Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer get you updated on the week's recruiting news.
NAIA has granted their athletes a free year due to COVID.
Zak and Jim go over the top candidates for the 2021 Mr. Basketball and go over how the process works, as well as voting intrigue. (See list of discussed candidates below)
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Shamarr Avance, Lawrence North Brooks Barnhizer, Lafayette Jeff Jalen Blackmon, Marion Luke Brown, Blackford Chrishawn Christmas, Gary West Caleb Furst, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Luke Goode, Homestead Lincoln Hale, Linton Langdon Hatton, North Harrison Curt Hopf, Barr-Reeve DJ Hughes, Lawrence North Kooper Jacobi, Silver Creek Trey Kaufman, Silver Creek JR Konieczny, South Bend St. Joseph's Chris Mantis, Lowell Colson Montgomery, Southridge Kyle Ross, Lake Central Blake Sisley, Heritage Hills Jayden Taylor, Perry Meridian Pierce Thomas, Brownsburg Blake Wesley, South Bend Riley
Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer update recruiting offers and commitments, discussing Jake Heidbreder and Vincent Brady's commitments to Air Force and how they're different.
Jim updates the Jayden Brewer transfer situation.
28:22 JD Hall and Caleb Lynn join Jim in discussing the final Sunday of the Metro Indy Basketball Fall League.
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Players discussed:
Shamarr Avance, Lawrence North DJ Birhiray, Brebeuf Sean Black, Warren Central Jayden Brewer, Ben Davis Sabien Cane, University Noah Carter, Chatard Isaiah Davis, Greenwood Christian Connor Essegian, Central Noble Gus Etchison, Hamilton Heights CJ Glenn, Park Tudor Matthew Goolsby, Marion CJ Gunn, Lawrence North DJ Hughes, Lawrence North Antoine Hurns, Central Christian Trey Jackson, Horizon Christian Amhad Jarrard, Mt. Vernon Armon Jarrard, Mt. Vernon Mikal Miller, Cardinal Ritter Jake Moynihan, Seton Catholic Jayden Pinkston, Tindley Deon Richmond, Tindley Joey Schmitz, Center Grove Jake Skinner, Carroll Matt Spears, Arsenal Tech AJ Tillmon, Bloomington (IL) Alex Toton, Hamilton Southeastern Leland Walker, North Central Kobe Ward, Danville Jack Wors, Blackford
Johnson vs. Scott 1:00 p.m.
Johnson---Marshawnn Henderson—Has a knack for the ball, always seems to be around it. Solid top of the key three point jump shot
Johnson- Dylan Hightower—Good catch and shoot opportunity
Scott-Isaiah Weiss---Good spin move on the block
Johnson- Donovan Rhodes—Good feel when to drive and attack
Johnson- Daylon King---Undersized 3-4, decent skills with ability to grow more into his body
Scott-Michael Martin—Good control of the break, ability to finish through contact
Johnson-Nick Kehrer---Good shot off the catch, ability to get nervous in the sense of not knowing what to do at times
Johnson- Donovan Pruitt—Good offensive game, understands his spots
Scott- Jake Skinner- Good size, has ability to dominate if he grows his game with his body
Lynch vs. Busick 2:00 pm
JD Lynch—Pesky, full-court defender at times
Busick-Sabien Cain---Good off the dribble, has great athleticism
Drew Busick---Ability to find right spots
Busick-Evan Lawrence- Good post player, good post passer
Busick- AJ Tilmon----Tremendous athleticism, tremendously active on the glass
Busick- Joey Schmitz- Always active off ball, good finisher as a 2 guard
Lynch- Caden Vanderbush---Stretch four, tendency is to not be big enough to be physical inside.
