MIAA Player Rankings: 25-1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The time is HERE! After countless hours of watching highlights and full-game footage, combing over AAU and summer league notes, and talking with dozens of high school and AAU coaches, I've whittled my MIAA rankings list down to 50 players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, there are some guys who I hate to leave off the list, but I'll be revisiting these throughout the season and will be changing it based on who plays well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/miaa-player-rankings-honorable-mentions/">MIAA Player Rankings: Honorable Mentions</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/miaa-player-rankings-50-26/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/miaa-player-rankings-50-26/">MIAA Player Rankings: 50-26</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#25 [player_tooltip player_id='3728047' first='Michael' last='Nshanian'], 6-foot-5 PF, Watertown High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nshanian was the biggest surprise for me at the MIAA Senior Showcase this month. The 6-foot-5 forward showcased good athleticism and skill, but he also might've had the best motor in the gym and completely dominated the game with his effort, size, and ferocity. He was one of the best rebounders in the gym, he relentlessly attacked the rim and finished with contact, and he even showed the ability to make shots from three. Nshanian was Watertown High School's only all-star last season, and he'll return to the Middlesex League for his senior season as a potential player-of-the-year candidate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#24 [player_tooltip player_id='3415237' first='Greg' last='Katznelson'], 6-foot-5 PF, Sharon High School, 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katznelson is the only returning all-star from Sharon, and he did so as a freshman. The 6-foot-5 forward has a well-rounded offensive skillset and gets better every time I watch him play. The rising sophomore has a really good handle for his size, footwork and craft in the paint against opposing bigs, and a good-looking outside shot. The White-Mamba product had an awesome summer, and he's going to run the show as a point-forward and do-it-all offensive weapon for Sharon this season. I wouldn't be shocked to see him rise on this list and be one of the more sought after prep prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='2965967' first='Jacari' last='Jenkins'], 5-foot-11 CG, Catholic Memorial High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins is one of the more electric guards in the MIAA and is going to lead a Catholic Memorial squad that should make waves this season. The 5-foot-11 guard has great quickness and skill with the ball in his hands, a knack for taking contact at the rim, and a three-level scoring arsenal that's quite impressive for his size. The rising junior can get as hot as anyone on this list in a short amount of time, and he plays with a conviction and confidence that helps bring along his teammates and lead his team. If he can stay healthy—which he has had some trouble doing in the past—he could definitely rise on this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#22 Ethan Suhajda, 6-foot-5 SF, Holliston High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suhajda was a Tri-Valley League all-star last year, but he has really taken off over the past year or so. The 6-foot-5 wing had a phenomenal spring and summer with NE Elite and proved that he can be a versatile player on both ends of the floor. He uses his size effectively to bully smaller players and make his way to the front of the rim, but he also does a good job kicking out to shooters once the defense collapses on him. Suhajda should be able to dominate the game with his size and skillset, and he projects as a really solid D3 player in the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#21 [player_tooltip player_id='3479515' first='Cleto' last='Deng'], 6-foot-5 PF, Salem High School, 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman, Deng was one of 5 all stars for a Salem High School team that won the state championship in convincing fashion. The 6-foot-5 forward was somehow able to use his size and strength to dominate the boards last season, and the NSSA product did the same exact thing this spring and summer. He has skill, phenomenal hands, and incredible physical tools for his age. Without Lane in the mix for Salem, Deng should get some more offensive responsibility and has a chance to establish himself as one of the best bigs in the entire state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#20 Charlie Tutwiler, 5-foot-11 PG, Andover High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tutwiler is one of my favorite players in the state and, in my opinion, also one of the most underrated. The 5-foot-11 guard has an extremely high skill level and no offensive weakness. He's able to beat defenders off the dribble with his quickness and explosiveness, but then he has the finesse and length to be able to finish at the rim. He's also an excellent passer and does a good job setting up his teammates. Tutwiler won't be the only Andover player on this list, so keep reading.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#19 [player_tooltip player_id='3348956' first='Connie' last='Panda'], 6-foot-7 PF, Beverly High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Panda is the only player in my top 25 that wasn't a league all-star last season, but I still feel quite confident in his spot on this list (I might even be too low). The 6-foot-7 forward does a good job using his size in the post for drop-step moves and little touch shots around the hoop, but he's most intriguing as a movement shooter on the perimeter. At his size, he has a rare ability to balance his feet and make shots from three, even when he has defenders giving a good contest. Without Klass in the mix, Panda should be a key player for Beverly and is going to shock a lot of people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#18 Krem Amparo, 6-foot-4 PF, Boston Latin Academy, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amparo is one of the best athletes on this list and plays with a never-ending motor that allows him to stuff the stat sheet in a number of ways. The 6-foot-4 forward got Boston City League all-star honors last year because of his ability to rebounds the ball on both ends, finish dump-downs and put-backs in the paint, and protect