State Finals Preview: Underclassmen to Watch
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Our staff at Prep Hoops Indiana will be providing wall-to-wall coverage of the 112th annual IHSAA Boy’s Basketball State Finals throughout the week. From game-by-game previews, players to watch, recruiting updates, and much, much more this website will be your…
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Continue ReadingOur staff at Prep Hoops Indiana will be providing wall-to-wall coverage of the 112th annual IHSAA Boy’s Basketball State Finals throughout the week. From game-by-game previews, players to watch, recruiting updates, and much, much more this website will be your one stop shop for state finals coverage. Also, you’ll want to be following our staff on Twitter to make sure you don’t miss any of the coverage: @BRamseyKSR, @KylerStaley, and @HSIndianaBBall. Let’s dive on in to some preview content!
Jackson Andrews Jackson Andrews 6'1" | PG Central Noble | 2024 IN (Central Noble H.S. 2024): Andrews has been patiently waiting his turn behind a Mr. Basketball candidate in the Central Noble backcourt. The 6’1″ sophomore guard averaged 4.6 points per game this season on efficient 56% shooting and should be poised for a breakout summer heading into his junior season. Expect to see his name a lot over the next two years once Essegian moves on to Wisconsin.
Lebron Gough Lebron Gough 6'1" | PG Cathedral | 2025 State IN (Cathedral H.S. 2025): He may or may not get into the game on Saturday, but Gough has played a role at the back end of the Irish rotation this season as a freshman. Gough is a good ball handler, is disruptive in the passing lanes with his length, and has the athleticism to elevate and finish around the rim when he drives it. One of the top 2025 prospects in the state.
Tyler Parrish Tyler Parrish 6'3" | SG Chesterton | 2024 State IN (Chesterton H.S. 2024): Parrish is an elite shooter that shot 38.8% from deep during his sophomore season. He is the second-leading scorer at 10.3 points per game for the 29-0 Trojans. There is no underclassman at the state finals who has produced at a higher level this season than this 6’2″ sharp-shooter.
Zion Rhoades Zion Rhoades 6'3" | PF Mishawaka Marian | 2024 State IN (Mishawka Marian H.S. 2024): A super efficient forward that brings some toughness and athleticism for the Knights off the bench. Rhodes averages 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game on an incredible 77% shooting. He knows his role and excels in it by finishing absolutely everything around the basket. He could be an X-Factor for Mishawka Marian on Saturday evening.
Albert Schwartz (Lafayette Central Catholic 2024): As the starting 5-man for the Knights, Schwartz has had a great sophomore campaign averaging 8.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Also a very good football player, the 6’5″ prospect has the size, strength, and athleticism to continue to develop on both the hardwood and gridiron.
Justin Sims Justin Sims 6'6" | PF Chesterton | 2024 State IN (Chesterton H.S. 2024): Sims is one of the best young forwards in the state and is the third leading scorer and second leading rebounder for the undefeated state finalist Chesterton Trojans. The 6’6″ sophomore averages 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He will be a fun one to watch on the big state at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday as he competes with this size of Cathedral.