2026 NE Frosh/Soph #E75 - Best of the Guards North & South Mixed Bag pt. 1

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

Tyler Rundell, Milton Academy: Rundell is a three-point shooter with the type of gym rat reputation that usually translates over time. The 6’2” guard is still in the early stages of his development, but the shooting foundation is already there.

Brendan MacDougall, Central Catholic : MacDougall is still in the early stages physically, but he showed a strong feel for the game. The Central Catholic guard rebounded well for his position, made smart plays, and flashed some athleticism. As his body continues to come along, there are some tools to work with.

Mikah Molina, Algonquin Regional High School: Molina showed a scoring mentality and the ability to finish through traffic. He’s wired to put the ball in the basket, but also competes hard on the defensive end of the floor.

Ryder Gomes, Monomoy high school: Gomes is a shifty guard who plays with craft and confidence. He showed the ability to finish around the basket, defend with toughness, and keep defenses honest from beyond the arc. 

Carter Noonan, Dartmouth HS: Noonan is a crafty guard who competes on both ends of the floor. He showed some ability as a shooter while also making plays with the ball in his hands. 

Brandon Garcia, Hyde: The Rhode Island native made the move up to Maine for his high school season and should be able to make an immediate impact. Garcia is a strong finisher around the basket with a shifty handle and a lot of wiggle to his game. He can get defenders off balance and create scoring opportunities off the bounce.

Liam Brooks-Barr, Harvey School: Brooks-Barr showed the ability to score it at all three levels. He is at his best with the ball in his hands, where he can create looks for himself and get into his shot. His deep range forces defenders to extend and opens up more room for him to attack.

Pisit Piamthipmanus, South Kent: Piamthipmanus is a true point guard who plays with a fundamentally sound approach. He plays through contact, creates shots for himself, and works defensively on the other end. He's a steady presence at the helm of the offense as a lead guard.

Carmelo Holmes, Putnam Tech: Holmes plays with a chip on his shoulder and brings an aggressive playmaking style to the floor. He finishes shots around the basket with both hands, makes plays off the bounce, and shows a strong feel for rotations defensively.

Jackson Hall-Evans, Norwell: Hall-Evans is part of a talented young core at Norwell and already shows a knack for scoring. He is still in the early stages of his physical development, but the offensive instincts are there. As he continues to mature, he should become a prospect to monitor in the coming years.

Isaiah Mickle, Tilton School: Mickle is an athletic guard heading into his first year at Tilton with some intriguing flashes. He’s still early in his development, but showed moments of standing out on both ends of the floor. The tools are there for him to keep growing within a strong program.

Ty Contino, Prout: Contino is a true point guard who plays with speed and looks to get teammates involved. He thrives setting the table and pushing the pace offensively. One to monitor in Rhode Island over the next few years as he continues to develop.

Owen Hawkins, Tilton School: Coming off a state championship run at Gilford HS, Hawkins joins a deep and talented 2029 class at Tilton. He impressed with his scoring, mature approach, and feel for the game, as he already plays with poise and should benefit from the reps ahead in AA.

TJ Jordan, Noble & Greenough School: Comes into high school with a big reputation from the middle school level, and did not dissapoint. He has a bit of a throwback point guard feel, finding open teammates while also being able to score for himself. The feel and confidence are already there for the young guard.

Brendan Fracassa, Home School: Fracassa is a shooting prospect who keeps defenses honest from the perimeter. He’s crafty with the ball and showed the ability to score in a variety of ways, his shotmaking ability gives him a strong offensive foundation.

Nico Leslie, Lenox Memorial HS: Leslie plays with a maturity beyond his years and brings a well-rounded offensive game. He can score in a variety of ways and has a strong basketball IQ. The 6’1” guard understands how to play and make the right reads.

Colby Gunn, Tilton School: Gunn is a shifty guard back for his second year at Tilton with tools to impact the game defensively. He has the quickness and instincts to become a high-level defender at the point of attack as he continues to develop. 

Noah Froio, Grafton High School: Froio is a true point guard who sets the pace offensively and digs in on the defensive end. He plays with great pace, keeps things organized, and competes with energy. 

Justin Rossi, West Warwick HS: The high energy southpaw guard showed off his ability to shoot the rock in his outing playing against high level competition. The sophomore can let it fly from outside getting right into three's off the dribble and needs little time to get his shots off.

Quincy Cook, Springfield Central: Cook is a shifty playmaker who excels getting into the paint with the ball in his hands. He showed the ability to break defenders down and create offense, while also stretching the floor when given space.

Alexander Wanyoike, Bridgewater raynham: Wanyoike looks like the next strong guard to come through Bridgewater-Raynham. He is a score-first player right now who can get it done at different levels. He is also continuing to develop his skill on the ball, becoming craftier with the handle as his game expands.

Daniel Pichay, St Sebastian’s School: Daniel Pichay is the final brother in line at St. Sebastian's, and is cut from a similar cloth. Daniel is no stranger to hard work and hustles all over the floor. Pichay also has a soft shooting touch from beyond the arc that forces defenses to monitor where he's located on the floor.

Linhan Jiang, Tilton School: Linhan Jiang is coming stateside and joining a Tilton squad who is already one of the best in the region. Jiang comes from Joe Tsai's basketball program and is fundamentally sound on both ends. Linhan will truly benefit under coach ONeil at Tilton as he has the tools to do so.

Jamar Hightower, BC High: Jamar Hightower, the son of Holy Cross standout John Hightower showed out at E75. Jamar a crafty point guard who offers lethal shooting where he can really get hot at multiple levels. In the coming years he is one to monitor as he has the background and work ethic to be a great player.

Logan Le, North Quincy High School: Le is a shifty guard who can get to the paint with his handle. He showed the ability to break defenders down while also scoring on the perimeter.

Noah Aviv Augustin, Cats Academy: Augustin lived up to the hype he had coming into Elite 75. The lefty guard plays with some swagger and already has a mature skill set at a young age. He works well on the defensive end, while also being able to knock down shots and break defenders down off the bounce. 

Christian Mercuri, Hollis Brookline: Christian Mercuri plays with a great pace, which allows him to get to the rim where he is a crafty finisher. The six foot guard should be in line for a big Sophomore season in the NHIAA this coming winter.