the rim defensively. The rising senior has phenomenal leaping ability, good hands, and better touch around the rim than you'd think, so he walks into a double-double pretty effortlessly every game. Without Olinto, Amparo will be tasked with more offensive responsibility and could show an improved skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#17 [player_tooltip player_id='3711672' first='Jonzel' last='Contreras'], 6-foot-2 PG, Haverhill High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Contreras is athletic, skilled, and has good size—everything you're looking for in a PG. He can get above the rim for dunks and athletic finishes with both hands, but he can also play below the rim with his quickness, change-of-direction dribble moves, and passing ability. The rising junior was one of three Haverhill High School all-stars last season, but he was his squad's most important player and returns this season with the keys to the offense after a nice spring/summer with Mass Rivals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#16 Finn Baron, 6-foot-2 CG, Marblehead High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baron returns as Marblehead's best player after a successful season where he showcased an impressive offensive skillset and was named a Herald all-scholastic. The 6-foot-2 combo-guard has extremely surprising athleticism at the rim (he dunks easily), but he also has craft and ball-handling ability that allows him to effortlessly get past his initial defender. The lefty can make shots from three, too, and makes the right pass when the defense collapses. Baron is an excellent athlete who should be one of the best players in the Northeastern Conference this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='3423515' first='Logan' last='Sullivan'], 6-foot-2 SG, Andover High School, 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sullivan is getting better, quickly. The 6-foot-2 SG was an all-star for Andover last season as a freshman, but then he shot 43% from the three-point line with the Mass Rivals this spring/summer and proved that he's one of the better shooters in the entire state. Furthermore, the rising sophomore has become more adept at attacking closeouts and using his athleticism and strength at the rim to finish over the trees. With Tutwiler, Sullivan, and another upcoming Andover player to come on this list, they'll be the most stacked roster in the MIAA this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='2569702' first='Jake' last='Fortier'], 6-foot CG, St. Mary's High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fortier is already a 1k point scorer and was one of St. Mary's High School's top two most important players last season on their way to a state championship, all as a sophomore. The 6-foot guard has excellent quickness with the ball in his hands, good leaping ability at the rim, and SO much elevation on his jump shot that it makes it impossible to contest. He's a great shooter from both the mid-range and three, and he can pass the rock too. Fortier will be St. Mary's High School's most important player this year and will have to carry an even bigger load that he did last season with some of the guys they lost.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 Jaylen McIver, 6-foot CG, Springfield Central High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McIver is electric. I had seen him play on film before, but I watched him play in person for the first time this summer and was shocked by his explosiveness. The 6-foot lefty guard has what I like to call the "finishing gene"—no matter how fast he's moving or what the defensive contest at the rim looks like, he has a knack for finishing softly off the glass at weird angles and insane speeds. He can also make shots from three and is a great paint-touch passer once the defense collapses. Western MA guys often don't get as much exposure, but it'll be impossible to forget about McIver this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 Jadon Beaty, 5-foot-11 PG, Archbishop Williams High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beaty, like McIver, is an electric lefty guard who's quite fun to watch with the ball in his hands. The 5-foot-11 rising junior was a Boston Herald All-Scholastic Honorable Mention last year, but he could make the list this year because of the offensive productive he provides, both as a facilitator and scorer. He has ridiculous athleticism at the cup, but he also has a super tight handle and can make all the passes he needs to. Beaty will have Olinto, as well as some other meaningful pieces alongside him and Archbishop Williams, and they could make a real run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='3727064' first='Logan' last='Volkringer'], 6-foot-3 CG, Plymouth-South High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Volkringer is a versatile, all-around player who has no offensive weakness and can do anything you need him to. Need somebody to run pick-and roll and make good decisions in the paint once the defense collapses? Need someone to play off the ball and decisively attack closeouts, space the floor, and knock down shots? Need somebody to guard the opposing team's best player? Volkringer is your guy. He returns as Plymouth-South's best player from a phenomenal season last year, and he keeps getting better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='2568521' first='Missoni' last='Brown'], 6-foot-2 CG, Springfield Central High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown transferred to Springfield Central High School this year from Windsor High School in CT where he was one of the best players in the state. Now, the 6-foot-2 bulldog guard comes to MIAA hoops where he should be able to dominate with his downhill attacking ability and strength at the rim. He's going to be one of the most physically-imposing guards in the entire state and a total matchup nightmare. With Brown, McIver, and a number of other impressive players in the mix, I wouldn't be surprised to see Springfield Central make a state title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='3727033' first='Yhan' last='Medina'], 6-foot CG, Quincy High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Medina is an electric point-of-attack combo-guard with athleticism, skill, and toughness. The 6-foot guard has a quick first-step and the rock on a string, so he can wiggle by defenders effortlessly and comfortably handle pressure. He also has above-the-rim athleticism at the cup and can make shots from three. At