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<p>The AAU season is right around the corner and it is about be an extremely busy next few months. With rosters being finalized and the first Live Period just less than two weeks away, now is a perfect time to start taking a look at as many Indiana-based teams as we can. For this spotlight, let's take a look at Indiana Game 17u Elite.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Roster</strong></h2>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Name</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Height</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Position</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Class</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>High School</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1275808' first='David' last='Cundiff']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'0"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Point Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Munster</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1158262' first='Malik' last='Corley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'1"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shooting Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">LaPorte</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1429379' first='Adyn' last='McGinley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'0"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Point Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Beecher (IL)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Jack Svetich</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'2"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shooting Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Crown Point</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1457552' first='Allen' last='Briggs']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'2"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shooting Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Michigan City</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1547389' first='Dominic' last='Bonner']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'2"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shooting Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penn</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1275817' first='Robert' last='Sorensen']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5'11"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Point Guard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Guerin Catholic</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1440254' first='Andy' last='Spoelman']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'5"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Power Forward</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Illiana Christian</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1547565' first='Jake' last='Smith']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'5"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Small Forward</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lake Central</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1275808' first='David' last='Cundiff']/[player_tooltip player_id='1275817' first='Robert' last='Sorensen']</h2>
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<p>When looking at this roster, it was really hard to pick just one top player so I went with the best guards on here, [player_tooltip player_id='1275808' first='David' last='Cundiff'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1275817' first='Robert' last='Sorensen']. With both of these guys, Indiana Game has two legit ball-handlers that can also play off the ball if need to. With Cundiff, you have a very dynamic player that is a natural scorer at all three levels. With Sorensen, who was originally on Kyle Guy Elite, you are getting a playmaker on the ball that is strong and plays with a high IQ. Indiana Game has a very good backcourt going into the UAA Rise circuit. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1457552' first='Allen' last='Briggs']</h2>
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<p>Briggs is a player that falls under-the-radar and is one of the best kept secrets in the state. He plays mostly off the ball and has the length and athletic ability to be hard to stop at times. He is a VERY good at cutting to the basket and his IQ helps him find those cutting lanes. He is also a great rebounding guard as well. Briggs has got some smoothness to his game and he should be once again someone that raises his stock even more this summer. Small school coaches, keep Briggs on your radar. </p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1158262' first='Malik' last='Corley'] - Corley is shorter guard that can play on and off the ball at a high level. He can be explosive off the dribble or shoot the outside jumper well. Think he is an extremely underrated piece of this team. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1429379' first='Adyn' last='McGinley'] - McGinley is a guard that has some sneaky athletic ability. Works really well off the ball and when he is on the ball, he does a great job attacking and finding his open guys. Overall is really tough too. </li>
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<li><strong>Jack Svetich</strong> - Svetich is a longer guard that plays with a high motor. He plays tough defense, can shoot, and it real aggressive attacking the basket. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1547389' first='Dominic' last='Bonner'] - Bonner is a highly athletic guard that can be really tough to stop once he gets going. Could make a case as the most athletic guy on this roster. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1440254' first='Andy' last='Spoelman'] - Spoelman was another player I think could really breakout this summer. He is lanky but has great size and has a versatile offensive skill set. Would expect him to play mostly around the basket for Indiana Game. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1547565' first='Jake' last='Smith'] - Smith is another versatile power forward that can play the wing or post. Real physical player that can be a playmaker wherever he is placed. </li>
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The AAU season is right around the corner and it is about be an extremely busy next few months. With rosters being finalized and the first Live Period just less than two weeks away, now is a perfect time to start taking a look at as many Indiana-based teams as we can. For this spotlight, let's take a look at Indiana Game 17u Elite.
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