WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head men's basketball coach Brett Nelson has announced that Will Batchelder (Newburyport, Mass.) has signed a national letter of intent to join the Crusaders in the fall of 2022. 

"We are excited to add Will Batchelder to our program," said Nelson. "Will is a great competitor and a winner who brings a lot to the table. He has a high basketball IQ with excellent speed and quickness. Add in his elite shooting ability and skill level, and Will can be a special player at Holy Cross. He is a high character individual who will be a great fit both on our campus and in our program. We expect him to come in and make a huge impact from day one."

Batchelder is a 6-foot-1, 175-pound guard who currently plays for head coach Michael Shelton at the Governor's Academy in Byfield, Mass. He has totaled 1,140 points, 120 steals and 117 assists during his high school career, while hitting 180 three-point field goals. Batchelder was named first team All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council and first team All-Independent School League in 2020, while leading his team to the NEPSAC Class B playoffs. He previously attended St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Mass., where he earned All-Catholic Conference honors and guided the Eagles to the MIAA State Tournament in 2019. In addition, Batchelder plays AAU ball for head coach Mike Crotty with the Middlesex Magic.

Holy Cross is in its third season under Nelson and currently stands 1-0 this year. The Crusaders play their next game on Friday, Nov. 12, at Boston College at 7:00 p.m.