Lynch- Brendan Lattimer- Good size, but when facing someone bigger he gets tentative
Busick- Robert Russell—Tenacious defender, makes the right passes
Busick- Deion Miles—Left-handed, and he deceives defenders with it well
Busick- Will Spellman- Terrific up-fakes
3:00 McCloud vs. Smith
Smith- Braden Smith---Playmaking wizard, unselfish craft
McCloud- Kaleb Edwards---Good length, ability to be crafty inside as a finisher
McCloud- Kameron Grady---Inside-out big
Smith—Jasper Campbell-Strong rebounder, good outside shot for a 4
McCloud---Kaden McCullough—Strong step-back three
Smith—Jake Moynihan---Tremendous display inside and out, ability to have decent range. Aggressiveness through contact is the key
Smith- Isaiah Davis—6-9, terrific frame and runs the floor in a smart way. Good post moves
Smith- Mason Closson- Good three, needs to have quicker decisions
McCloud- Michael Howard—Makes the winning plays, good rhythm to his game is crucial.
McCloud- Landen Hacker---Good skills, intangibles for when to cut, when to be a decision maker is good
4:00 Clark Linville
Clark- Ben Watkins, Good length and stretches the floor
Linville- Kobe Ward--- Finishes through contact, undersized
Clark- Alex Toton---Good range from deep
Clark- Malik Dowdell---Strong ball-handler
Clark-Demar Woods---Slasher, cutter
Clark-Micah Wilson---Athletic, puts tremendous pressure on the ball
Linville---Noah Linville, smart ball handler
Kevaughn Dawn---Good inside game, has ability to be hesitant due to not knowing role. Solid offensive rebounder
Hill versus Thomson 6 pm
Thomson--Rahseed Elemikan---Does it all, four who is a triple threat
Hill- Mikial Miller---Good anticipation with the pass
Hill- Maurice Evans---Slasher, and has ability to make good decisions off those cuts
Thomson—Caden Thomson-Floor general, knows when to be what he needs to be
Thomson- Adam Ellinghausen----Smart post passer, uses height to lob passes in
Thomson- Brock Kincaid- 3 and D, ability to mix and match
Thomson- Mason Britt—Another good off the ball shooter, needs to be more creative on ball
Thomson- Ethan Williams—Much more confident this week, shows belief in his inside game
Hill- Grant Shelton-Aggressive, but lacks the muscle to stop players stronger than him unless he fouls
Hill-Jamyson Johnson—Much better player inside, tends to want to be outside
Avance Glenn 8 pm
Avance--Jayden Brewer---Strong left-hand, ability to use left into his advantage.
Avance- Merriweather---Likes to penetrate, does not like being jump shooter
Glenn- JC Glenn--- Good use of left hand as well. Versatile in and out game
Avance—DJ Hughes---Posts up on smaller defenders, powerful spins
Avance—Shamarr Avance---Playmaker, who has ability to get tons of confidence
Glenn- Jashawnn Bates when motivated is solid, has occasion to get thinking in a free sky zone
Glenn- Trey Jackson---Pesky, always stays ready
Avance- AJ Branigan---Corner three, spreads court as good off-ball ready to shoot threat
Glenn-Xavion Gillard—Has a knack to show up, but at times can get lost
Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer go over recruiting updates for the previous week, then talk about what COVID restrictions for game attendance might look like this winter, as Bethel and St. Francis have released theirs at the NAIA level.
23:47 JD Hall and Caleb Lynn join Jim to talk about week three of the Metro Indy Basketball Fall League, including the scoring outburst from Central Noble junior, Connor Essegian, and the clutch play of North Central's Leland Walker.
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Jashawn Bates, Tindley Jordan Bowles, Park Tudor Cooper Bean, Noblesville Jasper Campbell, Shenandoah Aaron Clark, Arsenal Tech DAnte Davis, Warren Central Malik Dowdell, Warren Central Connor Essegian, Central Noble Aiden Franks, Wapahani Jalen Hooks, Crispus Attucks DJ Hughes, Lawrence North Chandler Jackson, Warren Central Drake Moore, Morristown Jake Moynihan, Seton Catholic Thomas Ricks, Fishers Donovan Scott, Crispus Attucks Kayden Sloggett, Lebanon Korbyn Sloggett, Lebanon BJ Smith, Crispus Attucks Kishawn Taylor, Park Tudor AJ Tillmon, Bloomington (IL) Jordan Turner, Cardinal Ritter Leland Walker, North Central Jack Wors, Blackford
Johnson Stowers 1:00 pm
Johnson-Willie Mays---Tough pull-up jump shot from elbow, has great burst to sell the move. Good right-hand layup through contact
Johnson-DJ Birhiray=Has length that he uses to pull-back cross over for an elbow jump shot
Johnson-Darion Davis—Stretches floor, key for him is to stay in the game, can look lost
Stowers-Matthew Caldwell-Steady catch and shooter
Stowers—Drake Moore--- Really pulls the ball on a string with cross-over, solid three
Stowers-Riley Jordan top of the key three really smooth
Johnson-Conner Schank- Tough dribble moves, key is confidence in himself
Stowers-Colton Pribyl- Ability to recognize when to cut, move off-ball well
Johnson-Arlondo Hall-Feel to adjust as a ball-handler to what pace his team needs to be at
Johnson—Robert Fitch---Understands his role, looks to thrive in it
Bonds Porath 2:00 p.m.
