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Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1

Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
Kyler Staley
Kyler Staley June 1, 2025 @ 03:12 PM
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Samuel Spruell
Samuel Spruell 6'0" | SG/PG | 2027
KY
Xavier Harvey
Xavier Harvey 6'6" | C/PF | 2027
IN
Alec Heichelbech
Alec Heichelbech 6'0" | PG/SG | 2027
IN
Brody Smith
Brody Smith 6'2" | SF/PF | 2027
IN
Zavier Laney
Zavier Laney 6'2" | SG | 2027
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our second annual Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament came to a close on Sunday afternoon as several of the best teams from around the area battled it out with bragging rights on the line. This event easily held at the Noblesville Boys &amp; Girls Club and had some competitive games throughout the whole weekend. Here are my quick player takeaways of some of the prospects that stood out to me. (Each player will have three bullet points of what I quickly gathered.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2865166"],"_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-683cb41273c84"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very smart on-ball guard with good court instincts. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Really nice pull up jumper and can create on the ball. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Loves to attack and use his underrated strength and athleticism to make plays. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470624"],"_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-683cb41273cde"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Made some big plays for [program_tooltip program_id='2559412' first='Marlin' last='Academy'] throughout the weekend when they needed a boost. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long wing that is smooth and can create in lane. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can knock down the three ball well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2823221"],"_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-683cb41273d22"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the more active post players I saw over the weekend. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He gave The Dream Basketball 16u multiple second chance point opportunities with his elite rebounding. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Really strong frame and is willing to help extends plays and hustle. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2872843"],"_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-683cb41273d61"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Elite three point shooter. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Saw him catch fire and hit three, threes in a row which changed the trajectory of the game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lefty that sticks to playing around the perimeter and moving off the ball to create an open look. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2871340"],"_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-683cb41273d9f"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very big post presence that does not leave the post often if at all.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Soft touch, rebounds well, and uses his size for easy scores over smaller defenders. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not a great rim runner but gets to his spots well and is there for the post play. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Our second annual Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament came to a close on Sunday afternoon as several of the best teams from around the area battled it out with bragging rights on the line. This event easily held at the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club and had some competitive games throughout the whole weekend. Here are my quick player takeaways of some of the prospects that stood out to me. (Each player will have three bullet points of what I quickly gathered.)

Alec Heichelbech

Alec Heichelbech

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Alec
Heichelbech PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Center Grove
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
Very smart on-ball guard with good court instincts. Really nice pull up jumper and can create on the...
Written by Kyler Staley
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Alec Heichelbech

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State: Indiana
School: Center Grove
Club: Marlin Academy
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Zavier Laney

Zavier Laney

IN
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Zavier
Laney SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Center Grove
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
Made some big plays for Marlin Academy throughout the weekend when they needed a boost. Long wing that...
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Zavier Laney

State: Indiana
School: Center Grove
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Brody Smith

Brody Smith

IN
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Brody
Smith SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
New Palestine
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
One of the more active post players I saw over the weekend. He gave The Dream Basketball 16u...
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Brody Smith

State: Indiana
School: New Palestine
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Samuel Spruell

Samuel Spruell

KY
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Samuel
Spruell SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Louisville Male
|
KY
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
Elite three point shooter. Saw him catch fire and hit three, threes in a row which changed the...
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Samuel Spruell

State: Kentucky
School: Louisville Male
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Xavier Harvey

Xavier Harvey

IN
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2027
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Xavier
Harvey C/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
New Albany High School
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P1
Very big post presence that does not leave the post often if at all. Soft touch, rebounds well,...
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Xavier Harvey

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State: Indiana
School: New Albany High School
Club: 502 Elite
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