The Bright School 2024-25 College Prospects
The Bright School is based in Putnam, CT. It was formerly known as We Believe Academy, is an educational institution founded by former NBA basketball player, Ta’Quan Zimmerman. From its original beginnings as a basketball academy, Bright School has evolved into a comprehensive educational institution with the partners of Putnam Science Academy. With a focus on academic excellence, athletic development, and personal growth, Bright School empowers students to succeed in college and beyond. Through mentorship, support, and a commitment to excellence, Bright School is redefining the landscape of education and inspiring success stories one student at a time. They offer their student-athletes the opportunity earn a high school diploma or enroll in a post-graduation program while honing their basketball skills playing against other high level college prep programs. They play their conference games in the Power 5 AAA East division.
The team is coached by Brian Stasaitis, former coach and general manager of the minor league professional Western Mass Zombies team. He is assisted by Associate Coach Jim Jackson, Ruben Acosta and Andre Daniel.
The team is holding a series of Open Gyms this fall for college scouts to attend. Their 2024-25 schedule and results can be found here.
Below are the college prospects players in the program for 2024-25.
Alex Johnson (2025) 6’2 combo guard from Coventry, CT -
Tamarr Washington (2026) 5’10 point guard from Harwich, MA -
Mekhi Philogene (2026) 5’11 combo guard from Brooklyn, NY -
Xavier Pahler (2025) 6‘8 forward from Albany, NY -
Jeremiah Jackson-Sherman (2026) 6’2 combo guard from East Hartford, CT -
Kosta Grubor (2025) 6’5 combo guard from Belgrade, Serbia -
Alex Galin (2025) 6’7 guard from Vancouver, Canada -
Almani Aw (2025) 6’11 forward from Potomac, MD -
Israel Case (2025) 6’6 forward from Bloomfield, CT -
Zachary Rodene (2026) 6’3 combo guard from Marietta, GA -