AAU Roster Spotlight: Indiana Elite Team Tradition 2027

<!-- 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 [program_tooltip program_id='2400093' first='Indiana' last='Elite Team Tradition'] 2027.</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">[player_tooltip player_id='2622190' first='Adler' last='Cole']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">W</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Carmel</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2140435' first='Rylon' last='Gore']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5'10</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">GG</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</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='2414734' first='Will' last='Hegwood']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roncalli</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2140389' first='Jaxon' last='McKain']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">W</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Boonville</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2470698' first='Brody' last='McLaughlin']</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">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Silver Creek</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2140414' first='Landon' last='Reed']</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">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Floyd Central</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2137317' first='Andrew' last='Riethman']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">G</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</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='2266894' first='Jace' last='Tonagel'] </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">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Oak Hill</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='2140419' first='Max' last='Vise']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'7</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">F</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mt. Vernon</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2140389' first='Jaxon' last='McKain']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/elijah-fuller-tucker/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to pure potential and highest upside on this team, those titles belong to Boonville wing Jaxson McKain. McKain is listed as a 6'3 wing with all the athleticism that would want out of a perimeter player. He can really create off of the dribble showcasing his ability as a secondary playmaker in the half court. He has started to become more of a knockdown shooter and if he continues his progression, could be a player that makes the biggest leap in the in-state 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2414734' first='Will' last='Hegwood']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/omari-thomas-2/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a lot guys on this team that could breakout this AAU season and one guy that already started to have that is Roncalli guard [player_tooltip player_id='2414734' first='Will' last='Hegwood']. He is coming off a sophomore season that saw him average nearly 7.0 ppg while also adding 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game as a guard. He is a very good ball handler with a high basketball IQ and great court vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2622190' first='Adler' last='Cole'] - Cole is one of the better up-and-coming guards at Carmel and could see a rise in his stock this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140435' first='Rylon' last='Gore'] - Gore is a smaller guard but has displayed some potential as a ball handler from the times we have seen him. Has a good, quick release on his jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2470698' first='Brody' last='McLaughlin'] - Appeared in 27 games for Silver creek this past season and showed some nice promise as a player as a sophomore. Could see him being the breakout star on this team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140414' first='Landon' last='Reed'] - Floyd Central has a high upside young talent and one of those guys is [player_tooltip player_id='2140414' first='Landon' last='Reed']. Led the Highlanders with over 16.0 ppg this past year as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2137317' first='Andrew' last='Riethman'] -</strong> A versatile forward that can swing from the wing to a front court spot with solid athleticism and strength. He rebounds the ball from his position, attacks closeouts consistently in a straight line, and is a high percentage finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2266894' first='Jace' last='Tonagel'] - A player that could have easily been listed as the top player on this roster, Tonagel may be the most productive player for them this summer. He is coming off a season that saw him average nearly 20.0 ppg. Tonagel is a high IQ guard with great pace and feel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140419' first='Max' last='Vise'] - Vise is a player that could see a breakout summer with this squad. Coming off a few injuries, Vise is looking to be fully back at and display his high upside as a 6'6 center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->