College coaches can often find their greatest recruiting value in the frontcourt.
Not that talented guards are necessarily a dime a dozen, but there are certainly fewer college-ready wings, forwards and bigs to choose from. And with the unique size, athleticism, skill and physicality these frontcourt prospects often come with, they are more likely to impact the college game right away.
Our Under the Radar series aims to highlight some of the under-recruited names in New England we believe deserve more attention. Several of the top frontcourt prospects in the region, like Newman wing and Marquette commit Philipe Ndong and Hotchkiss forward and Pepperdine commit Alonzo Archbold, already appear in our Top 50 rankings. But what about the players below them?
Here’s a look at 10 Class of 2027 underrated frontcourt prospects in New England.
Andrew Adegbite, MacDuffie
6-6 forward
Hometown: Pompton Lakes, N.J.
Adegbite was originally in the 2026 class and was a certain Division 2 recruit, but he decided to bet on himself with a postgraduate year. His improvements have been noticeable. He was a key piece of NYC Honor’s run to the MADE Hoops 17U championship game this summer – where he impacted winning against Division 1 talent – and he’s taken that momentum into fall open gyms. He’s become a dangerous 3-point shooter that you can’t leave open and his coaches believe he’ll be one of the most improved players in Class AA this winter. A versatile defender who has shown the ability to lock down opposing stars, Adegbite’s trajectory is going up fast.
Trey Ambrozich, Vermont Academy
6-8 forward
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Momentum is building for Ambrozich, who was named to the UA Rise circuit second team this summer playing grassroots basketball with NBBA NorCal and should assume even more responsibility at Vermont Academy this winter. He’s a confident 3-point shooter both off the catch and dribble, boasts back-to-the basket skills and he’s an active, physical rebounder who can also block shots. There’s a lot to like about Ambrozich’s game and the different ways he can make an impact.
UNDER THE RADAR: 2027 boys guards
Caleb Baker, Lawrence Academy
6-6 wing
Hometown: Whitman, Mass.
Baker was one of Lawrence Academy’s best performers and scorers to end last season on a team that also included Marquette commit Alex Egbuonu, then he excelled as the lead star for House We Built all spring and summer as he showed his ability to lead an offense, score at all three levels and be a playmaker. With an improving jumper and already high-level athleticism, Baker has plenty of skills and tools to be an impact player at the next level. He’s garnering Div. 1 interest and being recruited at every level.
Ben Cormier, Proctor
6-9 forward
Hometown: Newburyport, Mass.
An MIAA star at Newburyport last season, Cormier suffered a late-season injury but returned to put together a strong grassroots season with the New England Storm, punctuated by averaging 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists per game during the final live period. Now fully healthy, the momentum is building for Cormier heading into his postgraduate season at Proctor. He’s garnering high-academic Division 3 interest.
Thomas Denton, Masconomet
6-6 forward
Hometown: Topsfield, Mass.
One of the best returners in the MIAA, Denton averaged 17.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as a junior last season in helping Masconomet reach the Division 2 state final. As he demonstrated during August’s MIAA senior showcase, Denton has a unique ability to make plays both inside and outside on the perimeter. He can hit 3-pointers or let the offense play through him, and he can overpower opponents in the paint on both ends. He’s made a handful of Division 3 visits, including Endicott, Saint Anselm, Brandeis, Roger Williams, Salve Regina and Suffolk.
Jayden Duverne, Phillips Exeter
6-7 wing
Hometown: Woburn, Mass.
Exeter’s success in 2025-26 had a lot to do with Cole McClure and Christian Chartier, of course, but Duverne was in the middle of everything for the Big Red. He has a smooth, sweet-looking and high release from 3-point range that’s difficult for opponents to disrupt, and he feasts on the glass on both ends and consistently picks up second chance points. Duverne can also put the ball on the floor and make plays at the rim and against contact. He has versatility on both ends of the court that allows him to fit and excel in different systems.
Elliot Erickson, Cushing
6-6 wing
Hometown: Gardner, Mass.
Erickson had Division 1 offers from UMass, Stonehill and Boston University before fracturing his left foot in January and then re-injuring the same foot in early May, which wiped out a significant portion of his recruiting window. But he’s healthy again and impressing Division 1 coaches during fall open gyms. An athletic floor-spacer and versatile defender, Erickson has unique tools at 6-foot-6. Making outside shots more consistently and getting to the rim off the dribble are two areas of focus right now, but he’s making clear he needs to be monitored again at the Division 1 level.
Liam Henaghen, St. Paul’s
6-7 wing
Hometown: Hampden, Maine
An injury disrupted Henaghen’s summer, but before then, the New England Storm wing was on a high-academic Division 1 track in the Patriot League and Ivy League. He shot 35 percent from 3-point range last season and he’s a versatile defender who can match up with guards and wings and play with a high motor on both ends from the viewings I’ve seen of him. Tufts, Colby and Amherst are among the Division 3 schools in the mix for him, and with 15 pounds of added muscle, he could ultimately go higher if he pushes out his recruitment.
Jack Mullins, Nobles
6-7 wing
Hometown: Westwood, Mass.
Mullins, I thought, was the glue for Nobles in a breakthrough 2025-26 season that landed them the No. 1 seed in NEPSAC Class A. He’s a dangerous 3-point shooter, and he’s just as much of a threat when he puts the ball on the ground and attacks the rim with his athleticism and size. His competitiveness is elite, too. It felt like he always made a big, momentum-changing play whenever I watched the Bulldogs last season.
Connor Noel, Milton Academy
6-7 wing
Hometown: Waltham, Mass.
Noel was a critical piece of the Middlesex Magic’s HGSL championship team this summer with his ability to hit 3-pointers and stretch the floor as the squad’s 5 man. He’s also led Milton Academy in blocked shots over the last two years and has consistently impacted winning with his smart decision-making and defensive versatility.
