Donovan Barnett, 6'3" small forward; Crispus Attucks

  • As his outside shot has improved, it's tightened up defenders helping his ability to score get to the basket.  
  • He has a variety of finishing moves at the basket.  He has to keep improving his consistency beyond the 3PT line and his mid-paint scoring.
  • Barnett has the chance to be a playmaker as a second ball handler.  And while he's excellent in transition, it's still a little turnover prone in the half court and at times when he misses the easy but tries to make big play.
  • He's definitely a plus-defender with a great deal of defensive upside.
  • An offer from IU-Kokomo, Barnett could really blossom offensively in college, but at worst, he'll be a blue-collar defender who is unselfish and can score. - JR

Jaylen Carson, 6'7" senior power forward; Crispus Attucks

  • He is truly developed as a defensive player.  His recruiting would be maximized where he can guard PF's, at that level, he would still be able to guard 3-5.  His maturation has led to high level rim protection against some high caliber players.
  • His defense is ahead of his offense at this point, but there are seeds there.  He's best around the basket right now, but just as a low post scorer.  He's great as a rim runner, and he's outstanding space into the short corner.
  • Carson has good shot mechanics.  While he isn't a high volume shooter from 3PT, he's definitely a threat.  There is upside here for him.
  • Very active on the glass, and he should always be a presence on the offensive glass. 
  • An offer from IU-Kokomo, he's a D1 caliber defender with offensive upside whose rebounding, especially on the offensive end, should translate.  A GLVC school should take notice. - JR

Quentez Columbus, 6'0" senior guard; South Bend Adams

  • Really solid decision maker. Heady player who will always make the right play. Important piece to the Adams puzzle. Great leader.  You get a good mix of everything with Tez. He is great with the ball in his hands, and good at moving without the ball as well. Very patient.
  • Excellent at getting out and leading the break. Will make it to the rim and finish, or has no problem making an extra pass to the correct teammate. Excellent passer and great and finding the scorer. Ball never sticks.
  • Can be a solid lock down defender who gives who he is guarding fits. Great with communication and also moving his feet. Quick hands to get steals.
  • Quentez is someone who rebounds his position well. Isn't afraid to get in and scrap with the trees. Reads the ball off the rim well. This makes him dangerous because he loves starting the break, which was mentioned before.
  • Interest: Purdue NW, Adrian, Franklin  Projection: After seeing Quentez over a number of games now I believe he would be a great NAIA player. - ZT

Nick Flesher, 6'1" senior point guard; Andrean

  • Bulldog with that football player toughness. Great court vision and great on the ball running the point. Gets around defenders and can split them with his ball handling skills. Solid decision maker as well. Knows when to give it up and makes the right plays. Great leader.
  • Nice and fluid outside shot. Rises up and can hit over defenders. Range with quick release. Can knock down the quick pull up. His mid-range game is very solid. Can stop on a dime and hit over the D.
  • Flesher isn't the type of kid you'll ever have to worry about on defense either. Isn't afraid of a matchup. Great moving his feet and will take the charge.
  • Can score from anywhere on the floor. Loves getting to the basket and can finish through/around/over contact. Will knock down FTs as well. Great in transition. Will take the rebound and isn't afraid to go coast to coast. Strong.
  • Interest: DePauw, Wabash, Monmouth, Marian.  Would thrive at the NAIA level, and distance from home doesn't matter.  Would choose basketball over football if it came down to that at the next level.  GPA: 3.2 - ZT

Lane Lauderbaugh, 6'5" power forward; South Decatur

  • Extremely versatile scorer at the high school level, so the question is what translates up and what doesn't.  His shooting should definitely translate, as he shoots at an over 40% clip with a high volume of shots.
  • His driving and posting up is where things get gray in terms of college.  Off the dribble, he looks to pass as much as score so that double threat bodes well.  It's the post up game that likely vanishes in college, outside of very positive matchups or switches.
  • Lauderbaugh rebounds his position at plus-levels.  If he's at the NAIA level, he likely is still viewed as a rebounding asset.  He's no worse than someone who can rebound his position at the NAIA or D2 level.
  • Defensively is the biggest question.  He likely projects to an undersized 4 defensively. 
  • With an offer from IU-South Bend, Lauderbaugh would be a versatile player at that level offensively with still some questions defensively.  I could see D2 schools taking a chance due to his shooting and good vision off the dribble.  - JR

 

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