Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Updated ESPN Rankings

ESPN released their updated prospect rankings today. They give the Top 100 in the Class of 2012, the Super 60 for the 2013 Class, and the Terrific 25 for 2014. Overall, Indiana was very well represented on these 3 lists, especially in the Class of 2012. We placed 9 current Indiana high school basketball players in the Top 100, 12 if you count guys who now play at other schools. Here is how the rankings break down with regard to Indiana guys.

Class of 2012
#4 Mitch McGary
#16 Gary Harris
#32 D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera
#34 Yogi Ferrell
#41 Jeremy Hollowell
#49 Hanner Perea
#60 Glenn Robinson III
#63 A.J. Hammons
#72 Rapheal Davis
#81 Kellen Dunham
#86 Ron Patterson
#89 Ronnie Johnson

I like these rankings more than the list that Rivals came out with earlier this year. Rivals had Hanner Perea ranked at #15, ahead of everyone besides McGary, that is simply too high. I think that ESPN pretty much go the order of the Indiana guys right now, expect I think Ron Patterson should probably be higher, maybe in the 60's. I know he has been sliding down everyone's rankings lately, but I still like the way he plays the game. That is really the only change that I would have made to these rankings. No matter what, placing 12 players in the Top 100 shows that Indiana may well have the deepest 2012 class in the nation.

As for the class of 2013, Indiana only got 1 prospect in the Super 60 with Purdue recruit Bryson Scott coming at #53. While I said that ESPN did a great job with the 2012 rankings, I think they missed on the Indiana guys for 2013. I don't see how V.J. Beachem is not the #1 player in the class in Indiana, and Rivals had him at #42, with Scott at #45. I realize that our 2013 class is not nearly as deep as 2012, so those would probably be the only two that I would put in the Super 60, but I just don't see how they could put Scott ahead of Beachem.

In the Terrific 25 Indiana put 3 prospects on the list. Always nice to see two of the Top 10 be from the Hoosier State!

#5 Trey Lyles
#10 Jaquan Lyle
#24 James Blackmon Jr.

Overall, I think ESPN did a very good job with the rankings, the only complaint I have is with V.J. Beachem not being a part of the Super 60. However, Indiana had a very good showing on all of the rankings and the future looks bright for our basketball rich state.

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Monday, May 23, 2011

Class of 2013 Rankings

Here is an updated look at the Class of 2013. It may not have the star power that the classes of 2012 and 2014 have, but there are still a lot of Division I prospects. Indiana, Purdue, and Michigan commits make up 6 of the top 10.

