Yale Starts 2014 in Style
Yale landed a verbal commitment from Hotchkiss junior Makai Mason on Thursday.
Mason is a highly talented guard who has starred for Hotchkiss in each of the last three seasons. He was named 1st team All New England in Class A this season after leading his team back into the post-season.
Mason made a name for himself as a young player, starring at various Adidas Junior Phenom events long before he ever arrived in the high school ranks.
He’s been a member of the starting line-up since day one of his freshman season and turned heads early in his career with a starring performance against St. Anthony High School at the Prime Time Shootout and a subsequent showing at the Duke Elite Camp over the summer.
Since that time he’s seen recruitment from a variety of top academic division I programs, while continue to develop his game and body.
He’s added an extra gear to his game in the last year and now features a lightning quick first step along with a strong frame. He’s extremely proficient at playing pick and roll, capable of making tough shots from the perimeter, and able to put his team on his back for long stretches.
Makai Mason