New England Commitment Catch-Up (3/24)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that all six of New England's state associations and each of the NEPSAC divisions have crowned their champions, focus for the class of 2024 officially turns to college and post-graduate commitments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll highlight four prospects who recently made their plans for next year official, including one that had major national ramifications.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489390"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Soden, who was the 3rd highest scorer in the NHIAA this season, recently announced that he will be attending u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003ePhillips Exter Academyu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e for a post-graduate year in the fall. A talented scoring guard, Soden is a high academic prospect that already holds a Division II offer. He's a three-level scorer that makes good decisions in the halfcourt, particularly when it comes to getting to his scoring spots. He has good positional size, a high basketball IQ, and has done a lot of winning the past two years. He'll be an interesting prospect to track this spring and summer and should be a key piece to any success that u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003ePEAu003c/emu003e u003c/strongu003ehas next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2312978"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Kelley, who was the interior anchor for a Central Catholic squad that saw their season end in the Sweet Sixteen, will also be doing a post-graduate year in the fall when he attends u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eKimball Union Academyu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e. A true modern big man, Kelley showed significant growth to his game this winter, particularly as a decision maker and shooter from the perimeter. He's a legit 6'9u0022 and has a frame that looks like it could support added muscle. He's vocal on the defensive end and does a good job of directing traffic to organize his teammates. This will be a big spring and summer for him on the AAU circuit and the added visibility at u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eKUAu003c/strongu003e u003c/emu003eshould do a lot for his recruitment.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1204633"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Sanon, who was widely regarded as a Top 15 prospect nationally in the class of 2025, surprised everyone this week when he committed to the u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eUniversity of Arizonau003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e and announced that he intends to enroll this fall as a member of the class of 2024. One of the most explosive perimeter scorers in the nation, Sanon is comfortable playing both on and off the ball. He's a good athlete that plays with a terrific feel for pace and timing on the offensive end of the floor. Defensively, he has good instincts and should be able to defend both backcourt spots at the next level. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eArizonau003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003cemu003e, u003c/emu003ewhich has a terrific class coming in, is a great landing spot for Sanon and he should have a chance to carve out an immediate role next year.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2313115"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Matteson, who finished his high school career as Dartmouth's all-time leading scorer, announced this week that he will play his college basketball at u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSpringfield Collegeu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e. Among the best interior prospects in all of southern Massachusetts, Matteson is a throwback big that has expanded his game to include a consitent and reliable shot from behind the arc. He has terrific hands, catching everything thrown his way, and good footwork in the post. A good passer, he is comfortable making decisions with the ball both in the low post and at the elbow. His ability on the defensive end will most likely determine how quickly he makes an impact at the next level, but few post prospects are more ready on the offensive end than he will be when he steps foot on campus at u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSpringfieldu003c/strongu003e u003c/emu003ein the fall.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6600d4cd9760e"} /-->