Five to Watch - Massachusetts

Our Five to Watch series concludes today with a look at five prospects from New England's most populous state.   These five individuals leave an impact on the game in different ways, but each has a bright future in the game and the ability to play at the next level.   Today - five prospects from the state of Massachusetts!    Lewis is a 5'11" guard out of Manchester Essex Regional. The 2027 prospect is a confident scorer and, after a strong sophomore season, is poised to be a breakout performer this winter in the MIAA. He does a nice job of creating for teammates out of ball screens, typically makes the right decision with the ball in his hands in transition, and can really knock down shots in isolation situations. He makes threes at a high clip, is a crafty scorer around the rim, and is nearly automatic from the free throw line. He competes defensively and does a good job of turning defense into transition offense.     Vick is a 6'4" guard out of Cushing Academy. The 2027 prospect is the type of scorer that can get you 20 points on any given night, showcasing a versatile scoring repertoire. He's got good positional size and uses it to his advantage to get to his spots off the bounce, often rising up over defenders and knocking down tough mid-range jumpers. He's a plus athlete that finishes over size with touch and against similarly sized defenders with authority around the rim. He can guard either spot in the back-court and when he's locked in, can really make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers.     McGrath is a 6'6" forward out of Thayer Academy. The 2029 prospect made a name for himself last winter in the MIAA and will look to do the same this season in the NEPSAC. At 6'6", he has a good basketball build, with plus length, impressive athleticism, and wiry strength. The lefty can play with his back to the basket or as a face up forward, operating from the low block all the way out to the perimeter. He knocks down mid-range jumpers, attacks closeouts off the bounce, and even hits catch and shoot threes. He's a high level rebounder defensively that can guard a variety of positions.     Azor is a 6'2" guard out of the Northfield Mount Hermon School. The 2026 prospect is a high academic player that thrives in his role as a 3-and-D guard. He takes pride in defending the opponents best perimeter scorer and uses his lateral quickness to his advantage when keeping opposing ball-handlers out of the paint. He's known as an elite perimeter shooter, in both catch and shoot and off the dribble situations, but has shown an understanding of how to use ball screens to get into the paint and how to use his dribble to create space. He's a high IQ prospect that continues to add wrinkles to his game offensively.     Geremia is a 6'2" guard out of the Newman School. The 2026 prospect played a complimentary role for BABC this spring and summer, and in doing so, proved to be an elite piece on a successful team. The 6'2" guard can play on or off the ball, makes tons of shots in catch and shoot situations, and rebounds way above his size defensively. He does whatever is asked of him on both ends of the floor, thinks the game at a really high level, and is capable of playing multiple offensive styles. With his diverse skill set, high compete level, and impact on winning, he'll be a highly coveted prospect in this cycle.    That wraps up our Five to Watch series - 30 prospects covered from New England's six states, ahead of the final few weeks of the summer circuit. Keep an eye out for more content and event coverage in coming days!

Our Five to Watch series concludes today with a look at five prospects from New England's most populous state.