Prep Hoops Queen City Clash – Indiana Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We spent the weekend in Cincinnati for the Prep Hoops Circuit Queen City Clash that featured an outstanding pool of talent primarily from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Before diving into All-Tournament teams and other content that will come in the next several days, we wanted to start right at home in the Hoosier state and highlight some of our top individual performers on the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2821667"],"_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-6805b973f31d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2076162' first='Team' last='Blaze Select'] 16u ran into some tough competition at the Queen City Clash and finished the weekend just 1-3 with all three losses coming by single-digits. On Friday night, in a 63-54 loss to Cave Gym Elite 16u, Bailey poured in a team-high 21 points showcasing his perimeter skill and shot-making ability. The 5'10" guard from Bloomington High School South connected on three three-point shots in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411078"],"_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-6805a6f00d76b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented point guard from Carmel High School, Bennett started the weekend off strong scoring a team-high 23 points to help kickstart a perfect 4-0 weekend for Refined Indiana at the Queen City Clash. Bennett scored 23 points again on Saturday in a win over MWBC Pumas - Wisler. The Class of 2028 point guard is so skilled and confident with the ball in his hands. He was the consistent tone-setter for one of the best 15u teams in the gym over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561061"],"_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-6805a6f00d807"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claxton came out of the gate scoring 23 points in an impressive Friday night win for [program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] White 17u against the VIP Kings. He then bookended the weekend with a team-high 13 points in a win over NOVA Village - Brown. The 5'10" guard from Shelbyville High School also connected on three three-point shots when playing against Wildcat Select 3SSB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2481826"],"_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-6805b973f32ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smooth, pure shooter from Zionsville High School, Craig had an excellent weekend as Refined Indiana 15u went 4-0 at the Queen City Clash. The 6'3" guard connected on three three-point shots scoring 18 points on Saturday in a win over the MWBC Pumas - Wisler after hitting four three-point shots in the second half of Friday night's victory. He tracking towards being one of the best catch-and-shoot threats in Indiana's Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2843231"],"_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-6805b973f32f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This under-the-radar prospect from Jennings County High School was excellent in a come-from-behind victory for [program_tooltip program_id='2076162' first='Team' last='Blaze Select'] 17u as they beat Cave Gym Elite 65-64 on Saturday morning. The long, athletic, 6'1" guard scored a team-leading 21 points including four late free throws that ultimately brought them within one point and then won the game with about 5.5 seconds remaining.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382152"],"_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-6805b973f3334"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2637977' first='ERA' last='Elite'] 15u has a lot of talent on their roster, not all of which was even at the Queen City Clash this weekend, but Johnson is the straw that stirs the drink offensively. The shifty 5'8" point guard from New Albany scored 17 points in a win on Saturday morning after putting up 11 on Friday night. [program_tooltip program_id='2637977' first='ERA' last='Elite'] didn't get a chance, unfortunately, to take on Wildcat Select on Saturday evening, but still finished with a perfect 3-0 record and Johnson was a big reason for their success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2538845"],"_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-6805b973f3376"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'2" wing from Lanesville High School was a consistent force for [program_tooltip program_id='2637977' first='ERA' last='Elite'] 15u on their way to a 3-0 weekend at the Queen City Clash. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see them going up against Wildcat Select 3SSB to finish off the weekend. Pearce used his size, strength, and athleticism to consistently finish at the rim and was especially effective in transition. He averaged 14.7 points per game for [program_tooltip program_id='2637977' first='ERA' last='Elite'] on the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560972"],"_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-6805a6f00d882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier'] White 17u was certainly tested over the weekend at the Queen City Clash. They went 2-2 while playing in Pool A as Sims, a 6'0" guard from Pendleton Heights High School scored 20 points in a win over the VIP Kings on Friday night and had 12 in their Saturday night win against NOVA Village - Brown. Sims also scored 12 points in their loss to Wildcat Select 3SSB and had 15 against Ohio Basketball Club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->