New England Commitment Catch-Up (10/16)

It's mid-October, just a few short weeks from the start of the high school basketball season in New England, and recruits continue to fly off the board!   Below are ten prospects that recently announced their plans for the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1671307' first='Alex' last='Dudley']   Dudley, a guard out of the Dexter Southfield School, came off the board when he committed to Babson College. Dudley, who stands at 6'4", has great size on the perimeter and knows how to use it to his advantage with the ball in his hands. He's a capable, multi-level scorer that does a nice job of playing through contact and shows good floor vision in the half-court. Defensively, he's capable of guarding any perimeter position and does a nice job in rotations.   [player_tooltip player_id='2818496' first='Jake' last='Freeman']   Freeman, a wing out of the Middlesex School, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to Rollins College. Freeman, a 6'5" shooter on the perimeter, was one of the region's top stock risers coming out of the summer. He's a versatile scorer that can really shoot the basketball, but has also shown an ability to make plays off the bounce and to get his baskets within the flow of the offense. On the other end, he defends multiple positions and can rebound in and out of traffic.   [player_tooltip player_id='2875541' first='Brady' last='Sehlhorst']   Sehlhorst, a wing out of the Winchendon School, announced that he will continue his playing career at Elon University. Sehlhorst, a 6'7" perimeter based prospect that can really shoot it, had a strong summer and turned that into multiple Division I offers. He has good length, is a plus athlete, and does a nice job of moving without the basketball. He has in the gym range, gets up the floor quickly in transition, and has some plus defensive instincts, particularly in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553710' first='Brayden' last='Jones']   Jones, a forward out of Brewster Academy, finalized his plans for the next level with a commitment to Fairfield University. Jones, a burly 6'7" forward, was a riser this summer while running with the City Rocks. He has a strong frame, a solid base, and doesn't mind playing physically on either end of the floor. He can score with his back to the basket, rebounds it at a really high rate, and shows the ability to operate as a hub of an offense from the block and high post.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546943' first='James' last='Caldarella']   Caldarella, a guard out of Cheshire Academy, ended his recruitment when he announced that he'll attend the United States Air Force Academy. Caldarella, a big 6'3" combo guard, has a smooth game and the ability to play both on or off the basketball. He does a nice job of scoring in catch and shoot situations, can operate as a decision maker out of ball screens, and takes care of the basketball in the half-court. Defensively, he has good instincts on the ball and in passing lanes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2487641' first='Desmond' last='Bellot'] Jr   Bellot, a guard out of CATS Academy, came off the board when he committed to Fordham University. Bellot, a tough 6'3" guard, is one of the top perimeter defenders in the region. He has quick hands, plus length, and terrific lateral quickness; all of which allows him to defend the ball in space and in the half-court. Offensively, he utilizes a quick first step off the bounce, can score as a cutter around the rim, and knocks down shots in catch and shoot situations.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure']   Toure, a wing out of Notre Dame-West Haven, put an end to his recruitment when he announced that he'll attend the University of Arkansas. Toure, a 6'5" wing scorer, is one of the top prospects in the country and impresses with his versatility as a scorer. He's a high level athlete that is a tough isolation scorer, can attack the basket in transition, and does a nice job of scoring late in the clock. Defensively, he guards multiple positons and has to the tools to be elite on that end of the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578530' first='Jacob' last='Purington']   Purington, a big man out of Berwick Academy, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to Misericordia University. Purington, a 6'8" decision making forward, has the ability to initiate offense from the block and the perimeter. He has a big frame and the ability to use it to his advantage around the basket, can knock down the occasional three in catch and shoot situations, and has a good feel for the game as a passer. Defensively, he's able to make an impact on the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='2696641' first='Khari' last='Bryan']   Bryan, a guard out of Proctor Academy, finalized his plans for the next level with a commitment to Independence Community College. Bryan, a hard-nosed 6'3" guard, is a talented two-way prospect that plays with toughness and an edge. He's hard to guard when he gets downhill off the bounce, finishes through contact around the rim, and continues to improve his consistency as a jump shooter. On the other end of the floor, he makes life hard for opposing ball handlers in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553796' first='Harrison' last='Miles']   Miles, a forward out of Deerfield Academy, announced that he will attend Emory University. Miles, a 6'6" high IQ forward, plays with a good feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor. He's able to score it around the basket, as well as from behind the arc, and does a nice job of playing within the flow of an offense. He able to create in transition, rebounds it on both ends of the floor, and has some versatility as a defender, that can guard a variety of positions.

It's mid-October, just a few short weeks from the start of the high school basketball season in New England, and recruits continue to fly off the board!