Indiana Top 250 Expo: Team 14 and 19 Evaluations

<p>The Indiana Top 250 Expo was this past weekend and this was a great opportunity for our prospects to preform at our premier event in front of college coaches at all levels. Here, we are going to take look at and evaluate the players that made up teams 9 and 10.</p> <h3>Team 14</h3> <p>#36 [player_tooltip player_id="1272450" first="Jackson" last="McGee"] (Leo H.S. 2024): Good athlete with a strong 6’1" frame. McGee shot the ball very well on Saturday showcasing good range while consistently knocking down shots from beyond the arc. Made a deep one behind a ballscreen. Nice guard prospect.</p> <p>#55 [player_tooltip player_id="1158183" first="Kieran" last="Tewari"] (Yorktown H.S. 2024): This is a prospect who previously wasn't on my radar that really jumped out at the Indian aTop 250. A 6’2" sophomore point guard, Tewari handles the ball very well, has great court vision, and is an excellent driver with a quick burst. Looked really comfortable in transition. All-around playmaker with solid finishing ability. Showed a nice floater.</p> <p>#81 [player_tooltip player_id="1295366" first="Wyatt" last="Thornburgh"] (Blue River H.S. 2023): Long 6’5" athlete that drove in a straight line from the wings primarily. He was a tough matchup for smaller defenders as he routinely was able to attack closeouts to attack the basket.</p> <p>#130 [player_tooltip player_id="1295377" first="Jordan" last="Roman"] (Homeschool 2022): Strong, athletic 6’4" forward that crashed the glass on both ends of the floor. Possesses some nice length that helps him around the basket. Under-the-radar homeschool player.</p> <p>#132 [player_tooltip player_id="1275012" first="Hunter" last="Walston"] (Noblesville H.S. 2024): As a sophomore, Walston's best basketball is still ahead of him. The 6’4" wing has great footwork on the perimeter already and is an active cutter without the ball. Showed the ability to drive it to his right. Remember the name.</p> <p>#145 [player_tooltip player_id="1162851" first="Nate" last="Matelic"] (Speedway H.S. 2023): Matelic is a skilled prospect that can score it from all three levels with ease. At 6’5" with plus length he has excellent size on the wing and the ball skill to go along with it. Very nice mid-range jump shoot. This is a prospect that small college programs will be in love with next season if they aren't already.</p> <p>#151 [player_tooltip player_id="1295323" first="Ian" last="Stephens"] (New Palestine H.S. 2023): A long, thin, left-handed forward that likes to stretch the defense out to the perimeter. At 6’5", Stephens is at his best when facing up and working as a pick-and-pop threat. Good three-point shooter.</p> <p>#181 [player_tooltip player_id="1168248" first="Nick" last="Schwarte"] (South Ripley H.S. 2022): An under-the-radar 2022 post prospect. Schwarte is 6’5" and put together well with a strong base. He is mobile as a rim-runner and showed off soft, reliable hands throughout the day around the basket. Really works to rebound the ball.</p> <h3>Team 19</h3> <p>#58 [player_tooltip player_id="1295380" first="Nate" last="Orr"] (Mt. Vernon Fortville H.S. 2024): Orr is a 6’2" guard that looked very comfortable leading the offense. Showed a tight handle and consistently drove the basketball with success. Got into the passing lanes defensively.</p> <p>#63 [player_tooltip player_id="1158635" first="Austin" last="Cripe"] (West Noble H.S. 2023): It was a breakout day for Cripe after an already strong summer. The 6’3" wing was excellent all day long driving it in from the wings and knocking in a number of threes. Just an all-around skilled guard that can score in a variety of ways.</p> <p>#76 [player_tooltip player_id="1272958" first="Folabomi" last="Fayemi"] (Culver Academy 2023): Fayemi is a 6’4" forward that continues to develop his skill set each time I evaluate him. He already possesses the length and bounciness around the basket, but is getting better with the ball. Very active as a defender and rebounder.</p> <p>#82 [player_tooltip player_id="870254" first="Dirin" last="Birhiray"] (Brebeuf Jesuit 2022): Great small college prospect in the Class of 2022. At 6’5", Birhiray has great size and length on the wing. Love his upside as a two-way player at the next level. Can guard any position on the floor and is a matchup problem offensively with his ability to drive it. Improving as a jump shooter.</p> <p>#131 [player_tooltip player_id="1258290" first="Nolen" last="Duncan"] (Heritage Christian 2023): 6’4" strong, athletic wing. Duncan has all of the physical tools that you want and is an excellent driver. Really likes to attack closeouts. Rebounds the ball well from the perimeter. High upside as an offensive rebounder.</p> <p>#134 [player_tooltip player_id="1295356" first="Lucas" last="Barron"] (Connersville H.S. 2023): This is a 2023 prospect I didn't have any evaluation on until the Indiana Top 250. Impressive 6’4" frame with athleticism and strength. Typical hard-nosed Connersville player. Finished very well around the basket and drove it hard to the basket. Operated in transition skillfully. </p> <p>#203 [player_tooltip player_id="870285" first="Willie" last="Mays"] (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2022): Mays is a small 5’10" lead guard with a lot of quickness and ball skill. He is very shifty with the ball in his hands which allows him to get by his man and play-make from the paint. Pesky on-ball defender as well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>