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.
KUA faced NEPSAC AA rival Mount Saint Charles in Woonsocket, RI, less than 24 hrs after their Friday night loss at Saint Andrew's School. The Wildcats battled throughout, never leading until the final seconds. Holding a 72-70 lead, Brandon Arnold came up with the biggest play of the weekend with a 1-on-1 defensive stop of the opponent's best player as the game clock hit zero. 32pts from Hudson Scroggins, Zach Romich, 19pts on 5 of 5 from behind the 3pt line, and timely 9 points sprinkled in from Brandon Arnold and Noah Limbago paced the Wildcats' offensive output.
St Andrews School seemed to make every three-point shot they attempted Friday night. KUA stayed within striking distance, and with under two minutes to go, was in a two-possession game. Ultimately, KUA couldn't get the stops needed and make the offensive plays needed to close the gap and walk out of Barrington, RI, with a victory.
KUA got off to a slow start on offense and found themselves in a deficit in the second half, and couldn't recover. The Wildcats did manage to find scoring from several players in the second half and outscored the Huskies in that frame. However, the deficit was too large, and the Wildcats head home with a Lakes Region loss and prepare to face the Brewster Academy Prep Team on Wednesday night in Alumni Gym.