Midwest Jam Fest – Ramsey’s Sunday Live Blog

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Happy Sunday! I have boots on the ground at the Pacers Athletic Center bringing another day of coverage from the Midwest Jam Fest. I'll be running this live blog style throughout the day breaking down the best games, individual performances, and more that I see from court-to-court. Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/BRamseyKSR">@BRamseyKSR</a> on Twitter for even more updates throughout the day. Let's dive on in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(8:00 a.m.)</strong> - The 8:00 a.m. crew is in the house here at the Pacers Athletic Center! It has essentially become a bit on Twitter at this point, but I do take pride in covering the early games. Your team shouldn't miss out on coverage/exposure just because you play first thing in the morning! I'll be watching [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Silver 2024 to start off my Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(8:17 a.m.)</strong> - Cole Louden (Heritage Christian 2024) has flashed some skill in this one for [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Silver 2024. The 6'3" wing has a versatile inside-outside game. He has the ball skill to create off of the bounce on the perimeter, has a smooth shooting stroke, and is long enough to finish around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(8:55 a.m.)</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Silver 2024 lost a close on 47-43, but I liked some of the things I saw from [player_tooltip player_id='1578410' first='Jaskirat' last='Banwait'] (Whiteland H.S. 2024) and Steven Smits (Noblesville H.S. 2024). Banwait is a 6'0" left-handed guard that showed some ability as an outside shooting threat and knifed his way into the paint off of the bounce some. As for Smits, he is a 6'4" left-handed forward that scored it consistently on the block. Both guys played well in the early game on Sunday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(9:32 a.m.)</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2091395' first='Anchor' last='Basketball Academy'] 2024 is down by 20 points at halftime to a very talented Team Haliburton 2024 squad. However, 6'4" sharp-shooter [player_tooltip player_id='1578398' first='Isaac' last='Smith'] (Blackhawk Christian 2024) has been a bright spot despite the lopsided deficit. He has knocked down a few three-pointers here in the first half. Good size on the wing and a quick release. Smith was a solid contributor on Blackhawk Christian's Class 2A state championship team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(9:56 a.m.)</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='1939309' first='Chris' last='Hill'] (Bishop Chatard 2026) was showing off some playmaking ability while playing up an age division with INB Elite 2025. The 5'9" point guard got by his man consistently off of the dribble, flashed some shooting ability from deep, and finished with some creative moves around the basket. His teammate with INB Elite 2025, [player_tooltip player_id='1297003' first='Chris' last='Terry'] (Lawrence North H.S. 2025) continues to impress this spring too. He is a 6'3" wing that is a powerful driver and possesses some real physical gifts as an athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(10:30 a.m.)</strong> - Checking out Ohio Buckets 2024 again this morning after seeing them last night as well. They feature a pair of prospects from the Hoosier state in [player_tooltip player_id='1158216' first='Jaxon' last='Pardon'] (Fort Wayne Carroll H.S. 2024) and [player_tooltip player_id='1158215' first='Tucker' last='Day'] (Canterbury 2024). I've been impressed with how Day moves around the floor as a big guy. He is a 6'8" with a solid frame, but shows good footwork and some mobility running the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(11:13 a.m.)</strong> - The Indiana prospects on Ohio Buckets 2024 made a couple of nice plays down the stretch as their team pulled away for an impressive victory against MPJ Elite 2024. [player_tooltip player_id='1158216' first='Jaxon' last='Pardon'] got to the foul line with an aggressive, athletic drive and then finished a floater on a rip drive to the baseline. Then, 6'8" [player_tooltip player_id='1158215' first='Tucker' last='Day'] displayed good hands and finishing ability with an And-1 in the final minutes and got fouled on another nice move inside. Both are being followed closely by coaches from a variety of different levels of college basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(11:52 a.m.)</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='2053658' first='Bryson' last='Cardinal'] (Guerin Catholic 2025) continues to flash some real potential for [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Black 2025. The versatile 6'5" forward can dribble, pass, and shoot out on the perimeter while possessing the size and skill set to score around the rim as well. He seems to get better and better each time I'm able to see him play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(12:12 p.m.)</strong> - For Kyle Guy Elite 2024, 6'7" forward [player_tooltip player_id='1578479' first='Tucker' last='Tornatta'] had an impressive start to their game. The skilled left-hander knocked in back-to-back face-up 15-foot jumpers and then scored with a right-handed finish off of a backscreen. His ability to score with elite footwork and feel in the post, paired with his face-up game, makes him a really intriguing prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(12:19 p.m.)</strong> - A couple of high school teammates had it going in the backcourt court for [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] 2025 Black. [player_tooltip player_id='2277791' first='Rylan' last='Rauch'] (Westfield H.S. 2025) and [player_tooltip player_id='2277819' first='Max' last='McComb'] (Westfield H.S. 2025) both stood out in a stretch as they built a lead. Skilled guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(12:27 p.m.)</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] (Noblesville H.S. 2024) continues to do [player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] things for Kyle Guy Elite 2024. The 6'6" forward is incredibly versatile. He can initiate offense as a playmaker, attack closeouts very well, or use his size to finish around the basket. Walston is really starting to turn the heads of various college programs with a strong spring campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(12:32 p.m.)</strong> - Watching [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red 2024 and [player_tooltip player_id='1158179' first='Ajani' last='Washington'] (New Haven H.S. 2024) is playing some of the best basketball I've seen from him recently. He has put together a few super athletic, aggressive drives in this one and is getting to the rim whenever he wants. Second straight day that I've been impressed with the playmaking ability of [player_tooltip player_id='1295329' first='Anthony' last='Fields'] (Cathedral H.S. 2024) as well. Very good passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(1:10 p.m.)</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Black 2024 trails by 10 points at the half against a talented Great Lakes Warriorz team, but [player_tooltip player_id='1158205' first='Nolan' last='Swan'] (Tipton H.S. 2024) was excellent once again. He played well yesterday in a game I watched as well. Already known as an elite shooter, which he had on display this weekend at the Midwest Jam Fest as well, the 6'0" guard also showed some solid playmaking chops. Swan was getting to the paint and making good decisions with the ball in his hands. Had a really tough left-handed finish in traffic as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(1:37 p.m.)</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='1548652' first='Jack' last='Halls'] (Terre Haute North H.S. 2024) knocked in a big three-pointer on the wing and then scored on the roll the very next possession. Impressive versatility from the 6'7" forward. There certainly is some raw ability there that is intriguing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(1:42 p.m.)</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] Black 2024 overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to win 63-61 against the Great Lakes Warriorz after a game-winning layup by [player_tooltip player_id='1401893' first='Kody' last='Clancy'] (Scottsburg H.S. 2024) with about two seconds remaining on the clock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->