Over the past two weeks, MassLive took a position-by-position look at some of our picks for the best players in Massachusetts high school boys basketball.
Earlier, we asked coaches to tell us about the players who have stood out for their teams during the 2025-26 season. These lists were compiled based on the information provided by the coaches who chose to respond. (Most statistics are as of late January.)
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BEST FORWARDS IN MASSACHUSETTS BOYS BASKETBALL (COACHES’ PICKS)
Devin Berry, sr., Revere
Berry is a three-year varsity player and a tri-captain this season. “The leading scorer for our team, Devin is averaging 12.5 points and seven rebounds (per game),” Revere coach David Leary said. According to the coach, Berry plans on going to trade school after he graduates.
Conner Bergeron, fr., Greenfield
Bergeron is a freshman star for Greenfield — he is averaging almost 16 points per game. “He’s the kind of player a coach dreams of,” Greenfield coach Angelo Thomas said. “He does what you ask of him, and he’s a hard worker who produces. He’s a great teammate who leads by example.”
Brody Bumila, sr., Bishop Feehan
He’s committed to the University of Texas for baseball, but the 6-foot-9 left-hander also is a star on the basketball court. The team captain and 1,000-point scorer is averaging 28.4 points and 15.6 rebounds per game as a senior. He’s a two-time CCL all-star.
Mitchell Carey, sr., Amherst-Pelham Regional
Carey is a 6-foot-4 wing averaging 23 points and four rebounds per game in his fourth varsity season. Amherst-Pelham Regional coach Jamahl Jackson calls Carey the team’s best player. “He can score the ball from anywhere on the floor,” Jackson said. “He has great range on his jump shot. He defends, rebounds and leads by example with his work ethic. He’s developed into a more vocal leader and a captain on the team.” Carey ranks among the state leaders in scoring and 3-pointers. He’s being recruited by several college programs.
Brody Fay, sr., Chicopee Comp
Fay is a four-year varsity starter and a 1,000-point scorer. He is averaging 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season. “He has made tremendous strides in his overall game,” Chicopee Comp coach Gavin Miller said. “Once primarily a post player, he has transformed into a versatile and reliable wing, becoming a key playmaker and leader for our team.”
Jayden Goncalves, sr., New Mission
Goncalves is averaging more than 10 points per game. “Super athletic, can score on all three levels,” New Mission coach Eleazar Clayton said. “Definitely a scholarship talent.”
Jack Hanchett, jr., Essex Tech
The team captain was averaging 11.7 points and 11.1 rebounds per game in early February while battling through injuries and illnesses all season. “One of the toughest kids I have been around,” Essex Tech coach Mike DeMartinis said. “Does everything the right way. He’s leading the North Shore in rebounding at 6-feet tall.” The coach said Hanchett’s improvement from the end of his freshman year has been amazing to see. “He has really bought into the program, and he and the team are starting to see the positives of all his hard work,” DeMartinis said.
Jaeden Hays, jr., New Mission
New Mission coach Eleazar Clayton said Hays is very gifted offensively. “Very good shooting the 3-ball and taking defenders off the dribble,” Clayton said. “Very good rebounder and has a great feel for the game.” Hays is averaging 14 points and six rebounds per game.
RJ Jimenez, sr., Boston Latin Academy
Jimenez was averaging 15.2 points and six rebounds through 12 games. “Two-time Boston City League all-star,” Boston Latin Academy coach Dan Bunker pointed out.
Patrick Larson, so., Easthampton
Larson is averaging 10.7 points per game and has a 1.67 assist-to-turnover ratio. He especially shines on defense — he had 31 deflections and 24 steals as of midseason. “Pat is one of our best defenders,” Easthampton coach Nicholas Whitney said. “He is asked to guard the best wing each night.”
Dane Leary, jr., Westport
Westport coach Scot Boudria identified Leary as a top player and team leader as a junior. He was averaging 10.2 points and 1.3 charges taken per game as of early February.
