Charlie Hughes Showcase Preview: Underrated 2027s to Follow

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no better event on the calendar from an evaluation or recruiting standpoint than the annual IBCA/IHSAA Charlie Hughes Showcase. This weekend, which is a live evaluation period for Division I college coaches, most of the best teams in the state of Indiana will descend on Carmel and Westfield High Schools for an absolutely excellent three days of basketball. Prep Hoops Indiana will have boots on the ground coverage from the opening tip-off to the final buzzer. However, before the event even starts, we will be rolling out content all week long to preview this outstanding event. Let's dive on in and take a look at 8 underrated 2027s to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137375"],"_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-684aec4750a1c"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lot of length on wing, sneaky athleticism starting to come together, knockdown shooter, good off ball, cuts in lane well, underrated passer, can be a consistent shot maker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will step into much larger role for Guerin Catholic, maybe leading scorer as well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Friday) vs Penn 1:10 PM, vs Warren Central 3:30 PM --- (Saturday) vs Ben Davis 12:30 PM, vs Fort Wayne South 2:50 PM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381200"],"_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-684aec4750a72"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile, tons of length on the wing, high level catch-and-shoot ability, makes plays at the rim with high athletic ability, could become a top shooter in 2027 class, high motor</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Took on a much larger role last season for Bloomington North. Play Robbin role along side [player_tooltip player_id='2140349' first='Derrick' last='Cross Jr']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Saturday) vs Cardinal Ritter 10:20 AM, vs Fort Waybe Snider 1:40 PM --- (Sunday) vs Tri-West 9:00 AM, vs North Central 11:20 AM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140403"],"_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-684aec4750ab1"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>True size at 6'8, can play inside and out, real dominant against smaller defenders, very productive at all levels, good motor, solid fundamentals for his size/position</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Under-the-radar wing </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Friday) vs Heritage Christian 4:40 PM, vs Eastern Hancock 7:00 --- (Saturday) vs Jimtown 9:00 AM, Knightstown 11:20 AM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140417"],"_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-684aec4750aea"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>True center, very powerful, physically dominant, good mobility for size, plays with force, projects to be a very high-level rebounder, has an athletic yet strong frame</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Averaged 3.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a sophomore</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Friday) vs Geurin Catholic 1:20 PM, vs Noblesville 4:40 PM --- (Saturday) vs New Albany 11:20 AM, vs Lawrence North 1:40 PM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140420"],"_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-684aec4750b22"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Arguably best pure shooter in 2027 instate class, makes plays both on and off the ball, natural feel for the game, microwave scorer, confident in his ability to shoot the ball. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Averaged 9.8 points for Decatur Central<em>&nbsp;</em>last season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Friday): vs Floyd Central 5:50 PM, vs Bloomfield 8:10 PM --- (Saturday) vs Merrillville 10:10 AM, vs FW Dwenger 1:40 PM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141013"],"_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-684aec4750b5a"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Highly athletic, stock-riser, plays off bounce well, great size on wing, makes plays off the dribble, great physical tools out of a wing, slashes off the ball, great on glass. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will play more of an increased role for Lawrence North this season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Friday) vs Silver Creek 12:00 PM, vs SBSJ 2:20 PM --- (Saturday) vs Crown Point 11:20 AM, vs Penn 1:40 PM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140341"],"_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-684aec4750b91"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>small lead guard, pesky defender, extremely quick, hardest working player on the floor, changes pace of game on the ball, great assist man, playmaker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Could be a primary ball handler for Cathedral, will have a more increased role.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Saturday) vs Avon 2:50 PM, vs Plainfield 5:10 PM --- (Sunday) vs Westfield 10:10 AM, vs FW South 1:40 PM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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wp:list-item --> <li>Schedule: (Saturday) vs Charlestown 9:00 AM, vs Lawrence Central 11:20 AM --- (Sunday) vs Oak Hill 9:00 AM, vs Liberty Christian 11:20 AM</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->