The Waterbury Times|TWT Sports Desk|Nov 3, 2026
WATERBURY, CT — Twenty student-athletes from the Greater Waterbury area have earned a spot in the spotlight following their selection to the 2026 Brass City Preseason League All-Star Game.
After several weeks of competition, player development, and matchups against some of the area’s top young basketball talent, the league is bringing its standout performers together for one final showcase.
The featured matchup will be Team Butler vs. Team White, with 20 selected players representing their respective schools.
The All-Star Game is scheduled for:
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: North End Recreation Center, Waterbury, Connecticut
Organized by AI3 Leadership Academy, LLC., the Brass City Preseason League provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills, gain competitive experience, and represent their schools in a structured basketball environment.
Organizers also recognized the City of Waterbury and Run It Back CT for their continued partnership in creating opportunities for local youth through basketball.
Beyond the final score, events like this provide an opportunity to recognize the dedication, discipline, and hard work of young athletes while bringing families and the community together around the game.
Waterbury has a strong basketball tradition, and investing in the next generation of players is an important part of keeping that tradition alive.
Congratulations to all 20 selections. Now it’s time to see Team Butler take on Team White.
Brass City Basketball: 20 Student-Athletes Selected for 2026 Preseason League All-Star Game
WATERBURY, CT — Twenty student-athletes representing 10 area high schools have been selected to compete in the 2026 Brass City Preseason League All-Star Game, bringing another fall season of competitive youth basketball to a close.
Now in its fourth volume, the Brass City Preseason League has provided local players with an opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and showcase their abilities against talent from throughout the region.
The season will culminate Saturday, November 7, with Team Butler facing Team White at the North End Recreation Center in Waterbury.
TEAM BUTLER
- Christian Sanchez — Naugatuck
- Chayce Chapman — Waterbury Career Academy
- Al Davis — Holy Cross
- Trevor Rich — Gilbert
- Diomer Germosen — Torrington
- Hunter Dill — Wolcott
- Grant Mullin — Woodland
- Sein Garver — Wilby
- Jake Kibbe — Kaynor Tech
- Raquim Chapman — Crosby
TEAM WHITE
- Warren Campbell — Naugatuck
- Juelz Robinson — Waterbury Career Academy
- Julian — Holy Cross
- Noah Holmes — Gilbert
- Dominic Evans — Torrington
- Manty Eidukatis — Wolcott
- Aiden Pringle — Woodland
- Denali Ross — Wilby
- Jackson Reyes — Kaynor Tech
- Julian Benjamin — Crosby
GAME INFORMATION
- Matchup: Team Butler vs. Team White
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Tip-off: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: North End Recreation Center, Waterbury, Connecticut
AI3 Leadership Academy, LLC. is organizing the event, with support from the City of Waterbury and Run It Back CT.
The All-Star selections represent schools from across the Greater Waterbury region, including Naugatuck, Waterbury Career Academy, Holy Cross, Gilbert, Torrington, Wolcott, Woodland, Wilby, Kaynor Tech, and Crosby.
For these 20 players, the selection is an opportunity to represent their schools and demonstrate the work they have put in throughout the preseason.
For the community, it’s another opportunity to come together and support the next generation of basketball talent.
Congratulations to all 20 All-Star selections. The Brass City takes the court again November 7.
The community is invited.
The Waterbury Times | TWT Sports Desk
The community is invited to come out, support these young men, and celebrate another season of Brass City basketball.
Coverage by The Waterbury Times | TWT Sports Desk
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