2025-26 Putnam Science Academy Prep Team Player Profiles
Putnam Science Academy is arguably the premier prep school program in the nation. It has won the National Prep School Championship Tournament five times since 2018. They have also earned the #1 national computer ranking for their overall season’s performance for both of the past two years of that rankings’ existence.
Every year, Coach Tom Espinosa brings in hundreds of college coaches to scout and recruit his players, much of that is done during the fall and spring during Open Gym runs. This year’s Fall Open Gym schedule details can be found by clicking here.
Once again, PSA will run two full squads of college prospects during the winter season. The Prep Team will compete in the nation’s toughest prep school conference, the New England Basketball League, and the other, Putnam Science Elite will compete in the New England Independent Prep League. The Prep Team’s 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
Below, we have the 2025-26 Putnam Science Academy Prep Team’s player profiles
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name will pull up his full profile)
Parrish Edmond Jr. (2026) 6’5, 175lb guard - Siena University commit)
Owen Crowley (2026) 6’3 wing - Crowley is a coach’s dream. He is incredibly versatile on both ends and can do virtually everything on the basketball court. Defensively, he uses his size and strength to wall up bigger players but his quickness and agility to slide his feet with smaller guards, and he doesn’t take possessions off on defense no matter what’s happening for him on the other end. Offensively, Crowley can shoot it from three but really excels as a finisher in the paint; he’s super athletic and has really solid touch with either hand.
Alekasa Dzimric (2026) 6’6 guard - From Solvenia, Dzimric has terrific positional size, which creates a match-up nightmare. He can score over guards, and his outside shot is so good, it implodes team-defenses when the opponent’s bigs have to venture so far away from the basket to challenge him. His height also gives him elevated vision into passing lanes to find open teammates. Video highlights
Favour Egbuna (2026) 6’9 power forward - From Enugu State, Nigeria. Egbuna is expected to clone the National Championship effort of graduating 2024-25 Power 5 Defensive Player of the Year, Sam Osayi. Egbuna, too, is a monster on the glass at both ends. He has a High Major body and motor. He moves very well, which enables him to both change shots and finish at the rim. Has been offered by Duquesne University, Jacksonville State and Fairfield University.
Brayson Green (2026) 6’7, 185lb small forward- From Beverly, MA, #13 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Green is a very athletic, high-flyer who plays with great energy on both ends. He is an easy and devastating alley oop target. He is very active and effective in cleaning the glass. Plays AAU with Mass Rivals.
Jamell Hatchett (2026) 6’0, 180lb guard - From Grand Rapids, MI. #34 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. 2024-25 All Power 5 AAA Second Team. 2024-25 All Power 5 AAA Defensive Team. Hatchett uses terrific change of pace with the ball. He is a terrific passer when he’s in his bag. Defensively, he is a ball hawk and a passing lanes thief. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Oklahoma State, St Bonaventure, Hofstra and Central Michigan.
Kamai Samuels (2026) 6’2 point guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - Transferred in from So Cal Academy, Samuels is one of the top point guards in his class. 2024 Canadian National Championship MVP. He is a shifty, athletic guard who can get to the paint at will and is almost impossible to stay in front of. Holds multiple D1 offers, including California, Arizona State, Mississippi State, Fordham and Penn State.
Jordan Skyers (2026) 6’2 point guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - #131 ranked player in the nation by 24/7 Sports. Transferred in from Our Savior Lutheran (NY) OTE Jelly Fam team, where he was the leading scorer and had a terrific junior campaign. He puts up big numbers, is often spectacular in his play and his defense continues is terrific. He holds multiple D1 offers, including High Point, East Carolina, South Florida and Seton Hall. Plays AAU with New York Rens.
Jalen Taggart (2026) 6’4 guard - A post grad from Rush Henrietta High (NY). 2024-25 New York Section V Class AAA MVP. 2024-25 NY State Sports Writers Assoc All State Class AA, Fourth Team. Taggart is an all around scoring threat, who will go off on scoring sprees. He picks his spots well, sticks the outside shot with consistency and gets in the open floor with a full head of steam. He plays adrenaline and swagger. Has been offered by Gardner Webb. Plays AAU with City Rocks. Video highlights
Adama Tambedou (2026) 6’8, 210lb forward, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - #149 ranked player in the nation by 24/7 Sports. From Senegal, Africa. #14 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. Tambedou is a strong, impressive and vertical athlete that plays with a nonstop motor. Has received multiple d1 offers, including Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Albany, St Bonaventure, UT-Martin, Bryant and Fairfield. - Plays AAU with Rhode Island Elite.