Updated August 25, 2011

1. Zak Irvin: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Hamilton Southeastern H.S.
Committed: University of Michigan
Zak has a great overall skill set, very good mid-range game and can shoot it from the outside as well. He is a great athlete and has good length. Handles the ball well which lets him play a type of "point forward" position. He has had as good of a July as just about anybody in the country in my opinion, I really enjoyed watching him play.
2. Bryson Scott: 6'0'' Point Guard, Northrop H.S.
Committed: Purdue University
A very aggressive, scoring point guard. He is a great athlete who doesn't mind getting into the paint and going up against the big guys down low, he has good strength which allows him to finish against bigger defenders. One of the best defenders in the class. He is a streaky shooter from 3-point range, that would be his main area that he must work on. Great at attacking off the dribble.
3. V.J. Beachem: 6'6'' Small Forward, New Haven H.S.
Offers From: Purdue, Butler, Notre Dame
Interest From: Indiana, Cincinnati, Xavier, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Minnesota, Stanford, Tennessee, Florida
Beachem is a long and very skilled perimeter player. He has great all-around offensive ability. He can shoot the ball as well as create for himself off the dribble. I really like the diversity of his offensive game. He will need to get stronger and focus on making himself more of a lock-down defender on the defensive end, however his overall talent makes him deserving of one of the top spots in the 2013 Class. His ceiling is probably the highest out of any of these prospects.
4. Collin Hartman: 6'6'' Small Forward, Cathedral H.S.
Committed: Indiana University
Collin has the prototypical body type to play the 3 spot. He is a very good outside shooter and rebounds the ball well. Also, he handles the ball well and can distribute well enough that he could even play the 2 in college. I watched him play quite a few times this summer, both at the Adidas Invitational and Best of the Midwest. I was very impressed with how well he shot the ball, and with the range he displayed. He was hitting 3's out to 25 feet. He has been getting physically stronger, but will need to continue working hard in the weight room to take his game to the next level.
5. Demetrius Jackson: 6'1'' Point Guard, Mishawaka Marion H.S.
Offers From: Michigan, Xavier
Interest From: Illinois, Indiana, Notre Dame, Michigan State
Jackson is quick and athletic, can really break down the defense off the dribble. He is very smart on the court and distributes the ball well, good floor general. He will need to continue improving his shooting ability to really take his game to the next level, but showed some signs of improvement when I saw him at the Kentucky Hoop Fest this summer.
6. Devin Davis: 6'6'' Small Forward, Warren Central H.S.
Committed: Indiana University
Long and very athletic wing player. He handles the ball well for his size and likes to attack the rim off the dribble. Great rebounder, especially on the offensive glass. Devin plays the game with a great motor, never stops working. The overall tools are there for him to be a big time star at IU, but he must improve his jump shooting and become more of an offensive threat to really become an all-around player.
7. Basil Smotherman: 6'6'' Small Forward, Heritage Christian H.S.
Committed: Purdue University
Great competitor, attacks the glass and gets rebounds at both ends of the court. The lefty has a nice shooting stroke and likes to play around the perimeter. He showcased a could mid-range game at the Best of the Midwest, knocking down some nice pull-ups off the dribble.
8. Zavier Turner: 5'8'' Point Guard, Pike H.S.
Offers From: Evansville, Georgia State, St. Louis, Loyola
Considering: Indiana State
Great floor general, elite quickness and seems to always find the open teammate. Sure, he is small, but his quickness and strength allow him to still be effective against taller defenders. I have really feel in love with watching Zavier play this summer, he is very fun to watch and he is just a great player. Because of his lack of size, he may end up a the mid-major level, but he is the type of player that could take over March Madness and lead a "cinderella" team.
9. Leo Svete: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Penn H.S.
Offers From: Drake, Western Michigan, Bucknell, Loyola
Interest From: Wake Forest, Florida, NC State, BYU, Virginia Tech, Ball State, Kent State, Notre Dame
