phillips exeter academy basketball RECRUIT PROFILES 2024-25 IG: @peaboysbasketball

CONTACT

Exeter Head Coach Jay Tilton

jtilton@exeter.edu | 603-770-7662 | Twitter: @ExeterHoop

Asst Coach Phil Rowe

Asst Coach Rick Brault

Max albinson '25

Position: Guard | Height: 6'2'' | Hometown: Barcelona, Spain

malbinson@exeter.edu | (530)536-8247 | Instagram: @max.albinson

COACH TILTON ON MAX:

• Max returns as a three year varsity player and current Team Captain. Possessing terrific leadership skills, Max is mentally tough, smart and unselfish. Capable of making shots at a high clip from three, he has developed a nice mid-range pull up. A relentless worker and high level student at Exeter. Max has interest at the NESCAC level. SAT 1440/GPA 3.7

Luke Soden '25

Position: Guard | Height: 6'4'' | Hometown: Bedford NH

lsoden@exeter.edu | 603-540-3420 | Instgram: lukesoden_22

COACH TILTON ON LUKE:

• A decorated player in NH public school basketball, Luke has a long, athletic frame with burst. An unselfish player who can really put pressure on the defense in transition. Finishes above the rim. A very good shooter with range--scoring in a variety of ways. Former football player. Luke holds offers at the NE-10 level, interest from Ivies.

TYLER BIKE '25

Position: Guard | Height: 5'11" | Hometown: Manchester, NH

2023-24 All NEPSAC--CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP MVP

tbike@exeter.edu | (603)440-1672 | Instagram: @tyler.bike13

COACH TILTON ON TYLER:

• 2024 Class A Championship Game MVP and All NEPSAC. A Classic throw back point guard who leads on and off the court every day. Averaged 14 points with a 5/1 Asst to turnover ratio as a junior. Tough, smart and never comes off the floor. Gets the ball out of his hands quickly in transition and pushes the pace. Scores it, passes it, guards it--whatever it takes. Tyler holds Ivy, Patriot and America East offers. GPA 3.3/SAT 1170

RYDER FROST '25

Position: Forward | Height: 6'6'' | Hometown: Beverly, MA

(617)999-4664 | Twitter: @RyderFrost7 | Instagram: @ryderfrost

COACH TILTON ON RYDER:

• Big frame, long athlete. The 2023-24 NEPSAC Class A POY as a junior, Ryder is a unique scorer at all three levels. He has produced multiple games with over 6 treys in his first season at Exeter. A worker who gets on the glass and competes hard every play--practice included. Ryder holds several high major offers.

JORDAN MCCONNELL '25

Position: Center | Height: 6'11'' | Hometown: Hanover, NH

(603)443-3713| Twitter: _JEMcConnell | Instagram: _J.mcconnell

COACH TILTON ON JORDAN:

At 6'11", Jordan possesses good mobility and catches everything thrown his way. He keeps the ball high and is an above average passer for his size. Jordan initiates physicality on the interior and shows good balance and decision making when reversing the ball from the trail spot. Good range on the perimeter. Although a relative newcomer to the game, Jordan has good instincts and has shown great strides in the past year. A hard worker who wants to be coached, Jordan is a high ceiling player. SAT 1500/GPA 3.8

CAde Furse '25

Position: Guard | Height: 6'2'' | Hometown: Manchester MA

cfurse@exeter.edu | 978-380-2221| Instagram: @c4furse

COACH TILTON ON CADE FURSE:

• A top scorer in Cape Ann League, Cade is a strong, mature and hard working combo. He makes shots at a high clip and moves well without the ball. An unselfish player with a competitive edge. Great work ethic and leadership qualities. Cade has interest at the NESCAC, Ivy and UAA level.

Robert blandburg '25

Position: Forward | Height: 6'8'' | Hometown: Longview TX

rblandburg@exeter.edu | 903-921-0262 | Instagram: @jvst.rxb

COACH TILTON ON ROB:

• A relative unknown on the recruiting circuit, Rob earned All District Defensive POY honors in past two consecutive seasons in TX. Long, athletic, and aggressive, Rob energizes the game on both ends. He runs the floor well, is crafty in the mid-range and can step out behind the arc. A versatile athlete with good feel and presence around the rim. ACT 30

DYLAN SCHWAB '25

Position: Guard | Height: 5'10'' | Hometown: San Francisco, CA

dschwab@exeter.edu | (415)592-4110 | Instagram: @dylan2schwab

COACH TILTON ON DYLAN:

• Dylan brings high energy and competitiveness every time he steps on the court. He has a quick first step, is smart and fearless. Dylan shoots the ball effectively from the perimeter and handles the ball instinctually in transition. A great teammate and leader who pushes others to be better.

TRISTAN ZHANG '25

Position: Forward | Height: 6'6'' | Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario

tzhang3@exeter.edu | (828) 386-7589 | Instagram: @tristanxzhang

• A physical, smart, worker. Entering his third season as a varsity player, Tristan is reliable and unselfish. Has demonstrated good touch around the rim and is a confident shooter with good range beyond the arc. Projecting as a stretch 4, Tristan has recruitment at the D3 level.