The Newman School

Boston, MA

26 players

Program Scout Report

Overview

The Newman School is an independent prep basketball program based in Boston, Massachusetts, operating outside a conference structure that gives it scheduling flexibility. The program currently tracks 26 players and is anchored by a group of ranked prospects spanning multiple graduating classes. Its place in the regional prep landscape rests on that combination of roster depth and identified talent.

Coaching Staff

Jackson Johnson serves as head coach of The Newman School and directs the program's current roster of tracked players. Specific details of his playing and coaching background, philosophy, and past achievements are not included in the available research, so those points are not characterized here. His leadership is reflected in a roster that includes prospects across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes.

Player Development

Documented NBA alumni and college placement history for The Newman School are not included in the available information, and this report does not assume them. The current development pipeline is visible through its ranked prospects: Quinn Costello (2026, No. 46) and Lucas Morillo (2026, No. 54) in the 2026 class, Philipe Ndong (2027, No. 144) and Jack Donohue (2027, No. 277) in the 2027 class, and Luka Kuqo (2028, No. 117). Talent spread across three graduating classes suggests players at multiple stages of development.

Culture & Academics

The Newman School is an independent institution in Boston, and details on its academic reputation and facilities are not included in the provided information. Its location in a major New England metropolitan area places it within a densely populated basketball region.

Recruiting Outlook

The program enters the current cycle with five ranked prospects across the 2026 through 2028 classes, led by Quinn Costello at No. 46 and Lucas Morillo at No. 54. Its 26 tracked players provide depth beyond the top group, and the presence of prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes points to a pipeline that extends into future cycles. Trajectory assessments should be refined as additional recruiting data becomes available.

Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team

Coaching Staff

Jackson Johnson

Head Coach

Achievements & Facilities

Recent Moves

Last 60 days

COMMITMENT
Davon Maloney
Source reports 2027 Newman (MA) G/F Davon Maloney has committed to Vermont.
Oct 21
COMMITMENT
Philipe Ndong
Committed during the long weekend.
Sep 9
COMMITMENT
Philipe Ndong
Commitment update for Philipe Ndong.
Sep 9
COMMITMENT
Philipe Ndong
Philipe Ndong (2027 F, Newman (MA)) has committed to Marquette.
Sep 6
ANNOUNCEMENT
Philipe Ndong
Post discusses Philipe Ndong's potential readiness for Marquette next year and his future development. It links to a scouting report on his fit at Marquette.
Sep 5
ANNOUNCEMENT
Philipe Ndong
Post discusses Philipe Ndong's potential development and timeline for contributing to the Marquette program, highlighting a bet on their player development.
Sep 5
COMMITMENT
Philipe Ndong
Philipe Ndong, a top-150 recruit in the national 2027 class, has committed to Marquette.
Sep 5