With the Massachusetts high school basketball season at the midway point, we’re taking a look at the best boys basketball players competing in the MIAA for the 2025-26 season.
Our first list focuses on the top guards in the state.
TOP GUARDS IN MIAA BOYS BASKETBALL
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Elliott Baldizar, Seekonk, So.
One of the leading scorers in the South Coast Conference, Elliott Baldizar continues to fill up the stat sheet for Seekonk, averaging 16.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game through 12 contests. A 6-foot-1 combo guard, Baldizar poured in a season-high 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a loss to Fairhaven on Jan. 9.
Sam Brigham, Pope Francis, Sr.
A 6-foot-3 point guard, Sam Brigham averaged 18.3 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game as a junior. He’s having a huge senior season for Pope Francis, averaging 24.1 points through his first 13 games, including a 30-point performance in an 80-78 overtime victory over Springfield Central at the Hoophall Classic on Jan. 15.
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Aden Cabrera, Springfield Central, Sr.
A 5-foot-8 point guard, Aden Cabrera averaged 15.2 points per game as a junior at Holyoke. After transferring to Springfield Central in the offseason, Cabrera is averaging 17.3 points through the first 11 games of the 2025-26 season. He dropped a season-high 29 points in a win over Chicopee Comp. on Jan. 2.
Duke Cherry, Malden Catholic, Sr.
A dynamic 5-foot-9 point guard, Duke Cherry has helped lead Malden Catholic to a 12-2 record and a No. 3 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 1 Power Rankings. Cherry racked up 18 points in a big win over La Salle (Rhode Island) on Jan. 24.
Matt Dasilva, Milford, Jr.
A 6-foot combo guard, Matt Dasilva is averaging 18.3 points, 4 rebounds and 3.6 assists through 12 games. A dynamic three-level scorer, Dasilva dropped 51 points in a win over Burncoat on Dec. 28.
Jackson Dunton, Blackstone-Millville, Jr.
A dynamic 5-foot-11 combo guard, Jackson Dunton provides versatility in the Blackstone-Millville backcourt alongside fellow junior guard Karson Cournoyer. Dunton is averaging 17.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 steals and 3.2 assists through nine games.
Thomas Edwards, Avon, Sr.
A high-level scorer with deep range, Thomas Edwards (6-foot-1) recently surpassed 1,000 career points. In his fourth year as a starter, Edwards is one of the state’s leading scorers at more than 27 points per game.
Ethan Elie, Braintree, Sr.
The reigning MVP of the Bay State Conference’s Herget Division, Ethan Elie is having an impressive senior year. Through the first five games of the season he was averaging 25.6 points per game — including a 33-point outburst in a win over Framingham.
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Miles Fergus, Minnechaug, Sr.
A 6-foot point guard, Miles Fergus had a huge junior season with averages of 19.4 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Fergus’ minutes have been limited this season as he recovers from a dislocated ankle, but he has come up big when his team has needed him — including a 21-point performance in a win over Northampton.
Camden Gamache, Gardner, Sr.
A 5-foot-10 point guard, Camden Gamache recently eclipsed 1,000 career points. Through the first 11 games of his senior season he’s averaging 17.7 points and has led the Wildcats to a 9-2 record.
Noah Hambley, South Hadley, Jr.
An All-State football player as a defensive back, Noah Hambley is also an outstanding point guard and was named to MassLive’s Super 7 list. After averaging 14.2 points per game as a sophomore, Hadley has elevated his game in 2025-26 and is averaging 18.6 points through 12 games.
Caleb Haynes, Brookline, Jr.
A 5-foot-11 combo guard, Caleb Haynes is having a big junior season for Brookline. Haynes flashed his all-around ability in a December win over Portsmouth (NH) when he put up video game numbers: 38 points, 10 assists and 7 steals.
RJ Jimenez, Latin Academy, Sr.
A versatile combo guard, RJ Jimenez has turned it up a notch in 2026, averaging 18.1 points per game in seven January games.
Jaiden Johnston, Burncoat, Sr.
One of the best shooters in the state, Jaiden Johnston (6-foot-4 shooting guard) is averaging 24.9 points through the first 11 games of the 2025-26 season.
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Jordan King-Perilli, Holyoke, Sr.
A true three-level scorer, Jordan King Perilli averaged 16.5 points per game last season and helped lead Holyoke to a 16-5 record and a berth in the MIAA Division II Round of 16. After missing the first five games of the 2025-26 season, King-Perilli is averaging 20.5 points for the Purple Knights.
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Elijah Kleps, Chicopee Comp, Jr.
A 6-foot-6 guard, Elijah Kleps is one of the top class of 2027 prospects in the state. Kleps shined at the Hoophall Classic, scoring 15 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in a 51-45 win over South Hadley.
Javi Lopez, Central Catholic, Sr.
The all-time leading scorer for the Raiders with more than 1,600 career points, Javi Lopez is having a dominant senior season. A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Lopez shined on high school basketball’s biggest stage, recording 36 points and 11 rebounds in an overtime loss to New Jersey’s top team, Bergen Catholic, at the 2026 Hoophall Classic. “Javi is a bucket, you know what I mean, the fact that he doesn’t have a scholarship offer still blows my mind,” Central Catholic coach Mark Dunham said to MassLive after the game.
Ben Marino, Needham, Sr.
Also an outstanding volleyball player, Ben Marino is a smooth 6-foot-2 combo guard who can shoot it from deep. He has helped lead Needham to an 11-1 record and a No. 4 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 1 Power Rankings (through Jan. 26).
Jackson Mateus, Ludlow, Sr.
After averaging 17.7 points per game as a junior, Jackson Mateus has elevated his game in 2025-26 to lead Ludlow to an 8-4 start to the season. Through 12 games he’s averaging 18.6 points and has scored 20 or more points six times.
Kingston Maxwell, Abington, Sr.
An explosive 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Kingston Maxwell averaged 22.5 points per game as a junior and recently became Abington’s all-time leading scorer. He has been unstoppable in 2025-26, scoring 30 or more points in six games, including a 41-point, 12-rebound performance in a win over Millis on Dec. 29.
Ryan McDonald, Walpole, Sr.
A 6-foot-1 combo guard who can score at all three levels, Ryan McDonald was a Bay Conference All-Star the last two seasons. McDonald has been outstanding to start his senior year, averaging 20 points through his first six games, including a 37-point performance in a win over Milton.
Max Millette, Frontier, Sr.
A dynamic point guard, Max Millette has been largely unstoppable this season. After eclipsing the 1,000-point mark on Dec. 15, Millette has torched the nets for an average of 20.7 points per game while guiding Frontier to a 12-1 record. He scored a season-high 37 points in a win over Palmer on Jan. 22.
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Allen Miranda, Springfield Central, Sr.
A senior guard, Allen Miranda was MassLive’s only repeat Super 7 selection this season. After reaching 1,000 career points last year at Duggan Academy, Miranda transferred to Springfield Central in the offseason. Through 11 games Miranda is averaging 15.2 points for the Golden Eagles.
Diego Montanari, New Bedford, Sr.
A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Diego Montanari has led New Bedford to an 8-2 record and a No. 10 ranking in the latest MIAA Division I Power Rankings (through Jan. 26). Montanari averaged 23 points and 3.3 steals per game as a junior.
Tre Moynihan, Agawam, So.
Only a sophomore, Tre Moynihan has already reached 1,000 career points. A varsity player since eighth grade, Moynihan averaged 20 points per game as a freshman and has increased his scoring average to 26.5 points this season. He dropped a career-high 39 points in an 89-83 win over Taconic on Jan. 21.
Keigan Murphy, Hopedale, Sr.
A 5-foot-10 combo guard, Keigan Murphy helped lead Hopedale to the Division 5 state championship game last season. Murphy is having a big senior season, pouring in 16.1 points per game through his first 12 games while leading Hopedale to a 10-2 record and a No. 3 ranking in the MIAA Division 5 Power Rankings.
Brayden Nichols-Staples, Northampton, Jr.
One of the top sophomore guards in the state last season, Brayden Nichols-Staples has elevated his game as a junior, averaging 15.5 points through 11 games.
Teddy O’Neill, Swampscott, Jr.
A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Teddy O’Neill has led Swampscott to a 10-2 start and a No. 8 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 3 Power Rankings. A high-level scorer, O’Neill dropped 42 points and drilled seven 3-pointers in a win over Winthrop earlier this season.
Ladainian Rodrigues, Attleboro, Sr.
A 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Ladainian Rodrigues has helped lead Attleboro to an 12-1 record and a No. 8 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 1 Power Rankings. Rodrigues has posted some eye-popping stat lines this season, including a 28-point, 11-rebound performance in a win over Taunton.
Josh Roux, Andover, Jr.
A 6-foot-1 combo guard who is automatic from beyond the arc, Josh Roux is filling it up for Andover this season. Through his first nine games he’s averaging 26.2 points and shooting 47 percent from the 3-point line.
Jayden Rubio, Prouty, Jr.
One of the state’s most prolific scorers, Jayden Rubio is averaging 26.9 points per game through nine contests for Prouty. He scored his 1,000th career point in a 57-56 win over Hopedale on Jan. 21.
Domeniq Sanchez, Smith Vocational, Sr.
After averaging 23.5 points per game as a junior, Domeniq Sanchez surpassed 1,000 career points just seven games into his senior season. He’s averaging 19.2 points through the first 10 games of 2025-26.
Cameron Santos, Bridgewater-Raynham, Sr.
A 6-foot-5 shooting guard, Cameron Santos has led Bridgewater-Raynham to an 11-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 1 Power Rankings (through Jan. 26). He racked up 24 points and 12 rebounds in a big 53-52 win over New Bedford on Jan. 23.
Tyler Staiti, Abington, Sr.
Forming one of the best backcourts in the state alongside Kingston Maxwell, Tyler Staiti recently surpassed 1,000 career points. He has helped lead Abington to a No. 14 ranking in the latest MIAA Division 3 Power Rankings (through Jan. 26).
Mathaios Stamm, Newton North, Sr.
A 6-foot-1 combo guard, Mathaios Stamm was named a Bay State Conference All-Star as a junior. An efficient three-level scorer, Stamm had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in a win over Walpole on Jan. 23.
Grayson Thomas, Greenfield, So.
One of the leading scorers in the state, Grayson Thomas is a dynamic 6-foot-3 shooting guard. Through 11 games he is averaging 32.3 points, including a 41-point performance in a win over Mahar on Jan. 16.
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