3 For 3: Week 6 Preview

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Players</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158193"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1158193' first='Jevon' last='Lewis'] is one of the best guards in the in-state 2024 class that is still on the board as far as his recruitment. As of this writing, he is one of the team's leading scorers with his outstanding 18.1 points per game while also being one of the best assist men in the state at 7.1 assists per game. He is such a dynamic guard that is a big time scorer off of the dribble despite his size and provided to be a high-assist playmaker. You can check out Lewis and Fort Wayne Wayne at the Wawasee Tournament on 12/29.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658743107a006"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296979"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Robinson has done a great job this season thus far of reminding everyone why he is one of the more highly-touted guards in the state. He one of the backcourt leaders for a Lawrence North team that is still unbeaten while averaging over 18 points per game this season. Is it never super flashy with Robinson, but his length, quickness, and IQ are always going to be a problem for a defense. High major schools at all levels are taking great interest in this 2025 guard. He and Lawrence North host Franklin Central (12/28) and travel to Marion (12/29) this week.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658743107a088"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"There was a lot of players that were going to need to step up for Cathedral this season if they wanted to haver success and the sophomore forward has been one of those key guys. Aldridge Jr is averaging a near double-double of 16.4 points and 8.0 per game which is one of the reasons Cathedral is unbeaten thus far. At 6'4, Aldridge's motor is great on both ends and he is a true three-level scorer. There may not be a more aggressive 2026 in the state than him. He and the Irish have Bishop Chatard on 12/30.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658743107a0f8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Teams</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Plainfield (4A)</strong> - The Plainfield Quakers sit as a top-15 team in Class 4A right now. They come into this week 7-3 but off a 1-2 showing at the Kokomo Tournament so they will be looking to have a bounce back week vs Southport on 12/28. They are led by one of the best shooters in the state in senior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1384422' first='Eli' last='Ellis'] and Indiana-Southbend power forward signee [player_tooltip player_id='1293396' first='Collin' last='Schmidt']. The talented 1-2 punch combo is going to lead the Quakers to a lot of wins this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brebeuf Jesuit</strong> (3A): - As of this writing, the Braves of Brebeuf Jesuit are the No. 2 team in Class 3A. With the Braves, it all starts with Butler signee [player_tooltip player_id='1278639' first='Evan' last='Haywood'] who was one of the biggest stock-risers in the state this past summer and is averaging around 19.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Haywood has a great running mate alongside him in 6'4 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1275802' first='Reis' last='Butcher']. The Braves sit at 6-1 right now having won their last 4 games. They will look to keep that streak alive when host Evansville Memorial on 12/29. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Wayne Luers</strong> (2A) - The Fort Wayne Luers Knights are one of the few remaining unbeaten teams in the state at 6-0 thus far and are easily a top team in Class 2A. They have a great junior "big three" in [player_tooltip player_id='1749046' first='Dreyln' last='Truesdale'], [player_tooltip player_id='1749047' first='Dereon' last='Truesdale'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1578376' first='Danny' last='Kelly']. They are making a strong push to be the team that represents the north in the Class 2A championship. They will look to keep the momentum going when they play in the LaPorte Tournament on 12/27-12/28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Matchups</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Half of Fame Tournament - 12/30 11am-7:45pm: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While it may only be four teams, the Hall of Fame Tournament always feels so special and this year, we have some very talented teams with some great matchups. In the first round games, you have Kokomo vs Crispus Attucks followed by Brownstown Central vs Brownsburg. For quick predictions, I see Crispus Attucks vs Brownstown Central in the championship with Attucks winning it all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the top prospects from each team: [player_tooltip player_id='1363488' first='Flory' last='Bidunga'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158245' first='Jack' last='Benter'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297019' first='Dezmon' last='Briscoe'], [player_tooltip player_id='1172872' first='Jordan' last='Lomax']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Central Classic 12/28-12/29</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a two day shootout that features a real good lineup of teams which should make up some great competition. Below is the schedule plus my predictions (in bold) for each game and the top players in this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule (12/28): </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Central vs. <strong>Pike</strong>, 1:30 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Reitz</strong> vs. Park Tudor, 3:15 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Harrison</strong> vs. Carmel, 5 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Louisville Trinity (Ky.) at <strong>North Central (Indianapolis)</strong>, 6:45 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule (12/29): </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Central vs. <strong>Park Tudor</strong>, 10 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Louisville Trinity (Ky.) vs. <strong>Carmel</strong>, 11:45 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Harrison</strong> vs. Pike, 1:30 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evansville Reitz at <strong>North Central (Indianapolis)</strong>, 3:15 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1547565' first='Jake' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1547489' first='Tim' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578342' first='Alex' last='Couto'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297108' first='Rogelio' last='Rivera'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578468' first='Shane' last='Sims'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297034' first='Hudson' last='Horvath'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297123' first='Jay' last='Summitt'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578447' first='Nijah' last='Jewell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297074' first='Kelin' last='Mark'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578356' first='Cal' last='Bostic'], [player_tooltip player_id='1561108' first='Braylen' last='Langley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'], Miley Wiley </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richmond Tournament - 12/28-12/29: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bob Wettig Tournament in Richmond is always one of the top tournaments during this holiday season and the field looks just as stacked as usual. Like above, below is the schedule plus my predictions (in bold) for each game and the top players in this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>First Round:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Heritage Christian</strong> vs. Seton Catholic, 9 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Wayne North</strong> vs. Indianapolis Shortridge, 9 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NorthWood</strong> vs. North Decatur, 10:30 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Indianapolis Tindley</strong> vs. Centerville, 10:30 am</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greensburg</strong> vs. Indianapolis Scecina, noon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellmont vs. <strong>Bloomington South</strong>, noon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indianapolis HomeSchool vs. <strong>Richmond</strong>, 1:30 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East Central vs.<strong> Phalen Academy</strong>, 1:30 pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterfinals (12/28)</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heritage Christian vs <strong>Fort Wayne North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NorthWood </strong>vs Indianapolis Tindley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greensburg</strong> vs Bloomington South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richmond </strong>vs Phalen Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Semi-finals (12/29): </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Wayne North vs <strong>NorthWood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richmond</strong> vs Greensburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Championship: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richmond</strong> vs NorthWood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top prospects: [player_tooltip player_id='1578461' first='Ryder' last='Cate'], [player_tooltip player_id='1275899' first='Braiden' last='Hogg'], [player_tooltip player_id='1296998' first='Cedric' last='Horton'], [player_tooltip player_id='1547392' first='Jaxson' last='Fugate'], [player_tooltip player_id='1293375' first='Eugene' last='Young'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578439' first='Mason' last='Harvey'], [player_tooltip player_id='2079504' first='Deon' last='Richmond'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158211' first='Addison' last='Barnes-Pettit'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578438' first='Mason' last='Carpenter'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297066' first='Joshua' last='Renfro'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297122' first='Tyler' last='Raasch'], </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->