Way Too Early Super Poll – Top 20 Teams Regardless of Class 11-15

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the last few weeks we at Prep Hoops Indiana have been releasing our “Way Too Early” previews for each class highlighting the projected Top 5 teams and Top 15 prospects. This quieter period in the month of August is the perfect time to start giving some early previews for the upcoming high school season that we can then look back upon as the fall turns to winter. Now, due to popular demand, we will release a first look at our Super Poll which we publish on the website every Monday of the high school season. This poll, similar to the IBCA Poll, ranks the Top 20 teams in the state regardless of class. Here are the teams we have ranked 11-15 regardless of class in our “Way Too Early” Super Poll. <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/way-too-early-super-poll-top-20-teams-regardless-of-class-16-20/">For our 16-20 ranking, please click here.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#11 Cathedral Fighting Irish</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is certainly plenty to replace for Coach Delany and the Fighting Irish this season. However, the cupboard isn't bare and that was proven with some of their success this summer. 6'8" junior [player_tooltip player_id='1525663' first='Brady' last='Koehler'] is ready to have a breakout season as is junior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1297083' first='Lebron' last='Gough']. Other pieces such as [player_tooltip player_id='1297015' first='Deric' last='Cannady'], [player_tooltip player_id='1761728' first='Zach' last='Meeks'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1295329' first='Anthony' last='Fields'] return varsity experience as well. Look for sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1561135' first='Keaton' last='Aldridge Jr']. to make an impact as well after a monster summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#12 Plainfield Quakers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They might not catch as many of the headlines, but the returning senior duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1384422' first='Eli' last='Ellis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1578369' first='Collin' last='Schmidt'] is as good as any in the Indianapolis area. After leading the 15-8 Quakers in scoring last season, the 5'10" Ellis had a huge summer and is poised to be one of the top shooters and scorers in the area. He averaged 14.1 points per game last season while Schmidt, a 6'6" forward, added 11.0 points per game. Plainfield has some of the best young talent in the area including [player_tooltip player_id='1561513' first='Noah' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1560946' first='Landon' last='Gilliatt'], [player_tooltip player_id='1561612' first='Trey' last='Barton'], and incoming freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2267048' first='Harper' last='Baker-Lands'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#13 Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Class 3A state runner-up had a great summer including wins at the Charlie Hughes Showcase over the likes of Scottsburg, Carroll (Fort Wayne), and Mount Vernon (Fortville). Leading scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1275817' first='Robert' last='Sorensen'] is back for his senior season after averaging 14.4 points per game a year ago. Additionally, 6'7" forward [player_tooltip player_id='1547883' first='Dylan' last='Murans'] has really come into his own and is ready for a big senior season. Keep an eye on 6'5" junior [player_tooltip player_id='2053658' first='Bryson' last='Cardinal'] to make a large impact as well. Veteran point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1386181' first='Jack' last='Cherry'] will run the show once again too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#14 Jeffersonville Red Devils</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jeffersonville emerged last season as one of the better teams in southern Indiana led by a sophomore trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1388408' first='Tre' last='Singleton'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297093' first='Michael' last='Cooper'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1373104' first='P.J.' last='Douglas']. They averaged 13.5, 13.1, and 12.8 points per game respectively. That core also played AAU together through the summer with Indiana Elite Team Tradition and had a lot of success. Fellow junior classmate [player_tooltip player_id='2079227' first='Shawn' last='Boyd'] will provide some additional playmaking out of the backcourt. Look for the Red Devils to be a real contender down south this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#15 Mount Vernon (Fortville) Marauders</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The core is young, but very talented. As freshmen, [player_tooltip player_id='1561435' first='Julien' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1728587' first='Luke' last='Ertel'] averaged 13.1 and 13.0 points per game respectively to lead the Marauders in scoring. 6'4" wing R'Mani Wells added 4.8 points per game in his freshman season. Look for junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1539552' first='Tanner' last='Teschendorf'] and senior [player_tooltip player_id='1295362' first='Brady' last='Fitzgerald'] to settle into expanded roles this year as well. Mount Vernon might be a year away, but they still are going to win a lot of games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->