Class A Winter Showcase at St Sebastians School
The New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), established in 1942, is an athletic association of accredited New England prep schools. It spans seven states in the Northeast. For basketball, it has become a highly regarded, de facto feeder system for college basketball prospects. It runs various levels of play. In its Class A, B and C Divisions, participation is determined by the school's male-student-population. Alternatively, in Class AA and AAA, teams opt in. In doing so, they get expanded rules in terms of longer seasons and/or longer games in terms of minutes played.
NEPSAC, much like the NCAA, sanctions championship post-season tournaments in March. NEPSAC has committees choose and seed its top eight teams in each division for these tournaments. The challenge for the seeding committees for these tournaments is that their pool of candidates is spread over seven states, and thereby, don’t routinely play a full schedule against all the other candidates. To help that process, a number of efforts are made to get the likely contenders to play each other in various events.
To that end, on December 20-21, three schools host an annual NEPSAC Class A focused event that they call the Class A Winter Showcase. Below, we profile the players that will be playing at St Sebastian's School in Needham, MA.
Schedule
Thursday, December 19
5:30pm Austin Preparatory School v Berkshire School
7:45pm Taft School v St Sebastians School
Friday, December 20
2:30pm Thayer Academy v Taft School
4:15pm Berkshire School v St Sebastians School
6:00pm St Pauls School v Choate School
Saturday, December 21
11:00am St Pauls School v Taft School
12:45pm Austin Preparatory School v St Sebastians School
Austin Preparatory School from Reading, MA
Head coach: Sean Ryan 2024-25 game schedule and results
Jacob Bayer (2026) 5'11 guard - NERR profile
Marvin Avery (2027) 6’0 point guard, Austin Prep (MA) - Avery has great speed in the open court. Can really attack paint to play the rim, and can deliver drive and kick opportunities for teammates. Reliable shooter from beyond the arc. Probably his best attribute is his ability to pressure the ball full court.
Sean Dolan (2028) 5'8 point guard -
Berkshire School from Sheffield, MA
Head coach: Wilbur Allen 2024-25 game schedule and results
Devon Hanavan (2025) 6'3 guard - Hanavan is a catch-and-shoot guard on offense. On defense, he is capable of guarding every position on the floor.
Aidan Karson (2025) 6'0 Guard - (Bucknell University-Track and Field commit) An athletic player who can play both guard positions. He is a floor spacer and a capable defender.
Cameron Huff (2025) 6'5 forward - A crafty forward with the ability to score with his back to the basket.
Wellbi Perez-Valera (2025) 5'11 guard - 1,000 point scorer. Perez-Valera is a combo guard with range out to 25 Feet.
Royce West (2025) 6'5 small forward - West will be asked to guard multiple positions on the floor on defense. On offense, he will be providing floor spacing and facilitating from the forward position.
Sebastian Guete-Ramirez (2026) 6'4 swing - Guete-Ramirez is a shooter. He guards the perimeter well and holds up in the post against bigger opponents.
Michael Ervin, Jr. (2027) 6'1 point guard - Ervin possesses shooting range out to 25 feet. He is also a willing passer, he is comfortable playing off the ball.
Logan Rodriguez (2027) 6'7 forward - Rodriguez is a modern stretch forward who can both put the ball on the deck and shoot from the mid-range.
Mikey Mitchell (2027) 6'4 wing - Mitchell is athletic and has the ability to attack the basket, and he has the range to provide floor spacing.
