New England Commitment Catch-Up (7/09)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another round of commitments have come off the board in New England!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at commitments to two out of region D2's, a Massachusetts D2, and a D3 in Maine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Evans Sterling","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. Blue","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66875dfb6be04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sterling made his college plans official with a commitment to the <strong><em>University of Southern Maine</em></strong>. A versatile wing that has improved immensely over the last 12 months, Sterling shined this winter as a three level scorer. He's a plus athlete that has really come along as a shooter and is comfortable making decisions with the ball in his hands. He has the ability to be a shut down defender and is an impressive rebounder on that end of the floor. The <em>Little East</em> is littered with high level wing athletes and he's just the type of prospect that should be able to help <strong><em>Southern Maine</em></strong> compete at the top of the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489330"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66875dfb6bea3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sinvilcin came off the board when he announced that he will attend <strong><em>Daemen University</em></strong>. A physically imposing wing scorer, Sinvilcin had a terrific season at <em>Frederick Gunn</em> where he shined as a primary scoring option. He's the type of power wing that can finish through contact at the rim, but also shows the athleticism to rise up over the rim as a finisher. He's hard to contain off the bounce and has proven to be a good decision maker in ball screen situations. Defensively, he's a terrific rebounder, is physical at the point of attack, and is capable of guarding up and down a position. He's headed to the scholarship level at <strong><em>Daemen</em></strong> where he should eventually develop into one of the better wings in the <em>East Coast Conference</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489352"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66875dfb6bf08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott solidified his future plans with a commitment to <strong><em>Bentley University</em></strong>. A combo guard with impressive floor vision, Elliott does a good job of getting into the teeth of the defense and then spraying the ball to open teammates. He's a high level passer, making plays with either hand off the bounce, and has show a great feel for navigating ball screens. He has good positional size, nice length, and a quick first step. Defensively, his length and lateral mobility allow him to guard both backcourt positions. He has quick hands and feet, which allow him to be a lockdown defender at the point of attack. He's a solid pickup for <strong><em>Bentley</em></strong> and the type of big, decision making guard, that should eventually excel in the <em>Northeast-10</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1573230"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66875dfb6bf4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Okigweh will head back to the mid-atlantic when he attends <strong><em>Shepherd University</em></strong>. A big time athlete on the wing, Okigweh is electric in transition on both ends of the floor. He's a long and lean athlete that runs the floor well and has a good feel off the ball as a cutter. He's ultra versatile, a swiss-army knife type of prospect that can impact the game in multiple ways. Defensively, he can guard up and down a lineup utilizing his length, athleticism, and motor to make an impact. He's a good rebounder and is a disruptive off-ball defender too. He gives <strong><em>Shepherd</em></strong> a nice piece that still has a lot to unlock and it wouldn't suprise me if he develops into one of the best wing defenders in the <em>PSAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->