AAU Roster Spotlight: Grand Park Premier 17u

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The AAU season is about to really take off and it is about be an extremely busy next few months. With rosters being finalized now is a perfect time to start taking a look at as many Indiana-based teams as we can. For this spotlight, let's take a look at&nbsp;AAU Roster Spotlight: [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] 17u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Roster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Name</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Height</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>POS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Class</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>High School</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Carter Briggs</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Western</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1561143' first='Owen' last='Haan']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5'8</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Zionsville</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1560972' first='Cooper' last='Sims']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pendleton Heights</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2403771' first='Isaac' last='Stead']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Plainfield</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1561011' first='Isaiah' last='Boutros']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'5</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">F</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Noblesville</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2828482' first='Cole' last='Schene']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">F</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shelbyville</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2403764' first='Oliver' last='Parun']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">F</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Fishers</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2402516' first='Jack' last='Linden']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Guerin Catholic</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1561061' first='Caden' last='Claxton']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5'10</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shelbyville</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1561096' first='Mar' last='Nicholson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'5</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">F</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shelbyville</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1561096' first='Mar' last='Nicholson']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kellen-crim/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] always seems to have some of the best talent in the state on their roster at all ages and the guy that should be viewed as the top guy for them this spring is Shelbyville wing [player_tooltip player_id='1561096' first='Mar' last='Nicholson']. Coming off a junior season that aw him become the 2nd leading scorer for his team at 14.5 ppg and lead them in rebounds at 5.3 rpg, Nicholson is looking for a breakout season. He is a versatile 6'4″ wing is a very good ball handler showcasing the ability to breakdown defenders on the perimeter and attack the rim downhill. He is a great finisher around the basket using his size and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1560972' first='Cooper' last='Sims']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/brayden-hoover/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lot of guys on this roster that could potentially breakout over the spring/summer, but for this one we went with Pendleton Heights lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='1560972' first='Cooper' last='Sims'], who could be the main ball handler for GPP. He has already started to breakout as a player with his very impressive 19.4 ppg as a junior. A lead guard with a strong frame, Sims is so consistently productive, shoots the ball at a high level from beyond the arc, creates well off of the dribble, and is active defensively on the ball. Really high upside as a guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Briggs -</strong> Briggs is probably the least known on this roster but is a player that had a very strong junior season at Western. Averaged 14.8 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561143' first='Owen' last='Haan'] - Appeared in 11 games as a junior at the varsity level for Zionsville. A smaller lead guard that can reduce when given the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403771' first='Isaac' last='Stead'] - Did not get a ton of varsity time last year but is primed for a much larger role next season. Another guy that could be very good in the backcourt for GPP. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561011' first='Isaiah' last='Boutros'] - A big with a lot of potential as he heads into his senior year at Noblesville. Should be one of the main front court contributors for GPP. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2828482' first='Cole' last='Schene'] - Appeared in 25 games for Shelbyville this past season so he brings some good experience as a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403764' first='Oliver' last='Parun'] - Did not see hardly any action at Fishers this season for obvious reasons but could be a guy that sees a major boost in play next year. A season with GPP will get him ready for this. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2402516' first='Jack' last='Linden'] - Appeared in 16 games this season for Guerin Catholic. Looking to to be a contributor for GPP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561061' first='Caden' last='Claxton'] - Led Shelbyville in scoring last season with over 15.0 ppg. He is a great all-around scorer and can produce on the floor at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->