Ivy, a guard out of Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to the University of Mississippi. The 6’3″ guard made himself a known commodity in New England last year, after making the move from Texas, due to his ability to knock down shots from behind the arc. He has good positional size, moves well without the basketball, and does a nice job of being ready to shoot on the catch. He competes defensively and has the ability to guard each spot on the perimeter. Ivy will have to work carve out a role at Ole Miss, but when you shoot the ball like he does there’s always a chance to make an impact, even in the SEC.

Most reliable shooting threat on the court, someone who can run off screens in any situation and set the tone with his perimeter spacing. Excellent footwork to get set beyond the arc, whether hopping into place, two-step backpedaling, or drifting into the catch with fluid left-right steps. His movement and preparation allow him to consistently arrive on balance and get into his shot without wasted motion, making him a constant option within the action of the offense.

I could watch Ivy shoot all day. The 6-foot-3 combo guard can handle the ball and run some pick and roll if needed, but I’m most intrigued by him as a movement shooter. He has good cutting instincts and understands angles and timing, so he’s able to get space from his defender off the ball and figure out how to get the rock. Once he does, he showcases an extremely pretty shot release—it’s literally textbook. And he can make them off the dribble, too. Ivy will play for Phillips Andover this season and might be part of the best shooting backcourt in New England with Hunter Peabody Hunter Peabody 6'3" | SG Phillips Academy Andover | 2027 State New E (who could’ve absolutely been written about but I literally just discussed him in another article). He already holds a few D1 offers and will continue to get interest from all levels.

Ivy shows the ability to play off the basketball but he does most of his damage playing off of the ball. He shows the ability to screen off the ball. He shows some flashes crashing the glass. Ivy looks to turn the corner when navigating to spots in the mid-range. I would like to see him move and can be a threat slashing off the ball off of backdoor cutters. I want to see him improve on his foot speed on the defensive end, some quicker guards tend to beat him to spots.

Ivy is new to New England and is going to make waves this high school season. The 6-foot-3 guard is playing for Middlesex Magic and fits right in with their system — he shoots it well from three, he passes it well, he attacks closeouts decisively and effectively, and he defends with intensity and fight. He’s bigger and stronger than you think and is probably still developing his body. He’ll be a key player for Lawrence Academy this season and already holds a D1 offer from Stanford.

Ivy was one of the better performers during the scholastic period, when he took full advantage of the opportunity to announce his presence in the region. The Lawrence Academy prospect has as good of mechanics on his jumper as anyone around. He’s elite in catch and shoot situations, doing his work early to be shot ready on the catch. He moves well without the basketball and also shows the ability to create space to get into his mid-range game. He does a nice job of elevating into his jumper and has the ability to get it off at any time. On the other end, he’s a high IQ defender that does a good job of being in the right spot in rotations.

Ivy, a talented scoring guard out of Texas, makes his first appearance in the New England rankings at #17 after transferring into Lawrence Academy. An early priority target for high academic programs, Ivy has quickly asserted himself as one of the better perimeter shooters in his class. He’s gifted in catch and shoot situations, but has also shown the ability to get open off screens and make movement threes with the ball in his hands. He’s a plus athlete that has the ability to handle the ball in the half-court and uses a quick first step to his advantage when attacking the rim. Defensively, he has the size plus strength combo needed to guard either back-court position and makes plays by reading angles and timing his attempts to go for steals.

Paxton Ivy Paxton Ivy 6'3" | SG Phillips Academy | 2027 State New E is a sharpshooting guard poised to make a splash among the elite ranks. His consistent accuracy from beyond the arc makes him a formidable offensive weapon, capable of stretching defenses and opening up the floor for his teammates. At 6’3″, he uses his positional size to compete effectively, blending physicality with finesse to create scoring opportunities. Defensively, Ivy’s instincts set him apart—he reads the game well, anticipating plays and forcing turnovers. With his balanced contributions on both ends of the court, it’s only a matter of time before Ivy cements his place among the top players in his class.

Translatable Skills
✅ Reliable Shooting
✅ Positional Size
✅ Defensive Instincts

Ivy is distinguished by his consistent shooting accuracy, particularly from long range, making him a reliable offensive asset. His solid positional size allows him to effectively compete against various defenders, utilizing his physicality to his advantage. Defensively, Ivy exhibits strong instincts, enabling him to anticipate plays and disrupt opponents’ strategies. His balanced performance on both ends of the court underscores his comprehensive understanding of the game.

Translatable Skills: Reliable shooting, advantageous positional size, strong defensive instincts, and physical play.

Ivy is a pure shooting guard that impacted the game with his ability to shoot. He knocked down a couple threes throughout the game and his knowledge of spacing and being in the right spots helped him get open for some of the shots. His jumper is quick and he wasn’t bothered by defenders on the perimeter converting on contested jumpers. Has a good skill set and showed it with a couple of crafty moves coming down the lane. He has good feet on defense and showed he’s capable of staying in front of players on defense.