He is a versatile offensive player who could play the 1-3 spots. He is a great jump shooter, very nice mid-range game. He is improving his game going to the rim, but needs to keep working in that area to take his game to another level. Leo is a very hard worker and I expect him to have a big rest of the month which could bring in a couple more offers.
10. Austin Hatch: 6'6'' Shooting Guard, Canterbury H.S.
Committed: University of Michigan
Thoughts and prayers are with this young man right now after the horrific tragedy that recently occurred. A little under the radar around the state, Austin is a very good outside shooter and uses his size and strength to be a match-up problem for defenses. He rebounds very well from the guard spot. As a true shooting guard, you have to like his size. We all hope that Austin can achieve a full recovery so we can watch him play basketball yet again. With the drive and determination of this kid I am sure that anything is possible.
11. Brenton Scott: 6'0'' Point Guard, Northrop H.S.
Offers From: IPFW, Ohio, Indiana State, Ball State
Interest From: Butler, Purdue, Xavier, Illinois
Very solid overall point guard. He is a little more of a distributor than his brother Bryson. He is a very good 3 point shooter and a great defender. Not as big of a recruit as his brother, but still will be a very good mid-major point guard.
12. Jaylon Brown: 5'11'' Point Guard, Fishers H.S.
Offers From: American, Ohio, Toledo, Evansville
Interest From: Butler
Jaylon has really jumped onto the scene after this summer. He is very explosive and quick, his relatively small size does not hold him back. I expect he will have a strong junior campaign this winter for Fishers.
13. Mo Evans: 6'0'' Point Guard, Cathedral H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: IUPUI, Wright State, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Ball State, Evansville, IPFW, Loyola
I had not seen him until this July, and Mo quickly became one of my favorite players to watch after seeing him at the Adidas Invitational and Best of the Midwest. He is the best passer in the state in my opinion, and also a great ball handler. He is very quick and runs the transition game as well as anyone. Not a great shooter, but gets his teammates lots of easy baskets.
14. Nick Davidson: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Andrean H.S.
Committed: Valparaiso University
One of the best shooters in the state, especially off the catch. He gets to the foul line a lot, and is a great free throw shooter. He isn't a great defender, needs to work on getting a little quicker. Still, Nick's offensive shooting ability alone makes him a good prospect.
15. Richard Freeman: 6'7'' Power Forward, Lawrence Central H.S.
Offers From: IPFW
Interest From: Butler, Central Michigan, Fordham, Iowa
Very long, athletic big man. He has a very good mid-range game for his size, but will need to develop more of a back to the basket game in order to become more well rounded. Right now he is more of a face up guy, a solid mid-major prospect. I saw him at both the Adidas Invitational and Best of the Midwest, looked good rebounding the ball and showed that he can handle it a little bit as well. His recruiting could really jump up with a good end to the summer.
16. Mike Crawford: 6'5'' Small Forward, Tipton H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Wright State, Gardner-Webb, Loyola, Wichita State
He handles the ball well for his size, and also has a very good inside game. Good outside shooter as well. All-around offensive threat. Have really enjoyed watching him play this month and he is a guy that will continue to get on the radar screen of some bigger colleges. Offers should start coming pretty soon.
17. Darryl Baker: 6'1'' Shooting Guard, Southport H.S.
Offers From: Vanderbilt
Interest From: Indiana, Louisville, Purdue, Xavier
Darryl is a very good overall athlete who likes to attack the basket. His strength allows him to finish through contact when he gets into the paint. He needs to improve his outside shooting consistency. I have seen a lot of him over the course of this summer and he seems to disappear offensively at times. He is good enough off the dribble to take over and I would like to see him do that more often. Eligibility concerns continue to swirl after his transfer to Southport.
18. Franko House: 6'5'' Small Forward, Concord H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: IUPUI
Very versatile big guy who has good athleticism for his size. He shoots the ball well from the outside and can even bring the ball up the court if needed. Any program who needs a guy who can play the 3-5 spots at a high level, Franko House is your guy.
19. Alex Etherington: 6'6'' Small Forward, Hamilton Heights H.S.
Offers From: IPFW
Interest From: Ball State, Central Michigan, Western Michigan
