Prep Hoops National Open Championship: 5 more Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, Prep Hoops Indiana will be hosting the National Open Championship at both the Pacers Athletic Center and The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse 7/18-7/20. This will arguably be our most loaded event of the summer as this will feature some of the top teams in the state of Indiana including&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/program/grand-park-premier/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2076166' first='Grand' last='Park Premier']</strong></a>&nbsp;, Indiana Basketball Club, teams from the Indiana Elite program, and many more. There will also be teams from out of the state from Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, and many other locations. To top this all off, this will also be a NCAA Certified event so there is expected to be a strong college coach presence, as well. Before we get to this loaded weekend, let us look at 5 more players in Indiana to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282878"],"_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-68782ad16f63c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have always touted about how [player_tooltip player_id='1282878' first='Blake' last='Gray'] was one of the more underrated guards in the state and that still holds true heading into this weekend. He will be running with INB 17u like has been for the past few years now and you will likely get a chance to see his elite shocking ability on full display. At 6'2 e is a lanky wing that creates well both on and off the ball with athleticism that pairs well with his skill. Expect him to show out at the National Open Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410408"],"_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-68782ad16f6d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top centers in the 2027 class that will be in attendance at the Prep Hoops National Open Championship is Guerin Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='2410408' first='Alex' last='Wall']. You can catch Wall with IE Team Indiana 2027 as he will look to build off a strong summer thus far. At 6'9, Wall is a bouncy big man that likes to use his length and athletic ability to make plays. He is also expected to step up into a bigger role for Guerin Catholic as well this high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560994"],"_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-68782ad16f75f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better Indiana teams that will be at the National Open Championship are the [program_tooltip program_id='2305499' first='Hoosier' last='State Prospects'] 2026 and one of their top guys is [player_tooltip player_id='1560994' first='Parker' last='Odle'] of Charlestown. To put things simple, Odle is one of the best sharpshooters we have in the state with his ability to know down shots off the catch at a high level. He has some sneaky athletically ability that can catch a defense off guard if not careful. Has a chance to be a standout player this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988137"],"_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-68782ad16f7ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top 2026 prospects that will be in the gym this weekend will be Geroge Washington senior [player_tooltip player_id='1988137' first='Roosevelt' last='Franklin']. The 6'1 guard has been one of the bigger stock risers in the instate class this summer with his elite playmaking ability and ultra high motor. He is an aggressive guard that likes to attack the defense but has the ability to knock down jumpers as well. He will impress this weekend at the National Open Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2509687"],"_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-68782ad16f82e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A very under-the-radar guard that we at Prep Hoops Indiana have had a chance to see a few times this AAU season Greenwood Christian Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='2509687' first='Zakiah' last='Baker']. Baker runs with Indiana Reign Supreme and has been the head of the snake for them each time we have watched them. Baker is a high IQ guard with good ball-handling ability, excellent floor vision, and some toughness as an on-ball defender. He will be a guard to keep an eye on this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->