Christian Brothers Academy’s Tavin Penix recently decided to finish his high school basketball career in prep school.
Penix recently announced his commitment to the Winchendon School. The Wapiti boys basketball program competes in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC).
“I felt like to get where I want to go at the next level for Division I basketball, (Winchendon) was the best opportunity for me to get there,” Penix said.
Penix, who received an All-Central New York nod last season, noted one of the main reasons he will transfer is the contrast in competition between Winchendon and CBA.
“The league is more competitive, too,” he added. “I like the community around it, and it’s located in a nice area.”
Penix also established a quick connection with Winchendon coach Alex Popp.
The Wapiti, who went 11-15 last season, work on developing their players for the next level.
According to the school’s website, the program has produced more than 150 Division I products and has had five of its former players reach the NBA.
“What (Coach Popp) and the program are trying to build there is something I want and to go along with it,” Penix said.
Penix has received a Division I basketball offer from Marist College, and has been in contact with Colgate University, Northeastern University and Loyola University Maryland so far.
The CBA star plans to repeat his junior year at Winchendon, which will make him part of the Class of 2027 at the school.
Penix said another year of high school basketball is an advantage to aid his future in the sport.
“I think it’ll be a learning curve,” he added. “It’ll be an experience for me to go from that level of high school to an even higher level of basketball. It’ll make me better in the long run.”
Penix averaged 24 points per game in his final season with the Brothers.
Before next season gets underway at Winchendon, Penix is looking to build up his strength and enhance his ball-handling skills.
Penix is heading to Winchendon in less than a week to compete in a scholastic showcase and participate in camps with the team.
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