Prep Hoops Indiana "The Expo" - Team 1 Evaluations

Our fall showcase series came to an end on Saturday as Prep Hoops Indiana hosted “The Expo” at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon. This exclusive event featured about 60 of the top Class of 2026 and 2027 prospects and is one of the most watched by college programs in the state. As always, over the next week or so, we will be evaluating every prospect in attendance. Here are our evaluations of the prospects that played on Team at "The Expo."   ***If you notice that you did not receive an evaluation please contact Brandon Ramsey via email at coachbrandonramsey@gmail.com and he will quickly work to resolve the issue.***    This 5'9" guard has transferred from Taylor High School to Peru High School for his junior season. Wynkoop really stood out as a shooting threat at "The Expo." He was on fire during the early shooting drills and that shot-making carried over to 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 live play. However, he also possesses the necessary ball handling ability to run the point while spacing the floor and putting pressure on the defense out beyond the perimeter as a shooting threat.     Cooper has two years as a major varsity contributor under his belt already and now is set to continue emerging in a larger role at Henryville High School as a junior. Already solidified as one of the Hornets' best shooting threats, the 5'9" guard displayed the ability to play both on and off of the at "The Expo." His shooting prowess from beyond the arc likely remains his best skill, but it appears that Cooper is more comfortable with the ball in his hands as a playmaker now as well.     Another one of the smaller guards in Team 1's backcourt at "The Expo" Tarvin caught our attention early in the event by shooting it very well during the drill segments. He has a pure, repeatable release from beyond the arc. As we transitioned to 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play he was on the ball more and used as a facilitator. Tarvin, who will be a junior at Franklin Community High School, was also a consistently impactful on-ball defender.     We were impressed with Gibson's aggressiveness and all-around offensive game on Saturday at "The Expo." The 6'0" guard from Tri-West High School caught our attention with a tough reverse layup in 3-on-3 play and then got going from the perimeter in 5-on-5 action. Gibson made a couple of impressive three-point shots off of the dribble showcasing his ability to create separation in one-on-one situations. Look for him to play a major role in what is a very talented Tri-West backcourt after transferring over from Lawrence Central.     Williams was named a top performer at "The Expo." Here is what we had to say in our earlier write-up.   Williams received very limited varsity action as a sophomore for a Fort Wayne Wayne team that went 17-7 after back-to-back trips to the Class 4A North Semi-State. However, we got eyes on the 6'8″ big man over the summer and immediately fell in love with is athletic and physical tools as well as his motor. He can stretch the floor as a catch-and-shoot threat some, but also really shines as an interior presence that plays above the rim at both ends. Williams can be a big time rebounder and is set to emerge as one of the top prospects in the Fort Wayne area this coming season as a junior.     Whitehead was named a top performer at "The Expo." Here is what we had to say in our earlier write-up.   One of the more talented transfers to come into the state of Indiana this off-season, Whitehead moved across the river from Christian Academy of Louisville to defending Class 4A State Champion Jeffersonville High School. The 6'4″ wing was one of the most fluid perimeter athletes at “The Expo.” Whitehead consistently made impressive moves off of the bounce, showed the ability to score it from multiple levels, and used his length to be disruptive defensively.     Partenheimer was named a top performer at "The Expo." Here is what we had to say in our earlier write-up.   It is hard to ignore this kind of size and perimeter shooting ability. What Partenheimer, a 6'8″ forward from Forest Park High School, can do as a catch-and-shoot threat is what has caught the attention of college coaches heading into his junior season. However, at “The Expo” on Saturday he showed some improved ability as an interior scorer as well. That inside-outside threat will make him very difficult for opponents to handle this coming season.

Our fall showcase series came to an end on Saturday as Prep Hoops Indiana hosted “The Expo” at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon. This exclusive event featured about 60 of the top Class of 2026 and 2027 prospects and is one of the most watched by college programs in the state. As always, over the next week or so, we will be evaluating every prospect in attendance. Here are our evaluations of the prospects that played on Team at "The Expo."