2026-27 Springfield Commonwealth Academy, High Level Talent Returns to The Birthplace.
Springfield Commonwealth Academy (SCA) is located in "the Birthplace of Basketball", Springfield, MA, two miles from the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Tornadoes take their name from the 2011 tornado that tore through the campus the school was later rebuilt upon.
SCA graduated its first class in 2017, sending 17 boys basketball players to four-year colleges that spring. More than 50 have followed since.
Head coach Tony Bergeron enters his 25th season with over 500 career wins, and will surpass 300 players placed in college during 2027. Under him, SCA has grown into one of the largest college prep basketball programs in the country. Five teams take the floor this season: Power 5 AAA, AAA, and both the AAA and AA divisions of the New England Independent Prep League. With more than 65 college prospects under one roof, it's a required stop for programs at every level.
Below we profile the Springfield Commonwealth Academy’s college prospects for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Najay Bess (2027) 6'4 guard - This sniper from NYC comes to New England with interest from Siena and Albany already. The UAA Circuit veteran is a big time shot maker, competes and defends as well. This stage will provide more opportunities for Najay and will get a lot of LM-MM interest and offers this Fall. Plays club ball with the Riverside Hawks-UAA. RTB profile
Jerel Bradley (2027) 6'7 forward - From Wappingers Falls, NY, Bradley is a relative unknown who rebounds out of his area, finishes well above the rim, possesses a lethal mid-range and would impact any small college level day 1. Oozing potential. Video highlights
Aden Cabrera (2027) 5'9 point guard - Cabrera is a jet quick, true lead guard with sniper ability from 3. A menace on defense. Holds interest from various NE D3s.
Mitchell Carey (2027) 6'4 shooting guard - Carey scores like we breathe. He gets downhill and is a sniper from 3. Projected as a D1 prospect.
Simereon "Simi" Carter (2027) 6'4 guard - From Chicago, played on the New Balance circuit. Carter has a college ready body and is an elite defender. HM athleticism and the ability to shoot 3s makes him a LM-MM prospect already. He has interest from Hampton entering his first season in New England. Plays club ball with Midwest Renegades-NB. PH profile
Dylan Campbell (2027) 6'5 wing - Has high major athleticism and is a sniper from 3. Projected as a mid major prospect. 4.2 gpa
Orion Cobb (2027) 6'8 forward - Cobb is a shot blocking machine! This throwback defensive menace could be the best shot blocker in all of New England this season! Orion is a MM+ college prospect with a college-ready body today. He will “blow up” on the big stage of New England Prep Basketball this season. Plays club ball with Castle Athletics. Good gpa RTB profile
Jaxson Edwards (2027) 6'7 wing - Edwards is a super skilled wing that dribbles, passes and shoots. An elite defender and high IQ player comes from great genes, the son of Allen Edwards, current AC at UMass. He shoots the 3, gets downhill, handles on the break and can guard 1-4 without issue. LM-MM prospect.
Donnie Gregory (2027) 6'3 guard -This EYBL veteran comes into the NE Prep scene with interest from Arkansas Little Rock among others at the LM-MM level. He is a pure scorer, shoots, drives and makes plays for others as well. Will be a huge part in that high powered offense for Bergeron. Plays club ball with PSA Cardinals-EYBL. PH profile
Ahmad Giles (2027) 6'3 point guard - This true point guard played quality minutes at the Knox School last year with Jared Grasso. Having grown almost two inches since the winter, Giles possesses a rare skill, he’s a TRUE point guard. He can run your team, make 3s, hit the mid-range, get downhill and defend. A for-sure D1 prospect at the LM- MM level. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Alcorn State, Wagner, Albany and Stony Brook. Plays club ball with Wiz Kids RTB profile
Attila Gulecyildiz (2027) 6'8 wing -This Turkish sniper and playmaker has MM+ potential. Great size on the wing and shoots the ball tremendously from the NBA 3 point line. Gulecyildiz can handle the ball and can be used in ball screen actions as well. He is one who will launch his brand on the elite New England Prep stage.
DJ Hernandez (2027) 6'8 center - Hernandez is an elite shot blocker and rebounder. A much-improved offensive package will allow this academic achiever to have many collegiate opportunities this Fall. Has received a LOT of D2 and D3 levels already.
