2025 Academic Basketball Club 17u Player Profiles
The Academic Basketball Club is a Fairfield (CT) and Westchester (NY) County grassroots program focused on working with student athletes with a minimum gpa of 3.0. The program has earned renown for its impressive consistently high level of placement of its layers into top academic universities. ABC plays in tournaments throughout the Northeast, encourages its players to attend selected camps at the top academic universities and then plays as a Team at the Academic Basketball Camps at Babson College (MA) in and Pomona College (CA) in July.
The program was founded by Harvey Rubin. He and his long term coaching partner, Paul Krumins each run teams each spring, including a “National” team that pulls student athletes in from across the nation. The program has a terrific following of high academic colleges, due to their decades long consistency of fielding teams of high academic, high character and high talent players. Below are their 2025 players.
2025 Academic Basketball Club - Rubin
#1 Quinn Sheehy (2026) 6’4 wing, Brunswick School (CT) - Sheehy is emerging as a high level player. His ability to shoot the ball and guard different positions makes him a promising option on the court. He plays with energy and poise. As he continues to get stronger and strengthen his skill set, he will develop into a college level player. 3.8 gpa 1440 SAT Video highlights
#2 Nick Baldini (2026) 6’3 guard, Tenafly High (NJ) - 4.0 gpa Video highlights
#10 Brody Wesenyak (2026) 6’6 wing, Ossining High - Wesenyak is a versatile wing who brings a complete game on both ends of the floor. He’s an unselfish playmaker with a smooth shooting stroke and the ability to stretch the floor, while also taking pride in being a lockdown perimeter defender. His team-first mentality and work ethic make him a valuable asset at the collegiate level. 3.3 gpa Video highlights
#11 Brogan Facinelli (2027) 6’3 shooting guard, Albertus Magnus High - 3.9 gpa Video highlights
#15 Harry Alper (2026) 6’2 shooting guard, Riverdale Country School - Alper is a very good shooter and was the best shooter on the RCS team. He has active hands on defense and has a good wingspan for a 6’2 guard. He is strong for his size and has a very strong basketball IQ. 3.6 gpa 1390 SAT Video highlights
#23 Zach Fallquist (2027) 6’4 shooting guard, Greens Farms Academy (CT) - 2024-25 All Fairchester Athletic Association Honorable Mention as a sophomore. 4.0 gpa 1480 SAT Video highlights
#25 Win Nangle (2026) 6’0 point guard, Trinity School - 3.6 gpa 1460 SAT Video highlights
#33 Freddy Groome (2027) 6’2 shooting guard, Trinity School - Video highlights
#34 Cameron Huff (2027) 6’6 shooting guard, Berkshire School (MA) - 3.7 gpa Video highlights
#44 Casey Karsch (2027) 6’4 forward, Riverdale Country School - 3.9 gpa
Nolan Weathers (2026) 6’1 point guard, Riverdale Country School -Weathers is the Riverdale team captain. He’s played varsity there since he was a freshman, and is a 3yr starter. He is a tough competitor who plays on both ends of the floor. He gets to the rim, creates plays for teammates, and knocks down shots at all levels. But it’s his defense really sets him apart; he takes pride in locking up the opposing team’s best player and is the best defender in the Ivy Prep League. Whether it’s shutting down players, efficiently scoring, or forcing turnovers, he always makes the right play and brings intensity every time he steps on the court.
4.0 gpa Video highlights
Connor Robinson (2026) 6’5 wing, Brunswick School (CT) - Led the Brunswick in +/- this past season, scoring 11ppg with 3 off. rpg. He shot 67% from two-point range while consistently competing against players bigger than him. Ultimate competitor with a relentless will to win. Robinson is the consummate team player with a knack for finding the ball anywhere on the court. He is an excellent offensive rebounder and plays with a level of energy and effort that is rarely seen. He is an elite screen-setter and is consistently active on both sides of the ball. His ability to stretch the floor from the 3-point line and push the ball up the court off the glass has college coaches interested. Has received interest from Ivy and Patriot league schools as his game translates seamlessly to the collegiate level. 4.0 gpa Video highlights
2025 Academic Basketball Club - Krumins
#1 Chase Gallant (2028) 6’3 guard, Stratford High (CT) - IQ off the charts. Outstanding passer. Reads the floor. Passionate defender. Unlimited upside.4.0 gpa Video highlights
#3 Timmy O’Neill (2027) 6’0 point guard, Fairfield Ludlowe High (CT) - 4.0 gpa Video highlights
#4 Gavin Mertz (2027) 6’2 point guard, Fairfield Ludlowe High (CT) - 4.0 gpa Video highlights
#5 Caden Quigley (2026) 6’4 shooting guard, Fairfield Warde High (CT) -Quigley is a tenacious and relentless defender that truly runs the floor in both directions. On the offensive side of the ball Quigley is able to demonstrate his elite shooting ability and footwork, a constant threat at all three levels of scoring. Quigley uses his IQ to his advantage, allowing him to fit into any system of offense/defense. 4.6 gpa Video highlights
#10 Jack Nally (2026) 6’7 forward, Greens Farms Academy (CT) - Nally is a long, athletic wing that can shoot from beyond the arc and attack the basket from multiple angles. He competes on both ends of the floor and never backs down from a challenge. His defensive toughness and defensive prowess are impressive for his size. His jumping ability helps him protect the rim while also cleaning up on the glass at both ends of the floor. Loves the game and the grind. 3.8 gpa 1470 SAT Video highlights
#15 Scottie Conopask (2026) 6’4 guard, St Thomas More School (CT) - Conopask’s shooting ability and IQ have been on display in the NEPSAC for 3 years now. He has now has added weight room strength and has his game ready to compete at the highest level. Ruthless, crafty scorer. Outstanding finisher from both sides. Unlimited range. Looks innocent but he’s deadly. Top top schools all over him. 3.8 gpa Video highlights
#22 Zachary Roberts (2027) 6’2 guard, Harvey School - Just blossoming into the complete package. Wily, crafty player at both ends. Once he fills out will be a force. 3.7 gpa Video highlights
#25 Tylor Bonaventura (2026) 6’2, 165lb point guard, Stratford High (CT) - Bonaventura is an high IQ floor general who is also a tenacious defender. He works to get his teammates open and knocks down his open shots. 3.7 gpa Video highlights
#32 Carlo Noecker (2027) 6’4 wing, Fairfield Ludlowe High (CT) - 3.8 gpa Video highlights
#42 Lorenzo Stabilini (2026) 6’4 guard, Fairfield Ludlowe High (CT) - A versatile guard with a smooth shooting stroke and confident range beyond the arc. Quick off the dribble, he creates scoring chances for himself and teammates. Shows strong rebounding instincts and defends multiple positions effectively. Can push the ball on the fast break off his rebounding. A poised competitor with high basketball IQ and upside for the next level. Experience in Europe. 4.7 gpa. 1400 SAT Video highlights