Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class: 6-10
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This time of year is a little quieter when it comes to basketball news around the state of Indiana. We are over a month removed from the grassroots circuit having come to close. Then, looking ahead, most fall leagues don’t…
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Continue ReadingThis time of year is a little quieter when it comes to basketball news around the state of Indiana. We are over a month removed from the grassroots circuit having come to close. Then, looking ahead, most fall leagues don’t start until October. However, the lull in action here as the school year gets into full swing doesn’t mean that the content and coverage stops. That is exactly what separates Prep Hoops Indiana from our competition.
After the grassroots season we updated all of our prospect rankings here at Prep Hoops Indiana. We now have a Top 50 in the Class of 2026, a Top 125 in the Class of 2025, and a Top 150 in the Class of 2024. Additionally, there are nearly 500 total prospects on the three respective Watch Lists and we will soon add nearly 200 prospects to the Class of 2027 Watch List coming out of the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase. There will likely be another rankings update before the high school season begins, but first we thought this would be a good time to try a new exercise. Over the next week or so we will be releasing our Top 50 prospects regardless of class in the state of Indiana.
All prospect rankings are hard to do and a very inexact science. That becomes even more true when embarking on a journey like this trying to rank them regardless of class. Do you value the “known” commodity of an older prospect or the “upside” of a younger prospect more? For the sake of this exercise, we tended to lean towards the older guys. Also, we only included IHSAA players in this ranking and didn’t include the incoming freshmen besides one who is very well known as a top prospect. Without further ado, let’s dive in and give this try!
We are very, very high on this Noblesville guard and think he has some of the highest upside of any prospect in the state. Currently ranked as the #2 prospect in the Class of 2026, Curry is an extremely fluid athlete and highly skilled on the perimeter. He handles the ball very well, can create his own shot, and is a high-level shooter. His efficiency, especially as a young prospect, is what really stands out. Look for Curry to experience a breakout sophomore season for the Millers.
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Briscoe continues to bring in a number of offers at the mid and high-major levels after a strong sophomore year that saw him average a double-double for Crispus Attucks and earn Co-City Player of the Year honors. The 6’8″ forward is a big time rebounder, defends at a high level at his position, and continues to improve his skill level on the offensive end. He is a strong finisher inside and is becoming a consistent maker out to the mid-range in catch-and-shoot situations.
Pickett has a really intriguing mixture of physical tools and skill level. The 6’8″ forward is a very good rebounder with excellent mobility for his size and the ability to stretch the floor a bit on the offensive end of the floor. He handles the ball well enough to attack closeouts or operate from the high post or when facing up inside. Pickett will take the reigns this season as “the man” at Blackhawk Christian. Several college programs have become involved including a high-major offer from UCF.
When we update our prospect rankings ahead of the upcoming high school season, you will likely see Mullins move even higher on this list. Obviously there is nothing to be ashamed of at #9 overall, but the 6’5″ shooter is coming off of an excellent summer that saw him garner some national attention. High-major programs are getting very involved and you will see him put up some big numbers this winter at Greenfield-Central. One of the higher upside guys with his mixture of size, athleticism, and shooting ability on the perimeter.
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Benter, a Purdue commit, is one of the most purely skilled prospects in the state of Indiana. He is an excellent shooter with incredibly deep range and is a very good passer as well. His ability to create for himself and others off of the dribble is an underrated part of his game due to his shooting ability capturing most of the headlines. The Brownstown Central star is also athletic enough to help him transition to the next level along with his perimeter skill level.