Wilbraham and Monson Academy Has Game
Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) is a prestigious, nationally recognized boarding school with roots tracing back over two centuries, that offers grades 6–12 and a postgraduate year. WMA's history is a combination of two founding institutions: Monson Academy, founded in 1804, and Wesleyan Academy, founded in 1817, which later became Wilbraham Academy. After several decades as rivals, these two boys' schools merged in 1971 to form the coeducational school.
Their mens basketball team is a college basketball feeder program. It vies annually for a seed in the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class AA tournament. In doing so, they face some of the toughest prep school competition in the nation. During the last few years, WMA has sent players to Duke, Kentucky, Indiana, Harvard, Princeton, UNLV, UConn, Cornell, Fairfield, Stetson, Wagner, Columbia, Colgate, Northeastern, Sacramento State, Amherst College (Division III National Champion) and The Citadel.
The team's 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
The team is head coached by Mike Mannix. The WMA 2025-26 roster is stocked with the college prospects as profiled below.
Alex Elston (2026) 6'2 guard - Elston is a playmaking point guard. He has good court vision and creates off the dribble to find the open man or score. He's very capable of scoring through contact. His athleticism allows him to finish above the rim on his drives and defend his position very well. Plays AAU with Local Hoops (WA) 3SSB Gold. Good gpa
Sam Fleming (2026) 6'7 power forward - #129 ranked player in the nation by 24/7 Sports. #7 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. A versatile wing that can operate as the hub of an offense, Fleming continues to do a bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor. At 6’7″ he has the ability to take smaller defenders into the post where he’s an efficient scorer; in space he does a nice job of handling the ball and operating as a primary initiator. Has received multiple D1 offers, including UMass and West Virginia. NERR profile
Christian Martin (2026) 6'3 guard - A high level shooter, Martin had three games last season with 7 made 3pt FG. His great footwork that allows him to be more than a catch and shoot guy off kick outs. He uses flares and pin downs to get his shot. He has as high of a basketball IQ as you'll find. Team leader with his talk and focus. He averaged 9 points per game. 35% from 3. 60 made 3pt FG. Plays AAU with Mass Rivals. High gpa NERR Profile
Chinedu Okpara (2026) 6'7, 6'11 wingspan - 2024-25 All NEPSAC Class AA. Okpara is an incredibly versatile player. He scores around the basket and shot 40% from 3 last year. He blocks shots, rebounds and makes very athletic plays around the basket. He averaged14 ppg, 7 rebounds per game and shot 33% from 3 this past season. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic. High gpa RTB profile
Colin Okparaigwe (2026) 6.5 guard - A senior from the Czech Czech Republic who can score it and is an active defender creating turnovers. His wingspan (6'6") and athleticism allows him to disrupt and finish at the rim on the other end. High gpa
Anson Yip (2027) 5'11 point guard - Yip is a smart point guard that plays hard. He shoots it well. Plays AAU with Team White Mamba. High gpa
Maddox Dobson (2028) 6’5 wing- Dobson has two-way versatility and a high level feel for the game with the ball in his hands. He has grown into his body and now combines fluidity with strength and some budding athleticism. He’s got a nice skill package and the ability to impact a game in a variety of ways. He can operate as a decision maker on the perimeter or take advantage of smaller defenders in the paint as a scorer. Defensively, he guards up and down a position and does a nice job of making plays as a grab and go rebounder. PH profile
Owen Earle (2028) A 6'3, 185lb, guard - He plays both point and the 2 guard. Earle is as strong as a guard as you'll find as a 2028. He drives and finishes through contact with a good sense of finishing with a pull up, floater or at the rim. He has good instincts and plays tough. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic. High gpa
Devin White (2028) 5'11 point guard - A quick and strong point guard who plays with great pace. He shot 33% from 3 and 90% from the FT line this past season. Plays AAU with Middlesex Magic HGSL. High gpa NERR profile
Trey Dillahunt (2029) 5'10 point guard -. A young guard, but his play shows experience and high IQ at an early age. Shoots the ball well and has a good speed and ability to get to the basket and make plays. Plays AAU with BABC. High gpa
To accommodate college scout visits, WMA holds a schedule of Fall Open runs, the details of which can be found here.