More on Ben Freeland's commit

The folks at the New England Recruiting Report have posted some background on former Montgomery High frontcourter Ben Freeland's verbal to Lafayette.

Ben Freeland stays east

Former Montgomery High center Ben Freeland, now doing a prep season at Suffield Academy, has given a commitment -- Alex Kline/The Recruit Scoop has the details:

"Lafayette has picked up a commitment from Ben Freeland, a 2012 center out of Suffield Academy (CT), per his coach"

Lafayette is a member of The Patriot League which includes Holy Cross, Lehigh, Bucknell, Colgate and others.

A Ben Freeland update

The latest post at the New England Recruiting Report  says: "... Lafayette and Maine offering Ben Freeland according to head coach Jeff Depelteau."

The former Montgomery High big is spending a season at Suffield Academy in Connecticut.

A note on Montgomery's Ben Freeland

Got this from the Hoopville site:

Notes From Hoop Mountain Super Week II – July 7, 2011

A few future Suffield Academy players were among those who competed, including newcomers ... and Ben Freeland (6’10 Sr. C, Santa Rosa (CA) Suffield Academy) ... while Freeland has a decent frame to carry more weight as his body matures and could be a presence inside...

Go here for Suffield Academy information and background.