Frederick Gunn School 2026-27 Player Profiles
The Frederick Gunn School is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school serving grades 9-12 and postgraduates on a 220-acre campus in Washington, CT, bordering the village green in the Litchfield Hills. Founded in 1850 by Frederick Gunn - a teacher, abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor. The school was known as The Gunnery until its 2020 renaming. It enrolls roughly 330 students, about 245 of them boarders living in one of 10 dormitories, with the remainder commuting. The student-teacher ratio is 6:1.
The Gunn boys’ basketball program routinely sends its best players on to play college basketball, and it annually vies for a seed in the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B (mid-sized schools) postseason tournament. The commitment is real: a six-day weekly regimen, a 24-game schedule, required strength and conditioning and film study, and holiday tournament play.
The team is coached by Dr. Brian Konik, who also serves as the school’s Director of Counseling. Coach Konik is a clinical psychologist and coach with more than 30 years working with adolescent and young adult students. Coach Konik spent time working with Ohio Hall of Fame Coach Don DeVoe and the Naval Academy basketball program as a sports psychology/performance consultant. That background shapes the program: alongside conventional preparation, Gunn incorporates sports psychology and mindfulness training and builds team culture through exercises including a fall camping trip.
Gunn’s 2026-27 roster’s college prospects are profiled below.
Tachel Compton (2027) 5’10, 160lb point guard - Tough, hardworking guard who competes on both ends. Solid shooter with range and isn’t afraid to let it fly. Compton plays full-court defense and brings pressure the entire game. Makes things tough for ball handlers and isn’t afraid to get physical. Can find open teammates and communicates well on the floor. A steady presence who gives consistent effort. Plays club ball with Pro Level Titans. 3.9 gpa
Jack Gollow (2027) 6’6, 185lb wing - 2025-26 CIAC All State at Lakeview High (CT) where he scored >1,400 points. Gollow is a three sport (soccer and baseball) competitive athlete with a great motor, excellent mobility, vision, and instincts. He is unselfish and efficient 2-way “Swiss Army Knife” who can play 1-4 on both ends. Plays club ball for Bell City. 4.0 gpa
Sam Huntington (2027) 6’10 220 lb forward - A standout high-academic prospect from Needham High (MA), Huntington brings elite size and a college-ready frame. He is a commanding rebounder and rim protector with a soft interior touch and emerging pick-and-pop range. His combination of physical tools, grassroots circuit experience, and strong academics makes him a premium frontcourt target for elite D3 programs. Plays club ball with ASA Select. High gpa Video highlights
Drew Konik (2027) 6’2 175 lb point guard - Konik enters a post-graduate year at Frederick Gunn after guiding Shepaug Valley High (CT) to an undefeated 27-0 CIAC State Championship in 2025. He earned the MVP while posting a game-high 21 points and 8 steals in the title game. A high-IQ floor general and tough two-way playmaker who scores at all 3 levels, attacks the paint, and controls game tempo. Also a State Champion and an All-New England soccer standout primarily being recruited for college soccer. 3.8 gpa
Justin Robinson (2027) 6’0, 185lb point guard - 2025-26 Western New England Preps All Defensive Team. 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Small Honorable Mention. 2025-26 All Western New England Preps Second Team. An explosive above the rim athlete who thrives in drive and kick, and screen and role situations. A strong and quick full court defender who picks up full court and disrupts offenses. Strong leadership, extension of the coach and is a great teammate on and off the court. Has attracted D1 interest. Plays club ball with Metro Boston-MHC. 3.3 gpa Video highlights
Ari Akitan-Carter (2027) 6’4, 185lb guard - From Toronto, Canada, Akitan-Carter brings intensity and IQ every time he steps on the court. He uses his size and athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the court. He prides himself on his playmaking and his ability to guard all five positions. Video highlights
Eddie Fiske Jr. (2028) 6’4, 230lb small forward - Reclassing and transferring into Gunn from Old Lyme High (CT) where he led his team to two state championship games and surpassed scoring 1,000 points by his junior year. 2025-26 The Day All Region First Team. Fiske is a wing/forward who presents a matchup nightmare, he excels with his skill set around the basket and in the paint. With improved range from the outside, he’s evolved into a scorer who can impact the game at all three levels. His high motor, physical play, and strong basketball IQ not only make him a versatile threat, but also elevate the play of those around him. Plays his club ball with CT Takeover.
Siam Nguyen (2028) 6’3, 180lb shooting guard - Nguyen is transferring from Brooklyn Technical High School (NYC), where he was a varsity starter, team captain and team MVP. A standout perimeter shooter, he led his division in three-pointers while averaging 15.7 PPG. Nguyen is a skilled wing/guard whose calling card is his ability to stretch the floor with deep three-point range. A confident catch-and-shoot threat with a quick, repeatable release, he has the range to force defenders well beyond the three-point line and create significant spacing for teammates. His size, shooting ability and basketball IQ allow him to play either guard spot as a complete two-way wing. He has earned recognition playing on the NYC streetball circuit winning MVP and Player Of The Game at West 4th “The Cage”, Nike IS8, and he also competes on the national Puma circuit. Nguyen is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the competitive NEPSAC conference and taking the next step in his development at Gunn. 4.0 gpa (from one of NYC’s most academically rigorous high schools)
Phineas “Finn” Wheeler (2028) 6’4 wing - From Monument Mountain, MA, Wheeler can really let it fly from outside. His ability to rise right into shots off the catch leads to a lot of made-shots. Wheeler’s scoring off the bounce and playmaking stand out as well. Plays club ball with Pick Enroll. Video highlights
To accommodate college scout visits, Gunn holds a schedule of Fall Open Gym runs, the details of which can be found in the title graphic above.
The team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.