New England Commitment Catch-Up (4/16)

A new week calls for a new edition of Commitment Catch-Up in New England.   We had another eight prospects come off the board this week, with all three levels of NCAA basketball represented.   Below are the eight prospects that announced their college decisions this week.   [player_tooltip player_id='2696690' first='Allen' last='Miranda']   Miranda, a guard out of Duggan Academy in Massachusetts, came off the board when he announced his commitment to Quincy College. He's a playmaking guard that can both create for others and score himself when he has the ball in his hands. He's a quality paint finisher that also knocks down shots at a high clip and also shows a commitment to the defensive end of the floor. Miranda should quickly find his way on the floor for Quincy and could turn out to be one of the better players in Region XI of the NJCAA.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553768' first='Tej' last='Stewart']   Stewart, a wing out of Twinfield Union High School in Vermont, made his future plans official when he announced that he'll attend Rivier University. The 6'3" wing is a plus athlete that plays with great effort on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position while generating steals and rebounding it at a high level. Offensively, he's at his best when attacking the rim, either off the bounce or as a cutter. Stewart could compete for Day 1 minutes at Rivier and has the chance to develop into one of the top wings in the GNAC with time.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553804' first='Adam' last='Conheeny']   Conheeny, a guard out of Portsmouth High School in Rhode Island, announced his plans for the next level with a commitment to Wheaton College. The guard is a capable, multi-level scorer that plays with good pace and patience on the offensive end of the floor. He has the toughness and strength needed to finish around the rim and the IQ to make plays for himself and others in the half-court and in transition. Conheeny is a terrific pickup for Wheaton and profiles as a prospect that should have a great four-year career in the NEWMAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341362' first='Jayden' last='Harrington']   Harrington, a guard out of the New Hampton School in New Hampshire, finalized his future plans with a commitment to Colgate University. The 6'4" guard has good positional size, great length, and a well-rounded offensive game. He moves well off the ball, can knock down shots in catch and shoot situations, and has improved as an off-the bounce attacker. His versatility extends to the defensive end of the floor, where he can guard any spot on the perimeter. Harrington should be able to carve out minutes early on at Colgate and could develop into one of the better scoring guards in the Ivy League during his career.   Toby Cloninger   Cloninger, a forward out of Bridgton Academy in Maine, put an end to his recruitment when he announced that he'll attend the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. A 6'8" forward with plus athleticism, he fits the mold of a modern stretch forward that can make shots from behind the arc and finish above the rim when attacking closeouts. He's got a good feel for the game as a passer, does a nice job of operating as a pop guy out of ball screens, and offers a vocal presence on the defensive end of the floor. Cloninger is a quality late pick-up for SDSMT and should have a nice career in the RMAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2696712' first='Jacob' last='Klass']   Klass, a guard out of Beverly High School in Massachusetts, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to Salem State University. The 6'0" lead guard really knows how to score the basketball, getting it done at all three levels and getting to his spots repeatedly off the bounce. He's strong enough to play through contact as a driver and has the scoring instincts to be able to slide off the ball and play as a movement scorer. Defensively, he competes at the point of attack and shows quick hands and feet. Klass should compete for a starting spot right away at Salem State and has a chance to be in consideration as the Newcomer of the Year in the MASCAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2696637' first='Finn' last='O'Neill']   O'Neill, a wing out of Proctor Academy in New Hampshire, came off the board when he announced that he'll attend St. Lawrence University. The 6'5" wing has good positional size and is a plus athlete that can really get out and finish in transition. In the half-court, he does a great job of moving without the ball and can really shoot it in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he's got a ton of versatility and should be able to guard four spots at the next level. O'Neill has the tools to compete for Day 1 minute at St. Lawrence and should develop into one of the better two-way wings in the Liberty League.   [player_tooltip player_id='2875609' first='Patrick' last='Otto Mae']   Otto Mae, a forward out of the Tilton School in New Hampshire, announced his future plans when he committed to Pace University. The 6'9" forward plays with toughness in the paint and has enough skill to expand his game out to the perimeter. He's got a quick first step for a big man, finishes it in a variety of ways around the rim, and shows touch out to the three point line. Defensively, he provides rim protection and can operate as a grab and go rebounder. Otto Mae is a fantastic get for Pace and profiles as the type of prospect that could develop into an all-league type performer in the Northeast-10.

A new week calls for a new edition of Commitment Catch-Up in New England.