New England Commitment Catch-Up (7/24)

It's time to bring back the Commitment Catch-Up series!   With a handful of recent classifications and some early commitments to the Ivy League, prospects have been coming off the board quickly lately.   Below are ten prospects that have announced their plans for the next level in recent weeks.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553708' first='Landon' last='Krygier']   Krygier, a wing out of Notre Dame-West Haven in Connecticut, came off the board early when he announced his commitment to Sacred Heart University. One of New England's top hybrid forwards, Krygier has some two-way versatility, plays with a high basketball IQ, and uses his athleticism and toughness to his advantage on both ends of the floor. He knocks down catch and shoot jumpers at a high clip, but shows some burst off the bounce and the ability to finish through contact at the rim. He's a good early commit for Sacred Heart and the type of versatile prospect who should see multi-year success in the MAAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553689' first='Louis' last='O'Keefe']   O'Keefe, a guard out of the Newman School in Massachusetts, made his college plans official when he committed to Princeton University. A crafty combo-guard, O'Keefe is at his best with the ball in his hands, showing off his high basketball IQ and elite decision making. He knows how to run an offense and make decisions in ball screens, but popped this summer with his versatility as a scorer and ability to put points on the board in a hurry. He's crafty, creative, and has a great feel for the game with the ball in his hands. He should be a four-year contributor in the Ivy League and is a solid start to Princeton's '26 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532411' first='Timmy' last='Bollin']   Bollin, a wing out of the Newman School in Massachusetts, finalized his plans for the next level with a commitment to Brown University. A physical wing that makes effort plays all over the floor, Bollin has a come a long way in his skill development this off-season. He does a great job of attacking closeouts off the bounce, but has really improved in his ability to knock down shots from behind the arc. He chases down offensive rebounds and loose balls at a high clip, provides versatility on the defensive end of the floor, and plays with an edge and toughness on the glass. His winning mentality should play well at Brown, where he has the chance to be an early glue-guy in the Ivy League.   [player_tooltip player_id='1440697' first='Atticus' last='Richmond']   Richmond, a wing out of the Newman School in Massachusetts, put an end to his recruitment when he announced that he will attend Columbia University. A hybrid forward that stretches the floor with his shooting ability, Richmond was a stock riser this spring and summer on the UAA circuit. At 6'9", he does a nice job of using his size to his advantage as a paint scorer, but thrives in his ability to stretch the defensive with his shooting. He can put the ball on the deck and has some nice athletic pop when he gets a lane to the basket. He looks the part of an Ivy League forward and could play his way into the rotation at Columbia as early as next season.   Collins Chidera-Onyejiaka   Chidera-Onyejiaka, a big man out of the Newman School in Massachusetts, finalized his plans for the next level when he announced that he'll reclassify into the Class of 2025 and attend the University of Alabama. A massive prospect on the interior, Chidera-Onyejiaka played his way into significant high major interest this spring, dominating games with his combination of size, physicality, and budding back to the basket skill. He plays with good patience on the catch, is a major lob threat, and continues to develop more scoring moves around the rim. He's got soft touch on his jump hooks, a major motor as a rebounder, and good timing as a shot blocker. The SEC is as big time as it gets, but he's a major score for Alabama and could find his way onto the floor as soon as this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325746' first='Amir' last='Jenkins']   Jenkins, a guard out of Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, made a late splash when he announced that he'd attend college a year earlier than expected, as a member of the Class of 2025, at West Virginia University. One of the top stock risers nationally over the last year, Jenkins is an elite competitor that seemingly is at his best when the lights are the brightest. He's a blur in transition, shows incredible creativity as a scorer around the rim, and has the ability to break down any defender in isolation situations. Defensively, he competes at a high level at the point of attack. He's the type of prospect that historically has thrived at West Virginia and his competiveness should give him a chance to make an immediate impact in the Big 12.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341338' first='Ty' last='Tabales']   Tabales, a guard out of the New Hampton School in New Hampshire, also took the reclassification route, joining the Class of 2025 and announcing his commitment to Bryant University. As steady as they come with the ball in his hands, Tabales has a terrific feel for the game offensively and the ability to score or create at all three levels. He's a gifted perimeter shooter that can get it done in catch and shoot situations or with the ball in his hands. He plays with a high competitive spirit, isn't afraid of the big moments, and has versatility on both ends of the floor. It's a good late addition to the class for Bryant and a place where Tabales should be able to earn minutes in Year 1.   [player_tooltip player_id='2407052' first='Preston' last='Merrick']   Merrick, a wing out of the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, put an end to his recruitment early when he announced his intention to attend Harvard University. A high level athlete, Merrick provides a versatile two-way threat every time he takes the floor. His motor is always up, he can play through contact offensively, and he continues to develop his skill level and feel for the game. He's a high level finish in the open floor, excelling in transition with his ability to elevate over defenders at the rim. Defensively, he rebounds in traffic, can guard up or down a position, and makes some loud plays off the ball as a shot blocker. He should develop into one of the top wing athletes in the Ivy League and gives Harvard a really good piece to build around in '26.   Octavius Wheeler   Wheeler, a guard out of Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, was one of the best available prospects in the Class of 2025, but came off the board when he announced that he will attend Clark University. A dynamic scorer, Wheeler can really go with the ball in his hands. He knows how to get by the initial defender, can finish in a variety of ways in the paint, and does a nice job of passing on the move to perimeter shooters. He excels at turning defense into transition offense, using creativity as a finisher in the open floor. Defensively, he's got quick hands and feet that help create plenty of steals and deflections. He could develop into one of the better scorers in the NEWMAC and is a quality late score for Clark.   [player_tooltip player_id='2452977' first='Brandon' last='Arnold']   Arnold, a guard out of Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire, finalized his future plans with a commitment to Marist College. A tough shot maker with a college ready frame, Arnold has really come on strong this summer, playing his way into the Division I level. He's physically strong, uses his frame to his advantage as a driver, and has the ability to slip through tight spaces off the bounce. While he knows how to finish around the rim, he impresses with his ability to move without the basketball and to knock down shots at a high clip from behind the arc. Defensively, he's a tough on-ball defender that can guard any perimeter spot and does a nice job of rebounding from the guard position. He looks like a guard that should compete in the MAAC and gives Marist a nice early piece in their '26 back-court.

It's time to bring back the Commitment Catch-Up series!