Which former NE Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

Darryl Simmons II and Justin Johnson

By NE Connecticut News

Feb 23, 2025

These former NE Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Darryl Simmons II

Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

Guard

Sophomore

5′11″ 160

Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: Detroit

Next Game: vs. Radford Highlanders, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Desmond Claude

USC Trojans

Guard

Junior

6′6″

Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: New Haven

Next Game: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10:30 p.m.

Hassan Diarra

UConn Huskies

Guard

Graduate

6′2″ 195

Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: Queens

Next Game: vs. Georgetown Hoyas, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m.

John Buggs III

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Guard

Graduate

6′3″ 189

Putnam Science Academy

Next Game: vs. Mercer Bears, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Joshua Rivera

Fordham Rams

Forward

Junior

6′6″ 215

Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: Old Bridge

Next Game: vs. George Mason Patriots, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Justin Johnson

Arkansas State Red Wolves

Forward

Freshman

6′8″ 195

Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: Miami

Next Game: vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.

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