PUTNAM — In an effort to assist high school senior basketball players whose recruitment has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Putnam Science Academy’s athletic department will offer partial scholarships of $26,100 to any unsigned senior – boy or girl – from New England, New York and New Jersey.
Because the pandemic has altered or completely shut down the regular recruiting window in the spring and summer, many basketball players who will not have the opportunity to play in front of college coaches could be looking at their careers being cut short upon high school graduation.
Putnam Science Academy – which has placed more than 100 players into men’s college programs since 2010 (including more than 50 into Division I alone), and more than 20 into women’s college programs in just the last three years – presents the perfect vehicle for student-athletes to keep playing and get the exposure they are missing this recruiting season in order to take that next step to the college level.
“I couldn’t imagine going through this during my senior season,” said PSA Athletic Director and men’s prep basketball coach Tom Espinosa. “I feel terribly for all of these student-athletes, and we would love to give as many kids as possible a great experience during a postgrad year that could really open up a lot of doors for them.”
Putnam Science Academy currently has three boys’ and two girls’ basketball teams. The Mustangs’ top team, won a share of the national prep championship this season, its second title in three years. The girls’ prep team, coached by Devin Hill, has finished in third place at the national tournament the last two seasons. The other three teams posted a combined .647 winning percentage.
The partial scholarships are for domestic boarding students who successfully complete the school’s standard admissions process. More information on tuition and applying can be found at the school’s website, putnamscienceacademy.org. Please contact Espinosa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with further questions.
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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