He is a long and athletic wing with the prototypical body type to play the 3 spot. He doesn't mind to slash to the basket and score down low, and is also a pretty solid rebounder. He doesn't shoot it quite as well as his brother yet, but once he does he could really shoot up the rankings. Alex should have a huge high school season now that he will be the #1 option.
20. Markese McGuire: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Elkhart Memorial H.S.
Offers From: Evansville, Mercer, Northern Illinois
Interest From: Ohio
Handles the ball well enough that he could play the point as well as the 2-guard. He is pretty strong and can finish through contact when attacking the basket. Pretty good outside shooter too. I think he would be a very good low to mid-major player.
21. Blake Simmons: 6'4'' Small Forward, Castle H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: Evansville, Illinois
Simmons is an all-around offensive player who plays with a high basketball IQ (son of Evansville's Head Coach Marty Simmons). He shot the ball very well from 3-point range when I saw him at Best of the Midwest. Rebounds pretty well too.
22. Joe Fagan: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Chatard H.S.
Offers From: Duquesne
Interest From: Ball State, Wright State, Bowling Green, Bucknell, IUPUI, IPFW, Gardner-Webb
Very good outside shooter. He has a tendency to disappear for periods of time, so he mainly just needs to be a little more aggressive. Works hard on the court. He holds one DI offer right now, and I could see him getting lots of Division II interest.
23. Clay Yeo: 6'5'' Small Forward, Triton H.S.
Committed: Valparaiso University
For as thin as Clay is, he finishes well around the rim and has a pretty solid mid-range game. Right now he gets most of his points from flashing in the middle or slashing along the baseline, but if he can develop an outside game he could really become tough to stop.
24. David Hill: 5'11'' Point Guard, Cathedral H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: Evansville
Solid all-around point guard. Great at distributing the ball and limits turnovers. He doesn't look to score much for himself, and probably needs to become a little more aggressive if he wants to pick up more Division I interest.
25. Milos Kostic: 6'8'' Power Forward, Bishop Noll H.S.
Committed: Northwestern University
Milos surprised some people when he announced his commitment last winter. He was a bit unknown around the state, and is still a little bit of a mysterious. After a relatively quite sophomore season, I expect he may break out this year as he will be the go-to-guy at Bishop Noll.
26. Trey Patterson: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Pike H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From:
Solid ball handler, looks to penetrate off the dribble and get to the rim. He is strong and can finish through contact inside. I like his aggressiveness on the offensive end, and can be a good defender as well. Good low Division I or Division II prospect.
27. John McCloud: 6'6'' Power Forward, Lawrence North H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: IPFW, James Madison, Kent State, Miami Ohio, Western Michigan, Central Michigan
I have seen quite a bit of John at both the Adidas Invitational and Best of the Midwest. He runs the floor well and gets quite a few easy buckets in transition. He has good hands and finishes well around the rim. Good rebounder on both ends of the court. Can be a solid low-DI guy.
28. LaBradford Sebree: 6'3'' Small Forward, Kokomo H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From:
I like the strength of this athletic wing player. He is very strong going to the basket off the dribble and can finish through lots of contact. As he continues to work on his outside shooting he will become even harder to stop on the offensive end. I see him as a DII prospect at this time, but he could probably play low-Division I as well.
29. Hulian Terrell: 6'6'' Center, Lawrence North H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From:
Good length. He is a good area rebounder and can block some shots defensively. Hulian has good hands in the post and finishes well around the basket. Probably a Division II guy at this time.
30. Darius Latham: 6'5'' Power Forward, North Central H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From:
Darius is a pretty high level football recruit, but he has not ruled out playing basketball at the college level. He moves well for as big as he is, and has good hands and very good footwork. Would be a very solid Division II player.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

