Tom Espinosa

Putnam Science Academy Head Men's Basketball Coach. 5- Time National Prep Champions (‘18, ‘20, ‘22, ‘23 & ‘25).

[Doug Scott @douglasrscott]

A very, very interesting development

If you watched what @CoachEspoPSA built at PSA…

I.e., The most decorated prep program of this past decade …matriculating an incredible flow of High Major, MidMajor and future pro talent

Out of the ashes of a bankrupt, tired former, one time girls catholic school… with an elementary school sized gym

Just imagine what he’s gonna do with this opportunity!!!!

[TJ Espinosa @tjespo21]

❤️❤️❤️

[New England Basketball Journal @nehoopjournal]

Putnam Science Academy is closing down as a school. So what's next for its powerhouse boys basketball program?

The program's next move was announced on Monday.

Details from @ethman43: https://t.co/SIJYNTgPsF

[Doug Scott @douglasrscott]

College prospect basketball scouts,

We have a new address for your GPS app:

Woodstock Academy
57 Academy Rd, Woodstock, CT

Congrats to @WAAthletics ... and your surrounding hotels and diners!

[Dave's Joint @daves_joint]

Great to see @WAAthletics bringing in the talent & coaching from the now-defunct Putnam Science Academy. @PSAhoops

[365 Recruits @365_Recruits]

2027 Jalen Taggert of @PSAhoops is an elite 3 level scorer that has a college ready frame. He is an aggressive scorer that truly shoot the lights out, either off the catch or dribble. He has NBA range and finishes through contact extremely well. He is a lockdown defender that causes a lot of turnovers.

@JalenTaggart

[Adam Nelson @HD_DirtKing]

For all of you who have recruited Tom Espinosa’s guys from Putnam Science…

PSA closed for good at the end of May. No problem - Espinosa just moved the operation down the road to The Woodstock Academy ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Woodstock.mbb_ @PSAhoops]

Same legacy. New chapter.

Woodstock, CT 📍

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more updates.

[Robbie Hodin @robbie_hodin]

College coaches: Looking for workhorses?

These are 6 of the hardest-playing guys I saw at the second @NEPSAC Showcase weekend⬇️

@TyGrudzien_3 @seven_pridgen @SpencerBooth24 @_olihiggins @GeorgeDemeter5 @BrysonMercedes

✍️https://t.co/4hM93ZSW93

[GametimeCT @GametimeCT]

Putnam Science Academy basketball has new home at Woodstock Academy https://t.co/0Qp23vK3ai #ctbb

[NE Prep Mens Basketball @NEPrepBB]

Putnam Science Academy (CT)
NEPSAC Showcase roster @PSAhoops
Head Coach: Tom Espinosa [phone]

Oyinloluwa Joseph Adebayo (2027) 6'10, 230lb forward, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - Adebayo is an impressive big. At 6’10, he has college ready strength and is highly effective around the rim on both ends. Has received D1 offers, including Western Carolina, Grambling and Gardner Webb. Plays club ball with a team New England. 

Zack Dawson (2027) 5'11 point guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - From Miami, FL, 2025-26 Sun Sentinel 5A-7A Co Player of the Year. Dawson has speed, toughness, and ability to control games. He is a bucket and is a wizard in the pick-n-roll game. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Fairfield, Incarnate Word, Hofstra, Florida A&M, North Florida and Loyola (MD). Plays club ball with Tre Mann Elite. 

Treddy Faison (2027) 5'10 point guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - Ranked #17 player in Massachusetts by NERR. Faison impresses with his ability to maestro the orchestra. He has great chemistry with his teammates and can connect with them for scoring chances of their own. He is a willing creator and thrives when then ball is in his hands. He adores contact and seeks it regularly. Offered by Sacred Heart, Penn State and Le Monye. Plays club ball with City Rocks. 

Ty Grudzien (2027) 6'2 guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - Grudzien transferred in from Marianapolis Prep (CT) where he was 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Small Honorable Mention. An athletic guard, who demonstrates an exceptional skill with ball handling and passing. Grudzien possesses a high IQ of the basketball game and is very unselfish with the basketball. He is a high level playmaker who attacks the basket with aggression and composure always being balanced and on two feet. He has exceptional range and can also stretch out the floor effectively. Grudzien is a tremendous leader who is very vocal on all ends of the floor. He is an exceptional defender who is known to sacrifice his body and make the hustle plays most players often avoid. Plays club ball with Middlesex Magic. 3.6 gpa  

Jalen Taggart (2027) 6'4 guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - #8 ranked player in New England by Prep Hoops. #12 ranked player in New England by NE Basketball Journal. The #3 ranked prospect in Connecticut by NERR. 2025-26 Big 6 All Conference First Team. 2025-26 New England Basketball League Third Team. 2024-25 New York Section V Class AAA MVP. Taggart is an all around scoring threat, who will go off on scoring sprees. He picks his spots well, sticks the outside shot with consistency and gets in the open floor with a full head of steam. He plays adrenaline and swagger. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Oklahoma State, Hofstra, Fairfield, Iona, LaSalle and Gardner Webb. Plays club ball with City Rocks. 

Amyas Hall-Chiari (2028) 6’3 guard, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - From Worcester, MA. Hall-Chiari is a skilled guard who can score in many ways. He is a reliable catch and shoot threat and has the athleticism to blow by defenders off the dribble. With that athleticism he uses it to create a lot of havoc with his on-ball defense. 

TJ Espinosa (2029) 6'10 forward, Putnam Science Academy (CT) - Has the highly coveted coach's son game IQ. Espinosa thrives off the dribble, beating players with his handle and rising right into shots. His shot from outside will fall in bunches.

[CityRocksBasketball @TheCityRocks]

Jalen Taggart has received an offer from Tennessee Tech #CRFam 🟠 @JalenTaggart

[z2_dawson @ZackDawson305]

Blessed to receive an Offer From Hofstra..💙💛

[Team New England Basketball Club @TNEBBallClub]

With the 53rd pick in the @NBA draft….

@OnyensoUgonna

This feeling of pride & joy is inexplicable. The journey Ugo went on to get his name called… most would have stopped along the way.

Shoutout to @UVAMensHoops for changing his trajectory🙌🏾💯

#TNEAlum
#TNEBeyondBorders

[Tom Espinosa @CoachEspoPSA]

Putnam Science ‘22
@OnyensoUgonna

[Team New England Basketball Club @TNEBBallClub]

Words cannot describe how PROUD we are.

Our program started at the MS level & grew organically. We’ve had the best in New England come through us‼️

Congrats the boys:
@AJ_Dybantsa we always knew
@ebukaokorie_ bet on himself & proved us right
@OnyensoUgonna OG of Beyond Borders

[Woodstock.mbb_ @PSAhoops]

Friday 🔥
3:20
7:30

Saturday 🔥
1:00

🍿🎬👀

[NE Prep Mens Basketball @NEPrepBB]

NEPSAC Scholastic Live Period Showcase
June 26-28 Game Schedule

(Revised as of 3:45pm June 23)

[Woodstock.mbb_ @PSAhoops]

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