The Team
Over the years, Brewster has had very strong boys' basketball teams. The program has sent players to many Division I schools, including the University of Connecticut, University of North Carolina, University of Virginia, Duke University, Providence College, Iowa State University,University of Texas, Brown University, University of Washington, and Columbia University.

Brewster has sent 30 players to NCAA Division I programs in the past four years.

The 2007-08 team captured the New England Class A Championship and advanced to the National Final Four, finishing with a school-record 31 victories (31-4). The team also won the New Hampton School Invitational for the 2nd consecutive year, as well as the championship at the Maine Central Institute Invitational and Brewster Invitational.

The basketball program is increasingly attracting the attention of colleges and universities across the country. This year, representatives from more than 100 schools have visited campus to watch our student-athletes. Visiting schools include: The Ohio State University, Syracuse University, University of Arizona, Kansas University, University of Memphis, Dartmouth College, Vanderbilt University, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Iowa and Xavier University.

The goal of Brewster's Boys' Varsity Basketball Program is to play competitively within the NEPSAC Class A division and to be in a position to qualify for post-season play in the New England Tournament. While striving for a successful competitive record, coaches also teach team play, provide players with the best coaching in fundamental offensive and defensive skills, and help players grow in self-confidence and self-esteem.

The Coach

Jason Smith

Jason Smith begins his eighth season as head coach of the Brewster Academy boy’s basketball team. Smith is anxiously looking forward to the 2007-08 season and maintaining the Bobcats spot as a top program in New England and a consistent contender for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) Class A title.

Under Smith’s direction, the Brewster Academy program has enjoyed tremendous success over the past seven years. The team has qualified for six consecutive NEPSAC Class A tournaments and have finished ranked in the top 10 nationally in each of those seasons. During the past seven years, his record stands at 138-69 (.666 pct).

During Smith’s tenure, the program has sent 45 student-athletes to NCAA Division I programs and many others to NCAA DII and DIII programs.

At the young age of 19, Coach Smith founded his own summer basketball program (Elevation Basketball Club), which placed young men at prestigious colleges and universities, including Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia, Amherst College, Syracuse University, The Citadel, Boston University, and the College of William and Mary.

Coach Smith spent the 1995-96 campaign as an assistant coach at Plymouth State College (NH) and helped lead the team to the school’s first-ever NCAA DIII bid.

He was named the head varsity coach at Pittsfield High School in New Hampshire at the age of 22. After 1 year as the head coach at Pittsfield, he elected to learn under the late Frank T. Monahan, a former NBA scout and college head coach, as his assistant coach at Bishop Brady High School (NH). The team spent most of the 1997-98 season ranked as the #1 team in New England. He also has held assistant coaching positions at his former high school, Merrimack Valley (NH), Proctor Academy (NH), and Notre Dame Preparatory School (MA).

Coach Smith works in the Admission Office as Associate Director.

The Players

Emmanuel Negedu '08

6'7" 230lbs
Kaduna, Nigeria

To Attend: University of Arizona

Honors:

2008 adidas Derby Classic Invitee
2008 McDonald's All American Nominee (New Hampshire)
2007 MCI Invitational - Most Valuable Player
#14 ranked player nationally in Class of '08 - HoopScoopOnline.com
2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions - All Tournament Selection2007 Kingwood Invitational - All Tournament Selection
Member of adidas Nations Class of 2008 Team
National Prep School Invitational All Tournament Team
2006 adidas Superstar Camp Invitee
2006 adidas Superstar Camp All Star Selection
Nigerian Junior National Team
2006 MVP of Real Deal on the Hill
2006 MCI Invitational All Tournament Selection
2005 World Championships – Nigeria
2004 Basketball Without Borders Invitee2004 Basketball Without Borders All Star Selection
#25th ranked player nationally in class of ’08- RivalsHoops.com
#29th ranked player nationally in class of ’08- CBSSportsline.com

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Charles Abouo ‘08

6'4' 220 Lbs
Abidjan, Ivory Coast

To Attend: Brigham Young University

Honors:

2007 MCI Invitational All Tournament Selection
2007 McDonald’s All-American Nominee (Utah)
2007 Utah 3A Player of the Year
2007 Most Valuable Player – Region 13
3 time All State Selection – Utah
3 time All Region Selection
Team Captain- Logan (UT) High School

