The Kimball Union Academy boys’ basketball program is a member of the highly competitive NEPSAC AA conference which has representation throughout New England. In addition to KUA’s NEPSAC AA competition, we schedule with some of the region’s top programs in NEPSAC AAA, A, and B. The program has historically achieved strong seasons that have garnered post-season tournament invites while seeing many of its student athletes land collegiate playing opportunities after graduating from The Hilltop. Many former Wildcat student athletes have played and continue to compete at top DI, DII, and DIII institutions. Recent graduates have moved on to programs such as NC State, William & Marry, Utah State, Towson State, Niagara, Dartmouth, Quinnipiac, Adelphi, Bentley, Lemoyne, Connecticut College, Ithaca, Pomona Pitzer, RIT, WPI, Kenyon, and Dickinson. Some former Wildcats have enjoyed professional careers with Nathan Knight ’16 the most notable, as a he heads into his third season in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise.
While the 'Cats were up for the challenge on the the defensive end of the floor, they couldn't manufacture enough points versus an equally stingy Penguin defense. KUA held the eventual NEPSAC AA champion to a season low in points in their own building. Hudson Scroggins, Brandon Arnold and Merrick Smith were all the keys on the offensive end, but the rest of the roster struggled to find opportunities. A terrific season with a terrific group of young men head into Spring Break on The Hilltop with their heads held high!
The KUA Wildcats traveled to NMH for a Wednesday afternoon NEPSAC AA contest that had post-season implications on the line. KUA and NMH traded the lead several times throughout the contest in this hotly contested affair. Ultimately it was, a great team defensive effort by the Wildcats combined with the leadership of Brandon Arnold, Hudson Scroggins, and Merrick Smith. KUA wraps up the season on Saturday vs NEPSAC AA rival Winchendon School.
The Wildcats were playing their last regular season contest inside Alumni Gym and unfortunately, didn't get out of the starters blocks well in this fast paced contest vs a very strong Winchendon School squad that has been near the top of the NEPSAC AA standings all year. The transition offense and the hot three point shooting of the Wapiti were impressive and the Wildcats simply didn't keep pace. Now we await NEPSAC post-season seeding....