UPDATED!- Class of 2012 Rankings

The Class of 2012 is probably one of the most talented, deepest classes Indiana has seen in a while. With a plethora of Division I prospects, including some of the top prospects in the nation, this class could rival that of any other state. When there is this much talent it makes ranking the players pretty difficult, and I ended up having to put legitimate Division I prospects in the 40's. That being said, here is the Indiana Recruiting Guide's updated look at the top 50 prospects for the Class of 2012.

Updated July 23, 2011

1. Gary Harris: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Hamilton Southeastern H.S.
Offers From: Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, IUPUI, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon State, Alabama
Interest From: Kentucky
Gary is a very strong and athletic perimeter player. He really likes to attack the rim and has a good mid-range game. Good defender. As he continues to improve his 3-point shooting he will become an even better prospect. I watched him play quite a bit at the Top 100 Showcase, and while he didn't exactly dominate, you could tell that he was the top player at the event. I think he will make an instant impact wherever he decides to play his college ball.
2. Jeremy Hollowell: 6'7'' Small Forward, Lawrence Central H.S.
Committed: Indiana University
He has had a huge month of July so far and has asserted himself as one of the elite prospects in the country. I watched him score at will throughout the Adidas Invitational, showcasing good range on his 3-point shot. Hollowell handles the ball well for his size, and uses his length and athleticism to be a match-up nightmare for defenses. Until this summer a knock on him had been his lack of aggressiveness, but from what I have seen of him that is no longer a problem.
3. Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell: 5'11'' Point Guard, Park Tudor H.S.
Committed: Indiana University
He is one of the quickest guys in the state, especially when handling the basketball. Yogi looks to penetrate the defense and score, which he usually does at will. He will need to keep working on his outside shooting, but he has been improving in that area. After watching him at the Adidas Invitational I came away impressed with how he had improved his shooting. Should make an impact right away for Coach Crean and the Hoosiers.
4. Glenn Robinson III: 6'6'' Small Forward, Lake Central H.S.
Committed: University of Michigan
The son of former Purdue great, Glenn Robinson, Glenn III has a great body type and runs the floor very well. He can handle the ball and score off either the catch or the dribble. He has added probably 15-20 pounds of muscle since the winter and that has really helped him out on the court. He was arguably the best player at the Top 100 Showcase and has had a very good July. I expect him to become one of the top contributors at Michigan within a few years.
5. Hanner Perea: 6'8'' Power Forward, La Lumiere School
Committed: Indiana University
Hanner may have the most potential of any player in this class. However, his skill is still pretty raw and may be a couple years away from being a force in the Big 10. He is very strong and athletic which gives him the ability to guard many different positions. He is a great rebounder and uses his athleticism to block some shots. Also, Hanner gets up and down the floor well and can score in transition. It seems like every game I watched of his he threw down at least 1 or 2 ESPN worthy dunks, however that is about all he would do on the offensive end. Still a great talent and could give IU some good minutes off the bench right away.
6. Ron Patterson: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Broad Ripple H.S.
Committed: Indiana University
Ron has a little more of an "old-school" offensive game. He isn't the best athlete in this class, but he finds many different ways to score. He has good strength which allows him to finish through contact when attacking the basket. He is a good, not great shooter and will need to continue to develop in that area. He shows some flashes of bad attitude which will need to be worked out before stepping foot in Bloomington.
7. Ronnie Johnson: 5'10'' Point Guard, North Central H.S.
Committed: Purdue University
Yes, he is small. However, Ronnie does not let his height stop him from picking apart a defense. He shots the ball well from the outside with great range and is a great passer. Even though defenders are often taller than him by 3-4 inches, he is quick enough to create space and get open shots. He has been as impressive this month as anybody else in this class. Ronnie is a winner who will take over the game when his teams needs it most.
8. Austin Burgett: 6'8'' Small Forward, Avon H.S.
Committed: University of Notre Dame
