2025 Rankings Update: The Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next, we'll take a look at some of New England's notable <em>Small Forwards</em> in the <em>Class of 2025</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The position continues to be loaded at the top as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317299' first='Dwayne' last='Aristode']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106063' first='London' last='Jemison']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1529071' first='Jaylen' last='Harrell']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239437' first='Ryder' last='Frost']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317315' first='Preston' last='Fowler']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317323' first='Mason' last='Blackwood']</strong> all rank within the <em>Top 10</em> in New England. All six have the ability to drop 20+ points on any given night while impacting the game in a variety of other ways and will head to the highest levels of college basketball next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77247","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675a42ae81858"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we take a look at ten&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>&nbsp;to watch from the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2025</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1366895' first='J'Lin' last='Brown']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown, a 6'5" wing at <em>Loomis Chaffee</em>, is a stat sheet stuffer on the offensive end of the floor. He's capable of making plays off the bounce with good initial burst, can knock down shots in bunches from behind the arc, and does a good job as a decision maker who quickly moves the ball. He rebounds at a high rate from the wing, can guard multiple positions, and is the type of microwave scorer that is hard to contain once he gets going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546813' first='Max' last='Shosa']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6'5" wing at <em>Premier Prep</em>, Shosa is quickly making a name for himself as a prospect that can knock down shots from behind the arc and put a ton of pressure on the rim in transition. He's capable of finishing plays above the rim, has the strength to take a bump and still finish through contact, and has proven that he has in the gym range on his jumper. He's a versatile defender that isn't afraid to mix it up in the paint on the defensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2638185' first='Tait' last='Christensen']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christensen, a 6'8" jumbo wing at <em>Governor's Academy</em>, will play a big role on both ends of the floor this winter. He does a good job of navigating ball screens defensively, is capable of moving his feet to stay in front of guard on the perimeter, and supplies both rim protection and rebounding in the paint. Offensively, he's capable of initiating offense at the top of the key or from the elbow and can finish from behind the arc or around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547062' first='Gur' last='Dhillon']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled wing at <em>Brewster Academy</em>, Dhillon has taken his game to another level this fall. He's improved his body and athleticism, allowing him to make more of an impact from the perimeter and in transition. He's an instinctive passer that does a good job of find cutters or passing out of the post. He can score with his back to the basket, knocks down standstill threes, and isn't afraid to take his man off the bounce to generate offense around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546932' first='Liam' last='Dagostino']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dagostino, a big time shooter out of <em>Canterbury</em>, makes an impact on the game as a floor spacer offensively and as a high IQ defender on the other end of the floor. He does a great job of quickly getting the ball into his shooting pocket and has a high release that allows him to get his jumper off at any time. He's does a nice job of moving without the basketball, knows how to play angles, and is really good at running his man off screens to get open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325887' first='Brandon' last='Burke Jr.']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big time athlete on the wing, Burke can absolutely punish the rim in transition and is a highlight waiting to happen. The <em>Suffield Academy</em> prospect has impressive physical tools, plays with a high motor, and does a great job of running the floor. He finishes everything around the rim, rebounds at a high rate on the defensive end of the floor, and is a disruptive defender both in passing lanes and while protecting the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547018' first='Christopher' last='Camozzi']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camozzi, a skilled wing at <em>Dexter Southfield</em>, plays with a great feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor. He has a high basketball IQ, doesn't get sped up, and makes good decisions with the basketball. He plays at different speeds as a driver, keeping his defender off balance, finishes with some creativity at the rim, and knows how to create space or use shot fakes to open up his perimeter jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2634079' first='John' last='O'Leary']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean wing at <em>St. Andrew's</em>, O'Leary does a good job of staying within himself and playing to his strengths. He's a next level perimeter shooter that does a good job of running his lanes in transition, making sure he moves into open passing windows off drives, and does his work early to be shot ready on the catch. He's a high IQ defender that utilizes his length to be disruptive in passing lanes and does a nice job of pitching the ball ahead off his steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547098' first='Niko' last='Catalano']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Catalano, a lefty at <em>North Andover</em>, has a chance to be one of the biggest stock risers in the <em>MIAA</em> this winter. He's a good athlete with great positional size and length, but seperates himself with his ability to both shoot the ball from behind the arc and servce as a playmaker off the bounce. He's a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor, has terrific footwork in the post, and generally is in the right spot at the right time to make winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2634198' first='Peter' last='Szpakowski']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physically strong wing, Szpakowski does a nice job of making plays in both the halfcourt and in transition for <em>Ridgefield</em>. He plays at his own pace in the halfcourt, knows how to use his strength to get to his spots off the bounce, and is particularly efficient as a mid-range scorer. He's hard to guard in transition and can finish with either hand at the rim. He does a nice job on the defensive glass and is an effective defender in ball screen actions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for our next rankings update positional breakdown, a look at 2025's <em>power forwards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->