Choate Rosemary Hall from Wallingford, CT
Head coach: Drew Dawson 2024-25 game schedule and results
Nick Cozzolino (2025) 6’4 guard - Cozzolino is a big wing with decent athleticism and good strength. An excellent shooter. Great range with the skill to attack closeouts; uses perimeter size and strength to finish at the rim. Good perimeter rebounder. Elite D3 prospect. Plays AAU with the NY Rens. RTB profile
Aliaun Iscandari (2025) 6’3 guard - Iscandari comes to Choate from California and is a lanky, athletic and explosive playmaker, who competes at a high level at both ends of the floor. Excellent downhill perimeter player. Receiving significant interest at all levels. Plays AAU with California's BTI-HGSL RTB profile
Quintin Floyd (2025) 6'0 point guard - Crafty and skilled, Floyd has a good feel for the game. Capable as a facilitator (good poise and playmaking ability) and 2-guard. An excellent shooter especially with his feet set. Very good in transition (pushes the ball and sees the floor). Spunky defender who has a knack for getting deflections and guarding gaps. Floyd has a lot of upside and is a potential scholarship prospect. Plays AAU ball with House That We Built. 3.4 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Jake Palluzzi (2025) 6’1 guard - (Pace University commit) Palluzzi is a compact, shifty and skilled combo guard. He has the ability to play both the point guard and off-ball positions. 2X All NEPSAC, Class A and is considered one of Connecticut top 2025 guards. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic. RTB profile
Jack Stevens (2027) 5'10 point guard - Stevens reclassed and transferred to Choate after earning All Fairchester Athletic Association honors as a sophomore at Brunswick School (CT). Plays AAU with the NY Rens. 4.0 gpa RTB profile
Jack Sullivan (2025) 6’10 forward - (Yale University commit) A native of Florida, Sullivan was a FCAB 1st Team selection, who brings great size, skill and a ton of upside to the program. He is hearing from a number of scholarship-level programs, including schools from the Ivy and Patriot Leagues. Plays AAU with Austin Rivers SE Elite-3SSB. RTB profile
St Pauls School from Concord, NH
Head coach: Max Gordon 2024-25 game schedule and results
Landon Clark (2025) 6'8 wing - (Princeton University commit) Invited to 2024 NBPA USA Top 100 Camp. #26 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Clark is as versatile as it gets. Averaged 13ppg, 7rpg, and 4apg last winter. He shoots it from 3, scores off the bounce, is a terrific passer and battles inside. He plays and guards 1-5. Absolutely tenacious competitor. All-NEPSAC Class A and Lakes Region All-Star as a junior. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Dartmouth, Brown and Maine. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic UAA. 3.7 gpa 1310 SAT
Ethan Downey-Lamprey (2025) 6’7’ small forward - Named as a Top Prospect at the NERR Showcase. Downey-Lamprey is a strong, athletic, and physical forward with a really nice stroke from deep. Shot 36% from 3 on the winter season. He has a college-ready build; and guards 3-5. Receiving high-academic DIII interest. He is showing a high ceiling now, after missing his sophomore season due to injury. Plays with Middlesex Magic HGSL. 3.5 gpa NERR profile
Justin Huang (2025) 6’5’ shooting guard - Huang is a bouncy and long athlete who can score from anywhere. He averaged 13ppg, 4rgp, 2apg, and1spg this winter season, including shooting 40% from 3 (on 100 attempts) and 49% from 2. He is very efficient; doesn’t need many dribbles or much space to score it. Huang is comfortable running off screens and attacking with the ball in his hands. He commits to defense and rebounding, and guarded point guards all year long. Receiving high-academic D1 recruitment. Plays with NE Storm HGSL. 4.0 gpa 1440 SAT Video highlights
Parth Miglani (2026) 6’3 shooting guard - Shooter! Miglani averaged 18ppg, 4rpg, 2apg for NH State Runner-Up, Nashua North High last season. First Team All-State. 40.3% from 3. Very consistent and crafty coming off screens and scoring with limited dribbles. Comfortable as a primary ball-handler, too. College-ready build. Very dangerous in transition; knows how to find open shots. Will transition to NEPSAC seamlessly. Plays AAU with NE Storm HGSL 16u. 4.0 gpa Video highlights
Treyvon Miller (2026) 6’7 small forward - Miller is a long and athletic stretch forward who can play at and defend the rim, shoot it from 3, and is comfortable running DHO action. He is only 16 and has a very high ceiling. He averaged 8ppg, 8rpg, and 3bpg for Waverly High in Lansing, MI this winter. His game will grow quickly in the NEPSAC. Plays AAU with Grand Rapids Storm. 3.8 gpa Video highlights
Patrick Ricca (2026) 6’0 point guard - Ricca is a true point guard with great court vision and instincts. He is a consistent shooter from deep. He grew a ton this year as a defender and a court general. A pest on defense with a serious motor on offense. Dynamic in transition; can play fast and under control at the same time. Plays AAU with Rivals Elite 3SSB 16u. 3.8 gpa Video highlights
Mekhi Simmons (2026) 6’1 guard - Simmons is a long and athletic guard who is already a college-level defender and rebounder. He took huge strides this year as a playmaker and shooter. Plays extremely hard and works extremely hard. He has a really high ceiling with more experience and usage that is coming. Plays AAU with NE Storm. 3.9 gpa Video highlights
St Sebastians School from Nedham, MA
Head coach: Matt Karpowicz 2024-25 game schedule and results
Charlie Hinman (2025) 6’3 wing – Hinman is a Swiss Army knife and has been taking leaps and bounds this spring. A shooter who does a little bit of everything and plays well above his size on the defensive end, routinely guarding opponent bigs by utilizing his toughness and grit to push their catch off of the spot, as well as using his length and vertical to defend the rim and rebound at a plus level. Good spot up shooter that is equally capable of making shots off of the dribble and putting the ball on the deck to attack closeouts and make the right reads either finishing at the rim or finding his open teammate. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic.
