Year Three of the McCarthy Climb: Kent School (CT) 2026-27 Player Profiles
Founded in 1906, Kent School is a private Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 9-12 plus post graduate in Litchfield County, CT. Its 1,200-acre campus sits between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River, about 50 miles west of Hartford. Kent was the first secondary school in the country to charge tuition on a sliding scale, and students did housework and farm labor regardless of family wealth. The school still leans on that founding mission. In basketball, Kent competes in the Founders League https://www.neprepbasketball.net/division/30654 and strives to earn a bid into the highly competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A (large schools) postseason championship tournament.
Kent's long list of basketball alumni runs from high-major D1 to high-academic D3 players, and the program frames itself as one of the country's better blends of on-court excellence and academic preparation. Tim McCarthy is entering his third season as head coach of the Lions after two years as a Kent assistant, and since he took over, the program's profile and college recruiting have taken a big leap. A Medfield, MA, native and a three-sport captain at Roxbury Latin (MA), McCarthy played at Amherst from 2017 to 2022, where he was team captain, a three-time NESCAC All-Academic selection and a senior-year All-Sportsmanship pick, and he was part of the 2019 team that won the NESCAC championship and reached the D3 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen. His philosophy centers on competitiveness, selflessness and accountability; in his words, Kent players are pushed on and off the court to be "relentlessly competitive, unfailingly selfless, and accountable."
The team's 2026-27 players are profiled below.
Finn Bootland (2027) 6'5 wing - Bootland is an elite shooter and dynamic slasher who sees the floor well and attacks the basket with purpose. He scores at all three levels, uses his body to get where he wants, plays off two feet and consistently makes the right read. 3.7 gpa RTB profile
Moe Lonergan (2027) 6'2 guard - A post grad from Archbishop Spalding (MD), where he was 2025-26 All-MIAA Honorable Mention. Lonergan is a long-range shooter who can hit them in bunches once he sees one fall. He impacts the game beyond the box score with his competitive motor and his willingness to take charges after timely weak-side rotations. Played club ball with DC Assault. 3.7 gpa RTB profile
Teddy Sann (2027) 5'9 point guard - From Toronto, ONT, Sann is described by his coach as "Stockton-esque," bringing elite court sense, passing and poise. He can also shoot the lights out from three. Video highlights RTB profile
Rowan Santos (2027) 6'4 wing - 2025-26 All NEPSAC A Honorable Mention. 2025-26 and 2024-25 All Founders League Honorable Mention. Santos has an extremely high motor, fills the stat sheet and has developed into a real playmaker. He can defend the 1 through the 4 and is a tenacious rebounder. Played club ball with NY Rens. 3.8 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Alex Thiery (2027) 6'0 guard - A gritty defensive guard, Thiery controls the flow of the game and stretches the floor with his three-point shot. He is effective in the pick-and-roll and an unselfish playmaker once he gets into the paint. Played club ball with Select Hoops. 3.7 gpa RTB profile
Kemet Edoa (2028) 6'3 guard - A transfer from Piney Woods (MS), where he was Region 7-1A All-District MVP and Most Outstanding Offensive Player. 2025 Cameroon National Team, the youngest player in FIBA 19u. Edoa's high IQ and athleticism make him an impact guard. Has been offered by Le Moyne. Plays club ball with Team Sims. Video highlights RTB profile
Nick Lloyd (2028) 6'2 guard - Lloyd is an unselfish, versatile combo guard, a proficient playmaker and gritty defender whose presence is felt on both ends. Plays club ball with NY Rens. 3.6 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Tejas Reddy (2028) 6'0 guard - Reddy is a high-IQ, knockdown three-point shooter with a quick release. He has added muscle, improving his ability to attack closeouts and play physically. A team-first player and a perimeter shooting threat to watch over the next two years. Plays club ball with Blazers Basketball Club. 4.0 gpa Video highlights Tejas-Reddy RTB profile
The team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here