New England Commitment Catch-Up (11/06)

We're just weeks away from the start of the high school season in New England and as the calendar creeps closer to December, the recruits keep coming off the board.   Below are nine prospects that have recently announced their plans for next year.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553793' first='Hunter' last='Stoll']   Stoll, a hybrid forward out of Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, came off the board with a commitment to Amherst College. At 6'7", he has great positional size for the next level and has done a nice job of developing his skillset out to the perimeter. He's incredibly long, is a plus athlete, and knows how to cover ground quickly on the defensive end of the floor. He has good instincts as a shot blocker, is disruptive in passing lanes, and can really run the floor in transition. He's a consistent shooter in catch and shoot situations and does a nice job of playing through contact as a finisher around the rim.   Parker Beauchesne   Beauchesne, a guard out of York High School in Maine, announced his plans for the next level with a pledge to the University of Maine Farmington. An active combo guard, he does a good job of making plays on the defensive end of the floor. He's quick enough laterally to stay in front of opposing ball-handlers and utilizes his quick hands to create deflections and steals that lead to run out opportunities. Offensively, he can get into the paint off the bounce, where he makes plays for others, but also shows the ability to step off the ball and space the floor as a perimeter shot maker.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553725' first='Finn' last='Brennan']   Brennan, a wing out of the Holderness School in New Hampshire, made his future plans official with a commitment to Connecticut College. A connector on both ends of the floor, the 6'5" wing is a strong defender, multi-level scorer, and does all the little things that lead to winning. He can play with the ball in his hands as a decision maker, does a nice job of cutting to the rim off the ball as a finisher, and can play as a roller or pop guy out of ball screens. Defensively, he guards every position on the floor, plays with an incredibly high motor on the glass, and is willing to give up his body for loose balls and to take charges.   [player_tooltip player_id='2638999' first='Lucas' last='Morillo']   Morillo, a big guard out of the Newman School in Massachusetts, came off the board when he announced that he'll attend the University of Illinois. A consensus Top 50 prospect in the country, he's one of the more unique players in the region as he's basically a jumbo lead guard. At 6'7", he has great positional size and combines that with a high level of skill to present as a matchup nightmare on the offensive end of the floor. He plays at different speeds with the ball in his hands, gets to his spots as a multi-level scorer, and has terrific vision as a passer, particularly when playing out of ball screens.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341411' first='Christian' last='Martin']   Martin, a wing out of Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Massachusetts, announced that he will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst. One of the region's top perimeter shooters, he was a standout this summer on the travel circuit, impressing as a tough shot maker that could really get hot from behind the arc. He's got a solid build and at 6'4", should be able to play up a position at the next level. He knows how to move the ball, and move without the ball, and has done a nice job of developing his skill with the ball in his hands. He attacks closeouts off the bounce, has a high IQ on the defensive end of the floor, and is a willing rebounder on both ends.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341403' first='Riley' last='Clarke']   Clarke, a forward out of the Brooks School in Massachusetts, brought an end to his recruitment with a pledge to Colby College. The big-bodied forward has an old school game. At 6'7", he has good size in the paint, but has stretched his game to the three point line recently. He uses pass and shot fakes, and a variety of jab steps, to keep defenders off balance, while also showing impressive feel as a passer. Defensively, he does a nice job of walling up in the post, is a vocal presence on the back line of defense, and competes in traffic for rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='2396746' first='Elijah' last='Webb']   Webb, a forward out of Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to Williams College. A 6'9" forward that plays with a high basketball IQ and good amount of skill, he turned himself into a scholarship level prospect over the last two years. Offensively, he's a quality low post scorer that does a nice job of passing out of the post to open shooters, but has also shown the ability to make shots himself on the perimeter. On the other end, he can rebound in space and in traffic, has good lateral mobility, and uses his length to his advantage around the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341404' first='Chad' last='Cook']   Cook, a forward out of the New Hampton School in New Hampshire, decided on his next stop with a commitment to the University of Richmond. A major stock riser over the last 12 months, the 6'8" forward plays with a good motor, high level of skill, and willingness to take on a variety of roles for the good of the team. He's expanded his game out to the perimeter, has a good feel for the game as a passer from multiple spots on the floor, and can score effectively against size in the paint. He does a nice job of walling up defensive, has the lateral mobility to be effective in switches, and knows how to hold off opponents on the defensive glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341363' first='Alex' last='Egbuonu']   Egbuonu, a wing out of Lawrence Academy in Massachusetts, came off the board when he announced that he'll attend Marquette University. A Top 100 prospect in this class, he's among the nation's best wings, displaying an impressive combination of athleticism, burst, positional size, skill, and strength. He's an efficient offensive performer that has continued to develop his ability to score the ball at all three levels, shows the ability to make plays for others with the ball in his hands, and does a great job of moving without the basketball. On the other end, he's willing to sit in a stance and defend and can really go get the basketball off the defensive glass.

We're just weeks away from the start of the high school season in New England and as the calendar creeps closer to December, the recruits keep coming off the board.