Havoc In The Heartland: 15U First-Team All-Stars
Noblesville West Middle School – The Havoc In The Heartland event in Indianapolis brought together an assortment of talented 15U players on the court. After the conclusion of the showcase, here’s my list of 15U all-stars that impressed me this…
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Continue ReadingNoblesville West Middle School – The Havoc In The Heartland event in Indianapolis brought together an assortment of talented 15U players on the court. After the conclusion of the showcase, here’s my list of 15U all-stars that impressed me this past weekend.
Jayvion Mitchell – 2026 – C – Team Impact
At the top of the list is Jayvion Mitchell, an impressive center that dominated on the court in day two of the tournament showcase in Indianapolis. The rising sophomore on the roster of Team Impact initially caught my attention due to his size, speed and physicality in the paint, showcasing his skill on the court during a matchup against Next Level 24 Basketball. Mitchell’s physicality made a difference on both sides of the floor as he was nearly unstoppable underneath the basket while applying significant man-to-man coverage on the other side of the court.
Jayvion Mitchell
Jayvion Mitchell
Joe Niego – 2026 – G – Mike Glennon Elite
Coming in at number two on the list is Joe Niego, an intriguing guard that left his mark on the court on the second day of the Havoc In The Heartland event. In addition to his size and speed, the rising sophomore on the roster of Mike Glennon Elite caught my attention because of his ability to make a difference on both sides of the floor, showing off his talent during a contest with M-14 Hoops. Niego made a difference because of his overall size and speed on both sides of the floor, contributing solid ball control, passing and positioning in the paint while applying excellent pressure on the other side of the court.
Joe Niego
Joe Niego
Blake Young – 2026 – PG – Lexington Ignite Eagles
At number three on the list is Blake Young, a high-level point guard that immediately caught my attention on the court during day two of tournament play. The rising sophomore on the roster of the Lexington Ignite Eagles impressed me with his size, speed and composure under heavy defensive pressure, showcasing his talent in a matchup with World Hoops Elite. Young was without question a huge difference maker on the offensive side of the ball as he kept his composure with the ball in his hands, promoted smart passing in the paint and passed the ball when his teammates had open looks.
Blake Young
Blake Young
Gavin Belli – 2026 – C/PF – M-14 Hoops
One of the most versatile players I observed on the court was Gavin Belli, an intriguing center/power forward, who proved to be an impactful performer during the second day of tournament competition. With excellent size and speed, the rising sophomore on the roster of M-14 Hoops caught my eye due to his physical and unforgiving defensive effort on the court, showing off his skill in a matchup against Mike Glennon Elite. Belli made a difference on both sides of the floor due to his size and speed as he could easily score off fast breaks while utilizing his lengthiness to make stops on the other side of the floor.
Gavin Belli
Gavin Belli
Jayden Paul – 2026 – PG – World Hoops Elite
Coming in at number five on the list is Jayden Paul, a high-level point guard that was locked in offensively during the tournament slate on Saturday afternoon. The rising sophomore on the roster of World Hoops Elite initially caught my attention because of his explosive speed and composure at the top of the key, showing off his skill in a matchup with the Lexington Ignite Eagles. Paul made a huge difference on the court as his team’s point guard, providing excellent quickness and ability to draw fouls with the ball in his hands. Paul also impressed with his strong passing game and ability to drive to the lane.