Lakeville’s Loaded Lineup: The Hotchkiss School (CT) 2026-27 Player Profiles
Founded in 1891, The Hotchkiss School is a highly regarded coeducational boarding school for grades 9-12 plus post graduate in Lakeville, CT, on an 827-acre campus overlooking the Berkshires. It enrolls about 600 students, and its alumni include Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart.
In basketball, Hotchkiss competes in the Founders League and strives to earn a bid into the highly competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A (large schools) postseason championship tournament. Its players get additional college exposure at key showcases such as the Zero Gravity Prep Classic , Basketbull Hoopfest, the NYC Shooting Stars Showcase, the Spalding Hoophall Classic and the NEPSAC Scholastic Live Period Showcases.
Joe Busacca is entering his fifth season as head coach of the Bearcats. He was a four-year player and 2015 captain at Misericordia University (PA), where he scored 1,000 career points, won two conference championships and was named MAC Freedom Player of the Year, D3hoops.com All-Region First Team and an honorable mention All-American as a senior. After two seasons as an assistant and offensive coordinator at Manhattanville College, where he earned a master's in business management, he became one of the youngest head coaches in the NCAA when Curry College hired him at age 24 in 2018. He led Curry for three seasons and then served as an assistant at Amherst College (NESCAC) before joining Hotchkiss in 2022. Hotchkiss finished last season ranked No. 36 in the nation in the final National Prep computer rankings and is looking to extend its run of excellence. Once again, the roster is loaded with college-bound talent, as profiled below.
Alonzo Archbold (2027) 6'8, 190 lb small forward (Committed to Pepperdine in September) - #7 ranked player in Connecticut by NERR. 2025-26 All NEPSAC A. 2025-26 All Founders League Second Team. Before that, Archbold was one of the top players in New York City's PSAL for two seasons, averaging a 20-and-10 double-double. He goes all-out on both ends, putting the ball on the floor and using his athleticism and size to get to the rim. He is a shot-blocking rim protector and a strong rebounder. Received multiple D1 offers, including Pepperdine, Loyola Chicago, Siena, East Carolina, Hofstra, Le Moyne, Binghamton, Monmouth, Boston University, Holy Cross and Fairfield. Played club ball with New Heights NYC. 4.0 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Naasir "Nas" Griffin (2027) 6'6 small forward - From Bishop O'Dowd High (CA), Griffin is an impressive athlete who finishes with authority around the rim. He is quick off the floor, battles to keep plays alive on the glass and has a two-way motor that stands out every time he plays. He is relentless attacking the rim in transition. Defensively, he protects the rim as a help-side shot blocker and can guard up and down a lineup with his mobility and strength. Projected as a college scholarship player. RTB profile
Lincoln Razi (2027) 6'0 guard - A post grad from St. Albans School (DC). 2025-26 All DC First Team. Razi averaged 16 ppg, 5 apg and 3 rpg while shooting 39% from three. He is a crafty scoring point guard who also distributes and leads a high-octane offense. Played club ball with VA Premier (HGSL). 3.6 gpa, 34 ACT Video highlights RTB profile
Milos Vasic (2027) 6'8 small forward - Vasic is a tremendous prospect who has added a silky-smooth jumper to his long frame and wingspan. He has developed into a consistent shooter and runs the floor well. On defense, his length makes him a shot-altering presence in the paint and on the perimeter. Played club ball with PSA Cardinals. 3.8 gpa RTB profile
Leo Fauver (2028) 6'8 small forward - #27 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. NE Basketball Journal top New England prospect watch list. Fauver is a high-ceiling, athletic shooter with a very good basketball IQ who scores in multiple ways. He plays both ends, using his length to disrupt on defense and guard the 2 through the 4. Plays club ball with Select Hoops. 3.7 gpa RTB profile
Dhilan Lowman (2028) 6'4 shooting guard - 2025 Connecticut ASFL Shooting Championship winner. At Staples High (CT), he led the team to its first league championship in 62 years. He is a knock-down shooter with a smooth pull-up. Plays club ball with Rens United-Smith (EYCL). RTB profile
Wynn Allen (2029) 6'1 guard - Wynn and his brother Wystan transferred in from Gulliver Prep (FL). Both are dynamic guards who show a ton of promise, and both are elite communicators and teammates. RTB profile
Max Forbes (2029) 6'5 guard - Forbes is a dynamic scorer who can fill it up at all three levels and will make an immediate impact. Plays club ball with NY Rens (EYCL). RTB profile
Markus Jones (2029) 6'4 guard - Jones is a high-level shooter and a good ball handler with a high ceiling. Plays club ball with New Heights NYC. RTB profile
Mason McIlwain (2029) 6'8 wing - From Youngsville, NY, McIlwain uses his length to grab rebounds and alter shots, and he is effective in the lanes as a help defender. Plays club ball with Riverside Hawks. RTB profile
Theo Pollitt (2029) 6'1 point guard - A transfer from Ethical Culture Fieldston (NY), Pollitt is a super athletic point guard with a quick first step and all the tools to succeed in Class A. RTB profile
Wystan Allen (2030) 5'9 point guard - Like his brother Wynn, Wystan transferred in from Gulliver Prep (FL). A dynamic guard with a ton of promise, he is an elite communicator and teammate. RTB profile
Dane Elliot (2030) 6'5 guard - Elliot is a big-time shooter who plays at his own pace. A four-year player who will make his mark every season, he is a special talent the Hotchkiss coaches are excited about. Plays club ball with NY Lightning (EYBL). RTB profile
The team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here