Top Prospects in Semi-State: Class 1A & 2A
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We are down to the final four teams in each of Indiana’s respective four classes. Before we begin to dive into class by class previews on Thursday, let’s take a look at some of the top individual prospects that are…
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Continue ReadingWe are down to the final four teams in each of Indiana’s respective four classes. Before we begin to dive into class by class previews on Thursday, let’s take a look at some of the top individual prospects that are still alive in the 112th annual IHSAA Boy’s Basketball State Tournament.
Class 1A
Ashton Williamson Ashton Williamson 6'2" | PG Gary 21st Century | 2023 State #287 Nation IN (Gary 21st Century 2023): Dynamic point guard with low/mid-major interest. Averaging 19.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game.
D.J. Moss D.J. Moss 6'4" | SF Gary 21st Century | 2023 State IN (Gary 21st Century 2023): Athletic 6’5″ wing with very high upside. Averages for 14.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Cougars.
Quintin Floyd Quintin Floyd 6'4" | SG Gary 21st Century | 2023 State IN (Gary 21st Century 2023): Another athletic wing for 21st Century, Floyd averages 15.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
Clark Barrett Clark Barrett 6'5" | SF Lafayette Central Catholic | 2022 State IN (Lafayette Central Catholic 2022): Barrett is a very good 6’4″ senior wing that puts up 14.5 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Knights.
Wyatt Day Wyatt Day 5'11" | PG Jac-Cen-Del | 2022 IN (Jac-Cen-Del H.S. 2022): If Jac-Cen-Del has any chance to knock off North Daviess it will because of Day. He averages 20.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
Jaylen Mullen Jaylen Mullen 6'0" | PG North Daviess | 2023 State IN (North Daviess H.S. 2023): Mullen is a smooth guard that can play on or off the ball. He has led the Cougars all season long as a state title contender and will look to lead them to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. Averages 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
Class 2A
Connor Essegian Connor Essegian 6'4" | SG Central Noble | 2022 State #170 Nation IN (Central Noble H.S. 2022): Wisconsin signee is putting up 26.8 points per game and will be a legitimate Mr. Basketball candidate when votes are due following the state finals.
Ryan Schroeder Ryan Schroeder 6'2" | SG Central Noble | 2022 IN (Central Noble H.S. 2022): Trine University commit that provides some shooting alongside the high-scoring Essegian.
Jackson Andrews Jackson Andrews 6'1" | PG Central Noble | 2024 IN (Central Noble H.S. 2024): Talented sophomore guard that is getting valuable experience before taking over the reigns for the next two seasons.
Logan Gard Logan Gard 6'6" | PF Central Noble | 2022 State IN (Central Noble H.S. 2022): Another Trine University commit. Gard is a 6’6″ forward that serves as the Cougars interior presence.
Owen Duff Owen Duff 6'2" | SG Carroll (Flora) | 2023 State IN (Carroll Flora H.S. 2023): One of a pair of super talented junior wings that have led Carroll (Flora) to an outstanding season.
Jake Skinner Jake Skinner 6'4" | SF Carroll (Flora) | 2023 State IN (Carroll Flora H.S. 2023): Skinner is a very good athlete that has been a big catalyst for the Cougars run to Semi-State.
Landon O’Neal Landon O’Neal 6'1" | SG Eastern Hancock | 2022 State IN (Eastern Hancock H.S. 2023): O’Neal is the Royals leading scorer at 16.5 points per game leading a dynamic trio of backcourt running mates.
Jacob Spaulding Jacob Spaulding 6'0" | SG Eastern Hancock | 2023 State IN (Eastern Hancock H.S. 2023): Averages 13.9 points per game to go along with 3.3 assists alongside his twin brother.
Silas Spaulding Silas Spaulding 6'0" | SG Eastern Hancock | 2023 IN (Eastern Hancock H.S. 2023): Averages 10.8 points per game and a team-leading 3.4 assists for the 22-5 Royals.