Meet 25 southern Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Class A South players dominate the list.
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Nolan Ames, Camden Hills senior guard: The only returning player from the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team, the 6-foot-2 KVAC Class A Player of the Year is already a 1,000-point scorer. He averaged 22.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.3 steals while being named to the A North all-defensive team.
Evan Ballard, Noble senior forward: Noble graduated 1,000-point scorers Jamier Rose and Bryce Guitard, and has a new coach in Joshua Holt. Ballard is the top holdover after averaging 29 minutes, 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
Carter Blanche, Scarborough senior guard: A multi-faceted scorer, top defender and AA South all-star as a junior, Blanche is a four-year varsity player. One of eight seniors on a Red Storm team that can contend in the new 16-team A South, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists, and made 44 3-pointers last winter.
Max Bouchard, Bonny Eagle senior center: At 6-foot-10, Bouchard is an elite basket protector who averaged 8 points and 8 rebounds as a junior. He’s expected to be the top scoring threat for a team with several key returners that is looking to be a top-five team in A South.
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Michel Butera, Deering senior guard: A top reserve last season, the 6-0 guard is a tireless worker at both ends, with explosive offensive moves to the basket and in the mid-range. He’s the most experienced player, and likely the top offensive threat, for first-year coach Rich Henry.
Johnny Cubahiro, Westbrook senior guard: A heady and poised point guard who was a second-team A South pick last season, Cubahiro will lead first-year coach Jim Seavey’s balanced group as it moves into the new A South, alongside 11 former AA teams.
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Adam Fitzgerald, Scarborough senior guard: A first-team AA South pick last season, Fitzgerald has downtown shooting range and is an above-average rebounder. Last season he averaged 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists, and made 54 shots from behind the arc.
Jameson Fitzpatrick, Cheverus senior center: The 6-foot-5 AA North second-team pick is the top returner for the Stags, who expect to be a contender in the new A South. Fitzpatrick, a three-year varsity player and team captain, averaged 12.1 points and 5.2 rebounds last season.
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Tim Fredericks, Cape Elizabeth senior forward: A three-year starter and captain, Fredericks averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds last season for the Capers, who have a new coach in Jon Ruterbories.
Simon Gellis, Thornton Academy senior forward: A three-year starter standing 6-foot-3 with all-around athletic ability, Gellis was the AA South Defensive Player of the Year while averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Dylan Gendron, Sanford senior guard: One of three Gendron brothers on the Spartans (along with twin Cayden and sophomore Luke), Dylan Gendron averaged 15.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in a first-team AA South junior season.
Gabe Jackson, South Portland senior guard: The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 10.8 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Class AA South champion Red Riots, earning second-team league honors.
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Tyrie James, Windham senior guard: Extremely quick with a high-level handle, the soft-spoken 5-foot-10 senior has been a vital contributor to the Eagles’ back-to-back Class AA state championship teams. Last season, James averaged 14 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.8 steals while making 52% of his shots (40% from 3-point range).
Nick Jamo, Poland junior guard: One of the three returning double-figure scorers for the Knights, who went 13-6 in B South last year, Jamo averaged 12.2 points and made 43 3-pointers. He teams with senior Damon Martin (13.3 points) and sophomore brother Jake Jamo (11 points) to help Poland’s quest for a deep postseason run.
Colin Janvrin, Windham junior forward: Janvrin was a key component at both ends for the Eagles in last year’s Class AA championship season. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and two blocks per game, was named to the AA North all-defense team, and was chosen as SMAA AA Rookie of the Year.
Darius Johnson, South Portland senior forward: One of the top rebounders in AA the past two seasons, the 6-foot-5 Johnson averaged 8.3 rebounds and chipped in 8.5 points while shooting 57% from the floor.
Ian Lawrence, Yarmouth senior forward: A top returner for the Clippers and new coach Connor Hasson, the 6-foot-4 Lawrence averaged 12 points last winter, earning second-team WMC Class A/B honors. He is coming off a strong soccer season at center back for the Class B champions.
Lucas LeGage, Portland senior guard: A first-team AA North pick last season, LeGage is the top returning scorer on a veteran team pegged to challenge Windham for top honors in the 16-team Class A South.
Reece MacDonald, York senior guard: Several coaches cited MacDonald as the top returning player in the new-look A South. A 6-foot-1 wing, he averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and two assists for the Wildcats, who finished 21-1, losing to Caribou in the Class B state championship game.
AJ Moody, Windham senior guard: Like teammate Tyrie James, the 6-foot-3 Moody has been an integral part of consecutive AA championship teams and contributes across the court. He averaged 10 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.4 assists as a junior.
Silas Nielsen, Sacopee Valley senior center: At 6-foot-8, Nielsen is a rim protector who averaged 4.2 blocks last season, and also scored 14.7 points and grabbed 10.4 rebounds per game for the Hawks, who expect to be competitive in C South.
Mason Nguyen, Medomak Valley senior guard: Nguyen is the top returning player for the Panthers, who were 20-1 and reached the B South final last winter. The 6-foot-3 guard has a smooth game and can work inside. He’ll be relied on for more scoring after averaging 11 points last season.
Sawyer Pow, Kennebunk junior guard: The 2025 A South Rookie of the Year as a top reserve, the 6-foot-2 Pow steps into a lead role for the Rams, who graduated their entire starting lineup, including Pow’s brother and Varsity Maine all-state pick, Theo Pow.
Loic Ramazani, Portland senior guard: The AA North second-team and all-defensive pick last season is one of the four returning starters for Portland. Ramazani is a full-court defensive threat who can get to the rim and finish offensively.
Brendan Shaw, Brunswick senior guard: The Dragons will be competing in a tough A North that includes former AA teams Edward Little, Lewiston, Oxford Hills and Bangor. Shaw, a top defender, leads a group of four returning starters after averaging 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