Bonds-Tareek Gladiama---Consistent stroke from three
Porath-Jack Wors—Strong top of the key 3, great look ahead passer
Bonds-Mason Lewis—Controlled pace to the rim today
Bonds- Dion Johnson—Strong inside moves, more left-hand
Porath- Ian Moore—Patience tremendously shown on the glass
Bonds- Nate Orr—Strong inside, ability to have decent footwork if he continues to develop it
Porath-Kanon Catchings—Can be shy, tentative because he is trying to figure out what he needs to do. When not overcomplicating, can be solid. Good distance shooter.
Porath-Grant Porath, solid distributer off backdoor cuts
Porath-Eli Robinson-Tremendous side, ability to step out for three
Stowers Glenn 3:00 p.m.
Glenn=Xavion Gillard-Ability to shoot with range, limited handles
Glenn-Donovan Scott---Highlight reel in the making
Glenn-JC Glenn-Phenomenal offensive rebounder, great positioning on box outs
Glenn-Jack Stevens—Good spot up shooter from three
Glenn- Isiah Lockard---Phenomenal vertical, ability to throw it down
Glenn-JaShawnn Bates---Aggressive when he wants to be, has tendency to not help on d
Stowers---Drake Moore-Terrific pull-up
Glenn-Antoine Hurns---Terrific length
Stowers---- Kameron Hodge—showed flashes first week, unable to gather rhythm last couple of weeks
Stowers---Riley Jordan---Not able to be himself when facing more athletic competition
4:00 Davis Versus Turner
Turner--Noah carter-Tremendous anticipation, finds ways to get in to the defense with a phenomenal spin move.
Turner--Kevin Butler---Ability to play bigger than his size
Davis- Drew Pennington---Good control in the fast break
Davis--Luke Andree---Tremendous three point shooter
Davis- Jarrett Boissy---Three point shooter that is strong off the catch, really good finisher around the rim
Davis- Trenton Reinholt—Strong big body inside the paint, ability to finish through contact
Turner- Kendall Johnson—Good slasher, has a nose for the ball
Davis- Cayden Dykhuizen---Good anticipation, good off the ball player
Davis- Grant McCartner—Effective three when squared up
Turner---Matthew Spears—Talented inside, strong right hand
5:00 Swanner vs. Clark
Clark—Chandler Jackson---Smooth cutting, ability to play well off the ball. Terrific fade away
Clark- Jordan Bowles—Lightning step into a pull-up shot
Clark- Aaron Clark has good feel with pacing, solid jump shot when set
Swanner--- Jaylen Clark---Electrifying scorer, ability to adjust with tremendous flow, consistent shot
Swanner-Landen Swanner---Versatile big, who can handle, play down low
Swanner-Clay McCorkle—Good catch and shooter, tends to sometimes not know where he is at.
Clark---Demarr Woods-Haskins—Terrific in traffic, has terrific vertical to see above the rim, and can hit the three when he is hot.
