2026-27 Hamden Hall Country Day Player Profiles
Hamden Hall Country Day School was founded in 1912 and is a coeducational private day school in Hamden, CT, educating students in preschool through grade 12.
Their boys varsity basketball team competes in New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B (mid size schools) and the Fairchester Athletic Association conference. Veteran college coach Sean Doherty is entering 9th year in the prep school ranks at Hamden Hall.
Hamden Hall Country Day School is a coeducational private day school in Hamden, CT, educating students from preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1912 by Dr. John P. Cushing as the nation’s fourth country day school, Hamden Hall has been coeducational since 1927. It enrolls roughly 700 students across three divisions on a campus less than two miles from Yale University.
The boys varsity basketball team competes in NEPSAC Class B (mid-size schools) and the Fairchester Athletic Association. Veteran college coach Sean Doherty is entering his tenth year at Hamden Hall, and he arrived with more than 20 years of collegiate experience. A Worcester, MA native and 1992 Worcester State graduate, Doherty began coaching at his alma mater in 1993 before moving to D2 Assumption College as a top assistant from 1994-98. He spent four seasons as associate head coach at Holy Cross from 1999-2003, helping the Crusaders to three consecutive Patriot League championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances, followed by a stop at Western Kentucky. As head coach at Division III Salem State, he went 91-20 (.820) over four seasons with three NCAA Division III tournament berths, a 24-3 record in 2006-07, MASCAC regular-season and tournament titles, and MASCAC Coach of the Year honors in both 2003-04 and 2006-07. He then spent nine seasons as an assistant at Division I Quinnipiac from 2008-2017.
The transition to Hamden Hall was immediate. The Hornets won back-to-back Fairchester regular-season and playoff championships in Doherty’s first two years and qualified for the NEPSAC Class B tournament both seasons - going 20-5 in 2017-18, and then 25-2 in 2018-19 en route to the NEPSAC Class B Championship. His 2026-27 Hamden Hall Country Day team has promise, as we profile the players below.
Caleb Chapman (2027) 6’3 guard - A big guard-small forward type. He has a good midrange game, gets to his spots easily and has a great 3 point shot. He can guard 1-4 positions. High gpa
Christian Cournoo (2027) 6’3 guard - 2024-25 All NEPSAC Class C. 2025-26 All FAA Honorable Mention. Cournoo is versatile big guard/wing player who excels in multiple facets of the game. He demonstrates a strong ability to drive to the basket effectively, while also maintaining consistency in his long-range and midrange shooting. Plays club ball with Rens United. 4.4 gpa
Eli Kingsley (2027) 5’10 guard - A combo guard who both shoots the 3 well and has a nice pull-up mid-range jumper as well. A tough, and high IQ player with all of the intangibles. Son of Yale University Assistant Coach, Matt Kingsley. Plays club ball with WeR1 CT National. 3.8 gpa
David Tvardzik (2027) 6’0 guard - Tvardzik is a combo guard that can shoot, pass, and defend 1-4 positions. High energy player. High IQ and a great team player. Plays club ball with CT Takeover. 4.0 gpa
Caleb Desta (2028) 6’1 wing - Desta gets into passing lanes and hits open shots. Long arms and quick hands cause problems on defense. Plays hard and high IQ. Plays club ball with NME Elite. 3.7 gpa.
Jacob Huckaby (2028) 6’6 wing-forward - Long athletic wing that can shoot threes and defend multiple positions. Shoots good from midrange. Plays club ball with Expressions Premiere. 3.8 gpa
Daniel Vincent (2028) 6’5 power forward - 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Small Honorable Mention. Rebounds on both ends of the court. Solid finisher around the basket. Has a nice touch from mid-range. Plays club ball with New Haven Heat. 3.8 gpa
Jason Beaudouin (2029) 6’2 wing - A strong forward who plays around the key and can station himself at the wing. An aggressive player who can also rebound and play around the rim. Plays club ball with New Haven Heat. 4.4 gpa.
Thaddeus “TJ” Holt (2029) 6’2 guard - Holt can guard multiple positions, scores coast to coast, athletic, plays with high confidence, gets to the line consistently, doesn’t take plays off, can knock down shots with range, hits floaters over big defenders and finishers at will. Plays club ball with New Heights NYC. 3.7 gpa
Massa Toure (2029) 6’1 guard - 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Small and 2025-26 All FAA Second Team as a freshman. Toure is a versatile athletic point guard who can also score in bunches. Toure has added strength and can guard multiple positions. Has exceptional mid-range game and confident three point shooter. Plays club ball with BABC 3.5 gpa Video highlights
To accommodate college scout visits, Hamden Hall holds a schedule of Fall Open Gym runs, the details of which can be found by clicking here.
The team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.