Prospects to Know | Friday Night | Bloomfield vs Barr-Reeve

Lots of Class Basketball tradition matching up on Friday Night in Montgomery, Indiana on the campus of Barr-Reeve High School when the Prep Hoops Indiana #7 Class 1A Bloomfield Cardinals (15-7) travel to take on the Prep Hoops Indiana #2 Class 1A Barr-Reeve Vikings. Here are Prospects you need to know from Bloomfield vs Barr-Reeve:   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bloomfield</h2>    The athletic Bloomfield Senior Big Man is an energy guy that impacts the game in the paint on both ends of the floor. Vocal defensive presence that is a valuable rebounder and rim protector. Also has shown the ability to switch in pick and roll situations and contain the guards. Offensively, he's a really good pick and roll partner that sets good screens and has good hands on the roll.     The most talented player in Class 1A Basketball in the entire state, [player_tooltip player_id='1560962' first='Blake' last='Neill'] is simply a matchup nightmare on the floor at this level. Has the ability to play all five positions if needed. His offensive bag is deep with the skill set to score from all over the court. He shoots it with deep range, but is also really good off the bounce using his size and physicality to get to his spots and finish through contact.     Long and lanky wing that once he gets going, he's tough to stop in the half court. Crafty left handed player that's really good in catch and shoot situations. Smooth release on his jumper that elevates really well. Continues to get better putting the ball on the floor getting in the lane where he can use his length to rise up over defenders or get all the way to the basket where he can use his athleticism to finish.     Heady lead guard that can impact the game without having to score. Really good playmaker that runs the offense without forcing the issue. Operates in the pick and roll with assertiveness. Solid ball handler with a quick first step to get in the lane. Confident three-point shooter that knocks it down off ball reversals. Scrappy defender that does a good job staying out of foul trouble while being able to pressure the ball all over the floor.     The Sophomore sharpshooter made his way over to Bloomfield from Linton mid year and gives the Cardinals another scoring punch. He's a crafty scorer that shoots the cover off the ball with deep range and quick release. He continues to get better off the bounce and as a facilitator, but is wired to score in a variety of different ways. Really knows how to read the defense coming off screens to get himself open.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barr-Reeve</h2>    The do-it-all sophomore combo guard does a good job of balancing being a scorer and a distributor for the Vikings. Missed a couple weeks due to injury and now back strong, Jaylon is a player you can't speed up. He thrives getting downhill playing through contact. Really good three-point shooter that doesn't force it, but demands full respect when he catches on the perimeter. He has a smooth jump shot that doesn't need much room to get it off.     The Vikings leading scorer in the year just has a knack for putting the ball in the basket. Three-point shooter that is deadly off the catch or off the dribble, but doesn't force the issue. Crafty handle that has the ball on a string. Does a good job of getting by his man and in the lane where he has a deadly floater with soft touch while also being able to score with either hand at the rim.     High energy forward that does a lot of the dirty work for the Vikings down low. Forced to guard most other teams bigs, Josh plays a physical style on the defensive end wand plays with high energy to make up for any disadvantage height wise. Offensively, he's a really good screener that has shown flashes of being able to get the ball off a dribble handoff and drive it from the perimeter. Also a capable three-point shooter off the catch off reversals.     High potential sophomore wing that I'm not sure he knows just how good he can be. He's a fundamentally sound wing that's capable of scoring it from all over. He's slippery with the ball when he gets in the lane. Loves to drive right and spin back left to get an open look around the rim. High motor defender that guards multiple positions and is a strong rebounder that can rip down a rebound and push in transition and make good decisions.

Lots of Class Basketball tradition matching up on Friday Night in Montgomery, Indiana on the campus of Barr-Reeve High School when the Prep Hoops Indiana #7 Class 1A Bloomfield Cardinals (15-7) travel to take on the Prep Hoops Indiana #2 Class 1A Barr-Reeve Vikings. Here are Prospects you need to know from Bloomfield vs Barr-Reeve: