Class B Large Preview Pt. 1

Nick Cozzolino | Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Ahead of the 2025-26 school year, the NEPSAC did some reassembling of the class structure, most notably splitting Class B into two groups, Large and Small.

Today, we will take a look at some of the programs in Class B Large, and the college prospects they have to boast.
 

Austin Prep: Austin Prep has made a strong early-season statement after missing the playoffs last year. The Cougars are off to a 7–2 start with notable wins over King, St. Luke’s, Governors, Pomfret, and Roxbury Latin, positioning themselves at the top of the Class B conversation. Will Nunes ’28 has become one of the most talked about players in Class B, leading the team with multiple double-digit performances and knocking down threes at a near-automatic rate with a set base. His scoring opens up opportunities for others, including Marvin Avery ’27, another top scorer who presents matchup issues alongside Nunes. Joey Oliveri ’27 and Jimmy Vahey ’26 add perimeter shooting mixed with contributions from Izzy Wane ‘26 and Max Ryan ’29, impacting energy and scoring depth. Austin Prep plays fast, physical, and unselfish basketball, finding open shooters and turning defense into transition points.

Brooks: Brooks enters the season as the defending Class B champions. Despite the class of ‘25 departure, Brooks remains competitive, opening the year 3–2 with strong wins over Pomfret, Groton, and Beaver Country Day. Colby commit Riley Clarke leads the way as the focal point offensively, stretching defenses with his shooting while also guarding multiple positions with consistent defensive effort. Max Maturah ‘28 provides additional high-level shooting, while Jayden Gibson ’28, Daniel Cassamajor Jr. ’27, Trokon Harris ‘26, and Harryns Cantave ‘26 apply pressure on the perimeter and disrupt passing lanes. Brooks thrives defensively, turning stops into fastbreak opportunities, and continues to rely on depth, shooting, and toughness to compete in Class B.

Canterbury: Canterbury brings an experienced and physical group into the Class B season after falling to Brooks in last year’s semifinals. Although they are 0–1 in Class B play following a loss to Frederick Gunn, Canterbury has already collected notable wins over Class A programs Taft, Kent, and Salisbury. Dashiell Mabilon ‘26 has had a dominant start, averaging a double double at 18 points and 12 rebounds while serving as the focal point in the post. The Saints move the ball well, looking to feed the interior after drawing defensive attention. Guards like Andres Wright ‘26 and Devin Guilbe ‘26 attack relentlessly off the dribble. Jared Strand ‘26, Jack Parisio ’27, and Grant Cieplicki ‘26 provide smooth shooting on the perimeter, making Canterbury a dangerous drive and kick team when defenses collapse.

Concord Academy: Concord Academy is building on last season’s EIL championship run after missing the Class B playoffs a year ago. The program has opened the season 3–2 with quality wins over Brooks and Berwick. Dereon Medina ’28 has emerged as a high-impact combo guard, using his explosiveness to influence the game on both ends of the floor. Davian Diaz ‘26 is a consistent threat from beyond the arc, complemented by the shooting of Will Hoffmaster ‘26 and Dylan Coren ‘27, which gives Concord strong spacing across the lineup. The team plays unselfish basketball, hunting three-point opportunities and moving the ball with purpose, making them a difficult team to rattle. 

Governors Academy: Governors Academy is looking to bounce back after a quarterfinal loss to Canterbury last season. The Govs currently sit at 1–3, with their one win coming against Middlesex, and are set to rematch Austin Prep after losing in their previous meeting before winter break. Defensively, Governors play connected basketball. They collapse into the paint with good off ball positioning and pressure. Magezi Nkugwa ‘27 and Isaac Rivera ‘27 anchor the team with energy on both ends, controlling the ball with poise and pushing the pace. Rivera is extremely dangerous from beyond the arc, and when defenses close out hard, he does a good job finding Gus Psaradelis ‘27 or Liam Abourjaily ‘29 for open looks. Governors’ ability to defend collectively will be key as they attempt to climb the standings.

Greenwich Country Day: Greenwich Country Day has completely flipped its narrative after finishing ranked 14th in Class B last season. GCDS currently sits atop the standings with a perfect 7–0 record, earning wins over Middlesex, Austin Prep, St. Luke’s, Roxbury Latin, and Storm King twice. Their physicality stands out, highlighted by a 20 offensive rebound performance against Storm King. Mekai Brown ‘27 dominates games with his athleticism, finishing above the rim with dunks and protecting it with shot blocks. Rowan Introzzi (Trinity) and Noah Williams ‘26 lead the scoring load, with Williams excelling downhill while also knocking down shots from deep. Introzzi and Nick Triolo ‘27 are true three-level scorers who impact the game in multiple ways, in addition to players like Eli Etra ‘27 who provide reliable shooting. GCDS has been one of the most complete teams in Class B so far.

King School: King brings depth and offensive balance into Class B play after winning the FAA Championship last season, before losing to Millbrook in the quarterfinals. The Vikings are currently 1–2, with a win over Pomfret, and are ready to face a challenging upcoming Connecticut-filled schedule that includes Canterbury, Greens Farms, Kingswood Oxford, Greenwich, and St. Luke’s. King is a very deep team, with multiple players capable of scoring in double figures on any given night. AJ Trimboli ‘26 and Ryan Trimboli ‘28 headline the attack with elite shooting range well beyond the arc, while Henry Simon ‘26 gives them another perimeter threat. Jonovan Bracey ‘26 and Julian Dent ‘26 bring explosive athleticism, constantly putting pressure on the rim, stepping out to shoot, and using their length to disrupt shots defensively. King’s depth and shotmaking give them a high ceiling moving towards Class B play.