New England Commitment Catch-Up (8/07)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we're kicking off the week with another set of commitments in New England!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll take a look at a prospect headed to a D3 in Maine, two more headed to the D2 level, and a Division 1 commit headed out of New England.</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":"Matt Canavan","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hebron Academy","_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-66b417b72d94a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Canavan came off the board when he announced his commitment to <strong><em>Franklin Pierce University</em></strong>. A big guard with the ability to play on or off the ball, Canavan had a terrific final season at <em>Hebron Academy</em>. He's able to score the basketball at multiple levels, particularly as a spot up shooter from behind the arc. He's got some sneaky athleticism, that allows him to be a high level rim finisher and rebounder. Defensively, he can guard up or down a position and does a great job of being disruptive in passing lanes. He'll have a chance to compete for minutes at <em><strong>Franklin Pierce</strong></em> as the retool in the always competitive <em>Northeast-10</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106026"],"_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-66b417b72d9e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kallon finalized his college plans with a commitment to <em style="font-weight: bold">St. Thomas Aquinas College</em>. Another big guard, Kallon is an impressive athlete that can really put the ball in the basket on the offensive end of the floor. More of a combo guard than a true point, he's tough with the ball in his hands, showing some shiftiness and the ability to change speeds quickly. He's a crafty rim finisher that can really get out in transition and put pressure on the defense. He's a quality perimeter defender that does a great job of hounding opposing ball-handlers. His length and athleticism shines on that end of the floor as he's able to cover a lot of ground quickly. He has a chance to quickly develop into a big piece for <strong><em>STA</em></strong> and should eventually develop into one of the top guards 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_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":"Jahkai Veal","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Farmington","_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-66b417b72da7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Veal made his college plans official when he announced his commitment to the <strong><em>University of Maine-Farmington</em></strong>. A dual sport athlete at <em>Farmington</em>, Veal takes a lot of what he does on the gridiron and applies it to the basketball court. He's a terrific defender that does a great job of reading passing lanes and creating steals off of the ball. He can really sit in a stance and guard as he does a great job of moving his feet laterally. Offensively, he's at his best in transition where he can use his speed and vision in the open floor. He's a high level passer that delivers the ball on time and on target, while also showing the ability to get into the teeth of the defense off the bounce. He should be a nice piece for <em><strong>UMF</strong></em> and could become one of the top defensive guards in the <em>NAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106065"],"_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-66b417b72daca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lemelman came off the board late with a commitment to <strong><em>Mercyhurst University</em></strong>. The lefty combo guard was one of the top uncommitted prospects in New England at the time of his commitment and heads to a <em><strong>Mercyhurst</strong> </em>program that is transitioning to Division I. Lemelman shined at <em>MacDuffie</em> this winter, showcasing an impressive skillset and unique competitive nature. Not one to back down from a challenge, he was one of the better scorers in the <em>NEPSAC</em> this winter, consistently knocking down shots from behind the arc, while making impressive decisions with the ball in his hands. He's a complete prospect on the offensive end of the floor and a gritty defender that knows how to play angles. He should have a chance to make an immediate impact at <strong><em>Mercyhurst</em></strong> as they play their initial season in the <em>Northeast Conference</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->