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Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4

Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
Kyler Staley
Kyler Staley June 2, 2025 @ 07:26 AM
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Luke Feldman
Luke Feldman 6'0" | SG/PG | 2026
IN
Carter Biggs
Carter Biggs 6'1" | SG | 2026
IN
Tyler Gwinnup
Tyler Gwinnup 2027
IN
Cooper Thoman
Cooper Thoman 6'3" | PF | 2027
IN
Caden Claxton
Caden Claxton 5'11" | PG/SG | 2026
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 was 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":["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-683cc1ba63edd"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the best combo guards in the gym over the weekend. True playmaker both on and off the ball. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stocky build as a guard with good instincts and a high IQ. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Knockdown shooter. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2403758"],"_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-683cc1ba63f3d"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long wing at 6'1. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Makes tough shots at all three phases of the floor. His scoring in the lane and post stood out. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good mix of being athletic and dynamic on the wing. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850399"],"_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-683cc1ba63f8b"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very balanced game as a guard. Does a little bit of everything. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was the main ball handler for [program_tooltip program_id='2559412' first='Marlin' last='Academy']. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scores off the dribble well and can shoot it off the catch also. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382361"],"_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-683cc1ba63fd6"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pretty good athletic ability. Uses it well at 6'2</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Love his ability to score off the dribble. Was one of the more consistent guys I saw in doing so. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good potential small school prospect. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382360"],"_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-683cc1ba6401f"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Super athletic with a strong frame. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Really good handles at his size and length. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was a force in transition. Can get out and finish at the rim using his athletic ability and bounce. </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 was 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.)

Caden Claxton

Caden Claxton

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PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Caden
Claxton PG/SG
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Height
5'11"
HS
Shelbyville
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IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
One of the best combo guards in the gym over the weekend. True playmaker both on and off...
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Caden Claxton

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State: Indiana
School: Shelbyville
Club: Grand Park Premier
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Carter Biggs

Carter Biggs

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SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Carter
Biggs SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Western
|
IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
Long wing at 6’1. Makes tough shots at all three phases of the floor. His scoring in the...
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Carter Biggs

State: Indiana
School: Western
Club: Grand Park Premier
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Luke Feldman

Luke Feldman

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HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2026
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Luke
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Class
2026
Height
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HS
Roncalli
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IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
Very balanced game as a guard. Does a little bit of everything. Was the main ball handler for...
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Luke Feldman

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School: Roncalli
Club: Marlin Academy
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Tyler Gwinnup

Tyler Gwinnup

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CLASS 2027
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Tyler
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Class
2027
HS
Shelbyville
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IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
Pretty good athletic ability. Uses it well at 6’2 Love his ability to score off the dribble. Was...
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Tyler Gwinnup

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State: Indiana
School: Shelbyville
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Cooper Thoman

Cooper Thoman

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Shelbyville
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IN
Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament: Kyler’s Player Takeaways P4
Super athletic with a strong frame. Really good handles at his size and length. Was a force in...
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Cooper Thoman

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School: Shelbyville
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