Melvin Swift, a power forward from Houston who attends the same high school that current Minuteman Clyde Santee did named the Minutemen as one of his finalists Tuesday on Twitter.
Melvin Swift Jr. @ThatBoySwift:
"Such a blessing to announce the top colleges I'm considering are:
St.John
SMU
Baylor
UMass
UCONN"
Swift, a 6-foot-7 power forward, had originally committed to Xavier, but re-opened his recruiting. UMass is currently at its full scholarship total for next year meaning someone currently in the program would have to leave or someone expected to come wouldn't for Swift to get a scholarship.
ESPN Recruiting analyzed him as follows:
Strengths:
Swift is a very athletic power forward who runs the floor like a deer and plays above the rim on all clear path and angles. Swift has good strength that allows him to finish through contact with touch and body control. He excels in transition and also scores with short, quick slashes. In the low post Swift hit turn shots over his left shoulder and simply elevated and extended over defenders with ease. He attacks the offensive glass and is a tip in and dunk threat if not boxed out aggressively. Swift also worked hard on the defensive end. He denied the low post and displayed good anticipation in the passing lanes. Swift plays with great energy, urgency and competes. Swift also seems to be an excellent physical condition because he can run and jump all day long.
Weaknesses:
Swift must continue to build strength although he is wiry strong. He must work on his perimeter ball handling under pressure, passing on the move and extend his shooting range although is serviceable at all these skills now but improvement would take this already high level player to the next level.
Bottom Line:
Swift is one of the most exciting power forwards in the class on the break, on the glass, blocking shots and finishing in and around the rim. He productivity will increase as his ball skills improve."
@GazetteUMass: Melvin Swift lists UMass as a finalist
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