Connecticut Commitment Catch-Up (10/25)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The commitments continue to come quickly, as four more prospects are off the board in Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll look at three prospects from <em>Putnam Science Academy</em> that are headed to play D1 basketball and one from <em>Northwest Catholic</em> who will also play at the scholarship level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341272"],"_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-67169743aab81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ahmed's recruitment came to an end when he announced that he will attend the <strong><em>University of Miami</em></strong>. Ahmed, arguably one of the strongest interior prospects in this class, had a solid frame and impressive wingspan, that nicely compliment his motor and skillset. He's a gifted low post scorer with a variety of initial moves and counters. He has terrific hands, great footwork, and is hard to move off his spots. He's improved his conditioning and does a good job of running the floor and finishing on the move. Defensively, he does a good job of moving his feet, walls up in the post, and can single handedly control the glass. He's as impressive of a rebounder as there is in New England and does a great job of initiating offense off of outlet passes. <strong><em>Miami</em></strong> lands one of the top big men in this class, as Ahmed profiles as a future all-league type performer in the <em>ACC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1273255"],"_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-67169743aabd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferere came off the board with a commitment to <strong><em>Gardner-Webb University</em></strong>. A big guard that has the ability to score at all three levels, Ferere has proven to be a versatile prospect on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he does a nice job of moving without the basketball and being shot ready coming off of screens. He's got a high release and can quickly get his shot off on the catch. He's comfortable playing as a creator with the ball in his hands, showing the ability to get by the initial defender off the bounce and then make plays for himself as a scorer or for teammates as an initiator. Defensively, he's able to guard up and down a position, showing nice athleticism, good lateral movement, and the willingness to mix it up in the paint as a rebounder. <strong><em>Gardner-Webb</em></strong> lands an ultra-versatile prospect that has the potential to be an impactful two-way wing early on in the <em>Big South</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452952"],"_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-67169743aac16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tolliver announced that he will continue his academic and athletic careers at <strong><em>Northern Kentucky University</em></strong>. A budding, big wing, Tolliver impressed at all stops this summer, going from a fringe scholarship prospect to one that had numerous Division I offers to choose from. He's capable of scoring out of the post, but is at his best on the perimeter with the ball in his hands. He has an impressive feel for the game, knows how to get to his spots in the mid-range, and can really shoot the ball from the perimeter. Offensively, his versatility should be his calling card at the next level. Defensively, he's capable of guarding up or down a position, with the mobility to cover wings in space and the length plus strength combo to guard forwards in the paint. <strong><em>Northern Kentucky</em></strong> landed one of New England's top stock risers, with Tolliver profiling as a versatile, jumbo wing that should have a nice career in the <em>Horizon League</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396736"],"_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-67169743aac53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to <strong><em>Farifield University</em></strong>. One of the top prospects on the <em>Made Hoops Circuit</em> this summer, Williams proved to be the ultimate competitor and teammates. The lefty is a crafty guard that knows how to run an offense and is capable of making some really high level passes off the bounce. He's a tough finisher around the rim, can knock down jumpers in bunches, and is a suprisingly bouncy athlete when attacking the rim. He has terrific command of the basketball, can really see the floor, and has nice burst plus the ability to quickly change directions off the dribble. Defensively, he can pick up at 94' and hound opposing ball handlers. He does a nice job of staying in a stance, creates turnovers without fouling, and can really move his feet to stay in front of the basketball. <strong><em>Fairfield</em></strong> lands one of New England's top guards, with Williams fitting the bill of a future all-league performer in the <em>MAAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->