Rashaad Martin, sr., Neighborhood House Charter
Neighborhood House Charter coach Kat Walker likens Martin to an NBA legend. “He is our Kevin Garnett,” Walker said. Martin is averaging around a double-double in his second season with the program. “The fire and dog of the team,” Walker said. “Scrappy and gets after it.”
Luke McHugh, jr., Holliston
Holliston coach Chris Vanesian said McHugh has had a strong junior season, with averages of eight points, five rebounds and three assists per game. “As a sophomore, Luke started for us and was a terrific 3-point shooter,” Vanesian said. “This year, he has kept his ability to shoot, and he has added his ability to get to the basket as well as his court vision to his repertoire. Luke’s game has progressed a lot since last year, and he’s had some high-scoring games for us.”
Alex Orszulak, sr., Ware
Hard-nosed, strong, physical and a true leader. That’s the way Ware coach Eugene Rich describes Orszulak. “He does all of the little things,” Rich said. “First one to dive on the floor for a loose ball, first one to take a charge. Alex doesn’t back down. He is a very good defender as well.”
James Patey, sr., Walpole
Patey is a team captain who plays the 3, 4 and 5 positions for Walpole, typically guarding the opposing team’s best player. “Our vocal leader on a day-to-day basis, takes charges, boxes out and dives on the floor,” Walpole coach Scot Schaming said. Patey averages around five points and five rebounds per game. “But he makes all of the plays that don’t show up in the box score,” Schaming said. He’ll likely be a track and field athlete in college.
Josiah Reid, so., Neighborhood House Charter
Reid is averaging around 10 points and five rebounds per game in his first season with the team. “He’s finding his groove,” Neighborhood House Charter coach Kat Walker said. “He will be one of the better Charter School players in years to come.”
Andre Robinson Jr., eighth grade, Baystate Academy Charter
As an eighth-grader, Robinson is a captain and the team’s top defender, according to Baystate Academy Charter coach Eric Newkirk. “Andre is asked to guard the best player on the opposite team every night,” Newkirk said. “He also moves from guard to forward and sometimes center for us — he plays all five positions.”
Ladainian Rodrigues, sr., Attleboro
Rodrigues is a team captain, a three-year starter, a two-time Hockomock League all-star and a Boston Globe/Herald All-Scholastic Team selection. “His athletic ability can dominate games on both ends of the court,” Attleboro coach Mark Houle said. “He impacts the game with his defensive and his offensive skills — a hard worker every day in practice. He is outstanding in transition and can score at all three levels.” As a junior, Rodrigues led the team in scoring (15 points per game) and rebounding (10). As a senior, he was at 19.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 3.6 assists per game at midseason. “His athleticism and court awareness routinely create advantages for our team,” Houle said. “He’s a solid teammate and leader for our program.”
Jack Ryan, so., Weymouth
Ryan is averaging around 10 points per game as a sophomore. “Super tough kid who will be a huge part in our rebuild,” Weymouth coach Jimmy Dolan said.
Roman Synnott, sr., Wilmington
Synnott, a team captain, was averaging 9.1 points per game in early February. “Awesome kid and teammate,” Wilmington coach Anthony Faradie said. “Great defender, hustle guy.”
Jaycob Underwood-Roche, sr., Somerville
Somerville coach Mark Antonelli called Underwood-Roche the season’s breakthrough player in the Greater Boston League. “Jaycob was a role player last year as a junior, mostly being counted on for defense and rebounding,” Somerville coach Mark Antonelli said. “He put in an extreme amount of work on his offensive game and has become one of the best players in the league.” Underwood-Roche was averaging 13.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game at midseason. According to Antonelli, Underwood-Roche has ambitions to play basketball in college, and several programs are showing interest.
Jake Webster, sr., Bishop Feehan
Webster is a team captain and a returning CCL all-star. “Dynamic slasher to the basket and our best defender,” Bishop Feehan coach Dean O’Connor said. The 6-foot-3 Webster is averaging 15.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Vin Winter, sr., Ipswich
Winter was averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game at midseason. “He is our leader,” Ipswich coach Alan Laroche said. “He has a deadly outside shot and gets in passing lanes on defense.”
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