2024-25 Bridgeport Prep Season Preview

Bridgeport Prep is located in Connecticut’s largest city and it’s mission is to enhance their students-athletes academically, mentally, physically as well as skill development. They play against the country’s best prep programs, including their participation in the Power 5 AAA conference.
Greg Thomas is the head coach and he is assisted by Ponce James, Sr and Daren Irvin. Over the past five years they have built a program up from scratch that is now sourcing D1 talent globally and can go toe-to-toe with any of New England’s power programs. Four of their starters from last year received D1 scholarship offers.
Their 2024-25 roster is similarly loaded and consists of the players profiles below.
David Johnson (2025) 6’3 guard (Brooklyn,NY) - Comb, 2 way bull dog that gets it done on both sides often the ball. Has been Offered be Cal Berkeley and has major interest from UNC Charlotte, UMass, Stetson.
Josue Kangudi (2025) 6’6 small forward (Congo)- Explosive wing with a pro body and pro athleticism. Shoots, slashes, defends and dominates on the offensive glass. Has significant interest from Fairfield, NJIT, Central CT, Lasalle and Drexel.
Andrew Mabry (2025) 6’3 guard (Springfield, MA) - Combo guard that is a poised assassin and tough on ball defender.
Dimiere Brunson (2025) 6’10 center - Brunson is a big man, who is developing along a path that was similar to DJ Burns. He has soft hands and a great touch around the basket. He can also stretch the floor with his 3pt shooting ability. He is a great screener, and an adequate pick-n-pop scoring option off of those screens. A scholarship level player.
Tristan Burth (2025) 6’8 forward (Bronx, NY) - A high energy, high IQ player. Big time rebounder. Interest from Fairfield University.
Gideon Ekukwai (2025) 6’9 forward (Uganda) Big time shot blocker and rebounder who can get a basket in the paint.
Harvin Guevara (2025) 6’10 forward (New York, NY) skilled big and rebounder. Runs the floor handles the ball and shoots the 3. Interest From Elon, San Francisco.
Travis Upchurch (2025) 6’0 point guard (Bridgeport,CT) smooth shifty point guard who organizes, defends, facilitates and can get a basket when needed. 2024 CIAC State Champion MVP.
Eric Swain (2025) 6’3 guard (Rutland, VT) Big body guard that shoots it well and crafty finisher who rebounds well at the guard position. 3.0 gpa
Thomas Kaine (2025) 6’3 guard (Stratford, CT) -Super athletic sharp shooter with a knack for scoring. 3.8 gpa
Khalil Thompson (2025) 5’11 point guard (Hamden, CT) - A strong and athletic guard who provides tremendous on ball pressure, attacks the rim, and is a very capable shooter.
Jordan Harris (2025) 6’2 guard (Conyers, GA) -Harris is a tough, 2 way combo guard who is tough in transition and creates scoring opportunities with his on ball defense. 3.3 gpa
Nicco Apodaca (2025) 6’3 guard (Poughkeepsie, NY) A playmaker with a great feel for the game. Apodaca is a glue guy who defends well.
Emanuel Lawerence (2028) 6’10 forward (Ansonia, CT) Long athletic front court player who rim protects and runs the floor. Big time prospect.
Bridgeport Prep Open Gym Schedule
4-6 pm
at Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport
Follow driving directions to 140 Noble avenue to get to the building is rear entrance…first set of doors…gym is on 2nd floor.
Dates:
Tuesday 9/10
Thursday 9/12
Tuesday 9/17
Thursday 9/19
Tuesday 9/124
Thursday 9/26
Tuesday 10/1
Thursday 10/3
Tuesday 10/8
Thursday 10/10
Tuesday 10/15
College scouts, please reach out to Coach Thomas at (203) 209.4724 or gthomas@bridgeportprepbasketball.org when you are planning to attend.