New Hampshire Commitment Catch-Up (10/22)

Today, we head to New Hampshire for a look at four more prospects that recently announced their college plans.   Three prospects from Brewster Academy are off the board to play at some of the country's top programs, while one prospect from Phillips Exeter pledged to a U.S. service academy.    McConnell came off the board with a pledge to the United States Naval Academy. McConnell, who had a nice summer playing with the Middlesex Magic, is a major factor in the paint on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he's vocal, does a good job of navigating ball screens, and offers a fair amount of rim protection. On top of all that, he does a great job of controlling the defensive glass. Offensively, he runs the floor hard, establishes post position early, and, with a solid base, doesn't get moved off his spots. He's got good hands, soft touch around the rim, and is an impressive passer out of the post. Navy gets a high IQ, vocal, post presence that has the chance to develop into one of the Patriot League's top big men.     Okorie finalized his college plans with a commitment to Harvard University. A terrific lead guard, Okorie proved to be one of the best prospects in the 3SSB this summer with running with BABC. On the offensive end of the floor, he's turned himself into a dynamic, three level scorer. He does a nice job of knocking down shots when he's off the ball, but mostly navigates with the ball in his hands. He's a good athlete with nice burst and the ability to finish through contact at the rim. Defensively, he's a terrific on-ball defender that does a great job at the point of attack. He's quick laterally, has good hands, and is disruptive in passing lanes off the ball. Harvard lands their point guard of the future, as Okorie looks ready to step in and contribute in the Ivy League on Day 1.     Aristode made his plans officials when he commited to the University of Arizona. Maybe New England's most well-rounded prospect, Aristode continues to get it done at a high level on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he has the ability to guard every position on the floor with his combination of positional size, athleticism, length, and strength. Additionally, he adds significant rim protection from the wing and can really rebound the basketball. Offensively, he's terrific when attacking the rim in transition, but also shows a high level feel for the game in the half court. He can handle the ball, score in the post, and make plays for others. His jumper continues to be a weapon, as he can get it off almost anytime at his size. Arizona continues to recruit at a high level and lands one of the country's top two-way wings, with Aristode profiling as a future all-league performer in the Big 12.     Toure's recruitment came to an end when he announced that he will be attending Iowa State University. One of the newest prospects in New England, by way of France, Toure is an elite, high motor athlete that makes high level plays on both ends of the floor. A dynamic presence in the open floor, few prospects can match his combination of size, length, speed, and athleticism. He does a great job of finishing around the rim, showing quick burst, and a lightning first step. He sees the floor well and continues to impress as a playmaker off the bounce. Defensively, he's elite at the point of attack, generating a high number of steals and deflections. He has the potential to be a defensive stopper at the next level and the ability to shut down all three perimeter spots. Iowa State came into New England and landed a prospect that should only continue to get better at the next level, with Toure possessing the tools to be an elite two-way guard in the Big 12.

Today, we head to New Hampshire for a look at four more prospects that recently announced their college plans.