Live Period I: 15 Players to Watch in Indianapolis

<p>Though a lot of our staff’s attention will be focused on The Stage, our Prep Hoops Circuit event coming to Indianapolis this weekend, there are other great events going on as well. We will also be piecing together coverage from the UAA/UA Rise circuits, the 3SSB/Adidas Gold circuits, and NY2LA which are all taking place in Indianapolis as well.</p> <p>Let’s take a look at some of the players I am most looking forward to seeing in the first live recruiting period of the spring this weekend in Indiana’s capital city.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="935725" first="Jared" last="Bonds"] (Carmel H.S. 2023/Grand Park Premier 2023): Bonds, who holds a Marian offer, is coming off of a strong junior season and could breakout in the coming months. Athletic forward with driving ability.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1391283" first="Ahmere" last="Carson"] (Anderson H.S. 2023/EG10 2023): After absolutely lighting it up at the Grit Region Kick-Off, the 6’1" guard will have a chance to do it on the big stage this weekend during the first live recruiting period.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="935723" first="Anthony" last="Dancler"] (Southport H.S. 2023/George Hill All Indy 2023): A sleeper for mid-major level programs to get eyes on this summer, Dancler is one of the better shot making guards in Indiana’s Class of 2023. 40% from 3 on 62 makes during high school season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868251" first="Jake" last="Davis"] (Cathedral H.S. 2023/Indiana Elite 3SSB 2023): Fresh off of a state championship, the 6’6" Davis is poised to earn himself from offers in the coming months. With his size and elite shooting ability he is someone any college coach would be interested in.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868239" first="Cooper" last="Farrall"] (Culver Academy 2023/Team GRIII 2023 Elite): Recently named to the Indiana Junior All-Star team, Farrall is a big, athletic wing playing with Team GRIII this summer. Versatile on both ends of the floor.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1391326" first="Joey" last="Garwood"] (Penn H.S. 2023/5 Star 2023): Didn’t get as much publicity during the high school season due to the emergence of teammate [player_tooltip player_id="1049169" first="Markus" last="Burton"], but Garwood is a tough guard in his own right. 6’1" playmaker that should have a good spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868247" first="Jaxson" last="Gould"] (Warsaw H.S. 2023/Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2023): An excellent all-around scorer, Gould is playing in the Adidas Boy Gold Circuit this weekend in Indianapolis. He already holds a handful of NAIA offers and could see that list continue to expand over the next few months.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1159224" first="Luke" last="Lawrence"] (Evansville Memorial 2025/Kyle Guy Elite Black 2025): One of the better shooters in the Class of 2025 in Indiana, Lawrence is running with Kyle Guy Elite Black. He will be playing over at the NY2LA Spring Extravaganza this weekend.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868230" first="Preston" last="Roberts"] (Noblesville H.S. 2023/Kyle Guy Elite Black 2023): An athletic forward with good skill this is a prospect to really follow this spring. 6’5" frame that can put the ball on the floor and finish above the rim. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1296981" first="Brandon" last="Rogers Jr"]. (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2025/Grand Park Premier 2025): A top backcourt prospect in Indiana's Class of 2025, Rogers Jr. is great with the ball in his hands and can get into the paint consistently. Will be a catalyst for the Grand Park Premier 2025 group over the UAA Circuit.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1275771" first="Ron" last="Rutland III"] (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2024/D1 Indiana 2024): Skilled, smooth perimeter prospect playing on the UA Rise circuit this spring and summer with D1 Indiana 2024. Good shot-maker with impressive athleticism.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160271" first="Zach" last="Sims"] (Edgewood H.S. 2024/Mid Ohio Pumas 2024): After averaging over 14 points per game as a sophomore, Sims will get to showcase his talents on the Adidas Boys Gold Circuit this spring and summer. The 6'3" guard is a good driver with some size at 6'3." </p> <p>Andy Spoelman (Illiana Christian 2024/Team GRIII 2024 Elite): This 6'5" forward is poised for a big spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit. Good rebounder, runs the floor well, and gets up around the rim to finish. Definitely a new name that a lot of people around the state may not know yet.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868234" first="Myles" last="Stringer"] (Fishers H.S. 2023/Indiana Central 2023): Quick, athletic guard that is one of the better on-ball defenders in the state. Fishers was loaded with seniors and Stringer is now poised to breakout. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1373105" first="Mark" last="Zackery"] IV (Ben Davis H.S. 2025/Team Teague 2025): Also a Division I caliber football player, Zackery is a start on the court as well. An excellent defender, great ball handler, and all-around playmaker he will be one of the top young guys to watch at The Stage this weekend hosted by Prep Hoops.</p>