2026 New England Open Gym Recap - pt. II

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

Part two of the recap from this weekend's talent is live! We will have more releases all week.

Diante Jackson, Cranston West - Jackson brings great positional size at 6’6” and plays with a physical edge around the basket. He showed really good footwork on drives, using his body to work through defenders and finish through contact. The Cranston West forward is also a tough rebounder who attacks the glass with a high motor to haul them in. Intriguing name as he heads into his junior year in the RIIL.

Daniel Wheeler, Macduffie - Wheeler continues to expand his game, and his overall development has been coming along very nicely. The 6'5" junior was once mostly known to be a smooth shooting threat, but has really made strides athletically to the point where he can really be a problem in the open floor. He's also seen expansion in his shot creation and handle. so when he does make defenders stay close on the perimeter, he can get past them and attack the basket. Has high academic interest at different levels.

Tyler Cain, Notre Dame-West Haven - Cain has good positional size and length at 6’3”, with the ability to operate as a scoring point guard. He can run the offense in the halfcourt, make the right reads, and get his teammates the ball in scoring positions. His ability to push pace in transition and find others was impressive, while also showing some sneaky athleticism and solid defensive ability. Yet another NDWH underclassman who's impressed us this fall.

Owen Walsh, Wachusett - Walsh brings intriguing size and shooting ability to the wing at 6’5”. He does a good job spacing the floor, operating primarily off the catch from the wings and corners, and reportedly shot 40% from three last season at Wachusett. His length also translates defensively, where he can use his long arms to get into passing lanes and disrupt the offense. Another young prospect to monitor in the MIAA as his game continues to develop.

Somto Awaka, Trinity-Pawling - The third and final Awaka brother to come through the ranks, Somto brings a strong physical foundation to the floor. At 6’6”, he plays bigger than his listed size, using his frame to establish position and finish around the basket. He has good touch inside and has the ability to get up and play above the rim. 

Josiah Hendricks, England - Hendricks is a crafty young guard who showed a knack for getting separation with his handle. He used a variety of moves off the dribble to create distance between himself and defenders, allowing him to get into scoring positions. He finished well around the basket and also knocked down threes from the perimeter. He has a pretty advanced game for his age and will be one to watch for a potential transfer into the prep ranks from England.

Matt Halloran, Bancroft - Halloran is an intriguing 6’8” big man out of Central Massachusetts with some upside as he continues to develop. He showed solid footwork around the basket and was able to finish shots through contact using his size. He's also a competent floor spacer with his ability to step out to the three-point line and hit a shot off the catch. He is set to join the reigning champions at Bancroft this year.

Sebastian Harding, Brewster - Harding took over stretches of his game sets with his quickness and ability to attack defenders. The Brewster guard plays with a low center of gravity, keeping the ball on a string and using his handle to get into the paint. He finished through contact inside and showed the ability to make shots at different levels. He has seen a lot of growth in his game over the past 18 months.

Jeremiah Minus, New Heights Charter - One of the few freshmen in attendance, Minus showed some impressive flashes for his age. He has a long frame at 6’0” and plays with good court awareness, understanding where to be and how to make plays. His quick release from beyond the arc allowed him to get right into threes when the ball found him. Minus can heat up and be very impactful with the ball in his hands and is certainly one to track in the 2030 class.

Alex Moorehead, Algonquin Regional Hs - Moorehead fits the mold of a swiss army knife with the different ways he can impact the game. The 6’2” guard brings solid size and toughness, allowing him to play through contact and make plays in traffic. Defensively, he has the versatility to guard multiple positions and compete with bigger players. He looks to make noise in the Mid-Wach to cap off his high school career this winter.

Sean Smith-Sharkey, Salisbury - The California native is a smooth guard who can really get going as a scorer. He can make shots in bunches from beyond the arc, whether getting into them off the catch or creating space off the dribble. He's also capable of initiating the offense himself, giving Salisbury another ballhandler who can make things happen. 

Mo Horton, Burncoat - Horton brings a big frame to the interior and showed some craft with his scoring around the basket. The 6’6” big man mixed in hook shots and floaters, using his size to get looks over defenders in the paint. He also used his body well on the glass, battling for position and competing for rebounds. Can definitely be a mismatch for defenders down low with his size.

Wilson Youssef, Brewster - The New Hampshire native returns to his home state for a postgrad year at Brewster, bringing good size and shooting ability to the perimeter as a 6'5" wing. Youssef showed impressive range, knocking down threes from well beyond the arc and forcing defenders to extend. He also made some crafty finishes around the basket and showed passing ability when looking for teammates on the perimeter.

Idy Fall, Buckingham Browne & Nichols - Fall is a fluid athlete who brings some nice versatility to the perimeter. He ran the floor well, showed comfort handling the ball, and stepped confidently into multiple three-pointers throughout his outing. He's got solid positional size as a 6'3" guard who can use his impressive athleticism to make the defense pay when he rises up for dunks.

Tate Aum, Avon Old Farms - A newcomer to Avon Old Farms from South Korea, Aum is a young guard with some upside to keep an eye on. He showed good defensive instincts, getting into passing lanes and coming away with steals. On the offensive end, he made plays for others and showed some feel as a distributor.

Jayden Akpoveta, England - Akpoveta brings an intriguing blend of size and skill to the wing at 6’5”. He has a nice-looking jumper while also being able to work inside and score around the basket. His rebounding ability allows him to make plays on the glass, and he has good feel for making quick touch passes to teammates. 

Ben Whitten, Concord Christian - Whitten brings some intriguing versatility to the frontcourt at 6’8”. He handles the ball well for a player his size and showed a quick release rising into jumpers around the elbow. Defensively, he wasn't afraid to get physical, using his body and length to compete around the basket. He has a great blend of size and skill and his continued development is worth keeping an eye out for.

Nytel Johnson, Burncoat - Johnson's two-way ability caught our eye in his outing as he and his Burncoat counterpart stood out. He was active defensively with quick hands that allowed him to bother opposing ballhandlers and make plays on the ball. He showed good lift and mechanics on his three-point jumper while also finishing layups with soft touch around the basket.

Thomas Summers, Brewster - The Scarborough Maine native made his presence felt with his ability to score both inside and out. Summers knocked down spot-up jumpers from the perimeter, while also showing toughness getting downhill and finishing through contact. He competes hard on the offensive glass, using his body to fight for extra possessions

Isaac ONeill, England - O'Neill brings an aggressive attack to the floor at 6’7”. He was able to put the ball down and get to the rim, showing some good body control, stopping and finishing off two feet in traffic. His post footwork is impressive as well, and he also gets involved on the offensive glass to create second-chance opportunities. 

Marty Rodriguez, Deerfield - Rodriguez continues to grow physically, having added close to five inches since first getting onto our radar as a 5’7” freshman. Now heading into his junior year at Deerfield, the true point guard has developed into a nice prospect with his ability to set the pace and run the offense. He works hard defensively and understands how to lead a group.

Masiah Davis, East Catholic - Davis brings some nice scoring tools to the floor with his combination of handle and shotmaking. The 6’3” guard is quick with the ball, getting into his moves and stepping confidently into long three-pointers. He also attacks the basket to finish inside, while using his instincts defensively to come away with steals and jumpstarting the offense in transition. 

Noah Barry-Sow, Hyde - Barry-Sow is a postgrad at Hyde looking to make his mark as a college prospect this season. The 6’4” forward brings some nice touch around the basket and is capable of stepping outside to make shots from three-point range. He also competes well on the glass, using his body to rebound and create extra possessions. He's set to play a big role for Hyde this season.