2026 Hoop House Premier Player Profiles
Hoop House Premier Inc. is a Stamford, CT based basketball development program founded by a partnership of veteran basketball skills trainers.
Mirna Lemy is the founder of Hoop House ATL a player development program in the Connecticut area. Lemy played at the collegiate level and was a women’s team assistant coach at LaGuardia Community College. Before moving into coaching, she was a standout high school basketball player for Notre Dame Catholic High (CT), frequently recognized for her scoring ability.
Sabrina Padro is the founder of Premier Sports Inc. Coach Sab is a former collegiate player at Molloy University (2013-2015). During her time there, Coach Sab was noted for her ability to get to the rim and served as a key contributor, often scoring in double digits.
Isaiah Holman is a New York native. A Hall of Fame level, former collegiate player at John Jay College. He is best known for his elite shooting ability, holding the program’s all-time record for three-point field goals made. He was named CUNYAC First-Team All-Star and Team MVP. He was also a finalist for the 2013 NCAA D3 Reese’s College All-Star Game.
Isaac “Slim” Sanders is a New York-based basketball coach and player development specialist primarily known for his work with elite youth and prep athletes. He is the Recruiting Coordinator and Placement Coach for Hoop House Premier. He is also currently the Associate Head Coach and Player Development Lead for the St. Albans Prep basketball program.
The Hoop House Premier program is running a 17u team that competes on the Uncle Drew circuit. Mirna Lemy is the team’s head coach. Sabrina Padro and Isaiah Holman are the assistant coaches. Their roster is as follows.
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name pulls up his profile)
Jaden Tuhaise (2026) 5’9 point guard, Trumbull High (CT)
Luca Cavallacci (2027) 6’5 wing, Bayside High - Cavallacci is an emerging prospect that college coaches should definitely keep an eye on. Despite his team going 1-3 this past weekend at the Uncle Drew Circuit in Dallas, Luca’s impact and production speak volumes, with averages of 12.7 PPG, 6.6 RPG, and 3.6 APG in Session 1. With the second session in Vegas being a live period, it’s clear that Luca’s game is only going to elevate further, making him a rising star to watch for college recruitment.
Lucas Bowman (2027) 5’10 point guard, Bunnell High (CT)
Joel Romero (2027) 6’7 forward, Nazareth Regional High - Romero showcased his impressive versatility on both offense and defense during Session I of the Uncle Drew Circuit, averaging 17 ppg, 8.7 rpg, and 1.7 bpg. His ability to play effectively inside and along the perimeter highlights his well-rounded game. Romero’s stock is expected to rise as he competes in front of D1 coaches during the Live Period play.
Delonte Blanding (2027) 5’10 point guard, West Haven High (CT)
Joseph Silvetti (2027) 6’0 guard, Bayside High
Keagan McGregor (2027) 5’9 point guard, Bunnell High
Niko Martin (2027) 6’3 wing, North Babylon High
Cory Ballard (2027) 5’10 point guard, St Francis Prep ‘26 (Post grad year upcoming at TBD) - In Uncle Drew session 1, Ballard demonstrated why both college coaches and prep schools should take a serious look at him, averaging 11.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 8.7 apg and 2.0 spg. As a defensively skilled, past-first guard, he consistently seeks paint touches and makes the right plays to elevate those around him, showing clear potential for growth and impact in the coming year.
Johnathan Irby, Bunnell High (CT) (2028) 6’6 forward
Tavius Martin (2027) 6’4 small forward, Amistad High (CT)
Michael Mastov (2027) 6’2 guard, St Johns Prep