Notebook Pt. I: Ballin Under 1 Roof

<p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="963925" first="Ty" last="Smith"] - 6’1 SG 2021 - Chesterton (IN) / Gym Rats 2021</b></p> <p>Ty is a solidly built off guard who has kind of changed his demeanor in the last year. He’s really aggressive right now, tough at the point of attack and looking to get to the rim a ton. Had a couple nice jumpers mixed in the mid-range and beyond but was best when going at the rim and drawing contact. Finished at a good clip and looks much improved since the last time we saw him.</p> <p><b>Tate Ivanyo - 6’4 SG 2021 - Morgan Township (IN) / Indiana Game 2021</b></p> <p>Tate is a tall wing shooter with a great clip from distance.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Really solid ball handling for the position and can create off the bounce.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Mechanics on the jumper are a little long but the release is great and high.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Could play the 2/3 spot at the next level. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="647244" first="Clayton" last="Maclagan"] - 6’7 PF 2021 - Valparaiso (IN) / Indiana Game 2021</b></p> <p>Clayton has improved his body a ton in the last year. Really lean now and longer.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Mobile and can really makes some plays with it. He’s good at coming out and hedging on the wing and can help at times on the boards.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Showed he still has a reasonable jumper and has developed<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>very well off the bounce as a driver. Good little floater he has added as well. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="868247" first="Jaxson" last="Gould"] - 6’2 SG 2023 - Warsaw (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2023</b></p> <p>Tough guard with great size and drives the ball really well to his left. Got open a few times and showed he can really shoot the ball. Great, high release.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Good all around scorer that will fit the mold of a scoring guard but has some upside to play beyond those attributes.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Good motor and a fairly aggressive mindset should help in that regard.</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="783230" first="Cole" last="Richmond"] - 6’3 SG 2021 - DeKalb (IN) / TPE 2021</b></p> <p>Cole looks a little bigger and stronger since the last time I saw him play. He’s tough guard that had a few different drives to the rim where he had to use his strength. Not the tallest guard but has that attitude going at the rim you want to see.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>He hit a nice elbow jumper and had a big three in the second half to get the lead back.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>Jon Bryan - 6’6 SF 2021 - La Lumiere (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021</b></p> <p>Jon is a long, rangy forward with some really good length and a good sense for the game. Moves well and showed that he can help in the post defensively. Willing shooter if left open. A lefty that has a little low of a release. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="874125" first="Landen" last="Jordan"] - 6’8 PF 2021 - Churubusco (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021</b></p> <p>Landen looks taller and a little more explosive. His frame is sitting pretty right now and has great mobility for a guy that looks like a legit low post threat.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Landen did show he can come out and hedge on the perimeter, moves his feet really well and can defend 3/4s pretty well but still have 6’8+ rocking in the post. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="647205" first="Naylon" last="Thompson"] - 6’5 PF 2021 - Bishop Luers (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021</b></p> <p>Naylon looked to be playing at the top of his game. Really good point guard with size and high level passing ability. Had a couple show stopping passes.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Good jumper when left open from three and can balance it out with a drive to his right hand. Has plenty of offense with a lot more to tap in to.</p>