Swanner- Grant Brown- Ready off the ball, terrific movement to allow drives for teammates
6:00 Busick versus Turner
Turner- Dion Johnson-Tendency to be more outside than inside, needs to get to weight room
Busick=AJ Tilmon-Tremendous athleticism, lot to like, solid range
Busick-Deion Miles—Great finisher with right or left hand, immediate athleticism in his game
Busick-Sabien Cain---Dart, moves with smoothness off the ball, solid three ball
Busick-Robert Russell-Floater, lean away to his left side
Busick-Evan Lawrence- Puts himself in good position in the paint
Busick-Joey Schmitz—Knows where the open man is
Turner- Kobe Jenkins—Strong player, has skills that some don’t have this early but can get overwhelmed
Turner-Auggie Durham—Size can be an issue as he is trying to become a playmaker
Turner-Adonis Warfield---Can be out of control a lot, has flashes
Centers versus Smith 7:00 p.m.
Centers-Carter Modin—Smooth stroke from the outside
Smith-Jakeb Kinsey---Smooth three, smart decision maker
Smith-Jake Moynihan-Big who is comfortable stepping outside
Centers- Eli Meyer---Great post feeds, terrific cut
Smith- Braden Smith-Elite playmaker, great rhythm and court vision. Solid pressure on the ball full court, with a terrific shot
Centers- Foster Mefford- Has a struggle handling the press, but pretty smart when picking his spots
Centers- Matthew Teike—Lean, muscular big. Able to play inside and out
Smith---Jasper Campbell—Really good roll-man.
Centers--Blake Shewmaker---Good follow ups on shots
Adams versus Stowers 8 pm
Adams-Connor Essegian---Terrific shooter, very alert off the dribble, finishes with both hands
Adams-Mason Baker—Off to hot start, sets team Adams off to hot start.
Stowers-Jalen Hooks---Good big, has ability to create plays inside and out
Stowers-Donavan Barnett—Tenacious defender, very smart instincts
Stowers-Kishawn Taylor—Aggressive on-ball defender, wizardry with the passing skills
Adams- Logan Gard-Huge fan of his versatility, ability to be guarding different types of bigs despite not insane athleticism.
Stowers- Ethan Oswoski---Solid off the ball-player, works with others well
Adams---Jackson Barth—Dead-eye three point shot
Adams—Joe Kelly—Gains an understanding of his role as the game progresses.
Stowers-Brandon Snodgrass---Tenacious off-defender, good length
Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer get you updated on recruiting news. Followed up by discussion over Jayden Brewer's transfer from Avon to Ben Davis.
18:08 JD Hall and Caleb Lynn join Jim to discuss the second weekend of the MIB Fall League. We each LOVED Rasheed Elemikan from Greenwood!
See list below for the most of the players discussed
Cooper Bean, Noblesville DJ Birhiray, Brebeuf Sean Black, Warren Central Billy Brown, Tindley DAnte Davis, Warren Central Darian Davis, Tindley Rasheed Elemikan, Greenwood Connor Essegian, Central Noble Jesse Faires, Ben Davis Josh Forbes, Fishers Raedhyn Foust, Northeastern Jack Futa, South Bend St Joseph's Cooper Galli, Mt. Vernon CJ Gunn, Lawrence North DJ Hughes, Lawrence North Trey Jackson, Horizon Christian Greg Jenkins, Lawrence Central Edward Jones, Pike Jaggers Lander, Antwerp (OH) Mason Lewis, North Central Ethan Osowski, LaPorte Kenny Page, Scecina Jayden Pinkston, Tindley Preston Roberts, Noblesville Braeden Shrewsberry, West Lafayette Edward Thomas, Zionsville Dayveon Turner, Arsenal Tech Camden Webster, Kankakee Valley
A3 Bonds vs. B3 Coach Begley 1:00 p.m
Bonds-Mason Lewis--- Strength and ability to get off jump stop
Effectively. Fantastic cutter with great vision of the defense when he wants to be.
Bonds=Deon Richmond==Ability to step outside, effective with his left-hand in traffic.
Bonds-Nate Orr-Great feel with good size as a small forward. Ability to slash, cut with ease. Great feel with his left-hand.
Bonds-Tareek Gladiama-good up-fake, looks to make the extra pass
Begley-Logan Raymond-Spin-move pull-up from the free throw line that can improve
Begley-Jacob Anderson---Floater with the right hand deadly when he gets first defender to bite on pump fake
Begley-River Halsey—Tremendous range from beyond the arc, special at top of the key/
Begley-Ian Wilson---Tremendous off the catch three point shooter in rhythm, ability to sell with hesitation to get to rim.
