Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals – Underclassman Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals is officially in the books and we crowned 15u, 16u, and 17u Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals champions at the Pacers Athletic Center this past Sunday. Over the course of the weekend, I saw countless of players and teams compete with multiple big time performances throughout. Let's take a look at some of my top underclassman performers that I saw at the Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals and evaluate their performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561100"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b5658472436"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561100' first='Colson' last='Dobre'] is a post player that is so physically matured for his age. At 6-foot-5, Dobre has a soft touch around the basket and does a solid job of using his body well around the basket. He is not the fastest post player right now, but is mobile enough right now to get out and run. For [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] 2026 Elite, he was just real consistent around rim and showed potential as a post defender. Like the upside here with Dobre with what he can bring for Marquette Catholic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561084"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b6a16d51a3b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another player that stood out for me for [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] 2026 Elite was Gary 21st Century guard [player_tooltip player_id='1561084' first='Jacolby' last='Donaldson']. At 5-foot-10, he is not very big but has long arms that looks like he is going to eventually grow into. He played more of the 'shooter' role for [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] and was working really well off the ball to free up a look. On the ball, thought his handles looked to give him potential to be a consistent threat off the dribble in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400045' first='Keylan' last='Smith'] - 2026 6'3 F - Park Tudor - [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']' last='']' last=''] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was no other underclassman that immediately just made his presence felt physically than Park Tudor's [player_tooltip player_id='2400045' first='Keylan' last='Smith']. Playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']' last=''] 2026, Smith was often their 'go-to' guy in the post and he was so good about attacking the basket from the wing. When he would attack, he would use his natural strength to just bully guys away from him along with explosiveness and improved handles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adrian Wilson - 2026 6'2 G/F - Warren Central - [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']' last='']' last=''] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adrian Wilson was another player that stood out for me on this [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']' last=''] 2026 squad. While he was likely playing a little out of position playing in the post, I thought he did a great job in that area. Rebounded the ball well and show some smooth scoring ability around the rim. For his size at 6-foot-2, he will likely be playing more of the win in the long term but for [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']' last=''], he was one of their bigger players. As far as versatility, there is potential there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Hill - 2027 6'9 F/C - Pike - [program_tooltip program_id='2076935' first='Team' last='Teague'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As far as underclassmen that played this past weekend, there wasn't a player with more upside than incoming Pike freshman post player Isaiah Hill. At 6-foot-9, there are not many incoming freshman in the nation, let alone, the state that have Hill's length. At his age already, he already looks to be a legit rim protector and showed that playing up two grades for [program_tooltip program_id='2076935' first='Team' last='Teague'] 2025 over the weekend. His motor, however, still needs some improvement but that could have been him just overthinking his game playing with the older guys. There is an untapped amount of potential as an overall player with Hill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->