Isaiah James (2027) 6'4 shooting guard - Shooter!!! James is a sniper, true 3 point specialist. The southpaw has unlimited range on the J and will shoot it from anywhere. Floor spacer is athletic and has a lot of energy on the defensive end of it. Plug and play small college player today.
Aaron “A2” Johnson, Jr. 6’2 guard - Plays club ball with Team Ready. RTB profile
Leo Llanos Soler (2027) 6'1 guard - Soler is a combo guard that is a relentless and tireless worker. He is tough defensively, gets to the basket and is a good mid-range scorer. Projected as a D3 recruit.
Matt Kennedy (2027) 6'3 guard - Kennedy is a certified bucket getter! A a big time scorer who has attracted LM-MM interest already. Has been offered by Pace. Just coming off a Rider visit also has interest from Stonehill. College ready body, shoots the 3 at an exceptional clip and gets to the basket at will. PH profile RTB profile
Lamar Janvier (2027) 5'10 point guard - Janvier is a point guard who can really shoot the 3. He is wired to score, and this this scholarship level guard possesses the ability to gain separation at any time. Adding a defensive focus will boost his recruiting immensely. Plays club ball with This House We Built
Julius Kimani (2027) 7'2 center - Transferring in from Oak Hill Academy (VA), Kimani has tremendous size and shoots the 3 exceptionally well for a center. He rebounds his area very well and improves weekly. Receiving D1 interest, including Hofstra and LaSalle. Plays club ball with PSA Cardinals. PH profile RTB profile
Roman Koennemund (2027) 6'2 shooting guard - This do-it-all player can really light it up. Entering a post grad year, this South Hills Pittsburgh native comes with several D3s in his pocket, but is seeking a jump to the scholarship level on the highway New England prep platform.
Jaili “Rico” Love (2027) 6'7 wing - From Chicago and played on the New Balance circuit and picked up D1 JuCo and D1 LM-MM interest already. He is a super athletic wing can shoot the 3 efficiently as well as thriving getting downhill. Rebounds, defends and leads. High energy competitor will play high level D1 basketball before he’s done with his eligibility. Plays club ball with Midwest Renegades-NB. PH profile
Maj Ludvic (2027) 6'7 forward - Making his first appearance in the USA, Ludvic is a 3 level scorer with the ability to play back to the basket as well as make the open 3. His great size and strength has him college ready.
Jackson Maurer (2027) 6'2 point guard - Maurer is as tough as you get. The elite level defender shoots the 3 with the same level of success. Cerebral, academic, competitive. Receiving recruitment from as RPI and Norwich among others. Upside is through the roof with Maurer. He is a great pass-first, throwback PG. He defends, gets to the basket, is a great rebounder and lethal midrange shooter. A scholarship level prospect. Receiving recruitment from as RPI and Norwich among others.
Dreshawn Peek (2027) 6'2 guard - From John Jay Campus (NY) where he was ranked as a 2025-26 New York City Top 50 Public School Player by NYHoopsWrld. Plays club ball with NY Gauchos. RTB profile
Nahshon Salmon (2027) 5'10 point guard - Salmon is a super quick Toronto native who is returning for year two at SCA. Last year, he started for the NEIPL AAA team. Projected as a D3 recruit.
Jacob Sanon (2027) 6'2 guard -This high powered, athletic, Canadian scoring machine is primed to launch his brand onto the New England prep platform. He is a power guard who scores at all 3 levels. Projected as a scholarship level prospect.
Jayden Solomon (2027) 6'3 guard - Solomon is a super athletic point guard from New Jersey. He can score the ball, has elite level speed and athleticism. Had D1 JuCo opportunities at the highest level but the qualifier chose the prep route to find that LM-MM D1 program that he deserves. Plays club ball with Marston Elite-HGSL. PH profile
Colin Tozier (2027) 5'11 guard - Tozier is the All Time leading scorer and state champion at Stafford High (CT). He is a projected small college recruit who has a knack for scoring and has the academics to match. RTB profile
Nick Wild (2027) 7'1 center - Wild is a returner and much improved prospect from the UK. He played on the HGSL circuit this season and got himself interest at the D2 and JuCo level so far. Ever improving, Wild blocked shots, made 3s and showed programs that he is a valuable piece with a ceiling that he hasn’t reached yet. Plays club ball with the SECC All Stars. PH profile
Miron Zakrevski (2027) 6'8 center - Monster rebounder, physical college ready body.