D2 Coach Glenn vs. D6 Coach McCloud---McCloud had jersey numbers on IPad, did my best to get a couple guys based off coach calling the name of them.
Dylan Ritter—Tough as nails—Glenn
JC Glenn---Ability to nail the first step, effective on the offensive glass.
Jeremiah Pickens---Patience in the post
Jashawnn Bates- Athletic, but the motor can be off and on
30 McCloud—Athletic, yet looks to make the simple play that leads to the bucket. Does not over complicate
Xavion Gillard- Good pursuit of the offensive glass, ability to find motor can be a question
Trey Jackson- He is where the ball is. Great hustle, tremendous playmaker. Key for him is to stay aggressive even in foul trouble.
Antoine Hurns---Streaky three point shooter--Glenn
Michael Howard---Key is knowing that he is good enough---McCloud
Brandenberg vs. Johnson C1 vs. C5
Davis Olson—Gets off the break fast, quick second jump
Dirin (DJ) Birhiray----Good size, ability to guard multiple positions. Strong offensive rebounder
Mareone Davis---Like his style, composure. Key is to play in rhythm
Willie Mays—Pesky ball defender, good length and is able to affect the ball handler out top.
Edward Johnson-Has talent, but needs to be more assertive
Caleb Linton-Brandenberg—Terrific left hook, can get it off a spin pretty easilly
Kayden Sloggett- Brandenberg---Great look-ahead, keeps his eyes forward to see everything
Ethan McCoomb---Great defender, puts himself in good position
Cooper Bean---Gets to his right hand, then it is a bucket. Has great control
Reamer vs. turner 4:00 p.m.
Braden strawberry= Consistent stroke, ability to look for his shot A LOT, however needs to be aware of the floor, knows how to come off a screen. Tremendous up-fake
Billy Brown—Good between the legs pacing, ability to be a shooter whereever. Very streaky
Matthew Spears 23---Really like his inside-outside playing style, ability to hit three off the catch. Great at pushing the pace.
Preston Roberts-Tends to settle, key is squaring up, staying straight all the way through
Noah Carter—Great anticipation with decisions coming off a pick, tremendous handles
Jayden Pinkston—Great athleticism, ability to use length at the rim with a finger-roll. Decent shot, low-arc however.
Jesse Faires—Confidence in himself, and then he plays within his own flow. Terrific three
Jake Cherry-Shows tremendous size, problem is strength ability to catch with contact
Coach D Turner vs. Coach Dowling at 5:00 pm
Cj Gunn-Talented as talented can get. Tremendous feel in and out, ability to know he is the best player. Terrific display of moves from free-throw line down. Turner
D’Ante Davis---Athletic and gets great athleticism in the rim. Goes right to left. Turner
Gus Etchison---=Tremendous feel, ability to manipulate and get teammates involved. Great feel off the screen. Dowling
Dayveon Turner---Ability to pressure the ball handler is elite
Eddie Jones—Plays bigger than his size. Great finisher
Bj Smith---pesky defender. Able to pressure
Tillman Dawson-Sneaky handles, fierry competitor
Bryson Creager---Ability to spot up well from three, terrific on well-thrown chess pass
Lucas Letsinger---Ability to move of ball, set screens and execute. Good pull-up three in transition
Coach Avance vs. Coach Thompson 6:00 p.m.
Rahseed Elemikan---Very physical body, great athleticism with the ability to control it. Finishes through contact easily.
Aj Branigan—Tough pull-up to defend
Shamarr Avance—Control and being aware of his role is the key cause he is ATHLETIC!
Evan Altman---Great help defender, good size to be physical.
DaMeriz Merriweather—Quick burst to the rim, but the thing to look at is if he lets the game come to him
Jayden Brewer==Terrific left-hand moves. Can hook, finger-roll. Finishing through hard contact is difficult
Greg Jenkins-Variety of ways to get buckets. Can do it through a jump shot, post, or drive.
