Great Barrington Academy 2026-27 Player Profiles

Nestled in the beautiful southern region of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, Great Barrington Academy opened its doors last year, restoring the former Eagleton School campus, an 11-acre property featuring dormitories, a cafeteria, a school building, a full gymnasium, and athletic fields. GBA is providing college-prep academics plus college prep basketball for grades 9-12 and post-grad.  It is Christian in orientation with a mission framed around developing "young men of faith." 

GBA's Executive Director and Head Coach is Joan Sánchez, an educator and coach whose career has spanned more than 15 years across the college, prep, and international basketball landscapes. Before founding Great Barrington Academy, Sánchez served as head coach at NCAA D2 Concordia College (NY), Union County College (NJ), and in Venezuela’s professional league with Marinos de Anzoátegui. In the prep world, Sánchez helped build programs at Upper Room Christian School (NY) and later Springfield Commonwealth Academy (MA). 

Great Barrington Academy competes in the Power 5 AAA Conference. 

The program’s 2026-27 teams will be featuring the players profiled below.

Cesar Alejandro (2027) 6’1guard - Vocal floor leader who brings toughness and communication. Capable perimeter shooter who stretches defenses and helps set the competitive tone.

JJ Martinez (2027) 6’3 guard - Tough, skilled combo guard with a scorer’s mentality. Can shoot from deep, get downhill, create for others, and brings an edge on both ends of the floor.

Oluwasegun Sanni (2027) 6’10 center -  Strong interior presence who runs the floor and plays with force. Rebounds, protects the rim, and gives the team a legitimate inside anchor.

Quran Smith (2027) 6’2 - Physical guard with good floor vision and decision-making ability. Can shoot it, attack downhill, absorb contact, and create opportunities for teammates. 3.2 gpa

Ramel Bodden (2028) 6’2 guard - Athletic guard with good quickness and the ability to impact the game in transition. Competes on both ends and has strong upside as his overall game continues to develop.

Joel Mularoni (2028) 6’2 170 lb guard - Competitive guard with good size, athleticism, and a strong attacking mentality. Capable of playing on or off the ball while bringing energy defensively.

Jasiah Patterson (2028) 6’4” small forward - Strong, versatile combo guard who can operate on the perimeter or attack the paint. Physical defender with good size, poise, and leadership qualities. 3.7 gpa

The team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.