Jacob Pichay (2025) 5’10 guard – Pichay has top level speed in the half court and in transition. A two sport captain that uses his elite level soccer quickness to blow past defenders off of the dribble with ease and utilizes an array of crafty finishes to get to the rim at will as well as an improved pull up jump shot and willingness to make defenders pay from three if they attempt to sit back and compensate for his speed and quickness advantage. Never gets tired. Capable of playing on and off the ball but is special with the ball in his hands both in isolations and pick and roll scenarios with his ball handling and ability to see the entire floor. Plays AAU with ASA Select. 3.7 gpa
TJ Allen (2027) 6’2 guard – 2023-24 ISL All-League Team as a freshman. Plays with a physicality and strength beyond his years that allows him to get to the rim at will as well as to create separation on the perimeter to get to his spots and hit jump shots. Capable of driving both ways and pairs it with a plus floater and a number of ways to score at the rim. Plus cutter and offensive rebounder at the guard spot. Offered by Albany. Plays AAU with BABC. Solis Blue (2027) 6’1 guard, St Sebastians School (MA) – Blue is coming off of an MIAA state championship season at New Mission High in Boston. Elite burst and shift with the ball in his hands in the halfcourt and transition that can score at all three levels with a combination of pull up jump shots, strong finishes at the rim with both hands, and a plus 3 point shot. Wired to guard the ball 94 feet at an elite level and a plus rebounder for his size thanks to an explosive vertical leap. Plays AAU with Metro Boston. NERR profile
Solis Blue (2027) 6'0 guard - Per NERR, "Blue was a slept on MIAA prospect that just won a state title. He's shifty with the ball, scores it in a variety of ways, and has burst to fly past defenders. His athleticism definitely stands out as he can throw down dunks or make tough off-balance shots inside."
Taft School from Watertown, CT
Head coach: Shavier Bernier 2024-25 game schedule and results
Jack Anderson (2025) 6'4.5 wing - Anderson is a bouncy athlete who plays with high motor. A driver, slasher, and cutter who makes catch and shoots threes. He has a high feel for the game, so playmaking comes naturally. 3.5 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Asher Cort (2025) 6'5 wing - Cort is an elite athlete and leaper. He flies and can finish well above the rim. A slasher who is developing an eye for playmaking and shot-making. There are zero athletic limitations in Cort. The level depends on how rapidly he picks up the game's nuances. 4.0 gpa RTB profile
Jeremiah Ibeziako (2025) 6'7 wing - Ibeziako is still fairly new to basketball, but he is having terrific success. First Team All Founders League as a junior. He is garnering as a D1 level wing whose 7’1 wing span helps him rebound and contest shots all over the court and keep players in front of him. Ibeziako led Taft in rebounding, and FG% and scored just over 12ppg in only his second year of organized hoops. Offered by Bryant and Central Connecticut State. Plays AAU ball with Expressions Elite. 3.2 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Ford Okehi (2025) 6’0 point guard- Okehi knocks down mid and long range pull ups. He facilitates the offense, and gets physical, including as a rebounder. Led Taft in scoring as a new-to-the-team junior. Highly skilled, crafty, and an underrated passer. His leadership and IQ allow him to play on the ball or off. All NEPSAC as a junior. First Team All Founders League as a junior. Plays AAU with Pro Level Titans. 3.7 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Medard "Medi" Angyal (2026) 6'8 forward/center - College-ready body with elite feel and IQ. Angyal can score with his back to the basket or face up and play. While playing up to 2 dribbles is his strength, Angyal has the ability to push in transition and make a three. Medi plays on the Hungarian national team and will have an instant impact for Taft. A sure-fire the D1 prospect. 3.7gpa Video highlights
Brandon White (2026) 5'11 guard - White makes threes in the half-court and in transition. He is a high-IQ player and a relentless competitor on both ends. He is a savvy player who always seems to find open space. 3.6 gpa RTB profile
Jack Ronndahl (2028) 6'8 forward/center - Ronndahl has a wide frame and a natural feel for the game. Dad is a former pro in Sweden, so Ronndahl has been around the game at a high level his whole life. He has a soft shooting touch and is a savvy finisher around the basket. Quickness and explosiveness are areas Ronndahl will look to improve as he grows into a serious D1 prospect. RTB profile
Thayer Academy from Braintree, MA
Head coach: Mike Babul 2024-25 game schedule and results
Jamari Antoine (2025) 5'10 guard - From Boston, MA, Antoine is a pit bull defender that can simply change the outcome of a game at the defensive end of the floor. He can pressure 94-feet and can really guard in ball screen situations. Offensively, he is a floor general that can run a team. Terrific burst of speed and very shifty with the ball. Has the ability to penetrate and kick and set-up his teammates for open looks. He continues to improve his 3-point range and has a solid pull-up mid-range jumper. He is the ultimate competitor and leader.
