Commitment Catch-Up: Massachusetts 2025’s

Dylan Thayer | Friday, September 20th, 2024

While we recapped the premier underclassmen showcase in New England, tons of major commitments were made by top prospects throughout the region. 

In this article, we will start to take a look at who’s pledged where, and fill you in on all you need to know.

 

Let’s start in Massachusetts.

 

In the past couple weeks, five of the current top ten recruits in our Massachusetts rankings announced their commitments to Division One programs. All five elected to stay on the east coast, while they’re pretty spread out north to south. 

 

Vincent Chaudhri, George Washington

 

Vincent Chaudhri of Northfield Mount Hermon and the Riverside Hawks was the first domino to fall, as the 6’7” wing announced his commitment to George Washington University of the Atlantic 10. His decision came just three days after his reported visit to the campus, as he made just two stops this fall to GW and Loyola Chicago before coming to a conclusion.

Chaudhri started his high school career at Trinity-Pawling where in his sophomore year, things really picked up in his recruitment. Offers started to roll in for the wing as he entered NMH with nine reported offers in his bag. 

Entering the Atlantic 10, the Wallkill New York native brings great positional size to the table. In the day and age where 3&D players are a hot commodity, Chaudhri was well sought out. 

He has the upside to be a defensive menace, and the communication skills to be a leader on that end of the floor. His offensive game has been improving steadily over the years as his shot starts to fall at a higher clip, and his finishing skills around the basket are definitely noteworthy.

 

Preston Edmead, Hofstra

 

Entering his second year at the Williston Northampton School, Preston Edmead recently announced his commitment to Hofstra. The NY Rens guard was one of the club’s top producers this past summer in their Peach Jam appearance, as he helped lead the team to a 3-2 record posting 9.6 points per game along with 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals.

The Deer Park New York native was a standout for Deer Park High School before his move to New England. In his first season with Williston he was named to an All-NEPSAC Class A team and will look to build on that this season with a core of rising 2025’s. 

Edmead brings a smooth scoring skill set to the guard spot with a clean release to his shot. His free throw percentage is a big indicator as he knocked them down at over a 90% clip this past year in the EYBL. 

Joining Hofstra, Edmead moves back near where he grew up and joins Head Coach Speedy Claxton. Claxton seems like a good fit for Edmead to develop and grow in a college system as he too was once a sub 6 foot point guard, who came into his own as a well-rounded playmaker to complement his scoring prowess.

 

Alex Wilkins, Furman

 

Pretty much unanimously viewed as the top 2025 stock riser over the past six months, Brooks School and Middlesex Magic guard Alex Wilkins announced his commitment to Furman University in South Carolina last week.

After playing his first two seasons at Charlestown High School under Head Coach Hugh Coleman, Wilkins made the move to join Kenya Jones at Brooks. In his first season, he led the squad to a final four appearance in the NEPSAC Class B playoffs where they lost to the eventual champions in the Rivers School.

Joining the Middlesex Magic in the UAA this past spring, Wilkins saw his recruitment reach new heights picking up over 25 offers in just a four to five month span. Standing at 6’5”, he brings great size to the guard position and lots of future potential as he continues his physical development. 

He scores it inside and out with a smooth release that allowed him to shoot at a 42% clip from outside in UAA play. In joining the Paladins, Wilkins will have ample time to hone skills and potentially step into a big role moving forward.

 

Isaiah Langham, Brown University

 

Stoughton native and Mass Rivals/Belmont Hill wing Isaiah Langham announced his commitment to the Brown Bears of Brown University this past Sunday.

Langham is fresh off a big junior season at Belmont Hill and in the 3SSB with Mass Rivals, having picked up eight Division One offers in the past year. His play in the 3SSB was impressive, averaging 9.6 points per game to go along with 4.3 rebounds per game, and converting field goal attempts at 51.9% clip.

Off the court, Brown is getting a very high character athlete with of course a record of high academic standing. On the court, they have got themselves a great player.

Langham brings strength to the position, which he uses to force his way inside and can finish above the rim. He’s got outstanding athleticism, exerts a ton of energy as a rebounder and defender, plus his upside is glaring as he continues to grow his skillset and ball handling ability.

 

Daithi Quinn, East Carolina

 

Another Middlesex Magic standout, Daithi Quinn also announced a commitment recently, as he takes his talents to East Carolina University following the year. 

The Tabor Academy guard has been one of the most prolific scorers in the class for years now, as Quinn is known for putting on some big scoring outputs, finishing the UAA with an average of 17.3 points per game. He’s a strong, physical downhill slasher that powers his way to the basket, and can score it from all over the floor, thriving in the high volume roles he has played in thus far. 

Before the spotlight was bright on Quinn, he started out at North Quincy High School, and things just took off from there. In his sophomore season at NQHS, the ECU commit averaged 23.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game, with multiple 30+ point games and a career-high at the time of 44 vs Everett. 

While he was rumored to be choosing between Holy Cross and East Carolina, Quinn ultimately decided to depart from his home state and move down south. In joining the Pirates of ECU, the incoming senior will look to help the team breakthrough the .500 mark they have been floating around for the last few seasons.

 

With these five commitments, the 2025 class in Massachusetts now stands at 11 Division One commits, with presumably a good amount more to follow. If you haven’t yet gotten a chance to see any of these guys play, you’re in luck as all five of them have one season left to play in high school!

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