Six Standouts From the Purdue High School Shootout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Thursday I made the trip over to West Lafayette for the annual Purdue High School Shootout. There was an excellent group of teams at the event this year featuring some of the top programs from several different regions of the state. Let's take a look at six of the prospects that stood out the most on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1728587"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"There is no denying the young talent currently going through the Mt. Vernon (Fortville) program. On Thursday, Ertel was especially impressive showcasing his scoring and playmaking ability in a couple of impressive wins for the Marauders. The lefty guard is so poised with the ball, has a smooth jump shot, and is an excellent passer. Between the IBCA Top 100, Charlie Hughes, and then the month of July with Indiana Elite 2025 (he plays up an age group), Ertel should see his recruitment really take off this summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1158209"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Noblesville pulled out a buzzer-beating victory against Brownstown Central on Thursday morning and this 6'3u0022 guard played some of his best basketball in that game. Fine is very strong for his position which allows him to play through contact and finish at the end of his drives. On the perimeter he is a very good shooter as well. His ability to create off of the bounce and make plays for his teammates allows him to play both on and off of the ball.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1560995"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"One of the top Class of 2026 prospects in the state, Hinton was excellent for Gary West Side on Thursday at Purdue. The explosive, dynamic point guard can really score the basketball and has potential from all three levels. He can create his own shot off of the dribble, get hot from beyond the arc, or get all the way to the rim and finish inside. West Side has some really intriguing young talent and you should start to see it translate to wins sooner rather than later. Hinton will be one to watch for Indiana Elite 2026 in July.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1525678"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Mitchell showed off his ability to play as a primary playmaker on Thursday while also shooting the ball very well from beyond the arc. The 6'4u0022 guard is an underrated passer and had that on display at Purdue. His mixture of size, skill, and defensive prowess is a really intriguing combination for college coaches to keep an eye on in the coming months. One of the real up-and-coming prospects in Indiana's Class of 2025.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1275771"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Rutland III had a stretch during their game against Chesterton that showcased the very best of his game. On back-to-back possessions he knocked in three-pointers off of the dribble, and then got a transition dunk where he skied well above the rim. He is so athletic and a very high level shooter from beyond the arc. Look for his recruitment to pick up even more going into the month of July.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1277591"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"In terms of athleticism and physical tools, White is as good as they come in the Class of 2024. He is a beast in transition and when getting downhill to the rim in the half court. The 6'3u0022 guard is aggressive attacking the basket, elevates to finish, and plays through contact at the end of his drives. He was a big part of Ben Davis' blowout victory against Chesterton on Thursday and is settling into an expanded role for the defending state champions. High academic prospect as well!","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-648c8521d6684"} /-->