Xavier Kleps (2028) 6'5 shooting guard -A southpaw flamethrower who scores in bunches, three point specialist. He has committed himself to the defensive side of the ball this past spring and summer playing club ball with the SECC All Stars. A projected scholarship level player.
Tre Moynihan (2028) 5'11 guard - Moynihan is wired to score and score in bunches - this Drew Hanlen disciple catches fire frequently from 3. He great speed and ability to gain separation. Projected scholarship level player.
Noah Patterson (2028) 5'7 point guard - From St Dominics High (NY) where he was ranked as a Top 20 Long island player by Prep Hoops NY. Patterson is a scholarship level blur who can score at all 3 levels, run the team and disrupt an offense as a defender. The Longmeadow Island native will thrive on the big stage that New England prep play provides. Plays club ball with Crown Basketball. RTB profile
Justin Ryans (2028) 6'9 forward - Ryans played on the HGSL this season and showed himself to be versatile frontline player. Ryans has all of the skill sets and can play both frontline positions. Ever improving player out of Brockton, MA, he will be a LM - MM D1 prospect very quickly under the tutelage of SCA’s developmental machine. Plays club ball with House We Built.
Braiden Sullivan (2028) 5'11 point guard - A projected small college prospect, Sullivan is a throw back lead guard. He is cerebral and he defends.
John Walker (2028) 5'8 point guard - This Queens native, younger brother of RJ Walker, brings that NYC point guard cache with him along with elite level playmaking ability. He is a dribble, pass and shoot lead guard who has a ceiling we haven’t located yet. Projected as a scholarship level prospect.
Abdallah Bamba (2029) 6'6 wing - Arrived this year from Ghana. This Dennis Rodman prototype is a MM+ prospect right now. Bamba guards ANYONE and rebounds well out of his area. The southpaw shot blocker is a menace on the glass and scores in a variety of ways. Relentless worker his ceiling is way up there.
Rocky Johnson (2029) 6'3 point guard - Johnson is a lead guard from Philadelphia and will launch himself on the New England scene and to the top of the region's 2029 class upon arrival. Talent and potential all over the place for this future high major star. Plays club ball with PSA Cardinal-EYBL.
Quincy King (2029) 6'0 guard - King is a D1 potential guard who can score at all 3 levels. He is impossible to contain, has to be doubled, causes huge issues for opposing defenses. He could be a MM recruit as he learns to master the point guard position.
Dabra Kio Amieyeofori (2029) 6'8 wing - This MM+ prospect already has multiple D1 offers coming into his sophomore season. He is a true perimeter player who can pass and shoot effectively from anywhere on the court. Tremendous timing blocking shots, plays the passing lanes well, will be a force immediately for Bergeron and that patented pressing defense. Plays club ball with the City Rocks-EYBL. PH profile RTB profile
William Biney (2030) 7'2 center - Biney played up on the EYBL shoe circuit 15u team this year. The southpaw has great size and length. William finishes well around the basket, has great hands, rebounds well, is an able passer and will make a 3. Plays club ball with PSA Cardinals. Projected as a MM+ prospect.
Gian Cora (2030) 5'10 guard - This sniper can really catch fire from 3. Ever improving defensively. He is a true gym rat plays the game with a wisdom beyond his years. A projected scholarship level prospect.
Mason Cotto (2030) 5'11guard - Cotto is a 3 point specialist, who has proven he can run the point with intelligence and efficiency. He rounds out the super 2030 trio of guards that SCA boasts. All 3 PG capable, all 3 are trending as scholarship players.
Jayce Johnson (2030) 5'11 guard - Johnson is built like a college freshman. This combo guard scores at all 3 levels. His strength allows him to guard multiple positions. This D1 prospect has spent all spring and summer with the SECC All Stars playing 16u honing those PG skills. There is a bright future with this one.
Jeremy Lewis (2030) 6'2 guard - (2030) 6'2 guard, Springfield Commonwealth Academy (MA) -A local Springfield product, this young prospect has a huge upside. He could have multiple inches to grow still. He is in an early chapter of what should be a very good story.
Diego Montanari (2027) 6'3 guard - Montanari is a super athletic, speedy wing plays above the rim, quality secondary ball handler. Projected as a D2 scholarship level player.
The SCA Power 5 AAA 2026-27 team game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.
The SCA Power 5 AA 2026-27 team game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.
The SCA NEIPL AAA 2026-27 team game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.
The SCA NEIPL AA 2026-27 team game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.