New England Commitment Catch-Up (10/28)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we kick off a new week with a look at four of the most recent commitments out of New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we take a look at four prospects that will continue their careers at the Division III level, with three staying in New England and one headed to the west coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532626"],"_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-671fcb923f616"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferdinando put an end to his recruitment when he committed to <strong><em>Babson College</em></strong>. One of New England's top perimeter shooters, Ferdinando is the ultimate green light type of guy. He has in the gym range, can score off the catch or the bounce, and does a great job of moving without the basketball. He's a high IQ player on the perimeter who makes good decisions with the basketball, makes some impressive passes in the halfcourt, and can get by the initial defender off the bounce. His pull up game is strong and he's continued to improve as a scorer in the paint. Defensively, he can guard either backcourt spot and does a good job of moving his feet to stay in front of opposing ball handlers. <em><strong>Babson</strong></em><strong><em>'s </em></strong>class continues to get stronger with Ferdinando, who had scholarship interest and could develop into an all-league player down the road in the <em>NEWMAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2325737"],"_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-671fcb923f671"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fiore came off the board when he announced that he will also be attending <strong><em>Babson College</em></strong>. A big time scorer, Fiore is a quick twitch athlete that can play with or without the ball in the backcourt. He's a dynamic vertical athlete, with a college ready frame, and the strength to impact the game in a variety of ways. He's a three level scorer that has a clean jumper shot, can get to his spots in the mid-range, and can finish through contact at the rim. He's a confident ball handler that can stop on a dime and does a good job of playing at different speeds. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position and is a terrific rebounder from the guard position. He's tough, not afraid to be physical, and willing to sit in a stance to get the job done. <strong><em>Babson</em></strong> landed a big time commitment in Fiore, as the athletic guard has the potential to be among the <em>NEWMAC's</em> top scorers down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106071"],"_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-671fcb923f6b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hart finalized his college plans with a commitment to <strong><em>Claremont McKenna College</em></strong>. Hart had a strong summer on the travel circuit with the <em>Middlesex Magic</em>, again proving to be a versatile wing that can impact games on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he does a great job of playing as a connector, doing whatever is needed on that end. He's a terrific offensive rebounder, a willing ball mover, and has the ability to attack the rim off the bounce. He has a consistent perimeter jumper, does a good job of moving without the ball, and can really run the floor in transition. Defensively, he is a jack-of-all-trades type defender that can guard up and down a lineup. He's proven to be an intelligent defender that rebounds at a high level and knows where to be in team schemes. <strong><em>Claremont McKenna </em></strong>scores a win in New England, as Hart is the ultimate competitor who should help win a lot of games in his four years.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2693558' first='Lukas' last='Bouchard']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"York","_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-671fcb923f73c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bouchard made his college plans official with a commitment to <strong><em>Saint Joseph's College of Maine</em></strong>. One of the more athletic big men in the <em>MPA</em>, Bouchard has the ability to make a big impact on games in the paint. Defensively, he's a strong rim protector that does a good job of moving his feet in ball screens while supplying plenty of rebounding on the defensive glass. Offensively, the big lefty has the ability to finish through contact in the paint and can rise up and make plays above the rim. He improved as a perimeter shooter and should have some versatility at the next level that allows him to play on the perimeter and in the paint. <strong><em>St. Joe's</em></strong> continues to do good work in Maine, with Bouchard profiling as a future starter on the front line for the <em>GNAC</em> program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->