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.
This Fall's Open Gyms, for college coach attendance, begin September 12
Monday through Friday 7:00 and 8:30 p.m
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 and 2:30 p.m.
College scouts should call ahead to Coach Bergeron (413) 627 0298 determine which group of players are running at the various times.
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
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
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.
Aaron “A2” Johnson, Jr. 6’2 guard - Plays club ball with Team Ready. RTB profile
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.