Massachusetts Commitment Catch-Up (10/13)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The commitments keep rolling in and today we head to Massachusetts to check in on four prospects that recently finalized their plans for college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All four prospects come from schools in the NEPSAC and will continue playing at various levels of college basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One heads to New York to play in the NESCAC, another heads to North Carolina to play in the AAC, the third heads to California to play in the SCIAC, while the fourth heads to South Carolina to play in the SoCon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452949"],"_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-67071c4bef5f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Melson decided to end his recruitment when the high academic prospect announced that he will attend <strong><em>Hamilton College</em></strong>. Coming off a solid summer with the <em>New England Storm</em>, Melson has continued to elevate his game. A big wing, he provides a real floor spacing weapon with his ability to consistent knock down shots from the perimeter. He's a high IQ prospect that understands the flow of offense and has shown to be a quality, instinctive cutter. He's comfortable making plays with the ball in his hands and shows good floor vision and feel as a passer. Defensively, he plays with a good motor that allows him to be effective as a rebounder and disruptor in passing lanes. With his combination of size, strength, and athleticism, he can guard, at least, up and down a position at the next level. <strong><em>Hamilton</em></strong> lands a terrific first piece in their recruiting class, as Melson profiles as a big time shot maker at the next level, capable of eventually playing at an all-league level 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":["1489428"],"_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-67071c4bef67a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinn put an end to evolving recruitment when he commited to <strong><em>East Carolina University</em></strong>. A physical and athletic scoring guard, Quinn did nothing but improve his game and, subsequently, his recruiting stock over the last two years. Long known for his power and above the rim athleticism, he's done a great job of developing his skill over the last year. He's now consistently knocking down shots from the perimeter and attacking the rim off the bounce with creativity. On top of that, he's both a willing ball mover and good cutter. Defensively, he's capable of guarding each perimeter position while also supplying a good amount of rebounding from the guard position. <strong><em>ECU</em></strong> made their way into New England and landed one of the most well-rounded and competitive guards on the east coast in Quinn, who could carve out an early role in the <em>AAC</em> as a guard that just does what it takes to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532442"],"_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-67071c4bef6df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Singh announced that he will continue his academic and athletic careers on the west coast at <strong><em>Claremont McKenna College</em></strong>. Long, mobile, and versatile, Singh has done a great job of developing his game over the last year. He's gotten stronger, improved his athleticism, and become more assertive on both ends of the floor. He's a good post defender that doesn't give up easy position and knows how to use his length without fouling. He's playing harder, and subsequently, is making a major impact on the defensive glass. Offensively, he's capable of finishing above the rim, has soft touch with either hand in the paint, and can consistently knock down shots from behind the arc. In addition to being a floor spacer, he does a great job of rim running in transition for easy baskets. <strong><em>Claremont McKenna</em></strong> lands a nice piece in the front-court, as Singh is a prospect that could develop into an offensive mis-match in the <em>SCIAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396716"],"_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-67071c4bef73e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkins finalized his college plans after a terrific summer on the travel circuit and will head to <strong><em>Furman University</em></strong>. After earning 25+ offers this summer, Wilkins now settles in and will look to lead <em>Brooks</em> on a deep run this winter. A big, playmaking guard, Wilkins never seems to play outside of himself and doesn't get sped up. He's comfortable operating as an initiator with the ball in his hands and his size on the perimeter allows him to see over the defense and make passes that some guards can't. He's a terrific free throw shooter and has become a knock-down shooter from behind the arc. Defensively, his comination of size and length allows him to guard multiple positions and he's proven to be a high IQ defender that generates a good number of steals and deflections throughout a game. <em><strong>Furman</strong></em> lands one of New England's biggest stock riser in Wilkins, a prospect that should only continue to get better at the next level and has the look of an immediate impact recruit in the <em>SoCon</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->