2025-26 Storm King Builds a College Prep Program
The Storm King School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, 60 miles up the Hudson River from New York City. Established in 1867, it is one of New York’s oldest boarding schools. It is a college preparatory school for students in grades 8 to post-graduate, with an enrollment of 185 and 37 faculty living on or near campus.
In the last few years, under the stewardship of Athletic Director, Nicole Cervantes and Head Coach, Michael Luongo, Storm King has transformed its boys basketball program from a small school varsity team into a program that is developing and placing college basketball talent.
The team competes in the New England Prep School Athletic Council Class B Division and is an annual contender for a seed in their Small School championship post-season tournament which sources the best teams in their seven state region. They prep for their winter season by commuting into Ardsley, NY compete in the Manhattan Sports Fall League.
The team’s 2025-26 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.
Below we profile Storm King’s key 2025-26 players.
Tayo Adeola (2026) 6’5 guard - 2024-25 All NEPSAC. and Team MVP. Adeola has a versatile skill set, an 41” vertical leap and a strong work ethic off and on the court. Known for attacking the rim, finishing with either hand, three point shooting, perimeter defense, playing off of 2 feet and constantly pushing teammates. He excels at attacking gaps relentlessly, spacing the floor with shooting and creating opportunities off the dribble. Defensively, he brings length, quick lateral movement, strong rebounding presence and ability to guard multiple positions. Beyond statistics, Adeola is recognized as a leader who loves to work hard, push teammates, communicates effectively and demonstrates high basketball IQ. He is committed to constant learning and improvement. Plays AAU with New York’s Finest. 3.2 gpa
Armani Checo (2026) 6’0 point guard - 2024–25 All-South-West Conference at New Milford High (CT). The team captain, Checo has a versatile skill set and a strong work ethic on and off the court. Known for playing with pace, his leadership and consistently impacting the game on both ends. He has strong ball handling and plays off of two feet in the paint. He runs the pick-and-roll, spaces the floor with good shooting and he finishes through contact. Defensively, he brings traits like quick lateral movement, verbal leadership and his ability to be a pesky on ball defender. Plays AAU with Rens United-MHC, averaging 22.3 ppg, 5.2 apg and 2.1rpg. 3.6 gpa
Nick Hughes (2026) 6’3 shooting guard - 2024-25 NY Section IX All-Conference at Minisink Valley High. Hughes has a versatile skill set and a strong work ethic on and off the court. Known for court vision, ability to finish at the rim, and three-point shooting, He consistently impacts the game on both ends. He excels at creating off the dribble and spacing the floor with shooting. Defensively, he brings shot blocking and strong rebounding. Hughes is a leader who pushes teammates, communicates effectively, and demonstrates high basketball IQ. He is committed to learning. Plays AAU with New York’s Finest. 3.5 gpa