New England Commitment Catch-Up (12/09)

We're closing in on the holiday break, the prep season is well underway, and the high school associations across New England are starting up; which means, it's time for another Commitment Catch-Up.   Below, we'll take a look at ten prospects from throughout the region that have recently announced their plans for the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1253132' first='Cyrus' last='Hutchison']   Hutchison, a forward out of Brewster Academy, came off the board when he announced his commitment to Hamilton College. Hutchison is a physically imposing prospect that can operate out of the post or on the perimeter. He does a nice job of getting downhill as a driver, has improved the consistency of his perimeter jumper, and plays with a high motor as a two-way rebounder. He looks the part of a NESCAC forward and should be able to contribute quickly at Hamilton.   Jack Silveria   Silveria, a forward out of Gloucester High School, announced his plans for the next level with a commitment to Salem State University. Silveria is capable of making plays with his back to the basket, while also showing some touch out to the three point line. The lefty has a nice feel for the game as a passer, is active in passing lanes defensively, and does a good job of carving out space on the defensive glass. He should be a good fit in the MASCAC and will join a successful program at Salem State.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341410' first='Rowan' last='Introzzi']   Introzzi, a wing out of Greenwich Country Day School, put an end to his recruitment when he announced that he'll attend Trinity College. Introzzi is a college-ready wing with a strong build and the ability to play through contact as a scorer. He's a plus athlete that does a great job of attacking the rim as a scorer, is a high level perimeter shooter, and is an ultra-versatile defender capable of guarding any spot on the floor. He's a perfect fit in the NESCAC and should grow into a key piece for the reigning national champions at Trinity.   John Chareas   Chareas, a wing out of St. Mary's Lynn, finalized his college plans with a commitment to John Jay College. Chareas is a versatile offensive prospect that has the ability to operate as a creator or score with the ball in his hands. He can play as a bully driver, that gets to his spots off the bounce and scores it in the paint, or as an off-ball mover that does a nice job of making shots in catch and shoot situations. He definitely plays with some creativity with the ball in his hands and has some wiggle off the bounce. He's a nice early commit for John Jay and should have a nice career in the CUNYAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='1578527' first='Jack' last='Hynes']   Hynes, a wing out of Cushing Academy, made his plans for the next level official when he announced that he'll attend Bentley University. Hynes has really elevated his game over the last year and plays with terrific two-way versatility. He has terrific positional size, plays with a great feel for the game offensively, and has a high level of skill as a scorer. On top of that, he's a plus athlete with a frame that allows him to make plays in the paint against bigger opponents. He's a high level commit for the Northeast-10 and could prove to be a steal for Bentley.   [player_tooltip player_id='2874146' first='Jules' last='Lewis']   Lewis, a guard out of the Middlesex School, announced that he will continue to academic and athletic careers at Johns Hopkins University. Lewis stands out with his ability to make a two-way impact, showing particular skill as a perimeter defender and transition scorer. The lefty does a nice job of aggressively hunting scoring opportunities at the rim, both as a driver and cutter, while also showing continued improvement with his perimeter jumper. Defensively, he is incredibly active and uses his length to make plays in passing lanes. He's an intriguing long-term piece for Johns Hopkins and could carve out a role as a standout defender in the Centennial.   [player_tooltip player_id='2408951' first='Jack' last='Lafayette']   Lafayette, a guard out of Peoples Academy High School, came off the board when he announced his commitment to Norwich University. A recent reclassified 2026, Lafayette is one of the most versatile offensive prospects in the state of Vermont. He has good size at the guard spot, is a plus athlete, and shows the ability to operate as a primary ball-handler or go-to off-ball scorer. He's an active rebounder on the defensive end of the floor, can really knock down shots from behind the arc, and does a nice job of passing out of trouble in traffic. He's a quality recruit at the GNAC level and has the chance to make an immediate impact at Norwich.   [player_tooltip player_id='2818608' first='Carson' last='Sarpong']   Sarpong, a forward out of Winchester High School, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to Rochester Institute of Technology. Sarpong is an incredibly long, 6'7" forward that impresses with his feel for the game as a passer out of the mid-post. He's an active offensive rebounder, uses his length to finish around the rim, and shows signs of developing touch on his jumer. Defensively, he moves laterally in space and has the ability to anchor the back line of a defense as a rim protector. He's an intriguing long-term piece for RIT and could develop into a premier post-defender in the Liberty League.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553803' first='Stryckland' last='Whittley-Ligon']   Whittley-Ligon, a guard out of the Kingswood-Oxford School, finalized his future plans when he announced that he'll attend Washington University. Whittley-Ligon impresses with his offensive versatility, showing good vision as a passer and the ability to score in a variety of ways around the rim. He has a college-ready frame and plays with a good amount of athleticism and power as a driver. Defensively, he stands out with his ability to guard up and down a lineup, while contributing heavily on the glass. Physically, he already looks the part of a UAA wing and should have a nice four-year career at WashU.   [player_tooltip player_id='2874989' first='Josh' last='Belcher']   Belcher, a guard out of Phillips Exeter Academy, ended his recruitment when pledged a commitment to Bowdoin College. Belcher is a dynamic defender that plays bigger than his size and has the ability to guard in space and in the paint. He plays with infectious energy on both ends of the floor, is a terrific two-way rebounder, and shows the ability to get to the rim as a downhill driver, where he has an impressive finishing package. He's another solid piece in what's shaping up to be a good class for Bowdoin and could develop into one of the better perimeter defenders in the NESCAC.

We're closing in on the holiday break, the prep season is well underway, and the high school associations across New England are starting up; which means, it's time for another Commitment Catch-Up.