South Kent School is thrilled to announce that Badara Diakite ’25, our talented 6-foot-10 center, has committed to playing for the University of Iowa in the Big Ten Conference. Diakite made the announcement on Tuesday through an Instagram post, proudly wearing a Hawkeye jersey. He is the first verbal commit in Iowa’s 2025 recruiting class. … Read more
Just two months before the 2024-25 basketball season tips off, South Kent School, former NEPSAC champions, has appointed Craig Carter as the new Head Director of its basketball program. Carter, who served as assistant coach last season under the renowned Raphael Chillious, steps into the role with a commitment to carry forward the legacy Chillious … Read more
Craig Carter joined South Kent School in 2023, quickly making an impact as a leader and advocate for student-athletes. With over 24 years of coaching experience, including 15 at the NCAA Division I level, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge to the Prep Basketball program. A former Rutgers University player and team captain, Craig earned … Read more
South Kent School is pleased to announce Craig Carter as the new Director of Basketball and Head Coach of South Kent’s nationally revered Prep Basketball Team. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Carter made a name for himself as both a player and coach. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers, the State … Read more
Former South Kent power forward Chris Ortiz has his sights set on Paris, as the Puerto Rican basketball team qualified for the Olympics on July 7 in San Juan. After drubbing Bahrain, Italy, and Mexico by double digits, they knocked off Lithuania 79-68 in front of 13,500 raucous Puerto Rican fans, cementing their first Olympic … Read more
Mark Bass brings over 24 years of coaching experience to South Kent School, where he serves as Assistant Coach for Prep and Development Basketball. A former standout player and team captain at St. Joseph’s University, where he earned a degree in Marketing, Mark’s extensive coaching career includes roles at St. Joseph’s, Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy, … Read more
Ep. 4 | 12 Year NBA Legend & SKS Alumnus: Dorell Wright ’04 Shares Career & Fatherhood Dorell Wright ’04 shares his experience of moving from Los Angeles to South Kent School and his transition from the Hillside to the NBA in Episode 4 of South Kent School’s Masterclass Series. South Kent School is proud … Read more
At South Kent School, our long standing traditions are crucial to maintaining a strong culture and enduring the school’s 100-year history. At the same time, as the world and educational landscape changes, new traditions must evolve. In 2022, in the wake of COVID, Fifth Form student Griffin Davis started a new tradition that further … Read more
Dorell Wright was a generational talent at the high school ranks, as he started his basketball journey in Los Angeles at Washington Preparatory School. Dorell then transferred to Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, CA, where his game began to take off and turn heads nationwide. This allowed him to play for a fifth year at … Read more
Even with a few months before tip-off to the 2024-25 season, the grind continues for South Kent Prep Basketball. Kelvin Odih and Badara Diakite, two players on the Prep Basketball team, were invited to play at the 22nd Pangos All-American Camp at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, NV. From June 2-4, South Kent … Read more