's 2025-26 schedule and results will post here, and the CATS Academy Boston NEBL team's 2025-26 schedule and results will post here.
The program's key players are as profiled below.
Desmond Bellot (2026) 6’3 shooting guard - #12 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Bellot is quietly the engine of a talented CATS Academy team that features a number of talented D1 guys. Bellot does a great job of getting all of the CATs bigs involved and getting scorers into places to score. He forces turnovers on the defensive end and does a good job of guarding on the ball. Offered by Bryant and Richmond and is receiving recruitment from Boston College, Colorado, Iona, Quinnipiac and UPenn. NERR profile
Corey Geason Jr. (2026) 6'6 wing -- Transferring in from Prolific Prep (CA), Geason is a high motor, two way standout. He is a match-up nightmare. He's shooting 52% from 3 and 60% from mid-range to start this spring's 3SSB AAU action. He couples that skill, with the ability to set up his defender, and create and elevate into mid-range scoring. His strong rebounding gets him a large number of double-double outings. A D1Mid Major prospect. Plays AAU with Soldiers Arsenal (TX)-EYBL/EYCL. 3.6 gpa Video highlights
Nelson Mboudjika (2026) 6’10 forward - #35 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Mboudjika is a mobile big with a high motor who excels on the defensive end of the court with shot blocking and his ability to alter shots and affect the game as a rim protector. He is a high-volume rebounder. Has expanded his offensive game. He is also a fierce competitor with an incredible work ethic. High-Major potential. Offered by Rhode Island and is receiving recruitment from Xavier, Old Dominion and Iona. Plays AAU with Expressions Elite EYBL. NERR profile
Jaxson Terry (2026) 6'5 small forward - 2024-25 All New England Basketball League. #9 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Terry uses his length and toughness to finish at the rim, as well as a deadly mid-range pull-up game and range beyond the 3. He is a very versatile player who is a stat sheet stuffer. Defensively can guard 1-4 and usually guards the best scorer on the other team. He is a fierce competitor with an incredible work ethic. Culture builder with high-Major potential. 2024 Gym Rat Challenge 16u MVP. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Xavier, Boston University, Old Dominion and Albany, and is receiving recruitment from Providence, Stanford, Northern Kentucky, Gardner Webb and Iona. Plays AAU with Expressions Elite. Video highlights NERR profile
Jaylin Williams Crawford (2026) 6’7 wing - #16 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Williams helped lead his Charlestown High team to a MIAA State championship last season. Excels in the open court and finishes strong at the rim and is equally adept at stretching the floor to the 3-point line. He uses his length as an elite defender and can defend positions 1-4. Offered by UMBC, Bryant and Iona. Plays AAU with Expressions Elite EYBL NERR profile
Josiah Adamson (2027) 6'3 guard - An elite, athletic, strong bodied and versatile guard with tremendous upside and potential. He has range out to the 3-point line and can defend positions 1-4. He excels in the open court and finishes above the rim. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Albany and Central Florida. Plays AAU Expressions Elite EYBL.
Salim Diaby (2027) 6’10 center - Diaby has made great strides since coming to CATS. A mobile big with a high motor who excels on the defensive end of the court with shot blocking and his ability to alter shots and effect the game as a rim protector. Developing offensive skill set. Plays AAU Expressions Elite EYBL
Nicolas Mitrovic (2027) 7’0 forward - Mitrovic’s is a skilled 7-footer that can finish inside with range out to the three-point line. He uses his size and shooting ability to stretch the floor, create mismatches, and finishes around the rim with authority. He uses his size and shooting ability to stretch the floor, create mismatches, and finishes around the rim with authority. His length allows him to protect the rim effectively and alter shots, making him a formidable presence on defense. High Major prospect. Plays AAU Expressions Elite EYBL. RTB profile
Gaeton Wafo (2027) 7’0 forward - Wafo was impressive this past season anchoring the low post for the CATS Prep (second) team. He is a mobile big with range out to the 3-point line. He excels on the defensive end of the court with shot blocking and his ability to alter shots and affect the game as a rim protector. He is a high-volume rebounder. High-major potential. Plays AAU with Expressions Elite EYBL
Braylon Washington (2028) 6’3 guard - Washington had an impressive past season leading the CATS Prep (second) team in scoring 20 ppg/6 rpg. He is a very productive big guard who can score at all three levels. Plays AAU with Expressions Elite.