Prep Hoops The Stage – 8 Emerging Indiana Prospects
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Another excellent Prep Hoops Circuit event is officially in the books as The Stage wrapped up on Sunday afternoon between two beautiful venues (Pacers Athletic Center and Farmers Bank Fieldhouse). As always, we had boots on the ground coverage from…
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Continue ReadingAnother excellent Prep Hoops Circuit event is officially in the books as The Stage wrapped up on Sunday afternoon between two beautiful venues (Pacers Athletic Center and Farmers Bank Fieldhouse). As always, we had boots on the ground coverage from the opening tip until the final buzzer all weekend long. We will have more content in the coming days including more All-Tournament teams, stock-risers, new names, and more. Now, let’s take a look at eight “emerging” Indiana prospects who really jumped out over the weekend.
A talented 6’0″ guard from Kokomo High School, Burks was a big part of leading Team First City 2027 to a 3-1 weekend at The Stage. He is a dynamic playmaker off of the bounce showcasing the ability to slice through the defense consistently, score in a variety of ways in the intermediate range, and make plays for his teammates as well. Burks averaged right around 18 points per game on the weekend.
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Davis was among the biggest stock-risers at the event and was a hot topic among the small college programs in attendance. The 6’6″-6’7″ forward is incredibly active and bouncy around the basket showcasing the ability to rebound everything in his area, finish consistently at the rim, and be disruptive defensively inside. His motor and interior presence is really impressive. Davis had a great weekend for Kyle Guy Elite -Williams 2025 that went 5-0.
Another talented backcourt prospect for Team First City 2027, Galloway was part of an excellent one-two punch next to Burks as both averaged around 18 points per game while going 3-1 on the weekend. This 6’1″ left-handed guard has a smooth shooting stroke from the perimeter, can create his own shot in the mid-range, and flashes some explosiveness when getting to the rim. High upside offensive talent coming out of Taylor High School.
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Indy Heat -Competitive Greatness went 3-1 on the weekend with a couple of big offensive performances from McIntire. The 6’1″ guard from Greenwood Christian poured in 22 points while connecting on four three-point shots in a blowout victory on Saturday afternoon and then hit four more threes while scoring 18 points in a game on Sunday. It was a very productive weekend for the lefty shooter.
Newman-Nwodika is a junkyard dog in the very best sense of the term. He is extraordinarily physical, very active around the basket on both ends of the floor, and plays with a relentless motor. The 6’4″ forward from Pike High School played a key role in leading EG10 2026 to a perfect 4-0 weekend at The Stage. He capped off the event by scoring 18 points in their win on Sunday afternoon against Q6 All-Stars Anderson 2026 out of Florida.
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A talented, skilled point guard from Pendleton Heights High School, Sims averaged 15.3 points per game while helping lead Grand Park Premier White 2026 to a 3-1 weekend at The Stage. He is quick in a straight line with the ball in his hands, plays with good pace in ballscreen situations, and create for himself very well off of the dribble.
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A Jimtown High School prospect playing for Region Elite 2026, Spurgeon averaged 16.8 points per game at The Stage while helping lead his team to a 3-1 weekend. The 5’11” guard shoots it very well from beyond the arc and had it cooking throughout the weekend. Spurgeon is a talented scorer with impressive skill level on the perimeter.
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One of the more impressive unsigned senior prospects at the event, Winchester put up some absolutely monster numbers averaging 25.5 points per game while leading Region Elite 2025 to a 3-1 record. He was a name that came up in a couple of conversations with college coaches in attendance. A name to know out of Benton Central High School for college programs looking to add to their Class of 2024.