Suffield Academy Brings Talent to the Court
Suffield Academy is a private preparatory school located in Suffield, CT. It was founded in 1833. The early mission of the school was to educate young men for the ministry. Despite its founding links to the Baptist Church, the institute quickly moved towards a non-denominational. It became Suffield Academy in its current form in 1937, evolving into a coeducational independent boarding and day school.
The Suffield Academy boys’ basketball program has one of the strongest independent school sports traditions in New England. Competing in the highly competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A division, the Tigers have won seven NEPSAC championships and made the postseason 28 times in school history. Many Tigers have continued their playing careers at prominent colleges and universities including Amherst, Babson, Bentley, Bucknell, Chicago, Colby, Colgate, Columbia, Connecticut College, Franklin & Marshall, Georgetown, Hamilton, Ithaca, Lafayette, Lehigh, Middlebury, Northeastern, Rochester, Trinity, UCLA, Vassar, Wesleyan, Western New England, and Yale.
The team's 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
The team is coached by Drew Gamere, and his 2025-26 roster is again stocked with the college prospects as profiled below.
Finn Bjork (2026) 6'4 wing -- Multiple sport athlete that averaged double digits in points and rebounds leading Somerset High (MA) to state basketball title. Elite college football prospect. 3.8 gpa
Seamus Cleary (2026) 6'5 guard - Good ball handler that finishes well going to the basket. Can shoot the 3 and hit from midrange. Finishes well with both hands when attacking the basket. High motor - never stops running on both ends. Strong defender that can guard multiple positions. Multiple sport athlete, All New England in the 800 and 1500 meters in track. 3.5 gpa RTB profile
Will Kotchen (2026) '5'11 guard - Excellent shooter with range. Moves well without the ball to create space for his shot. Handles the ball well and always plays in control. Intelligent player that is a good passer and makes the correct read. 3.3 gpa
Jakub Lomicka (2026) 6'10 forward - A high level prospect with unique talent for his size. Excellent ballhandler and passer with 3 pt shooting range. Has great feet and instincts defensively allowing him to guard all 5 positions. Intelligent player that moves well without the ball. Runs the floor and finishes in transition. A threat to score or pass when attacking the basket. Plays AAU with the NJ Panthers. 3.6 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Markus Maxwell-Grimes (2026) 6'2 guard -- #57 ranked player in New England per Prep Hoops. All Western New England Preps Defensive Team. A high level prospect that gets downhill with ease and consistently finishes at the rim. A good ball handler with excellent shooting range. Plays hard - led the team in assists, steals, deflections, and offensive rebounds from the guard position. Length, instincts, and athleticism make him a strong defender. A threat to steal when playing on the ball or off. Returns as one of the best guards in the NEPSAC. Plays AAU with New Heights. 3.1 gpa Video highlights PH profile RTB profile
Parris Moses (2026) 6’3 guard _ From Cambridge, MA, Moses is a physical combo guard that is a threat from the perimeter and going to the basket. Finishes thru contact at the rim with both hands. Strong ball handler that plays in control. Impacts the game in multiple ways - scoring, passing, rebounds, defense. Can defend multiple positions. College-ready body and athleticism. Under the radar prospect with big upside.
Zander Waterhouse (2026) 6'5 wing -- Originally from the States but has played club in Portugal the last two years. High motor that finishes well in transition. Strong rebounder on both ends of the floor. Intelligent player that moves well without the ball and consistently makes the correct read. Offensive threat attacking the basket and shoots well from the perimeter. Intriguing talent – under the radar. 3.8 gpa
Ethan Jarrett (2027) 6'6 forward -- Long and athletic newcomer to NEPSAC. Runs the floor and consistently finishes at the rim. Has the ability to score in the post or from the perimeter. Athleticism and length make him a strong defender at the rim. Intelligent player with a high motor. Improving rapidly – will make an immediate impact. Plays AAU with AAU Team Sims. 3.5gpa
Alijah Johnson (2027) 5'11 guard - Excellent shooter with unlimited range. Plays in control and is a good ballhandler and passer. Has a quick release that allows him to score consistently over bigger defenders. Smart player that makes the right read and locates open space to create space. Quick first step finishes strong in traffic. Works hard defensively and has great instincts that lead to steals. Primed for a big year. Plays AAU with CT Focus. 3.3 gpa RTB profile
Anthony Boniface (2028) 6'6 forward -- Big, Strong, and athletic young player from the Rectory School. Elite athlete for his size that runs the floor well. Has good feet defensively and is a presence at the rim. Strong rebounder on both ends. Finishes with confidence when attacking the basket. Multiple sport athlete (football). Plays AAU with Team New England. Excellent gpa. Video highlights
Kyle Keaveney (2028) 6'5 forward -- Terrific young athlete that plays multiple sports. Elite football prospect that played NEPSAC basketball last season as a freshman. 3.6 gpa
To accommodate college scout visits, Suffield holds a schedule of Fall Open runs, the details of which can be found here.