2025-26 Cheshire Academy Player Profiles
Cheshire Academy is a co-educational college preparatory school located in Cheshire, CT. Founded in 1794 as the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut, it is the eleventh oldest boarding school in the nation. CA enrolls about 360 students from approximately 31 countries and 19 states in grades 9 through 12 plus a postgraduate year.
Their mens basketball program prepares student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically at Division I, II, and III college programs across the country. The Cats play a 25-plus game schedule, and its basketball alumni have gone on to play at all levels of college basketball and professionally. They vie annually for a seed in the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class AA tournament. In doing so, they face some of the toughest prep school competition in the nation.
The team's 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
The team is coached by Jim McCarthy. After playing at Hamilton College, Coach MCCarthy coached at Williams where he won a D3 national championship. From there he coached D1 at Yale, Northeastern and Towson University. His 2025-26 roster is again loaded with college prospects as we profile below.
Justin Brown (2026) 6'3 guard - Brown is an incoming lefty from Long Island. An excellent shooter, who knows how to play with high IQ, feel and a good handle. He has a great work ethic, good size and room to fill out. Plays AAU with Crown Basketball. Great gpa. RTB profile
James Caldarella (2026) 6’3 guard - Coming into Cheshire from Bishop Hendrickson High (RI). Two-time Providence Journal Rhode Island All State Team. Calderella is very versatile and an excellent shooter. He makes plays for others and guards multiple positions. Offered by the Air Force Academy. Plays AAU with Basketball Club of Rhode Island. 3.9 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Dillon Hinkson (2026) 6’2 guard- Hinkson is a good shooter and a scorer. Plays AAU for CT Elite.
Jeremiah Medor (2026) 6'1 guard- Medor is an athletic lefty, who makes plays for others and is a good finisher. Plays AAU with New Haven Heat. Solid gpa RTB profile
Seth Pryor (2026) - Pryor is a combo forward with good length. a 3 level scorer with range out to the college line. Competes at both ends of the court. Can guard 1-5. Plays AAU ball in Crown Basketball. 3.9 gpa RTB profile
John Spinoso (2026) 6'5 wing - 2024-25 All NEPSAC Class AA Honorable Mention. Spinoso is an exceptional passer, very skilled and impacts the game in a variety of ways. Plays AAU with Crown Basketball. Excellent gpa. RTB profile
Lorenzo Spence (2027) 6’9 forward - Spence is a tough and physical player, who protects the rim well. He has a soft touch and is versatile on offense. Plays AAU with Crown Basketball. Excellent gpa
Christian Zarzycki (2027) 6’1 guard- From Penfield, NY, Zarzycki is an excellent shooter and scorer. He is also a good ball handler. Plays AAU with Hoop and Motivate AAU. Very good gpa
Liam Norton (2027) 6’5 small forward - From Berkeley, CA, Norton has a versatile game. He makes shots, defends multiple positions, and plays hard. Plays AAU with Project Triple Threat. Good gpa
Aidan Maguire (2027) 6’0 point guard - From Brooklyn, NY. Maguire has an excellent handle and is a good playmaker. He has a good feel for the game and can score. Plays AAU with New Heights AAU. Good gpa
To accommodate college scout visits, CA holds a schedule of Fall Open runs, the details of which can be found here.