AAU Roster Spotlight: Indy Heat Red 17u

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <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 [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red 17u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Roster</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <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='1112301' first='Terrance' last='Davis']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'6"</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">Muskegon (MI)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Jaylen Ellis</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'8"</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">Western (KY)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1295329' first='Anthony' last='Fields']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3"</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">Cathedral</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1547392' first='Jaxson' last='Fugate']</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">Fort Wayne North</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1578357' first='Cannen' last='Houser']</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">Fort Wayne Carroll</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1578417' first='Jevon' last='Lewis']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5'9"</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">Fort Wayne Wayne</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1223517' first='Layne' last='Risdon']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'9"</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Center</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2024</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Zeeland East (MI)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1253266' first='Zeke' last='Tanoos']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'4"</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">West Vigo</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Jackson Tumbridge</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3"</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">ISA Prep (OH)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1158179' first='Ajani' last='Washington']</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">Concordia Lutheran</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1158179' first='Ajani' last='Washington']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington is back on [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red. He comes into this season as arguably the best pure scorer on this team and maybe the most athletic. He is a true playmaker with the ball and his tight handle when driving the lane is tough to compete with. Consistency will be a major key with him, but due to his skillset when he is at his best, he plays at another level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1578357' first='Cannen' last='Houser']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to consistent stock-risers in the in-state 2024 class, Houser is someone that looks better and better each time we see him. At 6'5, He has good size on the wing and is really good at playing off the dribble and creating his own shot. He is also a fantastic shooter off the catch. If he can continue to be as consistent as he has been the past few years, colleges are going to really start to go after him hard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1112301' first='Terrance' last='Davis'] - Davis is a thick player that is going to bring such a solid post presence to [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red. Loves to play above the rim and can finish so well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jaylen Ellis - When it comes to the bigs on this team, nobody has a better motor than Ellis. He has great mobility and loves to rebound. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223517' first='Layne' last='Risdon']</strong> - At 6'9, Risdon is going to be the best rim protector on this squad. He also may have the best footwork on this team when it comes to the bigs. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jackson Tumbridge</strong> - Tumbridge is a long, lanky wing that can flat out score. Will be one of the best shooters for [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red this season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1253266' first='Zeke' last='Tanoos'] - Tanoos is another player that could really break out this season. He creates his own shot and have proved to be a legit scorer in all areas of the the floor. A fast-rising player in the 2024 class. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1295329' first='Anthony' last='Fields'] - Fields is a lengthy, very athletic two-way guard. He is another player to watch out for when it comes to breakout players. A very good passer and creator in the lane. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1578417' first='Jevon' last='Lewis'] - Lewis will by far be the quickest player for [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red. When is comes to pushing the tempo when on the ball, Lewis excels in that. Lewis is going to be so dynamic for this team. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1547392' first='Jaxson' last='Fugate'] - At 6'5, Fugate is going to bring some versatility to the wing position. He has the skill of a guard and the size to play around the basket.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->