Shane Pike (2025) 6'4 small forward - From Pembroke, MA, Pike is an athletic wing that is a straight-line driver with the ability to finish above the rim. A very good catch and shoot, 3-point shooter with good range. He does a good job getting out in transition and is a versatile defender that can guard 1-4. Plays AAU with ASA Hoops. NERR profile
Nyzohn Small (2025) 6'7 forward - From South Boston, MA, Small is lengthy, athletic and physical. He has a motor and is coachable. He has a very high long-term ceiling. Plays AAU with BABC. NERR profile
Marquis White (2025) 6'2 guard -White is a long, wiry combo guard that can score the ball at all 3 levels. He has deep range on his 3-point shot, can shoot the pull-up or floater, and can explode and finish at the rim. Great vision and can play the point and run a team. He can guard the ball and has uncanny instincts off the ball at the defensive end. A savvy competitor that should have a great Senior season and build off of his 17 points per game that he averaged as a Junior. Played AAU with the Middlesex Magic.
Niko Giannaros (2026) 6'1 guard - From Hingham, MA, Giannaros is a strong shooting guard that can knock down the catch and shoot 3-pointer and possesses a solid pull-up game. He can play through contact and finish at the rim. He is a great on-ball defender and rebounder from his position and really competes.
Ethan Handley (2026) 6'7 forward - From Weston, MA, Handley is a long, lanky forward that can really run the floor and catch and finish for a big. He provides rim protection and possesses the capability to switch and contain smaller guards in ball screen situations. A capable 3-point shooter and straight-line driver. Plays AAU with the Middlesex Magic.
Ethan Kaplowitz (2026) 5'9 guard - From Needham, MA, Kaplowitz is a shifty, point guard with great basketball instincts and feel for the game. He has a quick release and can shoot the basketball with great 3-point range. Very good feel for the game in ball screen situations and excellent vision. Has a toughness, swagger, and confidence about him and plays the game with a chip on his shoulder.
Conor Chi (2027) 6'2 guard - From Needham, MA, Chi is a terrific catch and shoot 3-point shooter with deep range. He has a solid pull-up game and shows the ability to get to the rim and absorb and finish through contact. Conor has a strong frame and does an excellent job rebounding from his position. Very good player in the open court and a great overall feel and understanding of the game.
Michael McNamara (2027) 6'8 guard - From Needham, MA, McNamara has a basketball ceiling any player would dream of with his combination of skill, length and athleticism. A true guard with a 6'10-7"0 wingspan. He has the ability to rebound and lead a break in the open court, and the ability to penetrate and kick in the half court. A terrific 3-point shooter that can score the ball at all 3 levels. He has deep range on his 3-point shot.
Kaden Taylor 6'1 guard - From Quincy, MA, Taylor is a terrific catch and shoot 3-point shooter with deep range. He shows the ability to get to the rim and absorb and finish through contact. Kaden just turned 15-years old and has a strong frame. Kaden is a competitor that can rebound, defend, and score the ball.
Brayden Buckley (2028) guard - From Dorchester, MABrayden Buckley (2028) 6'2 guard - From Dorchester, MA, Buckley plays beyond his years and was thrown to the fire as an 8th grader last season and handled the job with a maturity level that you cannot teach. He can really, really shoot the basketball with range and has a solid pull-up game. His best quality is his vision and ability to pass the basketball. Brayden can play the point or off the ball and just helps his team win. He is excellent at pushing the ball in transition and is now showing the ability to finish the ball at rim level. Plays with Expressions on the AAU circuit.