Five Matchups to Watch Friday Night at Charlie Hughes
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The premier high school event of the summer, the 2022 IHSAA/IBCA Charlie Hughes Showcase, will tip-off on Friday at 4:00 p.m. with 132 teams coming to Carmel High School and Westfield High School. This showcase is absolutely loaded with the…
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Continue ReadingThe premier high school event of the summer, the 2022 IHSAA/IBCA Charlie Hughes Showcase, will tip-off on Friday at 4:00 p.m. with 132 teams coming to Carmel High School and Westfield High School. This showcase is absolutely loaded with the best teams and prospects that the state of Indiana has to offer. Also, with it being a live recruiting period, college coaches will be out in full force taking in the action. Our Prep Hoops Indiana staff will have boots on the ground at both locations this weekend and will be bringing preview content heading into Friday evening. First, let’s take a look at five of the marquee matchups on the schedule for Friday night.
Southport vs. Munster
When & Where: 4:00 p.m. Carmel H.S. Main Gym
Prospects to Watch: Keyon Garrett-Miller Keyon Garrett-Miller 6'1" | PG Southport | 2023 State IN (Southport H.S. 2023), Nickens Lemba Nickens Lemba 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN (Southport H.S. 2023), Brandon Trilli Brandon Trilli 6'5" | SF Munster | 2023 State IN (Munster H.S. 2023), David Cundiff David Cundiff 6'0" | PG Munster | 2024 State IN (Munster H.S. 2024)
Top Storyline: What does Southport look like with Anthony Dancler Anthony Dancler 6'2" | SG Southport | 2023 State IN still out? As has been the case all spring and summer long so far, Dancler will be out for at least another six weeks or so as he recovers from injury. However, the Cardinals are not devoid of talent without their star guard. Miller has been one of the biggest stock risers of the spring with excellent point guard play while Lemba provides athleticism, physicality, and size around the basket.
Providence vs. Eastern Hancock
When & Where: 7:00 p.m. Carmel H.S. Blue
Prospects to Watch: Casey Kaelin Casey Kaelin 6'2" | SG Providence | 2023 State IN (Providence H.S. 2023), Jacob Spaulding Jacob Spaulding 6'0" | SG Eastern Hancock | 2023 State IN (Eastern Hancock H.S. 2023), Silas Spaulding Silas Spaulding 6'0" | SG Eastern Hancock | 2023 IN (Eastern Hancock H.S. 2023)
Top Storyline: How do the defending Class 2A State Champions look? After an incredibly impressive performance against Central Noble to cut down the nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pioneers return their best player in Casey Kaelin Casey Kaelin 6'2" | SG Providence | 2023 State IN and are looking to go back-to-back. Eastern Hancock is a very good 2A team in their own right. This will be a potential state tournament preview.
Harrison (West Lafayette) vs. New Castle
When & Where: 7:00 p.m. Carmel H.S. Freshman/Aux Gym
Prospects to Watch: Ben Henderson Ben Henderson 6'3" | SG Harrison | 2023 State IN (Harrison H.S. 2023), Gavin Welch Gavin Welch 6'6" | SF New Castle | 2023 State IN (New Castle H.S. 2023), Colin Taylor (New Castle H.S. 2024)
Top Storyline: Spring stock riser Gavin Welch Gavin Welch 6'6" | SF New Castle | 2023 State IN looks to continue his strong play. The 6’5″ versatile forward had an outstanding spring with Kyle Guy Elite Black that turned the heads of several college coaches. He will get another chance to play in front of coaches at all levels this weekend. However, don’t sleep on 6’3″ guard Ben Henderson Ben Henderson 6'3" | SG Harrison | 2023 State IN has another prospect that could have a big weekend for himself.
Avon vs. Tindley
When & Where: 7:00 p.m. Carmel H.S. Main Gym
Prospects to Watch: Daniel Eck Daniel Eck 6'4" | SF Avon | 2023 State IN (Avon H.S. 2023), Jordan Lomax Jordan Lomax 6'3" | SG Brownsburg | 2024 State IN (Avon H.S. 2024), Jayden Pinkston Jayden Pinkston 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN (Tindley H.S. 2023), Jeffrey Pinkston (Tindley H.S. 2023)
Top Storyline: The emergence of Jordan Lomax Jordan Lomax 6'3" | SG Brownsburg | 2024 State IN . There is no denying the talent that Lomax possesses. He showed plenty of flashes as a sophomore of what he can be and seems to be really rounding into his own as a prospect of late. He is super athletic, explosive off of the dribble, and has a knack for scoring the basketball. Going against the size and athleticism of the Pinkston’s, along with other Tindley players, will be an interesting test for him on Friday night.
Linton-Stockton vs. Culver Academy
When & Where: 8:30 p.m. Carmel H.S. Fieldhouse Court 1
Prospects to Watch: Joey Hart Joey Hart 6'5" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2023 State #214 Nation IN (Linton-Stockton H.S. 2023), Logan Webb Logan Webb 6'3" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2023 State IN (Linton-Stockton H.S. 2023), Braden Walters Braden Walters 6'6" | PF Terre Haute North | 2024 State IN (Linton-Stockton H.S. 2024), Cooper Farrall Cooper Farrall 6'5" | SF Culver Academy | 2023 State IN (Culver Academy 2023), Thomas Collins Thomas Collins 6'1" | SG Culver Academy | 2023 State IN (Culver Academy 2023)
Top Storyline: Joey Hart Joey Hart 6'5" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2023 State #214 Nation IN vs. Cooper Farrall Cooper Farrall 6'5" | SF Culver Academy | 2023 State IN . Two excellent shooters who were both Indiana Junior All-Stars, Hart making the Core group while Farrall was named to the “north” squad, each of these two will lead their respective teams on Friday night. Linton-Stockton will once again be one of the favorites in Class 2A with a good stable of returning talent.