Austin can play either the 3 or the 4 spot at the next level. He is a good 3-point shooter and runs the floor very well for his size. I like his versatility and the he can score in a variety of ways. Will need to get in the weight room and get a little stronger, but he still does a very good job on the boards at both ends of the court. Showed that he is a very good shot blocker at the Adidas Invitational.
9. Kellen Dunham: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Pendleton Heights H.S.
Committed: Butler University
He is the best shooter in Indiana's Class of 2012. Dunham moves very well off the ball, and is always ready to shoot. Has a very good offensive mind-set and overall basketball IQ. He isn't the greatest athlete, but works hard to get open and is smart enough to find a way to score. Also has a very quick first step when going to the basket. Very good pick-up for Coach Brad Stevens.
10. Raphael Davis: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, La Lumiere
Committed: Purdue University
Very good shooter, can really fill it up in a variety of ways. Davis is a great competitor and works hard on the defensive end of the floor. He is a good rebounder from the guard spot. Has a tendency to force the action at times, but overall, Raphael is good in-state recruit for Coach Painter and the Boilermakers. Davis has decided to transfer to La Lumiere for his final season.
11. Nick Osborne: 6'8'' Power Forward, Muncie Central H.S.
Offers From: Ball State, Fordham, IPFW, Loyola, Miami (OH), Ohio, Xavier
Interest From: Stanford, Alabama, Boston College, Butler, Oklahoma State
Great rebounder on both ends of the court. Also, Nick has the skills to face up to the basket and score with his mid-range game, or use post moves with his back to the basket. I really like his body-type and all-around skills. Probably the one of the 2 or 3 strongest players in this class, but it causes him to get into foul trouble sometimes. He should become a very good mid-major player.
12. DeJaun Marrero: 6'6'' Small Forward, Bowman Academy
Offers From: Xavier, Purdue, Ohio State, Memphis, Indiana, Illinois, DePaul, Cincinnati, Minnesota
Interest From: Kansas, Florida
Marrero runs the floor very well and is a great rebounder at both ends of the court. He needs to work on developing his shooting range, but already has a very good inside game for his size. A lot of his offers and interest came pretty early, and his recruiting has slowed down recently but he is still an elite prospect.
13. Eron Harris: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Lawrence North H.S.
Offers From: Wisconsin, Dayton, Kent State, Ball State, Evansville, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Tennessee Tech, Buffalo
Interest From: New Mexico, Xavier
Eron has totally blown up. He went from having just low to mid-major offers to being only of the most hotly sought after recruits in the state. He is very athletic and can shoot the ball very well. Very impressed with his play at the Adidas Invitational, and obviously many college coaches were as well.
14. Patrick Ingram: 6'2'' Shooting Guard, North Central H.S.
Offers From: Iowa, Indiana State, Loyola, Southern Illinois, Ball State, St. Louis
Interest From: Tennessee
Ingram is quick and athletic, likes to attack the rim. He has not been a go to player to this point in high school, but he will have to shoulder a bigger load this year as D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera is gone. He has had a huge month of July and I was very impressed with his play at the Adidas Invitational. Interest around Ingram continues to grow.
15. D.J. Balentine: 6'1'' Point Guard, Kokomo H.S.
Offers From: Indiana State, IPFW, Loyola, Missouri State, Evansville, Wright State
Considering: Tennessee, Miami (OH)
Balentine is a very good shooter which allows him to stretch the defense and open up other teammates, or lets him penetrate and get to the basket. He is a big, strong body that can absorb quite a bit of contact when going to the basket. Showcased a very good pull up jumper in transition at the Adidas Invitational.
16. Michael Ramey: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Southport H.S.
Offers From: Ball State, Fordham, St. Joseph's (PA), IPFW, Gardner-Webb, Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, Southern Illinois
Interest From: Clemson, Georgia Tech, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, VCU, Virginia Tech
Great outside shooter, one of the best strokes in the state which helped him shoot over 50% from beyond the arc as a junior. Ramey will need to develop more of a game off the dribble, but his shooting alone makes him a solid mid-major prospect.
17. R.J. Hunter: 6'5'' Small Forward, Pike H.S.
Committed: Georgia State University
