TWT Sports Desk|Published Feb 24, 2026

Waterbury-The Naugatuck Valley League has officially released its 2026 Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams, recognizing the top performers across the NVL this season.

Leading the way is Woodland’s John Napiello, who earned the league’s highest senior honor, being named both Top Senior and Most Outstanding Senior after a dominant season for the Hawks.

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Most Outstanding Senior / Top Senior

John Napiello – Woodland

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2026 NVL All-Conference First Team

• John Napiello SR– Woodland
• Ethan Clements JR– Holy Cross

• Jordan Nakhoune JR– Ansonia
• Chris DeLaCruz SR– Torrington

• Casleem Washington SR– Crosby
• Sean McMahon SR– St. Paul
• Sy’Ree Steward SO– Wilby

• James Scampolino SR– Woodland

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2026 NVL All-Conference Second Team

• Chris O’Toole SR – Watertown
• Eliyas Smalls SR– Naugatuck
• Julien Benjamin SO– Crosby

• Alex Turner SR– WCA

• Maekhi Weaver SR– WCA
• Julian Jones JR– Holy Cross

• John Platt SR– Watertown

• Owen Fenn SR– Torrington
• Noah Calvert SR– Oxford
• Aiden Pringle SR– Woodland
• Nick Kyrytschenko SR– Seymour
• Robert High SO– Wilby

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The 2026 All-Conference list reflects the depth, toughness, and talent that defined NVL basketball this winter, with championship contenders and rising programs alike represented across both teams.

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