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Boys Basketball

25 CIAC players to watch for the 2019-2020 season

Joe Morelli | December 18, 2019

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Amistad's Eli Blackwell drives to the basket defended by Kolbe Cathedral's Daniel Willington during their game in the Robert Saulsbury Basketball Invitational at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Conn. on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
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Amistad's Eli Blackwell drives to the basket defended by Kolbe Cathedral's Daniel Willington during their game in the Robert Saulsbury Basketball Invitational at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Conn. on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

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Matt Knowling of East Catholic brings the ball up the court during a scrimmage against Fairfield Prep at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Matt Knowling of East Catholic brings the ball up the court during a scrimmage against Fairfield Prep at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Matt Knowling and the top-ranked East Catholic boys basketball team will take on No. 2 Windsor on Tuesday night.
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Matt Knowling and the top-ranked East Catholic boys basketball team will take on No. 2 Windsor on Tuesday night.

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Matt Knowling of East Catholic defends against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Matt Knowling of East Catholic defends against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Chris Jones of East Catholic passes against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Chris Jones of East Catholic passes against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Hillhouse sophomore guard Ta'zhon Daniels elevates in the paint as Hamden senior forward Jayquan Bromell defends, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in the SCC championship game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. Hamden won, 67-49.
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Hillhouse sophomore guard Ta'zhon Daniels elevates in the paint as Hamden senior forward Jayquan Bromell defends, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in the SCC championship game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. Hamden won, 67-49.

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Trumbull's Quentar Taylor posts up against a Hamden defender on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 during a second-round CIAC Division I boys basketball game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Conn.
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Trumbull's Quentar Taylor posts up against a Hamden defender on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 during a second-round CIAC Division I boys basketball game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Conn.

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Connor Tierney (0) of Sacred Heart puts up a jump shot during a game against Ansonia on Friday December 14, 2018 at Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut.
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Connor Tierney (0) of Sacred Heart puts up a jump shot during a game against Ansonia on Friday December 14, 2018 at Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut.

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Cromwell High School's Nick Wright guards Old Lyme High School's Aedan Using during the boys varsity basketball game in Cromwell on Monday, Feb. 18.
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Cromwell High School’s Nick Wright guards Old Lyme High School’s Aedan Using during the boys varsity basketball game in Cromwell on Monday, Feb. 18.

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Malcolm Duncanson (0) of the West Haven Blue Devils drives to the basket during a game against the Sheehan Titans on Thursday January 17, 2019 at West Haven High School in West Haven, Connecticut.
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Malcolm Duncanson (0) of the West Haven Blue Devils drives to the basket during a game against the Sheehan Titans on Thursday January 17, 2019 at West Haven High School in West Haven, Connecticut.

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Law's Diontae Eady attacks the rim during Thursday's game against Foran.
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Law’s Diontae Eady attacks the rim during Thursday's game against Foran.

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Jonathan Law's Diontae Eady lays up to the basket as Career's Jalen Jones defends during basketball action in Milford, Conn., on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.
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Jonathan Law's Diontae Eady lays up to the basket as Career's Jalen Jones defends during basketball action in Milford, Conn., on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

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Trinity Catholic's #34 Akim Joseph drives to the basket during the FCIAC boys basketball semi-finals game vs. Danbury High School on Tuesday February 27, 2018 in Wilton Conn.
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Trinity Catholic's #34 Akim Joseph drives to the basket during the FCIAC boys basketball semi-finals game vs. Danbury High School on Tuesday February 27, 2018 in Wilton Conn.

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Notre Dame-West Haven's Zach Laput (21) looks to score over Hamden's Jayvon Chapman during a game earlier this month.
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Notre Dame-West Haven’s Zach Laput (21) looks to score over Hamden’s Jayvon Chapman during a game earlier this month.

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Windsor High School's Corey McKeithan drives to the basket through Immaculate High School's Michael Basile during the CIAC Division I boys varsity basketball semifinal game at the University of Hartford on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
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Windsor High School’s Corey McKeithan drives to the basket through Immaculate High School’s Michael Basile during the CIAC Division I boys varsity basketball semifinal game at the University of Hartford on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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Notre Dame-Fairfield High School's Max Mitchell tries to get a shot off in a game against Newtown High School, played at Newtown. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
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Notre Dame-Fairfield High School's Max Mitchell tries to get a shot off in a game against Newtown High School, played at Newtown. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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Windsor High School's Amir Spears dribbles up the court around East Catholic High School's Matt Byam during the Central Connecticut Conference boys basketball tournament final at Bulkeley High School in Hartford on Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2019. Windsor won 87-85.
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Windsor High School’s Amir Spears dribbles up the court around East Catholic High School’s Matt Byam during the Central Connecticut Conference boys basketball tournament final at Bulkeley High School in Hartford on Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2019. Windsor won 87-85.