With his father, Ron Hunter, accepting the job at Georgia State, there was speculation as to if R.J. would remain at Pike for his senior season. R.J. is a long, lean wing player who can score in many different ways. He is a good outside shooter and can also put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. He will need to bulk up over the summer and has had some injury problems, but when he is healthy he is one of the top talents in the class.
18. Jared Drew: 6'5'' Small Forward, Cathedral H.S.
Offers From: Wisconsin Green-Bay, Indiana State, IPFW, IUPUI, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Evansville, St. Louis, Lamar, Loyola
Interest From: Boston College, Tennessee, Wichita State, Missouri State
Good in the open court and when running the floor. He has good length which makes him a solid defender, and he can guard multiple possessions. Jared has a good mid-range game, very good around the basket too. I have been impressed with him this month and expect interest to continue to pick up around him.
19. Kellon Thomas: 5'11'' Point Guard, Southport H.S.
Offers From: Georgia State, Loyola, IUPUI, IPFW, Eastern Illinois, Southern Illinois UC-Davis, Kennesaw State, Morehead State, Gardner-Webb, Belmont
Interest From: Tennessee, Wright State, Western Kentucky, Butler, Wichita State
Kellon is a scoring point guard who is always looking to attack the basket. He is very strong for his size and finishes well inside. Can be effective from the perimeter as well. He has a tendency to get a little sloppy with the ball when closely guarded, but overall he tends to make things happen on the offensive end.
20. Jacobby Bledsoe: 5'10'' Point Guard, Hamilton Southeastern H.S.
Offers From: Georgia State, Drake, Oregon State, Western Kentucky, Western Michigan, Creighton, Eastern Michigan, Evansville, Navy
Interest From: Dayton, Michigan State, Tennessee, Southern Illinois, Ball State
Very quick and a great ball handler. He creates well for himself as well as his teammates. Good defender. I was impressed with the progress he had made on his outside shooting ability when I saw him play at the Adidas Invitational. Can for the action a little bit sometimes, but for the most part he makes things happen on the offensive end. One of the better point guards in the class.
21. Obij Aget: 7'1'' Center, La Lumiere School
Offers From: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri
Interest From: Indiana, Tennessee
Aget is a huge project, no pun intended. I really like his athleticism for such a long body, but he just doesn't have a lot of basketball skill right now. I am probably not as high on him as some people because I just don't see him developing into much more than a guy who can average 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks a game at the next level. His size alone demands collegiate interes
t, but I do not expect him to have a tone of success at the DI level.
22. Edward Seay: 6'9'' Power Forward, Merrillville H.S.
Offers From:
Interest From: Northern Illinois, Dayton, Loyola, Jacksonville, Western Michigan, San Francisco, Illinois State
Seay had one of the best days out of anyone at the Top 100 Showcase. His length and athleticism for a big guy grabs the attention of any college coach in attendance. He is a very good shot blocker and rebounder. I like his offensive potential, he should develop into a very good post presence who can face-up and get around slower defenders. Interest around Seay should continue to pick up, I have heard through a source that Michigan has been following him.
23. J.T. Yoho: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Eastern Greene H.S.
Offers From: Bowling Green, IPFW, Gardner-Webb, Wright State
Interest From:
Very crafty on the offensive end, he has a very good mid-range pull up jumper and is also a very good 3-point shooter. His size allows him to play the 2 or the 3 and he handles the ball well enough to even play the point if he has too. I was very impressed with his play at the Best of the Midwest. He will go in and score right away for a mid-major school.
24. Jermaine Myers: 6'0'' Point Guard, Culver Academy
Offers From: Ball State, Drake, Indiana State, Ohio, Valparaiso
Interest From: UNLV
Good floor general who lead Culver Academy to the state title game this year. Very heady point guard who can also score it. He will be a very good mid-major point guard from the day he steps on campus.
25. Rhett Smith: 6'7'' Small Forward, Sullivan H.S.
Committed: Indiana State University
Very nice combo-forward who can play either the 3 or the 4 spot. Good athlete who handles the ball well for a big guy.
26. Elijah Ray: 6'6'' Power Forward, Bowman Academy
Offers From: Valparaiso, Indiana State
Interest From: Iowa, Harvard, Iowa State, Tennessee, Boston College, Marquette, Illinois, UC-Irvine