the MIAA Senior Showcase this past season, he was one of the most impressive players and impressed me with his continued development. Medina is a threat to be a Patriot League MVP this season after being an all-star last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='3695982' first='Dylan' last='Raffle'], 6-foot-5 CG, Milton High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raffle has one of the more translatable games to college hoops of anyone on this list. The 6-foot-5 combo-guard/wing has a great handle and coordination for his size but knows how to use his height to his advantage. Though he wasn't the Bay-State conference MVP last season, he was probably in strong contention and will be one of the better returning players this year. He can pass, dribble and shoot, and he does so while making quick, decisive moves and being a good teammate. Raffle should be getting high-level D3 recruitment and could be one of the best scorers in the state this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='3592636' first='Jordan' last='Oliver'], 6-foot-2 CG, Acton-Boxborough High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oliver is one of the more explosive athletes in the MIAA. The 6-foot-2 combo-guard gets high above the rim for dunks and finishes and can leap off of either one or two feet. But he also has a tight handle, a nice-looking outside shot, and a feel for the game that allows him to get through small spaces and make quick decisions in the paint. Desmond Flumo, a now-graduated teammate of Oliver's, was the Dual-County League MVP last season, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Acton Boxborough get another MVP this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='2832781' first='Elkin' last='Pena'], 6-foot-3 SF, Central Catholic High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pena has a runway in front of him to be one of the biggest risers in MIAA hoops. Last year, the 6-foot-3 wing didn't get as many offensive touches because of who he played with (Lopez), but he was extremely efficient with them when he got them. Now, with no more Lopez in the mix and a summer of excellent play with Mass Rivals, the rising junior feels like a breakout candidate. He shoots the three-ball effectively on the move, but he really excels as a rim-attacker, offensive rebounder, and athlete. His combination of physical tools, finishing ability, and motor should make him one of the more productive players in the entire state this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='2870617' first='Camden' last='Hill'], 6-foot-7 SF, New Bedford High School, 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is probably the most exciting long-term prospect in the entire state. The 6-foot-7 forward played well for New Bedford High School last season, but he's a different player now. His athleticism and physicality is massively improved, he's a better shooter and ball handler than he was, and his attitude has really turned a corner. He's focused, intense, and relentless in his play, and it's paying dividends for him. The rising sophomore gets well above the rim for dunks, but he can also finish effectively with both hands and does not move like a 6-foot-7 forward. Hill is getting better by the week and could completely dominate the competition this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='3488910' first='Owen' last='Adams'], 6-foot-3 SG, BC High School, 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams is extremely skilled and will end up being one of the better college players on this list if I had to guess. The 6-foot-3 guard has one of the quickest releases in the state and can shoot from anywhere on the court, but he also has the athleticism and strength to hold his line on drives to the rim. After a Herald All-Scholastic performance last year for a good BC High team, the rising junior should return and be even more confident as both a scorer and facilitator this year, especially with even more offensive responsibility on the horizon for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='2826663' first='Elian' last='Rodriguez'], 5-foot-11 CG, Salem High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rodriguez is one of the most electric guards in the state and returns to Salem High School for his senior season after a state championship and Herald All-Scholastic honors his junior year. The 5-foot-11 guard is maybe the quickest guard in the entire MIAA and gets by defenders like their cones. Once he does so, the ambidextrous guard shows off special finishing instincts with both hands and athleticism to get above the rim if needed. If the paint is clogged, Rodriguez can also make defenses pay from the perimeter with both his three-point shot and his passing ability. He'll be a phenomenal D3 player and will have a chance at a state championship repeat, especially alongside Deng and other meaningful pieces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='2879085' first='Thomas' last='Denton'], 6-foot-5 SF, Masconomet Regional High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Denton was a Herald All-Scholastic Honorable Mention last season, but he was playing with two college players (Farrell and Vella) who handled lots of the offensive duties. Now, as the clear number one option on a still-solid Masco squad, the 6-foot-5 wing should absolutely go off. He's one of the best shooters in the state (aided by his ability to get shots off easily as a result of his size), but he also uses slow steps, eurosteps, and other finesse moves quite effectively in the paint. Oh, and he can collapse the defense and pass the rock when needed. Total stud who should play at a high D3 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Josh Roux, 6-foot CG, Andover High School, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This list was extremely difficult to make, but I must admit this decision was fairly easy. Roux is, in my mind, the clear best player in the MIAA this season. The 6-foot guard is the most lethal scorer in the state from all three-levels—he gets his three-point shot off better than anyone, but he also has the skill and athleticism to get by defenders effortlessly. He has impressive finishing instincts at the rim, and the game moves very slowly for him. This summer, Roux was a key piece of Mass Rivals' 3SSB finals' run and picked up a D1 offer from Brown. Alongside Tutwiler (#20) and Sullivan (#15), Roux should help lead Andover to a super deep state title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->