Scouting

  Class of 2024 Jaxson Bell, 6'3" shooting guard; Indianapolis (North Central) || Kyle Guy Elite 2024 Great in traffic, strong and can take contact.  Hit 3PT on stationary catches.  Needs to improve passing decisions.  He’s unselfish and will move the ball, but he didn’t lead teammates into open spaces.  +Defensively and...

The yearly trek for Fort Wayne typically catches most of the top teams from Indiana, as well as surrounding states.  One of the few events that attracts teams from all tours/leagues. Here are a few players who stood out this weekend: Class of 2024 Noah Lovan, 6'3" shooting guard; Clarksville (Providence) ||...

Hoop Group has long run outstanding events primarily along the East coast, but it was their annual Pittsburgh event that drew many Indiana teams every year.  Two years ago they their started their own independent league, the Hoop Group Summer League. Their tour stop this past weekend was in Indianapolis,...

The first of their four stop tour, NY2LA also has events in Louisville, Cincinnati and Milwaukee coming up during the NCAA evaluation periods.  (Didn't get to Sunday games) 45 total evaluations from the weekend's games.  Below are some of the players who stood out.  Class of 2024 Payton Baird, 6'5" power forward;...

The Indy Ball Shootout is traditionally a season opener for many Indiana teams for the spring/summer.  Top programs involved are D1 Indiana, EG10, Grand Park Premier, Indiana Elite, Indiana Ice, Kyle Guy Elite, and Progeny.   While this isn't necessarily a ranking of performances, the following Indiana players in each...

2023 Lukas Balling - 6'5" Forward - Marquette Catholic - 1K scorer who can stretch the floor with his outside shooting ability. Able to put the ball on the deck and get to the rack. Strong enough to finish through contact. Great from the line. Length helps him...

Tuesday 2/8 - Jimtown @ Bremen Carson Miller - 6'3" 2022 Guard/Forward - Bremen This was a tough night at the office for Carson, but he didn't quit and saved his best for the end. Finished with 13 points and 5 rebounds and closed the game out for the...

These are the players I saw this week who can play at the next level and make a difference. Whether that be at the D1 or DIII level, each could land in the right situation and make a difference. Markus Burton - Penn 2023 - 6' Guard I have seen...

Aidan Lambert - Snider 2022 - 6'3" At this point there is no reason why Aidan only has 1 offer. I have also discussed him at length in the past. The skillset is there for him to make an impact at the D2 level. Super athletic, can shoot it,...

AJ Lux - Crown Point 2023 - 6'4" Guard AJ is the type of player who can get hot in a hurry, and he did that Friday night. Went off for 27 on the way to help lead CP to victory knocking down 7 3s. Great shot and release....