Indiana Freshman Showcase: Jeremy’s Live Notes (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While scouting the PH Indiana Freshman Showcase on Sunday I was able to write down some notes in live action, as well as tweet out some of my thoughts of specific players that demonstrated some skill out there on the court. Below are some of my live notes on the individuals that I noticed almost right away when I sat down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#897 - [player_tooltip player_id='2140417' first='Makale' last='Price'] - 6'7 - Center - Penn H.S. - [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] AAU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"[player_tooltip player_id='2140417' first='Makale' last='Price'] is a grown man coming into his freshman year of high school ball. He is 6'7 with superior muscle mass compared to everyone around him. Strong, physical, and coordinated. The sky is the limit for a player like this looking forward. So much potential here, it's crazy.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#112 - [player_tooltip player_id='2140371' first='Hayden' last='Rogers'] - 5'8 - Guard - Guerin Catholic H.S. - Indy Hoops AAU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"A team player. An individual that would rather make the extra pass then be selfish and take a bad shot. Moves effortlessly without the ball. Very good at staying active as he comes down the floor. He doesn't have many moments where he is at a stand still. With expansion of his game over the next few seasons, he will be a promising prospect."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#776 - [player_tooltip player_id='2138535' first='Jackson' last='Kirk'] - 5'11 - PG - Noblesville H.S. - Indiana Elite AAU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"A nasty point guard that has length and a shifty handle. Something that is tough to stay in front of, for long periods at a time. He uses his body to get into his dribble motions, selling the move really well. He can score from all three levels while also being a nice distributor when things open up. Someone to keep an eye on moving forward at Noblesville H.S."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#756 - [player_tooltip player_id='2140323' first='Blake' last='Hammond'] - 6'3 - CG - Terre Haute North H.S. - Indiana Jammers AAU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Not many have the combination of strength, skill, and smarts that [player_tooltip player_id='2140323' first='Blake' last='Hammond'] possesses. He is relentless on both sides of the floor while being a very skilled player with the ball in his hands. Hammond stands at around 6'3 but plays like he is 6'5 with his athletic ability and strength. I'm not sure what the high school scene is like here in Indy this season but I'd be shocked if Hammond didn't see varsity minutes."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#840 - [player_tooltip player_id='2101318' first='Peyton' last='Miamba'] - 6'5 - Forward - Penn H.S. - Mac Irvin Fire 2027 AAU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"[player_tooltip player_id='2101318' first='Peyton' last='Miamba'] has one of the highest ceilings as a player, that I have seen at this Showcase. Miamba has length and athleticism. He is 6'5 with, what seems like longer arms. With this size also comes skill. He displays a solid handle and knowledge of when to use his size compared to when he needs to step out and spread the floor. Playing in a power house AAU program like Mac Irvin can take you places, but that's only if you have the skill and dedication to back it up. Miamba displayed glimpses of both of those on Sunday."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#841 - [player_tooltip player_id='2141045' first='Ben' last='Ly'] - 6'9 - Center - Brebeuf Jesuit Prep School - Indy Ice AAU<em> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"[player_tooltip player_id='2141045' first='Ben' last='Ly'] scream potential. Going into his freshman high school season Ly stands at 6'9 with some room to grow. Both skill wise and physically, I guess. Ly gets up and down the floor with good speed, has great balance, and understands footwork. He is the type of player, that if he can continue to expand things over the next few season, will be a Division-1 basketball player when his high school career comes to a close."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->