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Trey Blue ’08

6’3” 190lbs
South Holland, Illinois

To Attend: Fordham University

Honors:

Trey Blue signs with Fordham2007 McDonald’s All-American Nominee (Illinois)
Chicago Sun Times All-Area Selection
2 time All State Selection – Illinois
2 time SICA East All-Conference Selection
2 time State Farm Holiday Classic- All Tournament Selection
2 time Lincoln-Way East Tournament – Most Valuable Player Selection
Selected to play in Windy City All Star Game
Selected to play in McLegends All-Star Basketball Game
Selected to play in 33rd Annual City vs. Suburban All Star Game
Team Captain- Thornwood (IL) High School

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Anthony Crater '08

6’2” 175lbs
Flint, Michigan

To Attend: The Ohio State University

Honors:

2008 McDonald’s All-American Nominee (New Hampshire)
2007 Lebron James Skills Academy
2007 Steve Nash Skills Academy
2007 NBA Players Association Camp
2006 ABCD Camp
2-time All-State Selection (Michigan)
2006-07 Michigan Class B Player of the Year (Associated Press)
#8 ranked point guard nationally- ScoutHoops.com
#88 ranked player nationally in class of ’08- CSTV.com

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Max Huc ‘08

6'2 190 lbs
Rosemont Pennsylvania

To Attend: Princeton University

Honors:

2008 McDonald's All American Nominee (New Hampshire)
2007 First Team All Mid-Atlantic Prep League Selection
2007 Mercury All-Area First Team Selection
2007 Donofrio Classic Selection
2007 All City Classic
2006 First Team All Mid-Atlantic Prep League Selection
2005 First Team All Main Line
2005 Honorable Mention All Del Val
2004 First Team Selection - Friends League
2004 All City Classic

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Justin Johnson ’08

6’8” 200lbs

Paradise Valley, Arizona

Honors:

2007 McDonald’s All American Nominee
2007 All State Selection- Arizona
2007 All Region Selection
2006 NBA Players Association Camp Invitee
Arizona Prep Showcase Top 20 Selection

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Mark Lyons '08

6’1” 180lbs
Schenectady, New York

To Attend: Xavier University

Honors:

2008 McDonald's All American Nominee (New Hampshire)
Ranked #120 in class of ’08 – RivalsHoops.com
Ranked #25 point guard nationally- RivalsHoops.com
Ranked in Top 200 players nationally – CSTV.com
Top incoming point guard recruit in A10 Conference- Rivals.com

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Kellen Thornton '08

6'7 210lbs
Country Club Hills, Illinois

Honors:

2007 McDonald’s All American Nominee (Illinois)
2007 McLegend’s All Star Game Selection
2007 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association- All Star Game Selection
2007 All State Selection - Illinois
2-time All Conference Selection –South Suburban Conference
2-time All-Area Selection – Daily Southtown Newspaper
All Area Selection- Star Herald Newspaper
2007 Most Valuable Player- Hillcrest High School
Player of the Week (1/28/07) – Daily Southtown Newspaper

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Chauncey Gilliam '08

To Attend: University of Maryland-Baltimore County

6'4" 215lbs
Columbia, Maryland

Honors:

2007 McDonald's All American Nominee
LEAP Academy Basketball Team Captain – Camden, New Jersey 2006/2007
LEAP Academy South Jersey Champions - 2006
MVP Battle of the Bay Tournament - 2007
MVP Prep Charter Christmas Tournament – 2007
MVP Gym Rat Midnight Madness – 2006
MVP University of Virginia Invitational – 2006
2007 All South New Jersey Selection
2007 All State Selection - New Jersey
2007 Al Carino Club All Star Selection
Most Valuable Player - Jameer Nelson Scholastic Play by Play
2005 All Howard County Selection"

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Gilliam Lands in America East

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Vukasin Bozovic "08

6'2" 189 Ibs
Belgrade, Serbia

Honors:
• 2007- High School State Championship MVP
• 2006. ATLASteam, the best four ranking team in country
• 2005. YUBAC Camp U-18
• 2004. PROBASKET Team
• 2003. Cadett`s State Champions PARTIZAN Team
• 2002. MVP U-14 of Elementary School Serbia
• Team Captain - IV Belgrade High School

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Devan Bailey '09