Prep Hoops Indiana High School Preview – Indiana All-Stars
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The Indiana High School Basketball season is just around the corner and we at Prep Hoops Indiana will be pumping out a ton of previews right up until the opening tip. We have individually spotlighted 100+ schools across the state,…
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Continue ReadingThe Indiana High School Basketball season is just around the corner and we at Prep Hoops Indiana will be pumping out a ton of previews right up until the opening tip. We have individually spotlighted 100+ schools across the state, gave out watch lists for each class, and will have several other previews in the coming days. This week while Kyler Staley handles some class-by-class previews I’ll be diving into some bigger picture headlines. Let’s take a stab at projecting what the Indiana All-Star team will look like in 2024.
Locks
Jack Benter Jack Benter 6'4" | SG Brownstown Central | 2024 State #121 Nation IN (Brownstown Central H.S. – Purdue): Benter will once again be one of the top scorers in the state of Indiana and will spend this season climbing the all-time scoring list. The sharpshooter than is signed to play for the Purdue Boilermakers is likely Flory’s biggest competition for the Indiana Mr. Basketball award.
Flory Bidunga Flory Bidunga 6'9" | C Kokomo | 2024 State #7 Nation IN (Kokomo H.S. – Kansas) – This is an obvious selection as one of the best prospects we have in the state of Indiana in years. Bidunga is a dominant interior presence on both ends of the floor and will play for Coach Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks next season.
Micah Davis Micah Davis 6'0" | PG Franklin | 2024 State #184 Nation IN (Franklin H.S. – Eastern Kentucky) – A four-year player for the Grizzly Cubs, Davis is a dynamic playmaker that puts up the necessary numbers to be an Indiana All-Star. He is a perfect fit for the up-tempo style Eastern Kentucky plays.
Evan Haywood Evan Haywood 6'4" | SG Brebeuf Jesuit | 2024 State #231 Nation IN (Brebeuf Jesuit – Butler) – Not many prospects go from not being an Indiana Junior All-Star to being considered a lock to make the Indiana All-Star team. However, that is how good of a summer Haywood had. He will put up big scoring numbers for a good Brebeuf Jesuit squad this season. Butler signee.
K.J. Windham K.J. Windham 6'3" | PG Ben Davis | 2024 State #137 Nation IN (Ben Davis H.S. – Northwestern) – Fresh off an undefeated state championship season, Windham will take over the primary scoring role for the Giants. Windham had an excellent summer on the grassroots circuit and has signed to play at Northwestern.
Likely Selections
Josiah Dunham Josiah Dunham 6'0" | PG Evansville Christian | 2024 State IN (Evansville Christian) – The best player at the Class 1A level was an Indiana Junior All-Star last season and will put up some massive numbers once again as a senior while potentially leading Evansville Christian to a state championship.
Jevon Lewis Jevon Lewis 5'9" | PG Fort Wayne Wayne | 2024 State IN (Fort Wayne Wayne H.S.) – Wayne is going to deserve a representative on the Indiana All-Star team and this dynamic 5’9″ point guard was their best player last season averaging over 16 points and 6 assists per game while leading the Generals to Semi-State. He was an Indiana Junior All-Star.
Tyler Parrish Tyler Parrish 6'3" | SG Chesterton | 2024 State IN (Chesterton H.S.) – Parrish was named to the “Core” team of the Indiana Junior All-Stars last season as one of Chesterton’s two representatives. He will once again be one of the best shooters and scorers in northern Indiana and the Trojans should be a borderline Top 10 team this season.
Ron Rutland III Ron Rutland III 6'1" | SG Crispus Attucks | 2024 State IN (Crispus Attucks H.S. – UIndy) – This University of Indianapolis signee is one of the top shooters in Indianapolis and the returning leading scorer from the Indianapolis City Champions. Look for Rutland to once again lead the Tigers as they compete for a state championship.
Strong Candidates
Isaac Andrews Isaac Andrews 6'1" | SG Wapahani | 2024 State IN (Wapahani H.S.) – Andrews earned a Junior All-Star nod last season.
Big Men – at least one or two of these forwards will likely be selected to the team, but it will take this season to decide who is most deserving. Nic Book Nic Book 6'8" | PF Westfield | 2024 State IN (Westfield H.S.), Josiah Gustin Josiah Gustin 6'7" | PF Pendleton Heights | 2024 State IN (Pendleton Heights H.S.), Justin Sims Justin Sims 6'6" | PF Chesterton | 2024 State IN (Chesterton H.S.), Tucker Tornatta (Evansville Memorial H.S.), Wyatt Zellers (Scottsburg H.S.)
Kobi Bowles Kobi Bowles 6'2" | PG Lawrence North | 2024 State IN (Lawrence North H.S.) – Part of what will likely be the best backcourt in the state of Indiana this season. Lawrence North will enter the season as the preseason #1 team and if they win it all it is hard to imagine them not having a representative. Bowles certainly would be deserving.
Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN (Westfield H.S.) – Buchanan earned a Junior All-Star nod last season.
Aaron Fine Aaron Fine 6'3" | PG Noblesville | 2024 State IN (Noblesville H.S.) – Fine earned a Junior All-Star nod last season.
Keenan Garner Keenan Garner 6'6" | PF Fishers | 2024 State IN (Fishers H.S.) – Garner will take over a go-to role for the Fishers Tigers this winter. The versatile 6’6″ forward would bring some additional size and versatility to the Indiana All-Star lineup.
Cannen Houser Cannen Houser 6'5" | SG Fort Wayne Carroll | 2024 State IN / Jaxon Pardon Jaxon Pardon 6'4" | SG Fort Wayne Carroll | 2024 State IN (Fort Wayne Carroll H.S.) – Both of these guys are talented enough to play their way onto the All-Star team this season.
Taray Howell Taray Howell 5'8" | PG Evansville Bosse | 2024 State IN (Evansville Bosse H.S.) – One of the top scorers in the state of Indiana, Howell earned Junior All-Star status a year ago after averaging over 23 points per game.
Other Names to Watch
Eli Ellis Eli Ellis 5'11" | SG Plainfield | 2024 State IN (Plainfield H.S.)
Jaelyn Johnson Jaelyn Johnson 6'5" | PF Portage | 2024 State IN (Portage H.S.)
Jack Miller Jack Miller 6'5" | SG Scottsburg | 2024 State IN (Scottsburg H.S.)
Dylan Murans Dylan Murans 6'7" | SF Guerin Catholic | 2024 State IN (Guerin Catholic)
Hunter Walston Hunter Walston 6'6" | SF Noblesvile | 2024 State IN (Noblesville H.S.)