Nike EYBL Peach Jam – Mid-Week Indiana Round-Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been a long stay in North Augusta, South Carolina for many of these teams. They went immediately from Session IV of the EYBL Circuit straight into Peach Jam play this week. Currently we have [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] 17u competing in the Peach Invitational Tournament while the 16u squad is the Peach Jam. Meanwhile, Bates Fundamentals 17u and [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] 15u have begun play at Augusta Live Session 2. There are a couple of Indiana-based prospects playing for out-of-state teams as well that we will touch on. As we head into the weekend let's reset where things stand with our teams that are out here in North Augusta. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] 17u</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite being bit pretty seriously by the injury bug, [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] 17u is playing their best basketball of the summer here in North Augusta. They sit at 3-1 in the Peach Invitational Tournament and will play two games on Friday and one on Saturday before, potentially, competing for a championship on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1534261' first='Justin' last='Curry II'] (Noblesville H.S. 2026) has missed the last two games due to a leg injury, but continued his excellent summer prior to going down. The 6'4" sharpshooting guard averaged 17.5 points per game, made six three-point shots in two games, and buried the game-winner in Tuesday's contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561135' first='Keaton' last='Aldridge Jr']. (Cathedral H.S. 2026) has been an absolute beast in [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat']'s last couple of games. The versatile 6'3" wing is averaging 15.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game after going for 27 points and 12 rebounds in Thursday morning's close loss to All Ohio Red. He was a massive part of the wild 22-2 run that briefly tied the game in the final minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1729136' first='Brennan' last='Miller'] (Lawrence North H.S. 2026) continues to prove himself as one of the top rebounders in the Class of 2026. He may not be as tall as some other forwards, but Miller was among the rebounding leaders throughout the EYBL Circuit and is averaging 9.5 rebounds per game here in North Augusta to go along with 15.0 points per game. His mid-range and three-point shooting has really stood out as well. Continuing to expand his offensive game will make him even more attractive to college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561031' first='Cameron' last='Webster'] (Lawrence North H.S. 2026) got the call up to [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] heading into the month of July and has certainly proven that he belongs at this level. The shifty 5'11" point guard is averaging an impressive 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while helping lead his team to a 3-1 record. College programs need to be taking notice of what he is doing against EYBL competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560995' first='Reggie' last='Hinton'] III (Gary West Side H.S. 2026) has had a very good June and July proving himself, in our eyes, as a Division I caliber guard. Not only is he explosively quick end-to-end, but Hinton makes good playmaking decisions from a live dribble and is a consistently disruptive on-ball defender than can pick up all 84, or 94, feet. Hinton is averaging 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] 16u</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group continues to prove themselves as one of the very best 16-and-under teams in the country. They are 4-0 in pool play now after another win on Thursday night and should be in good position to advance to tournament play on Saturday. Between the way they share the basketball, how good they are defensively, and the simple fact that they continue to win this team is incredibly fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194328' first='Jahari' last='Miller'] (Pike H.S. 2027) is having a great event and is really proving himself to be one of the best playmaking guards, nationally, in the Class of 2027. He is averaging a team-leading 16.0 points and a team-leading 5.2 assists per game while also grabbing 4.5 rebounds per game. Miller has also connected on 11 three-point shots in four games. His playmaking and shot-making ability should have college coaches pulling the trigger throughout this coming weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2266896' first='Isaiah' last='Hill'] (Pike H.S. 2027) is well-known for being the best shot blocker in all of high school basketball. However, he has done even more than just protect the rim here at the Peach Jam. After posting an impressive double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday night's hard fought win over Paul George Elite, Hill is averaging 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2267048' first='Harper' last='Baker-Lands'] (Plainfield H.S. 2027) is averaging 7.5 points per game, but his consistent high-level defense is what really sets him apart. The 6'2" guard has had some really big moments this week to help [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] to their undefeated record and will likely step up big again at some point once he gets hot from three-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140392' first='JJ' last='Craig'] (Lawrence Central H.S. 2027) had his breakout game on Thursday night connecting on three three-point shots and scoring 11 points off of the bench in [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat']'s hard fought victory over Paul George Elite. They don't win the game without Craig's contribution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140416' first='Mack' last='Welker'] (Homestead H.S. 2027) is the perfect example of being ready when your numbers is called. His counting stats won't jump off the page, but he is always ready to come in and rebound, defend, or knocking in a catch-and-shoot three-point shot. His big game came in their first win of the week when he posted 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots in a win over Drive Nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Indiana Prospects</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2266897' first='Kenneth' last='Lampley'] III (Pike H.S. 2027) is averaging 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for Meanstreets 16u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2538892' first='Landon' last='Lampley'] (Pike H.S. 2028) is averaging a team-leading 18.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for Meansteets 16u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->