Evaluations From Sectional Semifinals and Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Indiana went north to Sectional 6 at Fort Wayne Wayne High School for two games on Friday evening before having boots on the ground for a rematch of last season's Sectional 8 final between Fishers and Noblesville at Carmel High School. Let's highlight some of the top prospects that we had the opportunity to watch over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297001"],"_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-67ce65193d8dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing in front of his future University of Indianapolis head coach Scott Heady, Barnes put on a show in the fourth quarter as Fort Wayne Wayne pulled away from Fort Wayne South Side to win 89-60. The explosive lead guard scored eight points through the first three quarters but then poured in 18 points in the fourth to finish with a game-high 26. His ability to take over a game is very, very impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1731843"],"_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-67ce65193d957"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was a bit of a slow start for this talented junior front court prospect, but Belcher really turned it on in the second half. He is an aggressive offensive player with more face-up skill than we may have been aware of before Friday night's contest. At 6'7"-6'8", Belcher has the positional size and length to play on the block and is a bouncy rim protector defensively. However, on the offensive end, he looked just as comfortable as a face-up scoring including sliding out to the corner to knock down a catch-and-shoot three-point shot. He finished with 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297102"],"_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-67ce65193d9a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Generals seemed to take over the game in waves on Friday evening against Fort Wayne South Side. Comer's turn came in the third quarter and he parlayed that right into the fourth as he exploded for 22 points in the victory. His explosive athleticism is what stands out the most about this 6'4" two-way wing prospect. It will be very interesting to see where he lands now that Fort Wayne Wayne's season has come to an end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2054869"],"_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-67ce65193d9f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We came away very, very impressed with this sophomore guard on Friday night. Coolman led Homestead with 20 points and then backed it up with 12 points in their 56-52 win over Wayne on Saturday night to cut down the Sectional 6 nets. He plays with excellent pace and a high basketball IQ. Whether he is snaking his way to the basket off of a ballscreen, stopping to score in the intermediate range, or stretching the floor as a three-point shooter, Coolman has an offensive package that allows him to score from all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1428862"],"_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-67ce65193da3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior guard stepped up in a big way for the Millers in the Sectional 8 championship game on Saturday night. Davidson was a big reason why Noblesville was leading at the half and tied going into the fourth quarter against the defending state champion Fishers Tigers. The unsigned senior finished with 14 points, but Fishers was able to take care of business in the fourth quarter and win 55-46.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2267046"],"_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-67ce65193da89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It is so hard to contain Gardner Jr. over the course of an entire game. Noblesville did as good of a job as possible for much of Saturday's Sectional 8 championship game. However, he inevitably got loose enough to lead Fishers with 14 points as the Tigers improved to 27-0 on the season. His end-to-end quickness is legitimately up there with anyone playing high school basketball in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398998"],"_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-67ce65193dad3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This under-the-radar junior forward played at a very high level on Friday night in Sectional 6 and was a big reason why Huntington North hung into the game until the very end against Homestead. His combination of size, athleticism, strength, and skill allowed him to be effective as an interior scoring. Husband was driving it right and finishing around the basket consistently while scoring a team-leading 20 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414963"],"_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-67ce65193db1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Irby had a strong sophomore season for the Archers and displayed his talents on Friday night against Fort Wayne Wayne. The 5'10" guard led Fort Wayne South Side with 15 points connecting on some shots from the perimeter while also showcasing his strength and athleticism as a finisher around the basket. The future bright for South Side and Irby is a big reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140416"],"_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-67ce65193db6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It wasn't Welker's best performance on Friday night, but foul trouble had a lot to do with that. However, when he came back in for the fourth quarter, the 6'6" sophomore immediately scored 6 points and grabbed a handful of rebounds to help secure the victory for Homestead 57-51. Welker scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds on Friday night. He then scored a team-leading 16 points as the Spartans defeated Fort Wayne Wayne in the Sectional 6 final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->