#7: 5'10 '19 Blaine Wentzell of Franklin Community (Bargesville)
Blaine Wentzell is a strong guard, with the ability to move the ball and put the ball in the basket at the offensive end. In addition to his abilities at the offensive end, Blaine has the ability to defend his opponents extremely well. He has shown the ability to move well without the ball, finding the open spot on the court, so he is able to catch and shoot. His willingness to make those around him better, is infectious and rubs off on all of his teammates. Expect Blaine to continue developing his ability to get into the paint and finish at the rim. Coach on Blaine: 'Blaine is an extremely capable point guard, who sees the court well. He gets people involved at the offensive end of the court, and is comfortable as a lead guard. Blaine showed the ability to shoot from behind the three-point line with consistency.' Blaine's already impressive shooting should allow him to open up more aspects of his game at the offensive end heading into his junior year.
#12: 5'11 '19 Karsten Windlan of Pendleton Heights (Anderson)
Karsten Windlan is a lead point guard, who makes his living moving the ball at the offensive end and defensively as an on-ball defender. He has an extremely good teammate and ensures that everyone around him on the court is made better. He possesses the ability to score the ball from all three levels, and can score off the dribble. His quickness allows him to penetrate past defenders, and his court vision allows him to find his open teammates around the perimeter. Expect Karsten's rebounding to continue improving, as he is only heading into his junior season at Franklin Community. Coach on Karsten: 'Karsten is a great guard, with a ten at quickness. He shoots the ball well, particularly off the dribble. He also has the ability to step out and shoot from behind the three-point line. He gets into the paint and has the ability to make all of his teammates around him better.' Karsten's ability to make others around him better will allow to continue to grow at the offensive end heading into his junior year.
#25: 6'0 '19 Landon Sprigler of Aspire Academy (New Albany)
Landon Sprigler is an extremely gifted scoring guard, who makes his living at the offensive end of the court. His ability to penetrate the defense, and distribute the ball to his teammates allows others to get open looks. Landon has the ability to push the pace, and is able to score effectively from all three levels. His ball handling skills make, coupled with his ability to finish at the rim make him a threat from anywhere inside the paint. Expect Landon to continue to grow as a defender as his game continue to mature, heading into his junior season. Coach on Landon: 'Landon is an extremely quick guard, playing extremely well in transition. He showed ability to score at all three levels and finish over taller defenders. He is an extremely tough kid with the ability to lead his team.' Landon's leadership skills and scoring ability from all three levels will make him a threat at the offensive end of the court heading into his junior year.
#30: 6'1 '18 Jabali Leonard of Meadowdale (Dayton)
Jabali Leonard is an extremely long and athletic guard, who makes his living at the defensive end of the court. He possesses the ability to defend multiple position, including guards who are larger. Jabali has the ability to slash and score at the rim, and with his high ability to finish he is a threat every time he gets into the paint. Jabali stepped out and was able to make several threes, but makes his living inside the three-point line. He has the ability to handle the ball with both hands, playing better off the ball though. Expect Jabali to become a more refined shooter throughout the course of his senior year. Coach on Jabali: 'Jabali is a high energy player with an unbelievable motor. He is a lockdown defender who is quick and strong. He showed the ability to knock down shots from behind the three-point line.' Expect to see a strong senior season from Jabali at both ends of the court.
#43: 6'3 '19 Dustin Hudak of Lowell (Lowell)
Dustin Hudak is a long wing, who possesses a strong ability to put the ball in the basket at the offensive end of the court. 'His ability to stretch the court, and score at all three levels make him a threat from all over the court. He possesses a knack for going up and getting the ball off the glass at both ends of the court. In addition to his ability to shoot the ball, Dustin is able to space the court and find open gaps for himself, and is able to spot the open man when driving to the basket. Expect him to continue developing as a defender, and a ball-handler throughout his final two seasons at Lowell. Coach on Dustin: 'Dustin plats extremely hard at both ends of the court and showed an ability to guard 1-3. Dustin rebounds the ball well at his position, and showed the ability to shoot from beyond the three-point line. He is a good off-guard.' Look for Dustin to have a strong final two seasons at Lowell.
#49: 6'3 '19 Samuel Snodgrass of Crown Point (Crown Point)
Samuel Snodgrass is extremely gifted wing, with a knack for putting the ball in the basket. His ability to catch and shoot from behind the three-point line allows him to stretch the floor. Sam's high basketball IQ and ability to finish make him a threat at the rim, including over bigger defenders. Sam's ability to catch him shoot make him a threat from almost anywhere on the court. Expect Sam to continue improving his defensive ability and quickness during his final two years at Crown Point. Coach on Sam: 'Sam is a left handed wing who shoots the ball at a high clip. He showed the ability to shoot the ball with range and is a gifted athlete. His size allows him to rebound the ball well from the guard position.' Look for Sam's offensive game to open up other facets of his game heading into his junior year.
#62: 6'5 '19 Allen Plunkett of South Putnam (Greencastle)
Allen Plunkett is an extremely gifted athlete at both ends of the court, with the ability to be a lock-down defender at the defensive end of the court. His high basketball IQ and passing ability make him a threat every time he attacks the basket. His ability to spot the open man and move the ball allow teammates to get open looks. His ability to go up and win rebounds from opponents afford his team several extra possessions throughout the course of the game. With a strong ability to finish over size, you can expect him to continue improving his moves in the post. Coach on Allen: 'Allen is a strong, physical wing with good size. He is a good athlete who showed the ability to finish above the rim. He knocked down several deep jump shots throughout the day. He has great form and an overall maturity to his smooth game.' Expect his athleticism and defensive ability to open up more aspects of his offensive game heading into his junior season at South Putnam.
#69: 6'6 '19 Aaron Etherington of Hamilton Southeastern (Noblesville)
Aaron Etherington is an extremely gifted athlete, with the ability to put the ball in the basket at the offensive end and showed the ability to be a strong defender at the defensive end. His strength allows him to be a strong on-ball defender, particularly when guarding larger opponents. His athleticism and length allow him to go up and grab the ball over larger opponents. Aaron showed the ability to lead his team, giving effort at both ends of the court on every single play. Expect Aaron to continue developing as a ball-handler while possessing the ball on the wing. Coach on Aaron: 'Aaron is a very talented inside/outside forward. He can score efficiently around the basket and knock down the three with consistency. He is an above average athlete and this is shown with his ability to finish above the rim.' His athleticism will allow him to have an extremely successful final two seasons at Hamilton Southeastern.
#82: 6'9 '21 Caleb Furst of Blackhawk Christian (Fort Wayne)
Caleb Furst is an extremely gifted offensive player, that makes his living at the defensive end of the court. His ability to step out and shoot the three makes him a threat from anywhere on the court. His ability to penetrate and finish at the rim, make him a threat every time he has the ball in the post. His ability to defend open up all aspects of his game, and his passing ability out of the post allows his teammates to find the open spot for him to kick out. Expect Caleb's scoring ability to continue developing, as he is only heading into his freshman year. Coach on Caleb: 'Caleb is an extremely skilled and versatile big man. He can shoot the three, finish above the rim and score in the post. He has a lot of unlocked potential and his skills will translate well to a stretch four at the next level.' Expect Caleb to develop extremely well over the next four years, only heading into his freshman season at Blackhawk Christian.