Each year the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase is an outstanding way to see most of the top freshmen in the state.  This year was no different.  179 players, on twenty teams piled into Fishers HS to showcase their talents.  All tolled, 64 evaluations were posted, and we're starting to get a handle on projecting their level.  

Before get going on this, we're going to have a separate report on the 2027 point guards.  It's an exceptionally deep class at that position, at least early on, and not only should they get their own posting, the others should get some spot light as well.

So if you're looking for PG's, stay tuned on that one!

We should note, these were based on games seen.  Did not get to see Teams 3 and 13.  

PS - Most of these kids were outstanding in transition and in space, but it was a camp and not much help was offered, so that won't get mentioned specifically as positives. 

These were the standouts...

Harper Baker-Lands, 6'3" shooting guard; Plainfield

Good size for a freshman wing, and in that we know his cousins, could have some growing left to do.  Super skilled and certainly can excel as a secondary playmaker.  Hard environment to judge fully if he could be an initiator of offense.  Stationary shooter from the 3PT line, and he moved well without the basketball. 

JJ Craig, 6'2" shooting guard; Indianapolis (Warren Central)

One of the best motors in the camp on the day and shot mechanics that are good enough to build on.  His strength finishing amid contact was evident, as we was able to stay on balance and show good feel about the basket.  He was also one of the better ball defenders  on the day, taking opportunities off the ball to get deflections.

Brandon Day, 6'2" shooting guard; Brownsburg

His athleticism and strength pop on the court vs. other freshmen.  He's a stationary shooter from the 3PT line, and he can attack closeouts, looks to get downhill.  Worked defensively. 

Blake Hammond, 6'4" small forward; Terre Haute (North)

He was aggressive off the dribble and made good decisions in traffic.  Stationary shooter from the 3PT line, but it's a good looking shot.  (Not many movement shooters as freshmen.)  Smart and physical defensively.  Look for what he settles into relatively to what positions he can guard.  

Ben Ly, 6'9" center; Indianapolis (Brebeuf)

Intriguing low post prospect, who was more than willing to battle it out in the paint.  He's thin, but he carved out space well.  He showed great hands in terms of catching.  Getting it through contact was an issue, but chalk that all up to strength.  He showed great feel around the basket, and away from the basket he showed enough to project him, at worst, a big who can facilitate offense.  

Peyton Miamba, 6'5" power forward; Mishawaka (Penn)

One of the more pleasant surprises of the camp.  He definitely has a skill base that reflects a lot of work.  He's still loose with the ball, which in a camp setting doesn't always hurt.  What translates yet to high school games is unknown, but it's there.   He finished through traffic, taking contact and staying on balance to finish.  

Big, strong with length and lots of physical upside, if he's a 6'8"+ with what he's working on, he's different.  Loved his motor as well.  

Griffyn Robisch, 6'4" small forward; Indianapolis (Park Tudor)

Another upside play here, showed a good level of skill and should have some growing to do (dad, 6'10", uncle as tall, grandfather played in the NBA). He more aggressive in the second half of his game, starting to attack his bigger opponent more.  He was forced to guard in the paint and was physical though outsized.  He more he can guard wings the better suited he'll.  

 

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