New England Commitment Catch-Up (6/01)

As Aprils prepares to give way to May, the commitments in New England are heating up!   Today we'll take a look at four prospects that have come off the board in the last week; a potential Ivy League walk-on, two Division II scholarship recipients, and a Division I steal.    Ismail made his college plans official when he announced that he will attend Belmont Abbey College. The Maine native made the most of his post-grad year at Bridgton Academy and was undoubtedly one of New England's biggest stock risers over the past 12 months. A combo-guard who proved capable of playing either backcourt spot this winter, Ismail has an explosive first step and is a crafty rim finisher. He has deceptive athleticsm, can really guard in open space, and has great positional length. His trajectory of improvement over the past two years in phenomenal and probably the main reason why I would bet on him having quick success and establishing himself as a key piece at the next level when he heads to North Carolina in the fall!     Geremia came off the board when he announced his commitment to Assumption University. A big-time shooter with deep range, Geremia proved to be one of New England's top perimeter catch-and-shoot threats this winter. Another stock riser over the last 12 months, he played his way to the scholarship level by showcasing a high basketball IQ, making good decisions with the basketball, and consistently knocking down clutch shots. He doesn't shy away from contact and showcased an improved post up game this winter. He's the type of big wing that should be able to carve out a role in the Northeast-10 due to his floor spacing on the offensive end and versatility on defense.     Luciano, one of the top students at Massachusett's 3rd largest public high school, will attend Yale University, where he hopes to walk-on to the basketball team. A high scoring guard this winter, Luciano has received plenty of attention for his exploits on the court and in the classroom. A true student-athlete, he had a phenomenal season on the hardwood where he was capable of scoring 30+ on any given night. Luciano plays with a high motor, gives tremendous effort on the defensive end, and isn't afraid to make the little plays that lead to winning. It's never easy to make the transition from high school star to walk-on, and may be even more difficult in the Ivy League, but I'd bet that if anyone can do it, he's the guy.     Johnson's recruitment came to an end when he announced that he will attend Arkansas State University. One of New England's top prospects, Johnson had a terrific season at Putnam Science Academy and might have been under-recruited nationally. The big wing is a smooth three-level scorer that makes it look effortless at times. He has great positional size and length and could potentially play anywhere from the two-guard to power-forward at the next level. Offensively, he's comfortable making decisions with the ball in his hands and does a good job of elevating over the defense to get off his jump shot. He should be able to make an immediate impact in the Sun Belt and has a chance to be the league's top first-year performer next winter.

As Aprils prepares to give way to May, the commitments in New England are heating up!

Today we'll take a look at four prospects that have come off the board in the last week; a potential Ivy League walk-on, two Division II scholarship recipients, and a Division I steal.