Eight Prospects to Know | Pike vs Lawrence North

Friday night is the rematch from the Marion County Tournament Championship that saw the Lawrence North Wildcats defeat the Pike Red Devils 58-55 in Overtime. There isn't a game this weekend with more collective talented than there are between these two teams with potentially more than a handful of prospects that will play at the Division I level. Here are eight prospects you should know from the rematch between Pike and Lawrence North:   PIKE:    The 5-Star 6'11” prospect in the 2027 class has had a brilliant junior season with so much untapped potential. The long and athletic center prospect is the best shot blocker in high school basketball and has shown why all season long. He's a versatile defender that can guard inside and out. He's capable of switching onto smaller players and keeping them in front of him. He's an elite lob threat with a big catch radius and good hands. He continues to improve his offensive game. He's a capable three-point shooter that deserves attention. Has shown flashes of being a player that can play with his back to the basket and finish over his left shoulder with soft touch, but thrives as a rim running big that plays above the rim.     Almost an unsung hero of the Pike Red Devils team, [player_tooltip player_id='2266897' first='Kenneth' last='Lampley'] has put together a strong junior season. The long and versatile wing has the ability to impact the game in both ends of the floor with his size and skill. He's a tough matchup for whoever is guarding him. He's willing to post up smaller defenders while taking bigger matchups out to the perimeter. The jump shot is a work in progress. He has a clean stroke that he shoots with confidence, but is much better playing downhill where he can use his physicality and finish at the rim.     The top player in the in-state class of 2028 has been a huge impact in essentially his first varsity season. The uber athletic and physical wing is a matchup nightmare at his age. He has a quick first step and plays with a physically going to the basket that makes his a tough cover for anybody. When he gets two feet in the paint he's an aggressive finisher that's looking to play above the rim. Defensively he's capable of guarding multiple positions and is aggressive in passing lanes leading the Red Devils in steals this season at 2.5 per game.     The EYBL Peach Jam MVP has been outstanding for the Red Devils all season. The big time scoring guard has put up some big numbers in the biggest games on the schedule. He's a confident guard that scores it from all over the floor. He's lethal in transition. Knockdown shooter with deep range that can do it off the catch or off the dribble. Really good operating the pick and roll and ha showcased his unselfish play with his court vision. He's a hard nosed defender that plays with a physicality. He uses his quick hands to his advantage and does a good job sliding his feet staying out of foul trouble.    LAWRENCE NORTH:    The intriguing 2028 wing from Lawrence North plays the game with loads of versatility. Has the offensive game that allows him to play all over the floor. He's a capable shooter that demands respect on the catch. He could be more aggressive as a driver, but when he does he possesses a soft touch and an array of moves that make him a difficult cover. He's a fluid athlete that runs the floor well. When the motor is running hot, he's able to impact the game in both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism.     The senior sharpshooter has carried over his strong play from the summer into his final season for Lawrence North and makes the Wildcats dangerous on the offensive end with his shooting ability. Big time shooter with deep range and a smooth release. He does a really good job knowing how to get open and not having any wasted movements on the offensive end. Really good off the catch running off screens and has continued to add off the dribble shot making to his arsenal. He's always on balance and if he has an ounce of daylight, you can mark him down for three.     The SIU-Edwardsville Commit has lived up to the billing as a Top 10 player in the in-state 2026 Class. He's a physical forward that continues to expand his game on the offensive end. He's become a reliable three-point shooter that elevates well and has a clean stroke. When he drives it, defenders seemingly bounce off his physical frame. He plays through contact and is capable of finishing around the basket with both hands. The big transformation has been his playmaking ability getting others involved. Was never a high volume shooter, but now he does a good job recognizing the defense and being able to find open teammates for easy looks. He's a versatile defender that can guard all over the floor. He's an outstanding rebounder on both ends and is a good rim protector when helping over from the weak side.     The speedy senior lead guard for Lawrence North is the one that makes everything go for the Wildcats. He's a tempo pusher with his speed and vision. He's a one man press breaker that thrives on getting in the lane where he does a good job playing on balance and is able to finish through contact. The jump shot has always been a question in the past, but the 5'11” guard is shooting it at a high level this season making him a threat to score from all over the floor. He's a really good defensive guard that can get up and pressure full court while being able to stay out of foul trouble.

Friday night is the rematch from the Marion County Tournament Championship that saw the Lawrence North Wildcats defeat the Pike Red Devils 58-55 in Overtime. There isn't a game this weekend with more collective talented than there are between these two teams with potentially more than a handful of prospects that will play at the Division I level. Here are eight prospects you should know from the rematch between Pike and Lawrence North: