Meet The Team

Dylan Rottkov

Program Director

Coach Dylan is Blue Wave’s Director of Basketball Operations and, in this role, he is responsible for shaping the vision for player development in our program. Prior to serving in this capacity, Coach Dylan was the director of Blue Wave’s middle school basketball program. Under his leadership, the middle school program won more than a dozen championships in his first year alone. More importantly, the program made a positive impact on the personal and athletic development of its players: A point of passion, pride, and emphasis for Coach Dylan.

With 20+ years of basketball experience, Coach Dylan is fully committed to youth basketball in Maine and is a firm believer in the transformative impact it can have for its athletes.

Coach Dylan is passionate about giving back to his community. This is reflected in his work as a decorated football and basketball coach at both Portland High School and Yarmouth High School and in his service as a board of director member for several notable area non-profits.

For questions about Blue Wave Basketball, please reach out to Coach Dylan via email at dylan@bluewavebasketball.org

Robert Pilsbury

2031 and 2033 Boys' Elite Coach

Welcome Home Coach Pilsbury!
Coach Pilsbury brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to the program.

Coach Pilsbury grew up in the Portland area where he played at Portland High School from 96-99. While at Portland he was a 3 year starter and leading his 99 team to the class A state championship going 22-0. Coach Pilsbury still hold Portland high school records for most points, 3pts, free throws and many more. He was a 3 time all state selection and was named Mr. basketball in 1999.

After Portland high school he attended Champlain college in Vermont for 1 year, then returned to Maine and attended Husson University. While at Husson he was a 2 time all American and was second in the Nation for scoring (NAIA Division 2). He was selected Maine all state first team select 3 times and Maine college player of the year.

After Husson coach Pilsbury began to train high school and youth players and fell in love with coaching. He started his coaching at the YES program, Blue Wave Basketball and then owner/director of Maine Elite Basketball. During his journey he has won multiple state, regional and National championships.

Coach Pilsbury has helped 75+ boys and girls go on to play college basketball at the division 1 – 2 – 3 (NAIA) (Juco) levels and have helped numerous players receive athletic scholarships.

Coach Pilsbury currently resides in Scarborough with his wife Ashley and 2 kids Jack & Isabella.

Kevin Murphy

2032 Boys' Elite Head Coach

Kevin Murphy brings nearly a decade of Division I college coaching experience to our staff, including four seasons as an assistant coach at Seton Hall and three years at Manhattan College. At Seton Hall, he was instrumental in scouting, player development, and recruiting, helping guide the team to a 19-win season and an NIT berth. At Manhattan, Murphy contributed to two regular season conference championships, an NCAA Tournament appearance, and a deep NIT run, while overseeing all aspects of the program. A University of Kentucky graduate with a master’s in sports management, Murphy’s extensive background also includes working with elite basketball camps and the University of Kentucky men’s program.

Ryan Martin

Shooting Coach

Ryan Martin is one of the most decorated basketball players to ever come out of the state of Maine. A two-time state champion at Maranacook High School (2006, 2008), he was named both Mr. Maine Basketball and the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2008.

He went on to play college basketball on scholarship at the University of Maine and later at Keene State College, where he made a national name for himself as an elite shooter. Ryan led the entire country in free throw percentage two consecutive years—hitting an astonishing 97% and 96%, respectively—and ranked top five nationally in three-point shooting at 49% and 47%. In 2012, he was named an All-American and the New Hampshire College Player of the Year.

Following college, Ryan was selected 19th overall in the 2013 NBL Canada Draft by the Prince Edward Island Storm, where he played professionally for three seasons.

After retiring from pro basketball, Ryan returned to Maine, where he has served as a high school basketball coach and educator for the past nine years.

In 2024, Ryan etched his name into history again—this time breaking three official Guinness World Records:

•Most NBA-range 3-pointers made in 1 hour (1,086)

•Most total 3-pointers made in 1 hour (1,372)

•Most free throws made in 1 hour (2,494)

Today, Ryan travels the country sharing his shooting expertise through camps and clinics, and he is actively pursuing his dream of becoming a professional-level shooting coach. For now, he brings his world-class skills to BlueWave Basketball, where he’ll be hosting clinics, training, and helping the next generation of players become elite shooters.

