Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament – Six 16u Weekend Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our first annual Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament came to a close on Sunday afternoon as several of the best teams from around the state battled it out with bragging rights on the line. Let's quickly take a look at some of the individual standouts from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561106"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d4f31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented playmaker out of the backcourt, Ford had a big weekend for INB Elite 2026 as they went 3-2 against some of the best competition in the state at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. The guard from Brebeuf Jesuit High School averaged 17 points per game while showcasing his shot-making ability from beyond the arc and overall shot-creation off of the dribble. He is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands and those skills were a big part of his, and his team's, success over the course of the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jashawn Ladd","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ben Davis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last=''] 2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d5011"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last=''] 2026 ran through the competition at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament finishing 5-0 and taking home the de facto championship. Ladd was a key piece in that success averaging 15 points per game and connecting on 13 three-point shots across five games. He has good positional size, length, and athleticism on the perimeter while obviously being a good shooter as well. The Ben Davis High School product has had a great spring and his performance over the weekend was the perfect spring board into what should be a big summer for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561024"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d5073"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more impressive lead guards at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament, Murphy was in constant control of the game when handling the ball for Indiana Attack Basketball Club 2026. The Penn High School product proved himself against good competition running the show and contributing to winning. He is a good shooter capable of creating his own shot, is an accurate and willing passer, and didn't get sped up even when being hounded by athletic defenders. Murphy averaged 13.5 points per game for IABC over the weekend and is one to watch as he continues to develop and get bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418833"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d50ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You won't find many players in the Class of 2026 with more impressive physical tools than this prospect out of Pike High School. Newman-Nwodika is incredibly physical and plays with an excellent motor that most opponents simply cannot keep up with. That was certainly the case at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament as he helped lead [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last=''] 2026 to a perfect 5-0 record. Newman-Nwodika dominates the game around the basket and is a high-level rebounder on both ends of the floor. He averaged 14.6 points per game which included a dominant 23-point performance in his third game of the day on Saturday afternoon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381417"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d5120"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Fort Wayne Believers 2026 squad proved themselves while playing against some of the best competition around at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. Sevier led the way averaging 14.8 points per game while shooting the ball well from beyond the arc. The 6'0" guard from Bishop Luers High School is crafty off of the dribble using a tight handle and some change of pace to create separation from his defender. Then, when he gets downhill, he plays well through contact and can finish in a variety of ways. Under-the-radar guard to follow in the Fort Wayne area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561483"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6654cef5d5176"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sprigler has had a couple of big weekends recently on the Prep Hoops Circuit and that certainly was the case once again at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. The point guard from Silver Creek High School helped power [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] White 2026 to a 3-1 weekend losing only to [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last=''] 2026 in the de facto championship game of the event. Sprigler averaged 12.8 points per game while connecting on 13 three-point shots across four games. He can obviously really shoot the basketball and that was on display at the Pacers Athletic Center. One of several talented young prospects coming through Silver Creek right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->