Mount Saint Charles Academy is on the Rise
Mount Saint Charles Academy is a private, Roman Catholic academy for grades 6-12 and a post graduate program in Woonsocket, RI. It was opened in 1924 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
In 2024, they added a mens college basketball prep team to their sports program, and joined the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class AA conference. In doing so, they face some of the toughest prep school competition in the nation.
The team's 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
The team is coached by Joseph "Ladi" Odugbela. Coach Odugbela brings a wealth of basketball playing and coaching experience to Mount, having been an assistant coach at Coyle and Cassidy in Taunton MA, from 2011-2018 followed by his successful turn as head coach at Rocky Hill Country Day School (2019-2023) in East Greenwich, RI. While at the helm his teams won two SENE regular season Championships, one SENE Conference Tournament Championship, three NEPSAC Class D Semifinal appearances, and two NEPSAC Class D Championship appearances. Ladi also coached two SENE Players of the Year, one NEPSAC Class D Player of the year, and one RI Gatorade State Player of the Year.
Coach Odugbela is building the program from the ground up, focusing on bringing younger, high potential underclassmen that possess college level length and height and developing into college prospects, while taking on generally older competition. Below we profile his 2025-26 players.
Ethan Ostane (2026) 6’3 guard - 2024-25 NY State Sports Writers Assoc All State Class AAA, Second Team. 2024-25 PSAL (New York City) AAA First Team. From Brooklyn, NY, Ostane has a high IQ and is wired to score. He has great length and uses it to compete on both ends. He shoots well off of the catch and the bounce. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Fairfield, Stony Brook and Iona. Plays AAU with Team New England. RTB profile
Soren Lolonga (2027) 6’5 guard - A strong left-handed guard with major upside, Lolonga led the team in scoring and delivered multiple standout performances. He thrives attacking downhill but also has a capable three-point shot, making him difficult to contain when he’s in rhythm. Defensively, his strength and versatility allow him to guard multiple positions. Soren earned Class AA Honorable Mention last season and has shaped into a solid mid-to-low major prospect. He stood out at the MADE Jr. All-American Camp, earning Stock Riser and All-Star honors alongside several nationally ranked peers. With a big summer of improvement behind him, he is on track for an impressive junior season. Plays AAU with Team New England. 3.0 gpa
Christian Dalton (2027) 5'11 point guard - Dalton is one of New England’s most underrated guards, but his consistent impact on winning can’t be ignored. He’s had several breakout performances particularly from deep helping lead Mount to key victories. His development at the point guard makes him a strong sleeper candidate. He impressed at the Prep School Showcase and has drawn interest from multiple D2 programs. With his shooting ability, vision, and leadership, he has the tools to earn a scholarship at the next level. Plays AAU with The Club. 3.3 gpa
Elijah Omar (2027) 6’9 small forward - Omar is a skilled, left-handed forward who has already represented England in international competition, appearing in three FIBA 16u European Championships since the age of 14. He’s a fluid athlete with excellent lateral mobility and length, making him effective on both ends of the floor. He is also known in the USA and has been evaluated by scouts who highlight his size, agility, and upside as tools that project to the mid- to high-major level. Omar is a very intriguing prospect.
Segun Sanni (2027) 6’8 forward - Sanni’s defensive impact is felt every game. With excellent timing and instincts, he’s an elite shot blocker and rim protector. Now fully acclimated to the American game, he’s shown growth offensively and continues to improve his touch around the basket. Sanni had a standout summer, playing up with the juniors during both July live periods, and earned Division I offers from Central Connecticut and Sacred Heart University. With his physical tools and upside, Sanni is on pace for a strong finish to his high school career. Plays AAU with Team New England
Kyle “Bright” Delves (2028) 6’3 point guard - #1 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Bright is a name you’ll be hearing across New England for the next couple of years. Strong, explosive, and athletic, he has an elite ability to get downhill and finish with either hand. When not attacking the rim, he utilizes a reliable midrange floater and can post up both smaller and larger defenders. As a freshman, he started every game, ranked second in team scoring, and contributed as both a facilitator and defender. Bright earned Class AA Honorable Mention honors as a freshman. Has already received DI offers from Fairfield, Manhattan and Saint Louis and is also drawing interest from Tennessee and Oklahoma State. Plays AAU basketball for Team New England. 3.0 gpa
Abdulrahman Modu (2028) 6’7 wing - Modu is a transfer from South Kent, Modu is a dynamic wing who combines shooting ability with the skill to attack the rim and finish through contact. He had a highly successful AAU season and is primed for a breakout year. With a competitive offensive game and growing physicality, Modu projects as a mid-to-high major prospect. His recent performances during the July live period earned him interest from Providence College and have elevated his profile heading into the season.
Franklin Okeke (2028) 6’11 forward/center - Okeke is a long, athletic post player with elite reaction time and natural shot-blocking instincts. His length and timing allow him to protect the rim at a high level. Franklin's offense will develop but does display the ability to finish at the rim and around the baskets. With three more years of high school ahead of him, he is already ahead of the developmental curve. Okeke is a high-major prospect with the potential to be a dominant force in the coming seasons.
Isaac Olaniba (2028) 6’8 small forward - #2 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Olanbia is a long, athletic forward with an extremely high ceiling. He’s developing into a dominant interior presence while expanding his offensive game with a consistent midrange and 3pt shot. Even when the execution isn’t perfect, it's obvious what he's capable of. On defense, his ability to alter and block shots paired with his versatility to guard all five positions makes him a unique prospect. Already receiving interest from Providence College during his Live period performance in July. Plays AAU ball for Team New England.
To accommodate college scout visits, Mount holds a schedule of Fall Open runs, the details of which can be found here.