Last week, D’Annunzio gave his verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s. That announcement means that the Mount coaching staff has added an athletic pole with speed, size, and skills to their 2027 recruiting class. D’Annunzio is a two-time 1^st Team All-Ches-Mont League selection who impacts every facet of the game. On the defensive end, D’Annunzio causes turnovers by taking the body or via stick checks, lifts, and pokes. He also does a fantastic job of intercepting or deflecting pass attempts. Once the ball is on the ground, D’Annunzio will vacuum up the GB and rush upfield to create a transition opportunity. Or he will secure possession, roll into open space, and then smartly fire a clearing pass to an open teammate. Additionally, this high-IQ prospect is a rock-steady team defensive player who understands slide packages and when to execute double teams. D’Annunzio is a plus player on the face-off wing, too.  

D’Annunzio is extraordinarily athletic and speedy pole with an imposing frame (6’1”; 190 lbs.). Those assets combined with D’Annunzio’s polished stick skills create a defensive prospect who can impact every facet of the game. D’Annunzio is a shut down 1v1 defender with the ability to cause turnovers by taking the body or via stick checks. His timely can openers and trail checks are especially impressive. D’Annunzio also does a tremendous job of snagging ill-advised passes out of the air. In addition to generating a slew of turnovers, D’Annunzio is a ground ball machine. Once D’Annunzio has secured possession, he has shown a fantastic feel for when to push the fast break himself or roll into open space and then deliver a clearing pass to a teammate. When he decides to lead the transition game, the fleet footed D’Annunzio is a threat to go coast to coast for a goal or an assist.