2024-25 Avon Old Farms Season Preview
Avon Old Farms School is highly regarded boarding school for boys located in Avon, which is in Hartford County, Connecticut. Their athletic program has a deep tradition of placing their grads into college careers. Matt Mihalich is headed into his sixth season as the head coach at Avon. The Winged Beavers compete in the NEPSAC Class A (large schools) and the Founders League.
Ad per usual, the AOF 2043-25 roster is loaded with prospects that will draw college scouts to their Open Gym runs this fall.
Abdrahaman Coulibaly (2025) 6-5, 200lb, wing - Coulibaly is a high-level athlete who defends college-bound players, attacks the rim on offense, and can dribble into a clean jump shot. He was named to the first team of the Philadelphia Public League 2023-24. Offers from Rider, Gardner Webb, Central Connecticut. A10 and CAA interest.
Joel Nash (2026) 6-0, 160lb, point guard - Nash is an elite playmaker who can handle the ball in traffic and create for himself and others. He is a shot-maker and finisher, earning second team honors in the Founders League. He has an offer from Manhattan. A10 interest.
Colin Smith (2025) 6-2, 175lb, guard. Smith scored over 1,000 points in Massachusetts before his post-grad year at Avon. He scores at all three levels, changes speeds well, and is very crafty. 4.0 gpa 1340 SAT
Christopher Skenderi (2025) 6-7, 210lb, forward. A stretch big with a great touch around the rim. He is effective in pick-and-pop or pick-and-roll situations and can make shots out to 3-point range. He has a high pedigree, having played for Xavier High and Riverside Select.
Sam Reznik (2025) a 6-3, 180lb, wing - Reznik is versatile and deceptively athletic, able to get into spaces and finish plays, and he makes catch-and-shoot shots. 3.7 gpa 1430 SAT
Declan Griffiths (2027) 6-6, 185lb wing. Griffiths is an excellent shooter from beyond the arc. He continues to grow rapidly in height and length and is athletic with a smooth handle. High Major watch list. High academic
Michael Hoffman (2027) 6-6, 220lb, center - Hoffman is a true big man, despite being an underclassman. He continues to grow and improve, showing himself to be a physical rebounder with great hands and feet. He has a high ceiling. High academic
Tyler Bergquist (2027) 6-3, 180lb wing. Bergquist is a dual-sport athlete (soccer) with a strong, fast, and athletic frame. He is a very skilled shooter and plays for Middlesex Magic 16u. 4.3 gpa
Luke Everitt (2028) 6’5 forward - Everett is a repeat freshman He is a lefty, lanky forward who can stretch the floor. While he will need to get stronger, he has the tools to grow into a legitimate college prospect.