Matt Cimino

Coach Cimino is a basketball coach with experience across professional, high school, and grassroots levels. A Maine native and former Division I player, Cimino has built a coaching identity rooted in player development, and building a culture of toughness, trust, and daily improvement.

The past 4 years, Cimino served as the varsity assistant and JV head coach at Falmouth High School. Cimino helped the program to three Class A South Regional titles and a 2024–2025 Maine Class A State Championship. His JV teams posted a combined 68–4 record over four seasons.

Before transitioning into coaching, Cimino had a long playing career. He was a captain at American University, but began his college career at George Washington, where he contributed to a 50–22 record and a 2016 NIT championship. Prior to that, he was a nationally ranked high school player at Worcester Academy, earning multiple Division I offers and being nominated as a McDonald’s All-American.

During his high school career, Cimino was selected for, and competed in several nationally recognized camps and showcases, including the Nike Top 100 Camp and Adidas Nations, experiences that exposed him to elite competition and helped shape his approach to high-level player development. 

Before Worcester Academy, Cimino spent two years at Cheverus High School under legendary Maine Hall of Fame coach Bob Brown. During his time there, Cheverus won the 2010 Class A State Championship and were state runners-up in 2011, compiling a combined record of 42–2. Those formative years, under Coach Brown’s guidance, laid the foundation for Cimino’s understanding of team culture, preparation, and winning basketball.

Off the court, Cimino is committed to mentorship and long-term player development. He has coached in AAU programs, worked in education, and is now helping impact Maine basketball year-round.

Jayvon Pitts-Young

2027 & 2028 Boys' Elite Coach

Elamin Kubari

Blue Wave Basketball is excited to welcome Elamin Kubari to the program. Kubari currently serves as the Assistant Varsity Coach at Deering High School and brings a wealth of experience across both the high school and collegiate levels.

Prior to his role at Deering, Kubari was an Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team at NCAA Division III Maine Maritime Academy, where he helped guide the Mariners to multiple double-digit win seasons. During his tenure, he coached standout forward Curt Heinz, a two-time NAC Defensive Player of the Year who led all NCAA divisions (I, II, and III) in rebounding with 15.5 boards per game.

Kubari also served as an Assistant Coach at Central Maine Community College, helping the Mustangs reach the YSCC tournament quarterfinals. His coaching journey began at the high school level, with stops at Yarmouth High School—where he led the First Team and assisted the varsity squad to a Class B quarterfinal appearance—and South Portland High School, where he contributed to a Class AA regional final run in 2018.

Coach Kubari brings a high level of energy, knowledge, and player development experience to the Blue Wave, and we’re thrilled to add his leadership to our staff.

Jaelen Jackson

Benedict Williams

Coach Benedict Williams brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and heart to the court.

A former All-State player at Deering High School, Benedict was known as one of the toughest defenders in Maine and served as the sole team captain his senior year. He also competed with the elite Blue Wave AAU program, sharpening his skills against top talent throughout the region.

After high school, Coach Williams went on to serve honorably in the United States Marine Corps, where he led as a squad leader for three years and completed multiple advanced infantry courses. His time in the military instilled in him an unshakable commitment to effort, resilience, and mentorship – qualities that now define his coaching style.

With years of coaching experience, Coach Williams focuses on much more than wins and losses. He’s passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the court.

He teaches that hard work, accountability, and mental toughness are not just tools for basketball — they’re skills for life.

Whether he’s guiding a first-year player or sharpening a varsity starter, Coach Benedict Williams is committed to building confident leaders, strong teammates, and respectful young adults.

Shawn Legassey

Shawn Legassey is a seasoned basketball coach and program director with over three decades of experience developing student-athletes across Maine. Most recently serving as an assistant varsity coach at Deering High School (2023–2025), Legassey contributed to game planning, skill development, and high-level practices for one of Portland’s top boys programs. He brings a hands-on, detail-oriented coaching style focused on individual player growth and team execution.

Since 2010, Coach Legassey has been part of the Blue Wave coaching staff, and played a major role in building it into a respected program from the ground up. In his tenure, he coached boys and girls teams from grades 4 through 12, managing leagues, clinics, and fundraising efforts. His coaching career began as the head varsity girls coach at Livermore Falls High School (1994–1998), where he instilled core values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence. Legassey’s career reflects a deep commitment to player development and community-based basketball.

Jason McLeod

Travis Lee

Justin Kipp

Gio Nakouzi