Run N Slam: Top 2024s/2025s
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I round out the Indiana version of my Run N Slam coverage by highlighting the top 2024 and 2025 players from the event. 5 specifically impressed me during Saturday’s action. Nitro Tuggle (2024) Northwood (Kyle Guy Elite-Black) Tuggle impressed me with his…
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Continue ReadingI round out the Indiana version of my Run N Slam coverage by highlighting the top 2024 and 2025 players from the event. 5 specifically impressed me during Saturday’s action.
Nitro Tuggle (2024) Northwood (Kyle Guy Elite-Black)
Tuggle impressed me with his unselfishness and willingness to get teammates involved. He did this specializing in the drive-and-kick. Excelled in pick-and-roll situations to get the penetration. Still raw in some areas but has plenty of upside.
Isaac Schultz (2024) Adams Central (Focus Premier)
Schultz brings length to the floor for Focus Premier in their highly competitive game against Team Premier. Long and lengthy at 6-foot-7. True low post threat. Solid hands and soft finishing around the rim. Schultz is looking like a possible D3 level prospect at the next level.
Jaxon Pardon Jaxon Pardon 6'4" | SG Fort Wayne Carroll | 2024 State IN (2024) Carroll (Ohio Buckets-Garcia)
Pardon served as a secondary option for Ohio Buckets behind Colin White. Pardon has quick acceleration and slashing abilities. Has no issues getting into the paint. Pardon will need to show some improvement at finishing those shots he gets as he failed to make layups over taller opponents.
Flory Bidunga Flory Bidunga 6'9" | C Kokomo | 2024 State #7 Nation IN (2024) Kokomo (Indiana Elite 3SSB)
I got my second look at Bidunga after watching him play at the Adidas session in Indianapolis. Run N Slam served as big showing for Bidunga in the game I watched as he utilized his size against a smaller Ohio Buckets team. Bidunga is an automatic bucket if he gets the ball on the block, which happened quite a bit Saturday. Dunks anything within a few feet of the rim with his length and bounce. Very intriguing prospect that makes a case for being a MM+ level prospect.
Hudson Horvath Hudson Horvath 6'1" | PG Park Tudor | 2025 State IN (2025) North Central (EG10)
Horvath might have been the best attacker I watched during the weekend and he’s only a sophomore. Smooth setup moves headlined by his hesitation. Good control of the ball when he attacks. As he gets older, I will want to see Horvath improve his decision making on when to keep the ball vs distribute.
Terrell Irons (2025) Avon (EG10)
Irons is part of an EG10 team loaded with guards. His spin move looked like a 2K move with the precision and timing. Only 6-foot-2, Irons plays bigger than he looks bringing the contact to bigger opponents. Another high upside prospect with room to grow.