5 Games to Watch Tonight

<p>Let’s take a look around the state and preview five of the best games to follow this evening. I will be at the Tech/Tindley providing updates tonight and our other writers will be spread out around the state as well.</p> <h3>Indianapolis Tindley @ Arsenal Tech</h3> <p>Probably the most interesting game of the night, our Class 1A #2 team Indianapolis Tindley will travel to Class 4A #3 Arsenal Tech. The Titans began their much anticipated season with a 81-68 victory over Warren Central. Tindley opened with a huge win over International, but then fell to 1A #1 Gary 21st Century 76-70. They certainly have the talent to compete with the best in the state with the front line [player_tooltip player_id="868226" first="Jayden" last="Pinkston"], [player_tooltip player_id="1049159" first="Jeffery" last="Pinkston"], and [player_tooltip player_id="1174129" first="Aaron" last="Humphrey"]. A talented, but smaller, backcourt will try to match the pace of Tech as well. It was a strong opener for the Titans as five guys, led by [player_tooltip player_id="643490" first="Rasheed" last="Jones"] and [player_tooltip player_id="870218" first="Dayveon" last="Turner"], scored in double-figures with Matthew Spears adding nine of his own. Expect to see an up-tempo game at Tech tonight. Also, we are unsure whether or not [player_tooltip player_id="1006434" first="Reggie" last="Bass"] will play tonight after sustaining an ankle injury in their first game.</p> <h3>Pendleton Heights @ Westfield</h3> <p>Purdue signee, and Mr. Basketball candidate, [player_tooltip player_id="870222" first="Braden" last="Smith"] will begin his season this evening at home against Pendleton Heights. The Arabians lost their season-opener to Anderson 68-50. Senior backcourt duo Luke Candiano and [player_tooltip player_id="1158176" first="Josiah" last="Dunham"] scored 17 and 14 points respectively in the loss. However, it will be 6’7" sophomore Jamison Gustin that may be the most interesting prospect to follow. He scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in the opener and has serious upside to his game. The Rocks still shouldn’t have much of an issue getting their season started with the firepower provided by Smith and his running-mate [player_tooltip player_id="870245" first="Cameron" last="Haffner"].</p> <h3>Indianapolis Metropolitan @ Fishers</h3> <p>Metro put up a good fight in their season-opener against Class 2A #1 Linton-Stockton. [player_tooltip player_id="1267650" first="Omari" last="Ferguson"] is one of the most explosive small school guards in the area and Quincy Stamps played great in their opener. However, the competition level takes another step up tonight against Fishers. The Tigers are sitting at 1-0 after a good 69-61 win at Ben Davis last Tuesday. This will be Metro’s third straight game against a 4A opponent to start the season. They certainly will be battled tested at the 1A level.</p> <h3>Fort Wayne Blackhawk @ Fort Wayne North</h3> <p>This will be our first look at the post Caleb Furst era at Blackhawk. The Braves open their season tonight at Fort Wayne North. [player_tooltip player_id="1042496" first="Gage" last="Sefton"] and Joshua Furst will look to take on much larger roles in the absence of the reigning Mr. Basketball award winner. As for North, Class of 2024 #1 prospect [player_tooltip player_id="1158178" first="Brauntae" last="Johnson"] leads the way along with junior wing [player_tooltip player_id="1042492" first="Brashawn" last="Bassett"]. This will be an athletic, talented team. They lost to Lawrence North 57-45 in their first game on Saturday.</p> <h3>Fort Wayne Northrop @ New Haven</h3> <p>After coming over from Carroll, [player_tooltip player_id="870219" first="Jalen" last="Jackson"] has immediately made his presence known at Northrop. The Illinois-Chicago signee scored 32 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in their season-opening win over DeKalb. He followed it up with 20 points in a loss to Brownsburg on Saturday. New Haven is 0-1 after a tough 67-65 loss to Woodlan. Jakar Williams had a big double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds while [player_tooltip player_id="868222" first="Darrion" last="Brooks"] added 22 points. This will be an interesting early season matchup between talented Fort Wayne programs.</p>