Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase Player Evaluations: Team 9
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The Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase has become an annual event that rivals any put on throughout the year in the Hoosier State. On Sunday afternoon and evening at Fishers High School nearly 200 of the states best Class of…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase has become an annual event that rivals any put on throughout the year in the Hoosier State. On Sunday afternoon and evening at Fishers High School nearly 200 of the states best Class of 2027 prospects came to display their skills in front of many of the most influential people in Indiana High School Basketball. This event is the premier way to get “on the radar” prior to your high school career. Over the next week or so it will become clear why we always say “nobody does content and event coverage like Prep Hoops Indiana.” With that said, here are the player evaluations from Team 9 of the 2023 Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase.
***With nearly 200 prospects at our event, our scouting staff (of three people) divided up the 20 teams to ensure that we could get evaluations of every player. However, as you can imagine, this is not the easiest task. Our staff watched each team they were assigned to for a minimum of one full game. There were some late player additions and walk-ups that threw a wrench into some rosters as well. So, if you notice that a name is wrong and/or a player is missing an evaluation please reach out to Brandon Ramsey at coachbrandonramsey@gmail.com or reach out via DM on Twitter @BRamseyKSR and I will resolve any issues. Thanks for your understanding and for participating in the 2023 Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase!***
Holden Russell Holden Russell 5'11" | SG West Washington | 2027 IN
Holden Russell Holden Russell 5'11" | SG West Washington | 2027 IN
A skilled lead guard out of southern Indiana at West Washington High School, this 5’11” prospect showcased is abilities as a floor general at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase. Russell displayed that he can handle the ball against pressure, initiate offense without turning the ball over, and create some scoring opportunities for his teammates off of the dribble.
Bradyn Egli Bradyn Egli 5'9" | PG Evansville North | 2027 IN
Bradyn Egli Bradyn Egli 5'9" | PG Evansville North | 2027 IN
This 5’9″ point guard out of Evansville North High School held his own against some of the best prospects in the freshman class from around the state. Egli was a consistent playmaker throughout the event showcasing his playmaking ability with a tight handle, good court vision, and the ability to get into the the paint. He had several nice drive-and-kick plays that led to made shots. It was a solid overall showing at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase for Egli.
Ashton McKee
Ashton McKee
One of the two talented McKee twins that attended our event, Ashton is a dynamic playmaker with a quick burst off of the dribble and a real knack for creating with the ball in his hands. McKee is a smaller point guard at 5’8″ but he more than makes up for it with some explosiveness when attacking the basket off of the dribble and really creative finishing ability when he gets to the rim. He absolutely proved himself to be one of the better playmakers in southern Indiana at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase.
Ethan Ziolkowski Ethan Ziolkowski 5'8" | PG Crown Point | 2027 IN
Ethan Ziolkowski Ethan Ziolkowski 5'8" | PG Crown Point | 2027 IN
Kids from The Region always seem to be able to shoot, and that is the case with this Crown Point High School product. Ziolkowski has a smooth shooting stroke, solid footwork moving into his shot off of the ball, and will only continue to become more dangerous from deep as he develops more physically. There were certainly some traits shown at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase that allow him to be projectable over the coming years.
Kellen Crim Kellen Crim 5'7" | PG Morristown | 2027 IN
Kellen Crim Kellen Crim 5'7" | PG Morristown | 2027 IN
This Morristown guard proved to be very tough despite his current smaller stature. Standing at just 5’7″, Crimson was able to handle the ball well against pressure, hold his own on the defensive end of the floor, and created a little bit from the point guard position as well. As he continues to physically develop there are some solid tools there that will make him a good player down the road. Those tools shined through at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase on Sunday.
Evan Jacobs Evan Jacobs 6'1" | SG Edgewood | 2027 IN
Evan Jacobs Evan Jacobs 6'1" | SG Edgewood | 2027 IN
Jacobs displayed some athleticism on both ends of the floor at Sunday’s Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase. The 6’1″ wing was effective attacking closeouts from the perimeter, running the floor in transition, and was active in the passing lanes defensively. He was a willing rebounder and wasn’t afraid to be physical when going after a loose ball. Overall solid showing from the Edgewood product that showcased solid physical tools to work with at the event.
Craig Jr. showed off some very impressive physical tools on Sunday and was absolutely one of the most relentless drivers at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase. The 6’2″ athletic wing drove the ball very hard, consistently attacking closeouts and slicing his way to the rim off of the dribble. At the end of his drives he had the necessary explosiveness to get up and finish. He absolutely possesses the raw tools and aggression to be an effective wing for Warren Central in years to come.
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Lakin Shurig Lakin Shurig 5'9" | PG Cascade | 2027 IN
Lakin Shurig Lakin Shurig 5'9" | PG Cascade | 2027 IN
A 5’9″ point guard from Cascade High School, this left-handed prospect was very crafty with the ball in his hands on Sunday. Shurig first stood out with a nice shot fake and drive to a floater in the paint over a taller defender. Then, he knocked in a tough step back on the perimeter that showcased his ability to create separation off of the dribble. There was a real grittiness to Shurig’s game that was impressive at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase.
Jack Kakasuleff Jack Kakasuleff 5'9" | PG Hamilton Heights | 2027 IN
Jack Kakasuleff Jack Kakasuleff 5'9" | PG Hamilton Heights | 2027 IN
Kakasuleff was an impressive left-handed shooter from Sunday evening that proved himself as a consistent threat from the perimeter. He was effective both as a jump shooter in the mid-range and from beyond the arc with a smooth lefty stroke and good pace with the ball in his hands. The Hamilton Heights product was a crafty scorer and hard-nosed guard at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase.