All-Scholastics - boys' basketball (athlete of year)

May 4th, 2025, 2:43 AM

Javier Lopez

Central Catholic, junior The MVC Player of the Year averaged 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals while leading the Raiders to a 20-3 record, league title, and a Division 1 semifinals appearance. The 6-foot-1-inch guard plays AAU for Mass Rivals.

Tzar Powell-Aparicio

Lowell, senior The explosive athlete averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals during a 20-3 season, surpassing 1,000 career points while running point during his senior campaign. Sporting a 4.0 GPA, he will play at Bridgewater State.

Caden Sullivan

Franklin, senior The Hockomock Kelley-Rex MVP scored 31 of the Panthers’ 55 points in the state final for the program’s first D1 state title. He averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds in a 26-1 season. The 6-foot-2-inch guard will play at Endicott.

Teagan Swint

Newton North, senior The 6-foot-4-inch guard averaged 24 points and 9 rebounds during a 24-2 season that ended with a close loss in the D1 state final. He finished with 1,250 career points. The two-time Bay State Carey MVP will play at Johns Hopkins.

Matt Gaffney

Malden Catholic, senior A three-time state champion and captain with 1,495 career points, he led the Lancers to a 21-2 record and a fourth consecutive Division 2 finals appearance, earning Catholic Conference MVP honors. Gaffney will play at Navy.