New England Commitment Catch-Up (5/24)

The commitments haven't slowed down at all as we're into the third week of May.     While the list of uncommitted prospects continues to shrink, there is still a lot of talent that has been available recently - as evidenced by this week's commitments!     Below are eight prospects that recently announced their plans for the next level.     Brady Palladino   Palladino, a guard out of the Brimmer & May School in Massachusetts, wrapped up his recruitment with a commitment to Bates College. The 6'4" wing can really shoot the basketball and does a nice job of using screens to get open as an off-ball mover. He has good positional size, the ability to finish with length at the rim, and is a willing ball mover in the half-court. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position and has the ability to rebound at a high level in space. Palladino gives Bates a guard with some nice upside and should have the ability to develop into a consistent performer in the NESCAC.     Dashiell Mabilon   Mabilon, a forward out of the Canterbury School in Connecticut, came off the board when he announced that he'll attend Trinity College. The 6'10" forward took his game to another level this winter, showing the ability to finish with authority in transition and with either hand around the rim in the half-court. He does a nice job of rolling to soft spots out of screens, has good hands, and is able to score with touch over size. Defensively, he does a nice job of blocking shots with his length, rarely fouls on post-ups, and has the ability to defend in space with his length and lateral mobility. Mabilon is a major late addition for Trinity and should be a highly productive, four year contributor in the NESCAC.     Walker Allen   Allen, a guard out of the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, made his future plans official when he committed to Emerson College. The undersized guard proved to be capable of playing at a high level this winter in the NEPSAC. He has the ability to run an offense in the half-court, showing good instincts operating out of ball screens and making passes to open shooters on the perimeter. When he gets off the ball, he's capable of making shots with range from behind the arc. He competes defensively at the point of attack and does a nice job of digging off drives to create turnovers. Allen is a quality piece in Emerson's class and has the potential to help win games from Day 1 in the NEWMAC.     Sean Taylor   Taylor, a forward out of Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, announced his plans for the future with a pledge to Wentworth Institute of Technology. A big, physical, 6'7" forward, he does a nice job of imposing his will in the paint on both ends of the floor. He's a tough, two-way rebounder that plays with a high motor on the glass and is capable of finishing plays with authority in the paint. He does a nice job of defending around the basket, can block shots when coming from the help side, and is able to defend on the perimeter in switches. Taylor gives Wentworth a real paint presence in this class and could turn out to be one of the better forwards in the CNE in time.     Jordan Ghee   Ghee, a guard out of the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to Boston College. The 6'4" guard was the NEPSAC Class A Player of the Year this winter and impressed with his ability to get buckets as an isolation scorer. He played at different speeds with the ball in his hands and was capable of getting into his mid-range game late in the shot clock. Defensively, he can guard up or down a position and uses his physical frame to make an impact on the glass. Ghee is a nice late addition for BC and will have a chance to earn minutes as early as Year 1 in the ACC.     Darren Moore   Moore, a guard out of the Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, came off the board when he announced that he'll attend the University of South Florida. The 6'1" guard is built like a running back and uses his lower body strength to his advantage as a driver. He does a nice job of playing off a quick first step, knows how to create space with the bounce to get his jumper off, and makes good decisions out of ball screens. On the other end of the floor, he can really heat the ball up at the point of attack, forces turnovers at a high clip, and chases down loose balls in space. Moore played his way to a high level at South Florida and with continued development, could have a nice career in the AAC.     Colby Hurlock   Hurlock, a guard out of the Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts, finalized his future plans with a commitment to Roger Williams University. The 6'2" guard plays with some creativity as an open floor scorer at the rim and does a nice job of making shots as a movement shooter in the half-court. He's consistently shot ready on the catch, has a quick release on his jumper, and makes shots with deep range. Defensively, he can guard either back-court spot and does a nice job of mixing it up as a space rebounder. Hurlock is a strong recruiting get for Roger Williams and fits the mold of a prospect that should find success in the CNE.     Brady Hegan   Hegan, a wing out of Pelham High School in New Hampshire, made his plans official when he announced that he'll attend Franklin Pierce University. The 6'4" can do a little bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor, impressing with his decision making and ability to score it at multiple levels. He can knock down shots in bunches in catch and shoot situations, while also showing the ability to operate as a secondary creator. Defensively, he can guard in the back-court or on the wing, knows how to make plays in passing lanes, and is a quality rebounder. Hegan lands in a good spot at Franklin Pierce, where he could earn minutes immediately for the Northeast-10 program.

The commitments haven't slowed down at all as we're into the third week of May.