Canterbury School 2026-27 Player Profiles
The Canterbury School is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduates, located in New Milford, CT. Its boys varsity basketball team competes in the college prep level New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B (midsized schools) division. The Canterbury players get additional college scout exposure by also participating in the key showcases such as the Zero Gravity Prep Classic, Basketbull Hoopsfest, Scholar Roundball Showcase, Spauding Hoophall Classic and the Mid Atlantic Scholastic Live Period Showcases.
This summer, the program has faced a setback. Their head coach since 2022, Brian Fruscia was beset by some unforeseen circumstances and is unable to coach this season. His Assistant Coach, Justin Feliz is now stepping in to assume the lead job. Coach Feliz and team will be looking to extend its run of excellence in 2026-27 with the college prospects profiled below.
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name will bring up his profile)
Elijah “EJ” Ashby (2027) 6’0 point guard - 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Large. 2025-26 All Western New England Prep Honorable Mention. Ashby was a standout in New York City playing for Archbishop Molloy before taking his talents to Canterbury. He is a high-level athlete and a dynamic point guard who impacts the game on both ends of the floor. A strong playmaker who consistently gets paint touches, creates for others, finishes downhill, and has proven he can make shots and score in the clutch.
Evan Miller (2027) 6’6 wing (Committed to Bryant University) -Miller is a versatile three-level scorer with great positional size. An unselfish wing who can score in
multiple ways and make plays for others. Plays club ball with the Rising Stars.
Chris Calacci (2027) 6’7 wing (Committed to San Diego State for baseball) - Calacci is a high-level athlete and leader who plays above the rim and attacks the basket aggressively. He has excellent court vision with the ability to knock down catch-and-shoot threes.
Jack Parisio (2027) 6’0 guard - Parisio is an athletic returning guard and knockdown shooter who played meaningful minutes and contributed to winning last season. Brings valuable experience and will be counted on for a major role this year.
Reece MacDonald (2027) 6’3 wing - McDonald is versatile two-way wing who can knock down catch-and-shoot threes and score in the post. High motor defender who consistently makes winning and extra-effort plays.
Kostas Katsamposakis (2027) 6’2 guard - Katsamposakis is a knockdown perimeter shooter who is ready to step into a much larger role. Continues to develop
his overall game and will play significant minutes this season.
Tom Novotny (2027) 5’8 point guard - Novotny is a skilled, scrappy guard who is a nuisance defensively on the ball. Dangerous perimeter shooter
who can get going quickly from behind the arc.
Canyon Cochran (2028) 6’0 guard - Cochran is a hard-working multi-sport athlete and high-level baseball player who continues to make strides on the basketball court. Knockdown shooter who competes, wants to improve, and is ready to step into a bigger role this season. 3.8 gpa Video highlights
Charlie Parisio (2029) 6’2 wing - Parisio is a young, developing wing with good size who plays bigger than his listed height. Tracks the ball well, can knock down open shots, and brings a team-first approach.
To accommodate college scout visits, Canterbury School 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 can be found by clicking here.