Phillips Academy-Andover (MA) and Phillips Exeter Academy (NH) were founded by the same family during the Revolutionary era. Andover was established in 1778 by a Calvinist minister, Sam Phillips while Exeter was founded three years later by his Unitarian uncle, John Phillips. The academies have competed athletically since 1861, making them one of the oldest rivalries in the nation. In the early years, Andover traditionally focused on sending students to Calvinist Yale University and Exeter sent their graduates onto Unitarian Harvard.  Since then, the religious distinctions have faded for both of the academies and the universities, but both duos continue to compete for prestige and prospective students. The two academies have each held the #1 academic prep school ranking at various points during the 21st century.

The rivalry continues to get stoked annually on the basketball court, as both schools have long been feeder programs to high academic college basketball teams. They were both part of the founding membership of the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) in 1942, and they both contend for a post season seed into the NEPSAC Class A championship tournament every year.

Andover's team is coached by Terrell Ivory, and their 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.

Exeter's team is coached by Harry Rafferty, and their 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.

To accommodate college scout visits, both teams run a Fall Open Gym schedule, the details for which can be found here.

Phillips Andover's 2025-26 mens college basketball prospects are as profiled below.

Miles Canton (2026) 6’5 wing – An incoming post grad that played a Norcross High (GA) last year. Canton is a talented player that shoots it well but also does a great job of attacking his defender using the dribble. He can guard all five positions. Interest from academic D3’s, Ivy and Patriot league schools. 4.2 gpa   1400+ SAT.  Video highlights  

Nick Hailey (2026) 6’6 guard – An incoming post grad from Charlotte, NC, Hailey is a high-level athlete who is terrific scorer in transition and while attacking the rim off the bounce. He is an excellent 3-point shooter but also can take one or 2 dribble and rise up and shoot over his defender. High gpa  Video highlights                   

Jake Marcone (2026) 6’5 guard – An incoming post grad from Warwick, RI. Marcone is a very capable 3-point shooter with a high basketball IQ. He doesn't need much time to get his shot off. He is also a very good passer. High gpa  Video highlights

Zion Williams (2026) 6’3 guard – An incoming post grad from Charlotte, NC. Williams is a great defender and scorer. Played on a talented high school team that won the 4A State Championship this year in NC. Video highlights 

Ollie Velez (2026) 6’1 guard - A combo guard that can score well but also loves to get his teammates involved. He shoots it well and also finishes well when he gets to the rim. Tough kid that competes at a high level on offense and defense. High gpa  Video highlights  RTB profile 

Jabari Edmonds (2027) 6’4 guard – Edmonds played his sophomore season at the Wheeler School (RI) last year where he scored a school record 44 points in the NEPSAC Class C Semifinal, then added 28 points in the Title game, earning MVP honors while helping his team earn only the second NEPSAC Title in school history. A dynamic scorer. High gpa.

Jaylen Edmonds (2027) 5’11 guard – Also played his sophomore season at the Wheeler School (RI) last season. He has a smooth lefty jumper, and he is a great passer that can run a team. High gpa  Video highlights 

Hunter Peabody (2027) 6’2 guard – One of the most talented scorers that Coach Ivory has ever coached. A great 3-point shooter that can also score off the dribble. Very quick release! He is a threat anywhere on the court. Does a great job of using screens to set himself or his teammates up for high percentage shots. High gpa  Video highlights 

Kosi Udeh (2027) 6’5 small forward - Athletic young player that can play multiple positions. Great defender! High gpa.

Phillips Exeter's 2025-26 mens college basketball prospects are as profiled below.

Carson Gretz (2026) 6'5 wing - From Newburyport, MA, Gretz is a very good shooter with good size from either the wing or the stretch four position. He is also crafty around the rim and plays bigger than his height.

Shawn O’Neil (2026) 5'10 point guard - From Manchester, NH, O'Neil is a great floor general who controls the pace and tempo of the game. Creative playmaker for himself and others, pest on-ball defender

Josh Belcher (2026) 6'1 guard - From Cleveland, OH, Belcher is a super quick guard who can really pressure and contain the other team’s best perimeter attacker. Great scorer in transition and great at getting in the lane to make plays for himself and others.

Hank Ford (2026) 6'4 guard - From New York, NY, Ford is a combo guard who can score from all three levels. Creative finisher around the rim and capable of shifting over to run the team as well. Plays AAU with Riverside Hawks Select. 3.9 gpa 1500 SAT 

Video highlights  RTB profile

Jake Attaway (2026) 6'1 guard- From Hudson, MA, Attaway is a future college quarterback who is also a tough hooper. Physical and aggressive scoring guard who can affect the game on booths ends.

Jayden Duverne (2027) 6'5 wing - From Woburn, MA, Duverne is a versatile wing, forward who has the long-term potential to guard multiple positions. He is a good shooter with developing offensive skill set. Loves hoops.

Alex Hamblet (2027) 6'8 small forward - From San Francisco, CA , Hamblet is a big wing with the size and movement patterns that could allow him to become a special prospect. Good shooter and touch around the rim.

Christian Chartier (2027) 6'5 wing- From Hampton, NH, Chartier is an elite sniper with the height and frame to continue to develop the rest of his game around his college-ready shooting ability.

Brayden Murch (2027) 6'5 forward - From Oxford Hills, ME, Murch is a strong, physical forward who can score in a variety of ways. Plays bigger than his height. Football-first athlete.

Amari Lewis (2028) 5'11 guard - From Dover, NH, Lewis is an elite athlete; he is the first freshman in 60 years to start on varsity for football, basketball, and baseball at Dover High before reclassifying at PEA. Great on-ball defender with developing offensive skill set.

Cole McClure (2028) 6'3 guard - From Exeter, NH, McClure is a very skilled combo guard who is shifty and creative off of the bounce. Very good shooter off of the catch and shoot or dribble with deep range.

Lucas Sanson (2028) 6'1 guard - From Manchester, MA) - Sanson is a strong, physical two guard who has a knack for scoring in bunches. Good in catch and shoots and finishes around the rim.

Seneca Brock (2028) 6'2 wing - From Staten Island, NY, Brock is a developing wing who could have a lot of growing left to do (tall parents). Always playing basketball.

Richard Byun (2028) 6'1 guard - From Amityville, NY, Byun is a developing wing who makes shots and has good instincts on offense.