New England Commitment Catch-Up (8/26)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the beginning of a new academic year quickly approaches, we have a few final commitments in the <em>Class of 2024</em> to catch up on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at prospects headed to a D3 in Rhode Island, a D3 in Massachusetts, a D3 in Iowa, and one headed to a Division I in Connecticut.</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":"Jalen Claude","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"Putnam Science 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-66cd2a436743a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claude came off the board with a late commitment to <strong><em>Rhode Island College</em></strong>. A big time scorer at the combo guard spot, Claude's commitment comes on the heels of a terrific season at <em>Putnam Science Academy</em>. While he's a capable ball-handler, he's at his best when he slides off the ball and looks to score first. He can knock down shots in bunches from behind the arc and utilizes his shot-making ability to get defenders off balance. He's a willing ball mover and does a great job of running the floor in transition. Defensively, he can guards either back-court spot and does a good job of moving his feet to keep the ball in front of him. He has a chance to make an immediate impact as a scorer at <strong><em>RIC</em></strong> and could develop into one of the better scoring guards in the <em>Little East</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2379158"],"_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-66cd2a43674a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fox finalized his college plans and will head to play Division I ball at <strong><em>Central Connecticut State University</em></strong>. A product of <em>DeMatha</em>, Fox made the most of his post-graduate year at <em>Brewster Academy</em> and played his way into numerous scholarship offers. A big wing with above average athleticism, he has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. He can make 3's off the bounce or the catch, has a high release point on his jumper, and has a decent amount of wiggle off the bounce. He has good bounce by the rim and is tough to contain when he gets downhill. With his combination of positional size, length, and athleticism, he should be able to guard multiple positions at the next level. He has a chance to carve out a nice role at <strong><em>CCSU</em></strong> and could develop into a standout combo forward in the <em>Northeast 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":"Ederick Gonzalez","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"Lynn Tech","_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-66cd2a4367525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gonzalez ended his recruitment when he announced that he will attend <strong><em>Salem State University</em></strong>. A big time rebounder at <em>Lynn Tech</em>, Gonzalez was among the top forwards in the greater Boston area last winter. He does a great job of controlling the glass on both ends of the floor, where he plays with a motor that never stops. He runs the floor hard in transition, can finish through contact at the rim, and has the ability to put the ball on the floor from the elbow. Defensively, he does a good job of moving his feet and has the strength to guard either forward spot. <strong><em>Salem State</em></strong> should prove to be a good landing spot and he has a chance to make a quick impact as a strong rebounder in the <em>MASCAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489287"],"_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-66cd2a436756d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris made plans to continue his academic and athlete careers with a late pledge to <strong><em>Wartburg College</em></strong>. A bully guard with a nice feel for the game, Harris does a great job of utilizing his frame to get downhill and attack the rim. He can make plays for others off the bounce and shows a good amount of floor vision when he gets into the paint. He's a terrific rebounder for his position, on both ends of the floor, showing a solid nose for the ball and a good understanding of how to carve out space. Defensively, he's physically strong enough to guard up a position, mobile enough to guard down a position, and has the IQ to allow him to fit into any team's scheme. <strong><em>Wartburg</em></strong> gets a college ready prospect in the back-court that eventually could develop into a multi-year starter in the <em>American Rivers Conference</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->