New England’s 2025 Rankings Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After updating our rankings this week, we feel it's important to highlight some of the newcomers to the New England 2025 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we're here, we're differentiating&nbsp;<em>newcomers</em>&nbsp;<em>to the rankings</em>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<em>newcomers to the region</em>. We'll feature the region's top ranked new faces in an article later this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2317291' first='Oswin' last='Erhunmwunse'] (<strong><em>#2</em></strong>) and [player_tooltip player_id='2317299' first='Dwayne' last='Aristode'] (<strong><em>#3</em></strong>) check in as the highest ranked newcomers in this update. In fact, seven of our new Top 10 prospects are newcomers to these rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since we already covered the Top 10 this week, here we'll highlight other noteable rankings newcomers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239437"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Frost makes his first appearance in the rankings after transferring to u003cemu003ePhillips Exeteru003c/emu003e and reclassifying this past summer. The power wing, who just picked up an offer from u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003ePenn Stateu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e, can really fill it up from behind the arc and does a great job of getting square to the basket, even when his feet aren't set. He does a great job of leveraging his shooting to open up driving lanes and is adept at finishing through contact at the rim. He's a terrific rebounder, both in and out of his area, while also showing that he's strong enough to guard in the post against traditional big men. His most recent offer should just be the tip of the iceberg and I'd anticpate that there will be a long line of suitors following him this summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1204660"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jones, who just received an offer from u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eBrown Universityu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e, has done a whole lot of winning over the past 12 months, both at u003cemu003eRiversu003c/emu003e and with the u003cemu003eMiddlesex Magicu003c/emu003e. The scoring guard has proven to be a crafty finisher off the bounce, utilizing an assortment of floaters, euro-steps, and bank shots to score at the rim. He's a high level shooter in catch and shoot situations and does a good job of leveraging his shooting to create driving opportunities. Defensively, he's got a high IQ that allows him to consistently be in the right position within his team's defensive schemes. He's a good athlete that's capable of guarding up and down a perimeter position as well. I'd expect that he'll be popular with high academic colleges and universities this summer on the grassroots circuit.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2325729"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Lopes, who now checks in as the regions 3rd highest ranked point guard, is one of New England's top playmakers. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands and has a lightning quick first step that allows him to get into the paint whenver he wants. He impresses athletically and is a gifted and creative finisher around the rim. He has great size and length for a lead guard, which only aides in his playmaking ability. Defensively, he can guard the ball all 94 feet and does a great job of jumping passing lanes for steals and deflections. There might not be another guard in the class who can turn defense into offense like he does. 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As he's continued to adjust to high level competition, he's become more comfortable attacking closeouts and finishing at the rim. Defensively, his length is his best asset and although he's still pretty lean, he does a good job of mixing it up on the glass. He's another high academic prospect that should definitely be on the radar of high academic programs across the country this spring.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2325763"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Watson, like Frost, makes his first appearance in these rankings after reclassifying last summer and subsequently transferring to u003cemu003eMilton Academyu003c/emu003e. 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It'll be interesting to track his progress this spring and summer and to see what level of recruitment he can gain.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2325783"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Smith, our highest ranked prospect from the state of Maine, is an under-the-radar prospect who followed up a strong sophomore year by taking his game to another level this winter. He makes his impact around the rim, but is showing signs of increasing versatility on both ends of the floor. Right now, he's a solid post presence with an array of finishing moves and good touch around the rim. 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