New England Commitment Catch-Up (8/27)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue to highlight some of the last commitments in New England's class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below we'll take a look at one prospect headed to a New England D3, one headed out of region to a D2, and two more headed to out of region NJCAA programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isaiah Makor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hebron Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce7db82b78a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makor finalized his college plans with a commitment to <strong><em>Kentucky State University</em></strong>. A big time athlete at the guard position, Makor is an explosive, left-handed playmaker. He thrives in the open floor where he can use his athleticism to finish high above the rim. He's developed into a consitent shot maker and does a good job of creating space off the bounce in the half-court. On top of that, he's a crafty paint finisher that has a well developed floater game. Defensively, he excels off the ball where he can use his length and athleticism to be disruptive in passing lanes and at the rim. He'll be one of the better athletes in the <em>SIAC</em> from the day he steps on campus and has a chance to be an impact player early on for <em><strong>Kentucky State</strong></em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2313078"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce7db82b82f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Njenga came off the board when he announced that he'll attend <strong><em>Salem State University</em></strong>. A crafty combo guard that has a great feel for the game with the ball in his hands, Njenga continued to get better during his time at <em>Bradford Christian</em>. The lefty guard does a good job of changing speeds, is a good passer off the bounce, and makes good decisions with the ball in ball screens. He's a quality shooter in catch-and-shoot situations where he gets his feet set quickly. He has an off-speed game and unique movement patterns in the paint that allow him to keep the defense off balance. Defensively, he's long and does a good job guarding at the point of attack where he can keep the ball in front of him and apply pressure to opposing ball-handlers. He should have a nice career at <em><strong>Salem State</strong></em> and could eventually develop into one of the best lead guards in the <em>MASCAC</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ali Oralkan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tilton School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce7db82b91b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oralkan put an end to his recruitment with a commitment to <em style="font-weight: bold">Three Rivers College</em>. A big time athlete that can make an impact on both ends of the floor, Oralkan is a versatile prospect that is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. He's comfortable handling the ball in the open floor, can quickly turn defensive rebounds into transition opportunities, and is a capable rim finisher with either hand. He's an above the rim finisher that doesn't shy away from contact and can take advantage of mismatches in the post or on the perimeter. Defensively, he's athletic, physical, and versatiles, which allows him to guard up and down the line-up. He'll have a chance to make an immediate impact at <strong><em>Three Rivers</em></strong> and should be able to attract the attention of scholarship level programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1575529"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce7db82b999"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed announced that he'll continue playing basketball at <strong><em>Butler Community College</em></strong>. A long wing that thrives in the open floor, Reed has an athletic profile that allows him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he's aggressive in passing lanes, disruptive on the ball, and does a good job of rebounding in space. Offensively, he attacks closeouts off the bounce, can make standstill 3's off the catch, and is a terror in transition as a finisher. He does a good job of crashing the offensive glass and utilizes his long strides to get to the rim with ease in the half-court. He oozes potential and should be able to display his athleticism at <strong><em>Butler</em></strong> while capturing the attention of Division I programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->