New England's 2027 Newcomers

After previously unveiling the new Top 10 and then taking a look at Rankings Risers for this update, it's time to acknowledge the Newcomers to our rankings.   Our most recent rankings update for the Class of 2025 features 27 new prospects among the Top 175.   The Newcomers are an impressive group of prospects that come from the public and prep ranks, with each sure to continue to grow their games in the coming years.   The top ranked newcomer in this update is [player_tooltip player_id='2568521' first='Missoni' last='Brown']. The combo guard from Windsor checks into the rankings at #31 after a strong sophomore season in Connecticut. A good athlete, he makes high level plays in transition and does a good job of finishing around the rim. He's a high level defender that can guard up and down a position and is at his best when applying pressure.   Below are ten more prospects that made their way into the rankings after impressing with their play on the court this winter.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568504' first='Josh' last='Charlot'] (#46)   A true lead guard out of Notre Dame-Fairfield, Charlot is one of the top point guards in the region and already a terrific leader. He has an elite first step, good tight space burst, and the ability to get into the teeth of a defense off the bounce. While a little undersized, he still finds ways to score in the paint, proving to be elusive, crafty, and creative. He's a quality perimeter shooter, makes good reads out of ball screens, and is a strong facilitator in transition. Defensively, he has quick hands and quick feet, both of which allow him to cause havoc as an on-ball defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568486' first='Daniel' last='Wheeler'] (#95)   A big wing from Longmeadow, Wheeler is a quality shot maker that uses his combination of positional size and skill to serve as a mismatch on the offensive end of the floor. At 6'4", he has the ability to finish plays over the defense and does so with touch inside of the paint. He can make shots from behind the arc and does a good job of using shot fakes to open up his driving game. Defensively, he's a quality rebounder that can also provide resistance as an on-ball defender. He blocks shots at the rim and generates steals in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711442' first='Nathan' last='Eke'] (#97)   A physical guard the the Taft School, Eke is a big time athlete this thrives as a slasher and rim finisher. He plays with a high motor and stands out with his toughness on the defensive end of the floor. He crashes the glass on both ends of the floor, is an impressive open floor defender, and can really get out and run in transition. He finishes explosively at the rim and does a good job of getting there both off the dribble and as a cutter moving without the basketball. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, has a quick first step, and can make plays for others when he gets into the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568480' first='Jaise' last='Greaves'] (#100)   A lead guard at Notre Dame Prep, Greaves is relentless when attacking the rim. He has a great handle and with a quick first step, has the ability to get into the paint any time he wants off the bounce. He's a good verticle athlete that attacks the rim and finds a way to finish through or over size. He changes speeds with the ball in his hands, quickly changes directions, and has the ability to create space as a shooter off the bounce. He always has his eyes up in transition and delivers passes on time and on target. He's a tough on ball defender that keeps opponents out of the paint while forcing turnovers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2826490' first='Mamadou' last='Camara'] (#106)   A lead guard at Malden Catholic, Camara is a high level playmaker on both ends of the floor. He does a good job on the defensive end of the floor, moves well laterally to keep opponents in front of him and does a good job of making reads in passing lanes. He gets out in transition and does a good job of attacking the basket, where he finishes with creativity. He's tough with the ball in his hands, gets wherever he wants off the bounce, and has the ability to to pick apart defenses as a passer. He's improved as a shooter and should only get better with a bigger role next year.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568514' first='Maddox' last='Dobson'] (#127)   A versatile forward at Lowell Catholic, Dobson is a capable ball handler that makes his impact in and out of the paint. He can handle the ball in transition and has the ability to operate as the hub of an offense from the elbow or top of the key. He's a quality finisher around the rim, capable of finishing over either shoulder with either hand. He knocks down mid-range jumpers with consistency and can be a roll or pop guy out of ball screens. Defensively, he's a tough low block defender that can also guard in space and does a great job of making an impact on the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711372' first='Eddie' last='Fiske Jr.'] (#136)   A high energy forward out of Old Lyme, Fiske impacts the game with his combination of athleticism and skill. Offensively, he's a tough cover as he has the size to make plays on the block, but is also versatile enough to step out on the perimeter and knock down shots. He can attack closeouts and is a good straight line driver finisher at the rim. Defensively, he uses his length to make plays around the rim, both blocking shots and securing rebounds in traffic. He's good in the open floor and does a nice job of running rim to rim in transition.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711390' first='Jahleel' last='Joseph'] (#158)   A fluid wing from Central Aroostook, Joseph is a mismatch nightmare on the offensive end of the floor. He's long, lean, and has good burst off the bounce, all of which allows him to operate as a high level scorer around the rim. He has great footwork in the paint and moves well enough to get by the initial defender on the perimeter. He finishes with length and does so in a variety of ways, utilizing all sorts of finishing moves to get baskets. His physical tools give him a high defensive ceiling, as he can guard up and down a lineup and makes plays in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568457' first='Thomas' last='Quinlan'] (#160)   A perimeter scorer at the Roxbury Latin School, Quinlan is a big time shooter from behind the arc. He does a great job of moving without the basketball, utilizing screens to get open and also sliding into passing windows off of drives. He does a good job of squaring up to the hoop on the catch, uses his strong base to get into his shot, and is quickly into and out of his jumper on the catch. He has a strong frame and the ability to attack closeouts and get into his pull-up game. He defends multiple positions and does so with a high IQ and the understanding of where to be in the help position.   [player_tooltip player_id='2355031' first='William' last='Sohlich-Kopcho'] (#161)   A big wing out of Bedford, Sohlich-Kopcho is a versatile scorer and defender. He has good length and takes long strides, which he uses to his advantage as a driver. He can make shots in catch and shoot situations and also uses a shot fake to open up driving lanes. He finishes with length at the rim and does so over size. Defensively, he can guard in the post or on the perimeter, while also providing a presence as a rebounder. As he continues to add strength to his frame, he should only continue to improve his overall game.   Be on the lookout later this week as we do a position by position breakdown for this Rankings Update.

After previously unveiling the new Top 10 and then taking a look at Rankings Risers for this update, it's time to acknowledge the Newcomers to our rankings.