New England Commitment Catch-Up (4/24)

The commitments continue to come in fast and furious in New England as prospects in the Class of 2025 finalize their college plans.   Below are 10 prospects that recently announced their plans for the future.   [player_tooltip player_id='2459850' first='Abdiel' last='Zapata']   Zapata, a guard at Bridgton Academy, came off the board with a commitment to Suffolk University. A big and physical guard, Zapata makes winning plays that don't always show up in the box score. He can operate as an initiator or make high level plays without the basketball in his hands. He continues to improve as a perimeter shooter, is able to defend multiple positions with his combination of agility and strength, and has the ability to create for others out of ball screen actions.   Tevin Edmunds   Edmunds, a guard at Manchester West, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to Colby-Sawyer College. A physical guard that can play on or off the basketball, he averaged over 13 points per game this winter, showcasing a variety of scoring skills on the offensive end of the floor. He's a strong downhill driver that finishes with strength around the rim. He can make shots in the mid-range and has improved as a perimeter shooter too. Defensively, he can guard up or down a position, does a nice job of chasing down loose balls, and is active on the defensive glass.   Zach Ivanoski   Ivanoski, a wing at Oliver Ames, finalized his college plans with a commitment to Wentworth Institute of Technology. An attacking off-guard, he has some wiggle off the bounce and shows the ability to finish in a variety of ways around the rim. He does a nice job of getting by the initial defender off the bounce, cuts hard to the rim off the ball, and can elevate quickly into his mid-range jumper. He does a nice job of running the floor in transition too. Defensively, he plays with a ton of energy and shows the ability to guard any spot on the perimeter. He rebounds well for his position, can generate steals, and isn't afraid to take charges.   [player_tooltip player_id='1379225' first='Jakye' last='Rainey']   Rainey, a guard at Vermont Academy, ended his recruitment when he committed to Saint Anselm College. An explosive scorer, Rainey is a combo guard that thrives with the ball in his hands. He's a plus athlete, gets up the floor quickly in transition, and puts a ton of pressure on the defense off the bounce. He's really good in catch and shoot situations, moves well without the basketball, and shows craft around the rim as a finisher. His ability to guard either spot in the back-court stands out as he can generate steals on or off the basketball.   [player_tooltip player_id='2811205' first='Christian' last='Williams']   Williams, a guard at Kimball Union Academy, announced his future plans when he committed to California State University, Fullerton. A high energy lead guard, he makes plays on both ends of the floor with his athleticism, effort, and motor. He's the first to loose balls, chases down rebounds in space, and keeps plays alive on the offensive end of the floor. He changes speeds and directions well, can stop on a dime to get into his shot, and has impressive athleticism when attacking the rim. He's continued to develop as a playmaker and makes good decisions with the ball out of ball screens.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532448' first='Marquis' last='White']   White, a guard at Thayer Academy, wrapped up his recruitment when he committed to Suffolk University. A capable ball-handler, he really came along as a scorer this season. He does a nice job of keeping his dribble alive, not giving up on his drives, and utilizing floaters to finish over size in the paint. He uses shot fakes, pass fakes, and hesitations to create space and open up his jump shot and has done a nice job of expanding his range. Defensively, he can guard for all 94' with his combination of lateral mobility and quick hands.   Josiah Whitley   Whitley, a guard at Rockport, came off the board with a commitment to Gordon College. One of the better players in the Cape Ann League this winter, the lefty does a great job of running an offense with the basketball in his hands. He knows how to use screens as both a scorer and creator, showing an understanding of how to create space or attack defenders to get into the paint. He can create for himself in isolation situations and does a nice job of getting into his perimeter jumper. Defensively, he competes on that end of the floor, plays with physicality, and isn't afraid to mix it up on the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='2453004' first='Deng' last='Aguek']   Aguek, a guard at South Burlington, finalized his college plans with a commitment to Saint Michael's College. One of the top players in Vermont this winter, he has the ability to put up big scoring numbers any given night. He uses his length to his advantage scoring around the rim, gets by defends with a quick first step, and does a nice job of using screens off the ball to get open. He's really good when attacking the rim in transition too, both as a playmaker and scorer. Defensively, he's solid on the ball, showcasing quick hands and quick feet and the ability to generate a high number of steals and deflections.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532440' first='Ian' last='Plankey']   Plankey, a forward at the Holderness School, put an end to his recruitment when he committed to Wesleyan University. An athletic and physical big man with a college ready frame, he has the ability to change games around the rim. He does a nice job of establishing post positioning, can finish with either hand over either shoulder, and does a nice job of rolling to the rim out of ball screens. He's a high level rim runner in transition and can finish with authority at the rim in space. He eats up rebounds on the defensive end of the floor, protects the rim when coming from the help side, and does a nice job of moving his feet as a ball screen defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532698' first='Trosky' last='Pena']   Pena, a guard at KIPP Academy, announced his future plans with a commitment to Westfield State University. A crafty scorer, he's at his best with the ball in his hands and does a nice job of making plays off of two feet. He can rise up to score over the defense in the mid-range, uses his dribble to get to the rim, and can create space to get into his perimeter jumper. He turns the corner out of ball screens and does a nice job of making decisions as a scorer or creator. He's a good on ball defender that makes it difficult for opponents to get into the paint and creates steals at a high level.

The commitments continue to come in fast and furious in New England as prospects in the Class of 2025 finalize their college plans.