Breakout Candidates: New Hampshire

Next up in the Breakout Candidates series, we head to New Hampshire.   There's plenty of talent in one of New England's northernmost states and today we'll look at some prospects that are primed to take big jumps in the upcoming season.   Below are five prospects out of New Hampshire on our breakout list.   [player_tooltip player_id='2898403' first='Garrett' last='Hall']   The 2026 prospect out of Alvirne has a chance to be one of the top big men in the NHIAA this upcoming season. Hall, a 6'6" forward, is coming of a junior year in which he averaged 11.8 points per game and was a Division I honorable mention all-state selection. Alvirne will need to replace Sammy DeWitt's 17.1 points per game and I expect that Hall will take on a good part of that scoring load. With broad shoulders and a big frame, Hall is able to make a serious impact in the paint. He has the ability to score turning over either shoulder, does a nice job of rolling out of screens, and has a big catch radius and good hands. He works hard on the offensive glass and runs well in transition. Defensively, he offers some rim protection, moves his feet well, and can really rebound the basketball.   [player_tooltip player_id='2451429' first='Tyler' last='Jordan']   The 2026 prospect out of Windham should turn into one of the better perimeter scorers in the NHIAA in his senior season. Jordan, a 6'2" guard, averaged 10.2 points per game last winter, including a single game high of 29 points. Windham will look to Taylor to team with [player_tooltip player_id='2568538' first='Sam' last='Roidoulis'] (10.9 points per game) to form one of the best duos in the state. A taller guard, he does a great job of moving without the basketball, running off lots of screens and finding different ways to get open. He makes shots with range out to the college three, has a really quick release on his jumper, and makes them consistently on the move. He's a high IQ player that does a good job of cutting to the rim and even shows some shot creation ability off the bounce. Defensively, his length is an asset, as he's able to make plays in passing lanes that lead to transition scoring opportunities.   [player_tooltip player_id='2829417' first='Cole' last='McClure']   The 2028 prospect out of Phillips Exeter Academy will look to capitalize on a strong summer as he transitions to a higher level of competition in the NEPSAC. McClure, a 6'2" guard, is a repeat sophomore that averaged 22.5 points per game last winter for St. Thomas Aquinas, on his way to being named the Division III Player of the Year. Phillips Exeter graduated three key pieces in their back-court, meaning McClure should step into a big role from Day 1. He has great positional size and length at the lead guard spot and shows a solid understanding of how to make plays for himself and others. He's got some wiggle off the bounce, is a creative finisher around the rim, and has the ability to create scoring opportunities late in the shot clock. His floor vision and feel for the game elevate those around him. Defensively, he reads the passing lanes and has the size and length combo needed to guard either spot in the back-court.   [player_tooltip player_id='2832763' first='Finn' last='McCauley']   The 2028 prospect out of Portsmouth has a massive summer on the travel circuit and looks primed to break out as one of the top forwards in the NHIAA. McCauley, a 6'6" forward, averaged 5.7 points per game in his first season of varsity play, helping his team to a 15-3 record. Portsmouth will now look to McCauley, and his classmate [player_tooltip player_id='2594613' first='Derek' last='Swartz'], to help lead a deep run in the state tournament. One of the better athletes in his class, he's an above the rim finisher that is explosive in both the open floor and in the half-court. He can attack the rim as a straight line-driver, makes tough finishes through contact around the rim, and even knocks down threes out of the trailer position. On the other end of the floor, he can guard any position with his combination of athleticism, lateral mobility, and length, while also controlling the glass as a rebounder and protecting the rim as a shot blocker.   [player_tooltip player_id='2818571' first='Alton' last='Williams']   The 2026 prospect out of Hollis-Brookline made a splash last winter and looks ready to take his game to another level this upcoming season. Williams, a 6'5" forward, averaged 12.5 points per game last winter, on his way to earning a selection on the Division II second team all-state squad. Hollis-Brookline has their own formidable duo in Williams and [player_tooltip player_id='2836141' first='James' last='Arthur'] (14.3 points per game) and should be one of the top contenders in Division II this winter. A terrific grab-and-go rebounder, he does a great job of getting up and down the floor quickly, particularly as a rim runner. He can make plays off one or two bounces, does a nice job of keeping the ball alive on the offensive glass, and is a tough finisher around the rim. He plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor and has the ability to defend up and down a lineup. He's a plus athlete with long arms that is solid on the glass, makes plays in passing lanes, and can protect the rim from the help-side.   Keep an eye out tomorrow as we unveil the Breakout Candidates for our last two states - Rhode Island and Vermont!

Next up in the Breakout Candidates series, we head to New Hampshire.