New England’s Updated 2025 Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rankings have closed in New England for the <em>Class of 2025</em>, which means this will be our final look at the <em>Top 10</em> prospects in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was minimal movement at the top of the rankings in this update; in fact, each of the ten prospects featured below was ranked in the <em>Top 10</em> prior to this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notably, seven of the ten prospects come from just three programs with <em>Brewster Academy</em> accounting for three, <em>New Hampton</em> claiming two, and two more coming from <em>CATS Academy</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of the ten prospects listed below comes from the prep ranks in New England and has already finalized their plans to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317299' first='Dwayne' last='Aristode']</strong> - A versatile, two-way wing at <em>Brewster Academy</em>, Aristode is one of the top prospects in this class nationally. The future <strong><em>Arizona Wildcat</em></strong> has the ability to play and defend multiple positions, is an elite wing defender, rebounds the basketball at a high level, and can score inside and outside of the paint.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106063' first='London' last='Jemison']</strong> - Arguably the top wing scorer in the region, Jemison was a standout this winter at <em>St. Thomas More</em>. Headed to the <strong><em>University of Alabama</em></strong>, he's a long and lean wing that can really shoot the basketball but also shines with his ability to make plays off the bounce and rebound in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317310' first='Keyshuan' last='Tillery']</strong> - A dynamic lead guard from <em>New Hampton</em>, Tillery proved to be one of the most competitive prospects in New England this season. On his way to be a <strong><em>Cincinnati Bearcat</em></strong>, he's a terrific decision maker with the ball in his hands, can score in the half-court or in transition, and does a great job of guarding at the point of attack. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1529071' first='Jaylen' last='Harrell']</strong> - A well-rounded offensive performer for <em>CATS Academy</em>, Harrell took his game to another level in his final season of high school basketball. The future <strong><em>Providence Friar</em></strong> turned himself into one of the most complete prospects in the region, going from a pure scorer to someone who could impact a game as a creator.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341272' first='Ben' last='Ahmed']</strong> - The <em>Putnam Science Academy</em> big man flexed his muscles while rewriting the schools record books and winning a <em>National Prep Championship</em>. Bound for <strong><i>Oklahoma State</i></strong>, he's an elite rebounder on both ends of the floor, carves out space as a low post scorer, and continues to impress with his ability to pass the basketball.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239437' first='Ryder' last='Frost']</strong> - One of the top perimeter shooters in the country, Frost wrapped up his career with a sensational season at <em>Phillips Exeter</em>. Headed to <strong><em>Notre Dame</em></strong>, he excelled his winter as a scorer, getting it done from behind the arc in the half-court and scoring with athleticism and physicality at the rim in transition.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2546101' first='Killyan' last='Toure']</strong> - A newcomer to the region this season, Toure shined for <em>Brewster Academy</em>, proving to be one of the best defensive guards in the nation. A future <strong><em>Iowa State Cyclone</em></strong>, he's an elite defender with good positional size and impressive athleticism that also shines with his ability to get downhill and finish at the rim.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633517' first='Leo' last='Curtis']</strong> - A true 7'-er with an impressive skill-set on the offensive end of the floor, Curtis left his mark as a force for <em>CATS Academy</em>. On his way to <strong><em>Arizona State</em></strong>, he's a versatile and skilled big man that can initiate offense from the top of the key, protects the rim with his length, and makes sets shots in the half-court.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317323' first='Mason' last='Blackwood']</strong> - An efficient wing at <em>New Hampton</em>, Blackwood continued to add elements to his game this winter while proving to impact winning in a variety of ways. Head to play at <strong><em>Penn State</em></strong>, he makes shots at a high clip from behind the arc, makes quick decisions with the basketball in his hands, and can really rebound the basketball defensively.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2317315' first='Preston' last='Fowler']</strong> - One of the top two-way wings in the region, Fowler shined in his role at <em>Brewster Academy</em>, doing whatever was needed to help win basketball games. Bound for <strong><em>James Madison</em></strong>, he's as versatile of a wing as there is in the region and showed this winter that he can score, facilitate, rebound, and defend at a high level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While their respective high school careers have now come to a close, each of these ten prospects has a very bright future ahead of them in the game of basketball, with plans to continue their careers at some of the top programs in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we continue to expand on our updated 2025 rankings, with thoughts on&nbsp;<em>newcomers</em>,&nbsp;<em>risers</em>, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->