CJ Neely
Division 1: Franklin The former Oliver Ames and Bates College star led the Panthers to the Division 1 final in 2017, 2018, and 2024, and broke through with the school’s first title with a 26-1 record this season. Neely has a 214-48 record in 11 seasons.
Robert Slater
Division 2: Somerset Berkley The 16-year coach earns his second straight Coach of the Year award after leading the Blue Raiders to a 24-1 record and their first state title since 1954. ‘‘With our kids it was like having five coaches on the court,’’ Slater said.
John Willis
Division 3: Norwell Inducted into the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2024, the 31-year-coach led the Clippers to a 25-0 record and the program’s first state title. The 10-time South Shore League Coach of the Year has 495 career wins.
Josh Keilty
Division 4: Georgetown The former three-sport athlete at Georgetown (’05) led his alma mater on a spirited run to its first state title vs. Monument Mountain, using a defensive-minded approach to finish 19-6. Keilty was hired as head coach at St. Mary’s of Lynn.
Eric McKoy
Division 5: English High The former football star at English (Class of ‘95) led the Eagles to the Boston City League final and the Division 5 quarterfinals. McKoy played basketball at Salem State and was recently inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame.