2024-25 Marianapolis Prep Season Preview
Marianapolis Preparatory School is an independent, co-ed, Catholic boarding and day school located in Thompson, CT for grades 9-12 and postgraduates. The boys varsity basketball competes in the talent-rich NEPSAC Class B Division (medium sized schools), led by fourth year Head Coach Tommy DiColella. Coach DiColella is excited for his squad this season, as he features a skilled team filled with high academic prospects and coachable players willing to buy into the culture of the team. Lately Marianapolis is continuing its history of bringing in international players. This year’s roster features players from six different countries, Serbia, Italy, Netherlands, Barbados, China and St. Lucia. Additionally, the roster also features strong domestic talent as well, including some very intriguing young prospects that are poised to make an immediate impact this season in NEPSAC Class B play.
Laurens Jacz (2025) 6’6 forward - Incoming forward from the Hague Netherlands, Jacz is a long stretch forward with a very strong and quick first step. He has a smooth face-up game and has solid outside range to compliment him stretching the floor. He rebounds at a high level and is skilled enough to push the ball and attack on the bounce.
Marko Milacic (2025) 6’4 small forward - An incoming player from Belgrade, Serbia. A strong, physical guard and wing with a strong outside jumper and good size. His athleticism is a big catalyst for his playmaking as he is able to score effectively from all 3 levels. He makes plays at a high level attacking the paint balanced and off of two feet. Milacic is able to defend at a high level with his quickness and size. He is able to clear the boards effectively, which leads him to push the ball and make plays in transistion.
Filippo D’Albertis (2025) 6’1 guard - An incoming combo guard from Tortana, Italy. D’Albertis has a strong game attacking the rim off of ball screens and has range to punish defenders for playing under and giving him space. He handles defensive pressure well and has a solid read of attacking the paint balanced and on two feet. D’Albertis is a solid defender who communicates well and uses his athleticism to rebound and push the ball effectively in transition.
Khaleb Gaskin (2025) 6’2 small forward - A long and physical forward from St. James, Barbados who has a soft touch inside and smooth efficient outside jumper. Khaleb is a solid rebounder and defender and is great at running the lanes in transition. Gaskin uses his length and athleticism to defend at a high level, naturally making plays defensively such as forcing turnovers or protecting the rim. Poised for a strong second season of NEPSAC basketball.
Camden Desmarais (2025) 6’0 guard - A post graduate from Webster, MA. Desmarais is a stronger guard who is capable of making shots from deep. Utilizes his strength in getting to the paint on two feet with composure.
Kody Jameson (2026) 6’2 guard -A two way guard that can score both inside and outside. Strong defensive presence in the half court, with strong ball pressure and good anticipation in the lanes. Strong outside scorer, that can really get things going off of a ball screen and off ball screen. Plays on two feet, and has great vision when reading the help side defense. 3.5 gpa Video highlights
Gabe Huss (2026) 6’0 guard - Incoming sharpshooter, Huss is eager to make a strong NEPSAC debut. He is able to get his shot off of off ball screens, and
is very capable of making plays off the dribble off of two feet. Huss is a relentless defender who will play hard on ball defense and is a very effective communicator when defending off ball. Is expected to make a strong impact in his NEPSAC debut this winter.
Max Pires (2026) 6’2 guard - Pires is a strong guard who utilizes his strength and quickness to get to the rim at a high level. He is a high level playmaker that attacks with poise and ambition and also has some solid outside range to complement his game. His strength, size and athleticism make him a strong defensive candidate who can guard multiple positions at a high level and rebound well for his position.
Andrew Bergeron (2026) 6’0 guard - After a solid first season in NEPSAC, Bergeron is improving his game. He has great perception, and is capable of making some tough shots inside, while also showcasing some serious range from deep. He is only scratching the surface athletically, as he is developing more and more to make plays above the rim. This impacts his game tremendously on the defensive side, as he is a good presence on the help and weak side, and he also has a strong sense of ball pressure as well.
Anthony Alexander (2026) 6’4 small forward - Incoming forward from Gros-Islet, St. Lucia. Alexander is a long and athletic forward who utilizes his length to his advantage on both offense and defense. He has a strong act of attacking the paint and finishing with touch. His build also aids in him being a strong defender on the weak side, and off-the-ball.
Ty Grudzien (2027) 6’0 guard - An athletic guard, who demonstrates an exceptional skill with ball handling and passing. Grudzien possesses a high IQ of the
basketball game and is very unselfish with the basketball. He is a high level playmaker who attacks the basket with aggression and composure always being balanced and on two feet. He has exceptional range and can also stretch out the floor effectively. Grudzien is a tremendous leader who is very vocal on all ends of the floor. He is an exceptional defender who is known to sacrifice his body and make the hustle plays most players often avoid to do. 3.7 gpa Video highlights
Caiden Steves (2027) 5’11 point guard - A strong playmaker that is very poised with the ball in his hands. Steves has some solid outside range and is capable of making some high level scoring plays. His speed also helps him defensively, as well as pushing and running the floor in transition, while never forcing anything but making the right and simpler plays.
Miller Chen (2028) 6’3 small forward - A smooth and versatile wing, who has a quick first step and solid outside jumper. Can score in a variety of ways, and has good size and athleticism for his age. Poised to make an impactful first season of growth and development.
Marianpolis Prep will be running an Open Gym schedule for this fall