CIAC Key Returners

<p>There is much uncertainty with Connecticut high school basketball at this point. The CIAC has moved the potential start date to December 17th, but this is unlikely. The top prospects in the state may not have the opportunity to play until 2021 but here are a few players to keep on your radar. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081802" first="Matt" last="Curtis"], 6'3" SG, Northwest Catholic, 2022<br /> The 2019-2020 Connecticut Second Team All-State performer averaged 23.6 points per game last season. After an outstanding summer, he has picked up offers from UMass, Fairfield, Hartford, and Bryant. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081778" first="Donovan" last="Clingan"], 7'1" C, Bristol Central, 2022<br /> Clingan returns 24.8 points, 17.2 rebounds, and 6.4 blocks per game. Headed into his junior year he's already eclipsed 1000 points and 750 rebounds. He holds a number of high major offers and continues to improve. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081753" first="Connor" last="Tierney"], 7'0" C, Sacred Heart, 2021<br /> Connor will return much-needed size in the middle for Sacred Heart. His role will be vastly different this year. The team will lean on him more this season to lead the way. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081862" first="Troy" last="McKoy"], 6'5" SF, Windsor, 2023<br /> McKoy continues to build a reputation nationwide after earning 'Top 30 Cream of the Crop' at the Pangos All American Camp. With Corey McKeithan, Amir Spears, and others graduating he will have to be the focal point for Windsor. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081818" first="Avery" last="Hinnant"], 6'6" F, Naugatuck, 2022<br /> Avery led Naugatuck to a 22-1 record and their first Naugatuck Valley League tournament title in 51 years. He's one of the more physical players in the state who does the dirty work to help the team win.  <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081846" first="Dion" last="Perkins"], 6'4' SG, Seymour, 2021<br /> Dion had an impressive stat line last season averaging 24.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 2.2 steals per game. He also scored a career-high 48 points last season in a tough matchup against Torrington on New Year's Eve.<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081764" first="Ben" last="Carroll"], 6'7" F, Notre Dame-West Haven, 2021<br /> The 2019-2020 All-SCC Selection was one of the most underrated players in the state last season. The southpaw produces at a high level on both ends. Ben's soft touch in the paint and ability to step out to the perimeter makes him a matchup nightmare. <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081785" first="Keyshawn" last="Mitchell"], 6'9" W, Capital Prep, 2022<br /> Keyshawn is a wiry versatile wing with a ton of upside. He returns 12.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. Last season he put together ten double-double performances, knocking on the door of multiple triple-doubles. <br /> <br /> <strong>Additional Key Players to Watch<br /> </strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081727" first="Akim" last="Joseph"], 6'6" F, Notre Dame Fairfield, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081758" first="Brody" last="Limric"], 6'6" F, East Catholic, 2021<strong><br /> </strong>Cam Garcia, 5'11" PG, Watertown, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081754" first="Daniel" last="Wellington"], 5'6" PG, Kolbe Cathedral, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081738" first="Dereyk" last="Grant"], 5'10" CG, Wilbur Cross, 2021<br /> Dustin Garrison, 5'8" PG Windham Tech, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081761" first="Eli" last="Blackwell"], 5'8" PG, West Haven, 2021<br /> Elon Munroe, 5'10" PG, SMSA<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081893" first="Ese" last="Onakpoma"], 6'1" CG, Naugatuck, 2022<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081762" first="Jabari" last="Jones"], 6'2" W, Ledyard, 2021<br /> Jack Hall, 6'3" G, Avon, 2021<br /> Jason James, 6'0" G, St. Joseph, 2023<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081825" first="Johnny" last="McCain"], 6'1" CG, Trumbull, 2022<br /> Luke Strole, 6'3" CG, East Catholic, 2021<br /> <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/malcolm-duncanson/">Malcolm Duncanson</a>, 5'11" PG, West Haven, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081772" first="Mike" last="Green"], 6'5" W, Hamden, 2021<br /> Rassoul Abakar, 6'9" F/C, Notre Dame Fairfield, 2021<br /> Sheldon Schuler, 6'3" W, Ansonia, 2021<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081834" first="Tyrell" last="Staples-Santos"], 6'1" PG, Kolbe Cathedral, 2022<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1081749" first="Tyshawn" last="Jackson"], 5'10" PG, Prince Tech, 2021<br /> Vincent Martinez, 6'0" PG, Maloney, 2021</p>