Very strong body, he has a great game down low for being a little undersized. Elijah's combination of strength and athleticism gives him an advantage on the boards against bigger opponents. I was very impressed with him at the Top 100. He will be a very good mid-major player.
27. Joe Reed: 6'8'' Power Forward, Center Grove H.S.
Offers From: Toledo, IPFW, Lewis (DII)
Interest From: Stetson, American, Ball State, Miami Ohio, Belmont, IUPUI, Wright State, Northern Kentucky
He has really been picking up interest this month. I was very impressed with him at the Adidas Invitational. Joe runs the floor well and is a good athlete for a post player. He has a good face up game and good footwork in the post. As he continues to develop he should pick up a few more offers.
28. Ryan Weber: 6'6'' Small Forward, Roncalli H.S.
Offers From: Drake, IPFW, Gardner-Webb, Lamar
Interest From: Richmond, Northeastern, Furman, Stetson, Belmont, Indiana State, Eastern Kentucky
Ryan is very versatile, he could play either the 3 or the 4, but will probably be on the wing in college. He has good post skills offensively, and also a very good mid-range game. He has been working hard on his ball handling which will really give him an all-around offensive game.
29. Logan Irwin: 6'0'' Point Guard, Wawassee H.S.
Committed: Stetson University
Logan has a great mid-range game and is a big time scorer. He likes to penetrate and pull-up. He became one of my favorite guys to watch this month. He is a tireless worker and a great on-ball defender. You know your team is in good hands when your best player is also your hardest worker, and that is exactly what Logan is.
30. Jalen Pendleton: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Evansville Bosse H.S.
Offers From: Indiana State
Interest From: Missouri State, Tennessee State, Evansville
Pendleton is a strong guard who uses his body well to get inside and score. He is a very good rebounder from the guard spot. I saw him play at Best of the Midwest and he is a very good on-ball defender. He likes to penetrate and finish in the paint. Will need to develop more of a perimeter game.
31. Dylan Langkabel: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Morristown H.S.
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Interest From: Butler, Valparaiso, Wright State, Detroit, New Mexico
32. Harry Willis: 6'2'' Shooting Guard, Ben Davis H.S.
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Interest From: Butler, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Xavier
33. Matt O'Leary: 6'7'' Power Forward, Terre Haute North H.S.
Offers From: Jacksonville, Lafayette, Lewis (DII), St. Francis (NAIA)
Interest From: Ball State, Wright State, Evansville
34. Kendall Waters: 5'9'' Point Guard, Pendleton Heights H.S.
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Interest From: Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Eastern Kentucky
35. Brent Calhoun: 6'8'' Center, Warren Central H.S.
Offers From: Lamar, Appalachian State
Interest From: Evansville, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, IUPUI, Valparaiso, St. Louis
36. Tyler Alderman: 6'9'' Power Forward, Fishers H.S.
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Interest From: Wright State, IUPUI, Indiana State, Ball State, Evansville
37. David Heckman: 6'7'' Power Forward, Roncalli H.S.
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Interest From: Furman, Samford, Lehigh, Lafayette, Princeton, Hartford, New Hampshire
38. Steve Hawkins: 6'8'' Power Forward, Bowman Academy
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39. Brad Hartman: 6'7'' Power Forward, Union County H.S.
Offers From: Jacksonville
Interest From: Navy, Eastern Kentucky
40. Tyler Corey: 5'11'' Point Guard, Lawrence Central H.S.
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41. Rashad Richardson: 6'4'' Small Forward, Lafayette Jefferson H.S.
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42. Adam Botts: 5'11'' Point Guard, Muncie Central H.S.
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43. Riley Rapp: 6'1'' Shooting Guard, Guerin Catholic H.S.
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Interest From: Yale
44. Petey Balls: 6'0'' Point Guard, Lawrence North H.S.
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45. Michael Lenz: 6'0'' Point Guard, Brebuef Jesuit H.S.
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46. Grant Meyer: 6'0'' Point Guard, Silver Creek H.S.
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47. Cody Woodbury: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Winchester Community H.S.
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48. Keegan Kincaid: 6'1'' Point Guard, Switzerland County H.S.
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49. Keith Cochran: 6'9'' Center, Bluffton H.S.
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50. Trevor Thompson: 6'10'' Center, Ben Davis H.S.
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