Indiana vs. Kentucky Junior All-Star Game - Seven Standouts

Prep Hoops Indiana had boots on the ground coverage from Charlestown High School on Sunday afternoon as the annual Indiana versus Kentucky All-Star Series got underway. Technically, the series began on Saturday night with the Kentucky Seniors defeating the Kentucky Juniors, but Sunday afternoon was Indiana's first matchup of the 2025 lineup. This game featured Indiana's "Core" group of Junior All-Stars along with a supplemental group primarily made up of southern Indiana prospects. Also, in the interest of transparency, I am the Chair of the Indiana Junior All-Star Selection Committee and therefore, for all intents and purposes, am the one who selected the team. Let's begin our coverage by highlighting some of the prospects who stood out in Indiana's 119-108 win over Kentucky.    Anytime you see a 6'9"-6'10" prospect with plus length and impressive vertical athleticism it is going to capture your attention. Ateny, a Danville Christian standout who plays AAU basketball with two of the Indiana Junior All-Stars, was impressive on Sunday for Kentucky's team. He finished with 10 points and 4 rebounds while also impacting the game defensively at the rim. Ateny even stepped out and knocked down a three-point shot as well. He has a very, very high ceiling.     Describing just how good [player_tooltip player_id='1728587' first='Luke' last='Ertel'] was on Sunday would sound like hyperbole. The Class of 2026 Purdue commit started the game by dishing out assists and getting his teammates going. Then, he took over in the scoring column as the Indiana Junior All-Stars built a 30+ point lead. Ertel eventually finished with an incredible 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 119-108 victory. When your best player also plays harder than everyone else it generally leads to good things.     The hometown hero put on a good show in front of the Charleston High School faithful. Fresh came off of the bench and provided an immediate scoring spark including a couple of dunks to show off his explosive athleticism. He finished with 10 points and shot 2-5 from three-point range. It will be interesting to see where his recruitment goes in June and July.     One of the most physically impressive prospects that you'll find in the Class of 2026, Jackson is an absolute beast on the floor. On Sunday it translated to a good deal of production for the Kentucky Junior All-Stars. The 6'5" wing scored 22 points and pulled down 6 rebounds in the game. It is easy to see why the Saint Xavier product remains one of the most sought after prospects in the state of Kentucky.     We have continued to push McGrew as a potential high-major prospect and he certainly looked the part on Sunday in Indiana's win over the Kentucky Junior All-Stars. The 6'8" forward who will attend Fishers High School as a senior finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds. His 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc was most impressive. If he can continue to add that to his already dominant interior game the offers should role in over the next two months.     Shaw came out of the gate hot scoring 10 quick points for the Indiana Junior All-Stars including a pair of catch-and-shoot three-point shots. The 6'6" versatile wing went on to have 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a very typical stat line for him. He is such a well-rounded two-way wing with the size, length, and athleticism to match. Look for Shaw to be one of the most sought after prospects from the state of Indiana heading into the June and July live periods.     The clear bright spot in Kentucky's loss on Sunday, Surratt was the driving force behind cutting what was once a 30+ point deficit all of the way down to 10 points. Surratt led a 21-3 run in the middle of the second half showcasing his elite explosiveness with putback dunks, transition finishes, and pull-up jump shots. The Fredrick Douglass High School star finished with 27 points on 10-14 shooting from the field.

Prep Hoops Indiana had boots on the ground coverage from Charlestown High School on Sunday afternoon as the annual Indiana versus Kentucky All-Star Series got underway. Technically, the series began on Saturday night with the Kentucky Seniors defeating the Kentucky Juniors, but Sunday afternoon was Indiana's first matchup of the 2025 lineup. This game featured Indiana's "Core" group of Junior All-Stars along with a supplemental group primarily made up of southern Indiana prospects. Also, in the interest of transparency, I am the Chair of the Indiana Junior All-Star Selection Committee and therefore, for all intents and purposes, am the one who selected the team. Let's begin our coverage by highlighting some of the prospects who stood out in Indiana's 119-108 win over Kentucky.