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Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2

Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
Kyler Staley
Kyler Staley June 1, 2025 @ 03:32 PM
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Gabriel Read
Gabriel Read 2027
IN
Lucas Linderman
Lucas Linderman 6'8" | PF | 2027
IN
Jackson Faust
Jackson Faust 6'0" | SG | 2027
IN
Henry Kemper
Henry Kemper 6'0" | 2027
IN
Kellen Crim
Kellen Crim 5'9" | PG | 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":["2402389"],"_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-683cb8f70c8c4"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Super long wing that can play inside and out. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very tough in the lane putting using his length to create scoring. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Microwave type scoring ability. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140407"],"_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-683cb8f70c950"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>True lead guard that dictates the pace of games. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hit a few smooth threes. Scores and facilitates like a true lead guard. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Love his high on-ball IQ. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2402369"],"_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-683cb8f70c9c3"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played the undersized post role pretty well all weekend. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Active rebounder on both ends of the floor. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong frame. Upside in stretching his game out. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2855119"],"_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-683cb8f70ca2f"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shorter guard that can keep the ball moving. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Real scrappy on the defensive end of the floor. Talks on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hit a few tough jumpers over bigger defenders, especially in the 15ft range. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2831121"],"_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-683cb8f70ca99"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His length and size at 6'8 immediately stand out when watching him on the floor. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with good bounce around the rim. Very high athletic ability. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Smooth and soft around the rim. Moves really fluidly for his size up and down the floor. </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.)

Jackson Faust

Jackson Faust

IN
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jackson
Faust SG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Triton Central
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
Super long wing that can play inside and out. Very tough in the lane putting using his length...
Written by Kyler Staley
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Jackson Faust

State: Indiana
School: Triton Central
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Kellen Crim

Kellen Crim

IN
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Kellen
Crim PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Morristown
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
True lead guard that dictates the pace of games. Hit a few smooth threes. Scores and facilitates like...
Written by Kyler Staley
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Kellen Crim

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State: Indiana
School: Morristown
Club: Midwest Stars
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Henry Kemper

Henry Kemper

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Henry
Kemper
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Triton Central High School
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
Played the undersized post role pretty well all weekend. Active rebounder on both ends of the floor. Strong...
Written by Kyler Staley
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Henry Kemper

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State: Indiana
School: Triton Central High School
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Gabriel Read

Gabriel Read

POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Gabriel
Read
Class
2027
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
Shorter guard that can keep the ball moving. Real scrappy on the defensive end of the floor. Talks...
Written by Kyler Staley
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Gabriel Read

State: Indiana
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Lucas Linderman

Lucas Linderman

IN
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Lucas
Linderman PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Silver Creek
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P2
His length and size at 6’8 immediately stand out when watching him on the floor. Plays with good...
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Lucas Linderman

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State: Indiana
School: Silver Creek
Club: D1 Indiana
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