Typically a stats based designation, but the caliber of the opponent is often part of it, and winning plays a role too.  All of those things were present in Luke Brown's game vs. New Albany.  

New Albany has one of the better all junior backcourts in the state, Kaden Stanton and Tucker Biven, so Brown wasn't going to have a break on the defensive end of the floor by any stretch.  The 6'2" senior guard, who is committed to Stetson, finished with 33 points (11-17 FG, 6-10 3pt, 7-7 FT), 9 rebounds and 4 assists, as Blackford went down to New Albany and came home with a 71-70 victory.  All that earned Luke Brown the Courtside Indiana Player of the Week (powered by the MIB Fall League) for the week of December 21-December 26.

Others Considered

Northeastern entered their game vs. 4-0 Delta on a two game losing streak, staring at the toughest stretch of their regular season.  Even if this stretch doesn't go smoothly, it won't impact their viability come March...buuuut...still nice to get a big win.  

Led by Kolden Vanlandingham, Northeastern beat Delta 62-49, and Vanlandingham finished with with 35 points (12-15 FGA, 5-7 3pt) and 5 rebounds.  

Carmel threw a ton of bodies at Barr-Reeve's Curt Hopf, and while he had to work for it, he answered the bell.  21 points, 16 rebounds, hitting on two 3pters, and the 6'9" senior center was outstanding protecting the basket.  

The progression of Ryan Conwell continues.  In a 75-65 win over Franklin Central, breaking Pike's three game losing streak, Conwell finished with 26 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3pt), 3 rebounds and 2 steals.

Others Nominated

  • Jalen Jackson, 6'2" guard; Carroll (FW)
    • vs. Brownsburg - 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
    • vs. South Bend Adams - 20 points, 7 rebounds
  • Will Leary, 6'3" senior guard; Carmel
    • vs. Barr-Reeve - 21 points (7 3pters)
  • Malachi Pearson, 6'4" guard; Logansport
    • vs. Muncie Central - 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
  • Brody Whitaker, 6'4" senior guard; Greencastle
    • vs. Linton - 28 points (4-7 3pt), 7 rebounds, 4 steals

Sophomore / Freshmen Nominated

  • Christian Johnson, 6'1" sophomore guard; Parke Heritage
    • vs North Central (F) - 23 points, 12 rebounds

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