DJ Hughes- Built like Kahlil Mack, and he has great anticipation through the gaps.
Ethan Jones-Terrific seals, key is to get a little more bulky
Brock Kincaid---Cuts well off-ball, finishes very nicely
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Mason Britt-Strong shooter off the catch
Thomson versus Centers 7:00 p.m.
Rasheed Elemikan—Pass and instincts off the glass are strong, ability to step out, and crashes offensive glass hard. Explodes fast when finishing through contact. Jumper is there in stretches. Paul Millsap
Camden Thomson-Great deep release, solid follow-through on jump shot C
Nick Center—Physical driver to the rim, intends to finish with purpose Centers
Carter Modin—Plays like a 4-5, could use more strength. Only able to hit and finish if no one is around. Centers
Mason Britt- Ability to post on smaller defenders as a guard. Thomson
Eli Meyer- Stretches the defense, ability to catch and shoot from distance. Centers
Foster Medford-Strong right-hand, uses it to get in the rim--CEnters
Avance vs. Clark 8:00 pm
Damar Woods-Haskins sells the pump fake well. ---Clark
Evan Altman-Elite with his outside shot—Avance
Shamarr Avance- Great with his right hand in traffic
DaMeriz Merriweather- Good when in control, but tends to overdo it. Avance
Chandler Jackson-Incredibly smooth stroke. Clark
DJ Hughes- Great timing on blocks, anticipates offensive rebounds well. Avance
Aaron Clark—Good build as a guard, ability to hit the three. Clark
Kobe Bowles—Good floater game. Clark
Jordan Bowles---Likes to talk, aggressive mentality on defense. Clark
Alex Toton---Catch and shoot extrordinare, lines up his feet and it is in if he is in rhythm. Clark
DaMeriz Merriweather—Got a little Patrick Beverley to him. Avance
Jayden Brewer-Phenomenal spin move
Coach Begley vs. Coach Scott 1:00 p.m.
Jeremiah Jones—solid screener, great in the pick and roll
Jeremiah Jones—Great instincts to know what to do in pick and roll
Evan Williamson---Spot up three-point shooter, terrific form when squared up
Kobe Jenkins-Great feel against defenders body positions to attack rim
Jake Skinner—Big-man skilled who can step out three-point ball
Evan Blackman----Not afraid to stay physical inside, despite size
Cayden Young-----Great on-spot catch and shoot three pointe range
Isaiah Weiss—Seals up defenders on the block very well, frees up opportunity for him to wreck in the paint
Skyler Fivett---Strong guard/forward and great ability to hang in traffic
Coach McCmloud Coach Turner 2 pm
Michael Howard---Tremendous strength inside, with great athleticism to finish through contact
Dayne Gardner---Versatile, skilled, has ability to do what they can to win.
Kevin Butler---Great pull-up with opportunity to improve it even more
Kendall Johnson—Strong feel for when to go about the game
Auggie Durham—Size that might seem to be an issue, but he plays like Earl Boykins. General, hustles, competes
Kaleb Edwards---Guerin Catholic---Tremendous athleticism, ability to leap far out
Forbes Stowers 3:00 p.m.
Thomas Ricks---Great cross-over with both right and left hand being the lead
Paul Chandler---Tremendous ability to spot his areas on the floor to attack, particularly wings
Matt Brewer---Stocky in size, but has ability to shoot and left-handed big which creates difficulties
Kameron Hodge---Ability to get hot very quickly, but can get laid-back fast.
Bryson Bond---Looked like the best player on the floor. Had great moves to get to paint and variety of ways to finish.
Reamer vs. Linville 4:00 p.m.
Braden Strawberry---Smooth game of his, and plays very relaxed which leads to good things
Kobe Ward—Tremendous build, but has tremendous hustle and grit.
Jack Parenteau===Shows promise through being able to contribute hustle plays, jump shot, and through rebounding. Anybody would want him on their team.
Coach Lynch vs. Coach turner 5:00 p.m.
JD Lynch---VERY small, but provides phenomenal on-ball pressure at half-court
Brendan Latimore---In the paint 6 ft, he is cash. Terrific hook through right-hand, and very solid footwork.
