2026 Connecticut Elite Select 17u Player Profiles
Connecticut Elite is the largest premier youth basketball and development program in Connecticut. Their 2026 17u Select team is coached by Albertus Magnus College Assistant coach and Elite 50 Showcase operator, Jason “JP” Perrier, and below is his roster.
(Click on the player’s highlighted name and his profile will come up)
#2 Zahir Jennings (2027) 5’10 point guard, Platt High (CT)
#3 Brayden De Olivera Jr. (2027) 6’1 guard, Woodstock Academy (CT)
#4 Josh Reed (2027) 5’9 point guard, Bridgeport Prep (CT) - Reed can GO! Ultra quick first step and very hard to stay in front of. Josh is sneaky athletic for his size, makes plays, defends the length of the court and is a consistent shot make from 15ft out.
#7 Brandon Acosta (2026) 6’2 guard, Bunnell High (CT)
#8 Braylon Cruz (2026) 5’11 guard, Grasso Technical High (CT)
#12 Carter Wood (2027) 6’3 guard, Shelton High (CT)
#13 Omari Clayton (2026) 6’4 small forward, North Haven High (CT)
#23 Ryan Gonzalez (2026) 6’5 small forward, Bunnell High (CT)
#25 Brody Biggs (2026) 6’4 small forward, Bunnell High (CT)