2026 NE Frosh/Soph #E75 - Best of the Guards North & South Mixed Bag pt. 2

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Kaden Simon, Malden Catholic: Another young prospect with upside out of Malden Catholic to come through the Frosh/Soph series, we will be keeping an eye out for Simon's development. The 5'9" guard showed a strong ability to handle the ball with his tight control of it and he brings some pop to the floor as well.

Kyle Jones, Holland Tech: Jones' ability to attack the rim was on full display at the Frosh/Soph event as he brings a controlled and strong approach on them. He attacks openings in the defenses with line drives to the rack and was able to convert in traffic, while also proving that he can make the long ball from beyond the arc.

Nico Arria, Malden Catholic: Nico Aria is a freshman at Malden Catholic who offers intruiging upside. He is a solid shooter from range working primarily off the catch. He also offers a drifty handle at the point.

Lyxander Mejia, Prospect Hill Academy: Lyxander Mejia is a sophomore guard at Prospect Hill who offers a lenky frame for his height. Lyxander has a higher release point which helps him get his shots off, though he shows he can create space with his handle. Lyxander can also get downhill and finish around the rim. Working on his change of pace could allow him to further his scoring ability.

Giovanni Moltz, Fitch HS: Giovanni Moltz is a high energy guard who excels applying pressure on defense and pushing the ball in transition. In the half court he works well ripping through off the catch and either finishing around the rim or getting to a mid range pull up. In the coming years if he can show and improve on extending his range and tightening up his handle it will make him more of an offensive threat.

Brady Penwell, Duxbury HS: Penwell has some versatility to his scoring skill set as he can step outside to make the long ball particularly well off the catch, while being able to get to the rim with patience and a measured attack off the rip. He offers competitive defense with his ability to move his feet and anticipation to block shots or jump passes.

Jesse Brothers, Halifax West (CAN): Canadian PG Jesse Brothers plays a very confident brand of basketball at the guard position. He is a very good shooter and has the ability to score on any level. Brothers is unfazed by solid defense and is ready and poised in his shooting. Though some of his shot selection is questionable he has the ability to make them, cleaning this part of his game up a bit could create more playmaking opportunities, though as aforementioned he can hit the tough shot.

Eli Middleton, St. Thomas Aquinas: Eli Middleton, the brother of Caleb Middleton listed at 6'2" and still may be growing already has solid size at the guard position, with a longer frame. The lefty guard gets downhill into the lane with and without the ball well. He is able to push the pace allowing for transition opportunity and giving the defense limited time to set. He works well off the catch and stretches the floor with his shooting, he can hit directly off catch but doesn't need many dribbles to create space for himself. 

Devin Dunn, North Reading: Devin Dunn sees the floor very well, as he can find a teammate leaking in transition, or work his way into the lane. The guard shows some three level scoring capability, but works well getting to a spin middy. Continued shooting reps in the gym will allow him to unlock more consistency on the offensive end.

Ryan Barrett, Lynnfield HS: Ryan Barrett is a very comfortable shooter from the perimeter working both off the catch or with his handle, where he is good on his pull up. Don't let the height fool you as Ryan gets to the rim and handles contact verry well, using bumps, upfakes, and pick up variation to finish around the rim.

AJ James, Gates Middle: AJ James a lefty 8th grade guard can really shoot the 3 ball, for his age his confidence from range is already high. He does so both off the catch and on the dribble. To compliment is high octane shooting he is a pest on defense picking up high up the floor with constant pressure.

Jehiel Safo-Darko, Kingswood Oxford: Kingswood has a bright spot in this hungry, scrappy PG. Safo-Darko is the definition of heart over size. He’s able to penetrate oppsoing defenses and know when to kick and when to score. Coachable and a teammate that other players want to play with.

Ryan Azevedo, Dover HS (NH): Ryan Azvedo a 5'7" guard out of Dover New Hampshire plays with a very quick twitch. This allows him to get to the rim where he is a creative finished and can do so through and around contact, he isn't afreaid to go to a floater either. He also can hit from the arc extended either off the catch, or dribble. His quick twitch allows him to create solid separation from his defender with his handle. 

Alejandro Recca, Springfield Central: A freshman guard from Springfield, Massachusetts, Alejandro Recca plays with loads of hustle. He is active on the defensive end and is willing to help out on the glass. On the offensive end he shows potential as a shooter from beyond the arc and inside. further work in the gym, will compliment his willing hard play.

Breon Rolax, East Hartford: Bre'on Rolax is a fundamental guard that has a good pace in finding his spot on the midrange. Davis can play on ball and off ball, which supports the fact he can shoot from anywhere on the floor.

Devin Davis, East Hartford: Davis has a knack for rebounding the ball and can play multiple positions which makes him a threat in different areas of the floor. He brings a strong build for his age making his upside as a prospect intriguing.

Austin Christmas, O'Bryant: Austin Christmas shows flashes of being a three level scorer as he is very comfortable inside and out with putting the ball up. Christmas is good with the ball in his hands either attacking his defender off the dribble or setting the offense.

Anthony Fuller, Marthas Vineyard Regional: Anthony Fuller, a guard from Matha's Vineyard shows promise as a ball handler shwoing the ability to playmake at the point. He can play from outside as well as work his way into the lane. Continued work on his handle and creating space in the gym will help his game further

Jayce Johnson, Springfield Commonwealth: Trasnferring in from Putnam Tech, Johnson will continue to build upon his game in his home city of Springfield. The 5'11" guard has a strong build for a freshman prospect and uses it to his advantage especially on the defensive side of the ball. He can score the ball in different ways as well as distribute it and has upside to continue to monitor.

Jaimoni Johnson, Central HS (RI): Has the talent to hang with the best in his class. His unselfishness compliments his savviness on the floor. Has the potential in the next couple years to be a polished complete player.

Enzo Khoury, Portsmouth (RI): Enzo Khoury is very comfortable bringing the ball up the floor, choosing his tempo making his way up. He can maintain a pace and get to the rim, but also slow or speed it up off of his hesitation. He can also create space on the outside with his handle. Most of his work is seen on ball this upcoming season being effective and active off the ball on the offensive end will only benefit his game.