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Chris Jones of East Catholic looks for an outlet against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Chris Jones of East Catholic looks for an outlet against Fairfield Prep during a scrimmage at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Fairfield Prep boys basketball head coach Mike Papale watches his team scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Fairfield Prep boys basketball head coach Mike Papale watches his team scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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The top-ranked East Catholic boys basketball team will take on No. 2 Windsor on Tuesday night.
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The top-ranked East Catholic boys basketball team will take on No. 2 Windsor on Tuesday night.

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Aidan Harding (center) of Fairfield Prep maneuvers for position under the basket during a scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Aidan Harding (center) of Fairfield Prep maneuvers for position under the basket during a scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Aidan Harding (center) of Fairfield Prep looks to make a move to the basket during a scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.
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Aidan Harding (center) of Fairfield Prep looks to make a move to the basket during a scrimmage against East Catholic at Fairfield University on December 13, 2019.

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Trumbull's Quentar Taylor shoots against a Hamden on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 during a second-round CIAC Division I boys basketball game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Conn.
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Trumbull's Quentar Taylor shoots against a Hamden on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 during a second-round CIAC Division I boys basketball game at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Conn.

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Eli Blackwell, Amistad, 5-9, Jr., G: Takes over the reins now for the Wolves with A.J. Edwards having graduated.

Donovan Clingan, Bristol Central, 7-0, C, So.: Averaged a double-double last season and already has college offers from UConn and Syracuse among other Division I schools.

Ta’Zhon Daniels, Hillhouse, 5-10, Sr., G: Hoping to lead the Academics back to success in March.

Justin Davis, Crosby, 5-10, Sr., G: Speedy guard not only runs the show, but will also likely be the leading scorer for the Bulldogs.

Malcolm Duncanson, West Haven, 5-11, Jr., G: If West Haven contends in the SCC, this guard will be one of the main reasons why.

Diontae Eady, Law, 6-1, Sr., G: Has helped restore the Lawmen to respectability. Can score in a variety of ways.

Justice Ellison, Windsor, 6-4, Sr., F: Transfer from South Windsor makes the state’s best team just that much better.

Akili Evans, Holy Cross, 6-4, Sr., G: Crusaders will need a big scoring output almost every night from Evans.

Dashon Gittens, Weaver, 6-2, G, Jr.: Will need to have similar averages from last year (16 points, 8 assists) against the Beavers’ daunting schedule.

Avery Hinnant, Naugatuck, 6-6, So., F; Should average a double-double in the NVL.

Mason Jackson, Norwich Free Academy, 6-4, Jr., F: Best returning player in the ECC? Jackson will certainly be a factor in NFA’s chances to win the league’s Division I title.

Chris Jones, East Catholic, 6-2, Sr., G: Will be counted on heavily to score with four starters having graduated.

Akim Joseph, Trinity Catholic, 6-5, Jr., F: Athletic forward key in Crusaders’ run to an FCIAC crown.

Matt Knowling, East Catholic, 6-5, Sr., F: Yale-bound Knowling only starter returning from reigning Division I state champions.

Zach Laput, Notre Dame (W.H.), 6-4, Sr., G: Takes the reins from Connor Raines in hopes of having another banner season at Alumni Hall.

Corey McKeithan, Windsor, 6-0, Sr., G: Silky-smooth guard is bound for Rider next fall.

Max Mitchell, Notre Dame (Ffld.), 6-5, F, Sr.: Just might be the best returning player in the SWC.

Ryan O’Connell, Waterford, 6-6, Sr., F: Averaged a double-double last year for the Division II state champions.

Guy Ragland, Northwest Catholic, 6-7, Sr., C: Big man will be a factor in Northwest Catholic’s hopes to be a CCC contender.

Amir Spears, Windsor, 6-3, Sr., G: Put together arguably the state’s best performance last season with 41 points in the CCC tournament final.

Kazell Stewart, Prince Tech, 6-5, Sr., G/F: Division I prospect best returnee in the CTC.

Quentar Taylor, Trumbull, 6-1, Sr., G: Holdover from the best season in Eagles’ history.

Connor Tierney, Sacred Heart, 7-0, Jr., C: Big man not afraid to go out and shoot the three-ball.

Aedan Using, Old Lyme, 6-5, Sr., F: Best returning player in the Shoreline Conference hopes to lead Wildcats to the league championship.

Lorenzo Washington, Sacred Heart, 5-11, Jr., G: Needs to be a big-time contributor now that Nate Tabor is gone.

 

 

About Joe Morelli

Joe Morelli is the schools sports editor for New Haven Register and GameTimeCT. Email him at jmorelli@nhregister.com

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