Another rising junior to watch is 6-4 Ty’mir Jenkins who is another youngster to watch and should impact right away with the new-look varsity unit in 2026-2027.

Among other holdover varsity contributors are rising seniors in 6-3 forward Asher Seawell, who is a key pitcher on the Mounties baseball team with a college future in the diamond sport, and 5-11 guard Cameron Whittinghton     

“It’s a good group to work with as we prepare for the fall with some valuable time together in two good summer leagues,” said Stinson. “I’m excited to see how the team comes together with a few valuable returnees and some talented young players on the rise!”

NOTES- Mountie players Nesbitt and Brown also are participating in travel ball games this summer with their AAU team ‘Slow Mo’…Montclair Kimberley Academy, behind the guidance of longtime coach Tony Jones, is also participating in the Bloomfield Summer League at Bloomfield High School…The young Cougars, who won four of their final five games and seven of nine to conclude the 2025-2026 season, will return their entire rotation from a 13-13 team that finished 7-5 in the Super Essex Conference-Freedom Division, including promising rising juniors RJ Michel, Carter Convey and Braeden Dawes. 

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