We have 26 evaluations of uncommitted players (more to come) from Friday's action at the Charlie Hughes Shootout.  Here are five who stood out and some general team notes:

Aaron Humphrey, 6'6" power forward; Indianapolis (Tindley) - class of 2022

Humphrey continues to show improvement in his perimeter skill set.  Hitting a couple of 3pters in a tight game, Humphrey was still at his best driving and hitting the offensive glass.  He rebounded well on both ends.  He was a tough cover for Tech.  Aside from improved handle, Humphrey has also improved his body control as he gathers to finish.  And while his ability to score off the bounce will likely always be his strongest asset, his improved shot from 3pt will only enhance that.

Javan Buchanon, 6'7" power forward; Lafayette (Jefferson) - class of 2022

Back in Indiana after a year in Kansas, Buchanon is very skilled for a kid his size.  Scored off the dribble on pull ups and finished through contact around the basket.  Moved well without the ball as well.  Showed 3pt range, just not enough sample to how consistent yet, but his mechanics were smooth. 

Defensive was an issue at this point.  He wasn't truly engaged on that end. Again, not a large enough sample, but he was outplayed on that end.

Jahsiah Kirk-Williams, 6'2" shooting guard; Lafayette (Jefferson) - class of 2022

He may have been the best player on the floor.  Scored on all three levels, competed on the defensive end and was communicating the whole time.  Admittedly, I don't remember him at all last season, and he didn't do much in their Regional games.  His play today suggests a great deal of improvement from last year, matching what appears to be an expanded role.

Logan McIntyre, 6'2" shooting guard; Ramsey (North Harrison) - class of 2022

Active with and without the ball, McIntyre scored on all three levels and created shots for others off the bounce.  His release is quick, and he elevates well on his jump shot.  He's excellent with the ball in transition, always looking ahead and finding teammates.  Rebounded well on the defensive end, he also snagged a couple of long rebounds on the offensive end.  

Jermaine Coleman, 6'7" small forward; Indianapolis (Park Tudor) - class of 2023

Extremely impressive first half, as Coleman scored in every way imaginable, highlighted by three 3pters and a dunk in traffic.  Coleman also scored in the post, duck-ins after initiating the offense.  He looked to drive more in the second half, when the game was effectively decided, and his strength is still an are that needs improvement.

Tindley, which looks to be among the favorites in 1A this upcoming season, will need to find a consistent 3pt threat to create the space allowing Humphrey and Jayden Pinkston, 6'5" junior guard, to thrive.  They got it in bits and pieces from those two, Arlando Tucker and Jeffrey Pinkston, but they had other guards misfiring early and often in several possessions.  Wins over 4A teams, Tech and Pike, made for a great night.

North Harrison looked good in their win over Northview.  Aside from McIntyre, they got excellent play from Ethan Oakley, 6'8" senior center, who is finally fully healthy.  They surprisingly run a lot of offense through Oakley, and he's good with the ball in his hands as a mid-range driver and someone who will pass out of post-ups.

Fort Wayne Snider with wins over Southport and a beat down of Lawrence North, as Aiden Lambert and Karsen Jenkins continue their high scoring ways from last year.

Surprised how bad Pike and Lawrence North looked.  

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