Johnson vs. Bonds 6-p.m.
Daylon King---Anticipation, ability to recgonize his spots
Donovan Rhodes-Off-ball defense—Strength, for his size.
Mason Lewis-Tremendous handle, ability to finish through contact. Pest defensively,
Kevin Moore-Undersized in height, but has ability to be a 4-5 with high motor
Tareek Galadima—Tony Snell style to his game, three and D. Solid shooter when in rhythm, good length on defense.
Cameron Parsley-Not afraid of contact, precise cutting off the ball and he is ready for his shot.
Donovan Pruitt---Tough finisher with left-hand, good length which can allow him to have edges over defenders. Ability to throw bounce-passes effectively from cross-court.
Dion Johnson---Stretch big. Ability to go to post, hesitates in contact.
Score: 67-58
Turner Smith 7 pm
Leland walker—Great body, lanky with dribble, and can attack rim
12 Braden Smith-Cold blooded, great shooter,
DAnte Davis—Tremendous height/vision to pick his spots, but he then can leap with the best of him, jump shot not falling but the athleticism is where he is best.
Dayveon Turner---Strong with right foot being lead, can pull-back and change tempo
Gabe McNary-Tremendous athleticism, ability to leap over everyone. Patience
Edward Jones-Slashes well, uses athleticism to get over the rim on his slashes
Jasper Campbell-Shoots, does not give up on plays
Walker—Finishing with both hands
BJ Smith---Has the ability to change his pace quickly. Keeps D off balance
Braden Smith---Control of his game, cause he lets it come to him.
Edward Jones---Fills the gaps, does what is needed.
McNary---D1 type of talent, potential to develop is absolutlely there
Andrew Bennett---Ability to show tremendous vision despite not being as athletic as Turner’s team was.
Turner—Quick, but can be out of control
13---Gets where he needs to go efficiently for Smith
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Stowers versus Swanner/McCorkle
Sean Black---Quick to get shot off, looks to be aggressive with his shot when he touches.
Pinkerton---glides through traffic
Noah Gathings—Way of manipulating through the dribble to get a strong floater
Ethan Osowski—Strong jump-stop, second bounce
Clay McCorkle---Good foot speed on defense
24 Landon Swanner-Bigger3/4
Jaylen Carson42---VERY versatile athlete. Ability to switch onto others 1-4
Donovan Barnett-Adjusting to
19 Hayden Ulerick----Ability to get to his shot off the dribble, gets his shot via both hands
Jaylen Carson42—Strong right-hand, great anticipation with offensive-rebounds.
Zak Tyler gets you up to date on scholarship offers and commitments, then Zak and Jim Reamer talk about COVID restriction's impact on game attendance this season, as well as the thought process of how players rankings are determined.
37:47 Jim is joined by JD Hall and Caleb Lynn who are covering the Metro Indy Basketball Fall League. Some obvious names are discussed, but also some new names!
(If a named was misplaced, uniform numbers might not have matched the rosters set up.)
See list below
Sean Black, Warren Central Connor Essegian, Central Noble Gus Etchison, Hamilton Heights Noah Gaithings, Park Tudor Logan Gard, Central Noble JC Glenn, Park Tudor Michael Howard, Shenandoah Trey Jackson, Horizon Christian Noah Linville, Hamilton Heights Nate Metalic, Speedway BJ Smith, Crispus Attucks Braden Smith, Westfield Leland Walker, North Central Kobe Ward, Danville
Zak Tyler gets us up to date on the latest offers and commitments.
Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer breakdown some of the top power forwards and centers in the class of 2023.
See the list down below
Zak reports on some of the better players and performances during the final Sunday of the NW Indiana Fall League.
Damarion Anderson, Elkhart Anthony Ball, Southport Xavier Booker, Cathedral Luke Burgess, New Palestine Jake Cherry, Eastern (Pekin) Jake Davis, Cathedral Jesse Faires, Ben Davis Cooper Farrall, Culver Academy Jalen Hooks, Crispus Attucks Mason Jones, Valparaiso Nickens Lemba, Southport Nick Richart, Zionsville Preston Ross, Fort Wayne Dwenger