Holiday Tournament Standouts – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past two days Prep Hoops Indiana has had boots on the ground coverage from the Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament at Richmond High School and the Fishers Holiday Classic at Fishers High School. In total, we have watched a dozen games in two days with plenty of live coverage along the way. Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look back at some of the individual standouts, with an emphasis on the more under-the-radar guys, from the last two days of hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480704"],"_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-67793410c69c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented sophomore guard that broke onto our radar over the summer, Alexander turned in an excellent performance on Thursday at the Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament. The 5'10" playmaker was a big reason why North Side was able to build an eight-point lead in the third quarter against Class 2A #1 Bishop Luers. The Legends ended up coming up short, but Alexander scored 18 points in the loss. His aggressiveness, athleticism, and all-around shot-making ability really stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1170053"],"_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-67793410c6a6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richmond has had their share of ups and downs this season, but Carpenter has been a steadying presence in the backcourt for the Red Devils. He was able to reap some rewards for his efforts at the Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament. Carpenter broke the 1,000 career point milestone and hit an overtime buzzer-beater in the first round. The Red Devils went on to reach the semifinals before falling to Shelbyville. Carpenter is a very good two-way guard that should remain on the list of college programs in need of backcourt help.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2807637' first='Tyler' last='Christian']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Dearborn","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-67793410c6b4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Admittedly, I can't remember every seeing this South Dearborn guard before. However, that is why we spend so much time in the gym. Christian proved himself has a highly intriguing guard in the Class of 2027 as he finished with 21 points in a hard fought loss to Bloomington North. The 6'2" guard has excellent size and strength for his position, flashed some real explosiveness off of the dribble, and finishes very well at the end of his drives around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140349"],"_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-67793410c6bba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dating back to the summer we've seen this Top 25 Class of 2027 prospect put up some big performances. He had an excellent freshman season at Bloomington High School North as well. On Friday against South Dearborn he was put in a position where he really had to carry the Cougars on the offensive end and he was up for the task. Cross Jr. finished with 24 points in the game which including a flurry of three-point shots early in the game to set the tone. He can flat out shoot/score the basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391220"],"_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-67793410c6c1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everingham is an under-the-radar guard that is putting together a really strong senior season for NorthWood is ranked in the Prep Hoops Indiana Class 3A Top 10 with a 10-1 record. He had a great game on Thursday in a win over George Washington and was a big reason why the Panthers had success in the event. The 6'1" guard is a talented shot-maker with some sneaky athleticism that should get him on the radar of some small college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125696"],"_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-67793410c6c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This sophomore really burst onto the scene on Friday at the Fishers Holiday Classic. The 5'10" left-handed guard had two very impressive games. He was effective off of the bench I stretches against Class 4A #1 Fishers and then shared the team-high with 14 points in the third place game against Portage. He is a quick, shifty playmaker off of the dribble and has a good looking outside shot. Ransom is definitely a name to remember going forward in the Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1540000"],"_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-67793410c6ce3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are plenty of Division I prospects and star players on this Fishers team. However, in order to win at the highest levels, every team needs a guy like [player_tooltip player_id='1540000' first='Logan' last='Sigler'] to do the dirty work. He always seems to step up with a couple of big plays for the Tigers and that was certainly true on Friday in the semifinals and finals of the Fishers Holiday Classic. Whether it was slipping a ballscreen for a layup, grabbing a big offensive rebound, or making a play on the defensive end he found ways to impact winning. Highly sought after Division III prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2053669"],"_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-67793410c6d2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evansville Bosse fell in the fifth place game at the Fishers Holiday Classic, but Tomlinson earned All-Tournament Honorable Mention honors by scoring 30 points in their loss to Lawrence Central. Tomlinson was excellent on the offensive end scoring the ball from all over the floor throughout the game. He is an under-the-radar senior guard that can really score the basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->