Connecticut Commitment Catch-Up (10/11)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <em>Commitment Catch-Up</em> series rolls on with a look at some recent commitments from Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll highlight four NEPSAC prospects that will all continue their basketball careers in the northeast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One heads to one of the top Division III programs in the country, another heads to New York to play D2 ball in the Northeast-10, and the other two will continue playing at Division I programs in Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2100207"],"_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-6705cd8359ad6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palluzzi came off the board when he announced a commitment to <strong><em>Pace University</em></strong>. A tough and skilled guard, Palluzzi is most easily identified as a shot creator. He can play on or off the ball and does a great job of making reads in the half court, particularly out of ball screens. He's got some wiggle with the ball in his hands and can really create off the bounce, especially when he gets into his mid-range game. He does a nice job of moving without the ball and utilizes screens to get open. Defensively, he's gritty and tough at the point of attack. He works hard on that end of the floor, sees the game one play ahead, and is willing to give up his body for his team. Palluzzi gives <strong><em>Pace</em></strong> a nice piece in the backcourt and profiles as the type of shot-making guard that can quickly carve out a role 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":["2325864"],"_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-6705cd8359b2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Randall put an early end to his recruitment with a pledge to <strong><em>Tufts University</em></strong>. A long and mobile big man, Randall is equally active on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. He has terrific positional size and a frame that looks like it'll be able to fill out more under the guidance of a college strength and conditioning coach. Defensively, he moves impressively well laterally, allowing him to be disruptive and versatile in ball screen defense. He provides steady rim protecting and is a high level rebounder when his motor is all the way up. Offensively, he impresses as a passer out of the high post and when doubles come on the low block. He can step out and occasionally knock down a perimeter shot, but is most effective as a low post scorer, showing great touch turning over either shoulder. Randall's commitment gives <strong><em>Tufts</em></strong> a terrific piece in the middle to build around as the big man profiles as the type of prospect that could eventually be an all-league defender in the <em>NESCAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532439"],"_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-6705cd8359b73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reid finalized his college plans quickly after an official visit to <strong><em>Quinnipiac University</em></strong>. Possessing a unique skill set and impressive athleticism for someone of his size, Reid is a prospect that clearly still has his best basketball ahead of him. All of 6'10", he has the ability to play on the perimeter with the ball in his hands, showing a nice handle and quick burst when attacking the paint. He's capable of making perimeter jumpers and stretching the floor, but is at his best when he gets to the rim and finishes in the paint. He's a long and lean athlete that can really make plays in transition and is consistently putting pressure on the defense. On the other end of the floor, he has the tools to be a high level, switchable defender that can impact the game in passing lanes, on the glass, and by protecting the rim. Reid is a major recruiting win for <strong><em>Quinnipiac</em></strong> and profiles as a future all-conference type of performer in the <em>MAAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1457205"],"_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-6705cd8359bb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sullivan announced that he will continue his academic and athletic careers at <strong><em>Yale University</em></strong>. Heading to the NEPSAC for a post-graduate year after playing his high school ball in Florida, Sullivan was a major stock riser this summer coming out of the <em>NEPSAC Showcase</em>. He's another prospect that has an impressive skillset for his size, showing the ability to take over a game in the paint or from the perimeter. He's a high IQ, mobile big man that takes every opportunity he gets to punish the rims, but also has a great looking jumper from behind the arc. Recently, he's proven capable of making plays from the perimeter and attacking closeouts off the bounce. Defensively, he rebounds above the rim, does a good job of walling up in the post, and provides rim protection from the weak side on drives. Sullivan gives <strong><em>Yale</em></strong> a rapidly improving post prospect that has the ability to quickly carve out a rotation spot as a floor spacing big in the <em>Ivy League</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->