New England Commitment Catch-Up (5/22)

The commitments keep coming as prospects throughout New England wrap up their recruitments and announce their college choices   Below are ten prospects that have recently revealed where they will be headed next fall.   Jakeel Martin   Martin, a guard out of the Master's School, came off the board with a commitment to Western Connecticut State University. A change of pace guard that can really push the pace in transition, he does a great job of getting into the paint off the bounce where he can operate as a finisher or facilitator. He continues to improve as a decision maker out of ball screens and as a perimeter shooter. Defensively, he's great on the ball, showing quick hands and quick feet that allow him to stay in front of opposing ball-handlers.   Joseph Fitzgerald   Fitzgerald, a guard out of Bridgton Academy, finalized his plans for the next level when he announced that he'll attend Keene State College. A terrific perimeter shooter, he has a quick trigger on his jumper and does a great job of moving without the basketball. He knows how to use screens to get open, can make shots off the bounce, and even shows the ability to operate as a playmaker out of ball screens. He's a high IQ prospect that makes good decisions on the offensive end of the floor and knows where to be defensively in team schemes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2633534' first='Dayn' last='Campbell']   Campbell, a guard out of the MacDuffie School, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to the University of Hartford. A versatile guard that can play on or off the ball, he does a nice job of changing speeds to get to his spots off the bounce, really elevates into his jumper, and always has his eyes up the floor in transition. He knocks down threes at a high clip and makes good decisions as a passer out of ball screens. Defensively, he moves well laterally and has quick hands that allow him to create plenty of steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2697809' first='Tyrese' last='Acevedo']   Acevedo, a guard out of Lowell Catholic, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to New England College. A shifty combo guard that plays with a good feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor, he continues to evolve as a three level scorer. He does a nice job of using a quick first step when he attacks the rim off the bounce and uses his length to his advantage as a finisher. He's a good athlete that should only continue to get better as he adds strength to his frame. Defensively, he can guard either back-court spot and is disruptive in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2634177' first='Frederik' last='Jellum']   Jellum, a forward out of Cushing Academy, announced his future plans with a commitment to Duquesne University. A long and lean 6'10" forward, he has some playmaking ability off the bounce and the shooting mechanics needed to operate as a floor spacer at the next level. He's a good athlete that can finish plays above the rim and does a nice job of keeping the ball high as a post scorer and shooter. Defensively, he does a nice job of rebounding in space and uses his length to his advantage when switched onto the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532419' first='Emersen' last='Davis']   Davis, a guard out of the Brooks School, finalized his plans for college when he announced his commitment to Lake Forest College. A crafty ball-handler, he rarely gets speed up and shows nice floor vision in the half-court. He plays with the physicality needed to finish plays in the paint, knows how to create space when turning the corner, and continues to improve as a perimeter shooter. He's tough on the defensive end of the floor where he does a nice job of making things difficult for opposing ball handlers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2453030' first='Andrew' last='Joncas']   Joncas, a guard out of Danville, came off the board when he committed to Vermont State University Lyndon. Danville's all-time leading scorer with over 1,700 career points, he is a microwave scorer that can get it done at all three levels. He has a quick release on his jumper, works hard to get open without the ball, and shows the ability to quickly change direction off the bounce. He's capable of playing on or off the ball and has to be guarded closely any time he steps over half court.   [player_tooltip player_id='2569351' first='Jake' last='Olmstead']   Olmstead, a wing out of Franklin, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to Bridgewater State University. A winner through and through, he proved to be one of the most versatile defenders in the MIAA this winter. He has good positional size, plus length, and the agility and mobility needed to guard in space. He's really good offensively in the open floor where he can get out and finish athletically at the rim and has proven to be a strong slasher and high IQ cutter.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578571' first='Noah' last='Perry-Lewis']   Perry-Lewis, a guard out of Bridgewater-Raynham, announced his plans for next year with a commitment to Quincy College. The lefty combo guard shows next level quickness in the open floor and good instincts off the ball as a defender. He's able to jump passing lanes and force turnovers, usually turning those steals into easy baskets in transition. He's an athletic finisher around the rim and shows the ability to consistently knock down shots from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532416' first='Christopher' last='Bianco']   Bianco, a guard out of St. Andrew's School, wrapped up his recruitment when he committed to Bates College. A dual sport athlete (soccer), he's a heady playmaker that does a terrific job of setting his teammates up for easy scoring opportunities. He has the strength needed to play through contact off the bounce, shows off great floor vision playing out of ball screens, and is a reliable shooter from behind the arc. He uses his IQ to his advantage defensively, hits the floor for loose balls, and typically wins the effort plays.

The commitments keep coming as prospects throughout New England wrap up their recruitments and announce their college choices