IHSAA State Finals Preview – Unsigned Seniors to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 404 teams across four classes that started in the 116th Annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament. That field has now been whittled down to just eight teams. Four state championship games will be played on Saturday, March 28th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. As always, Prep Hoops Indiana will have boots on the ground coverage throughout the day of all four games. We will be spending this week previewing each of the four games, highlighting players to watch, and much more. Here are the top unsigned seniors for college programs to watch on Saturday in Indianapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2892459"],"_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-69c2ef7825462"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">All season long New Haven was a sneaky contender in Class 3A. When you look at their losses they are close contests with very good teams. They have now made a run through the North to the Class 3A State Championship game. Ezell is a talented offensive threat that can create his own shot off of the bounce both going to the basket and on the perimeter. He is New Haven's second-leading scorers this season averaging 10.8 points per game. Small college coaches should take a look at Ezell on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2892552"],"_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-69c2ef78254d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you are looking for a left-handed catch-and-shoot specialist then look no further than this Mt. Vernon (Fortville) senior wing. Guerre is 59-141 (41.8%) from three-point range this season and averages 8.0 points per game for the Marauders. Obviously, Guerre has the benefit of playing with the Indiana Mr. Basketball front-runner. There are definitely some things for small college programs to like about Guerre.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561016"],"_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-69c2ef7825528"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the three talented unsigned senior guards for Crown Point, Peters possesses impressive athleticism and on-ball defensive ability. He is a guy that can pick up for 94-feet at the next level and be very disruptive as a defender. Peters also is a good ball-handler that has some explosiveness when getting downhill to the rim. The 6'2" guard is averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game for the 25-1 Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561064"],"_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-69c2ef7825578"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the three talented unsigned senior guards for Crown Point, Rhodes is a great athlete that makes up for his small stature with physical strength and explosiveness. The veteran point guard is an important role player off of the bench for the Bulldogs who averages 5.4 points and 1.8 assists per game. Any program looking for a two-way floor general should spend Saturday night evaluating the Bulldogs' backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561063"],"_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-69c2ef78255c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the three talented unsigned senior guards for Crown Point, Rhodes is a great athlete that makes up for his small stature with physical strength and explosiveness. The veteran point guard has played a lot of varsity basketball for the Bulldogs and is a big part of their 25-1 season. Rhodes, a 5'9" playmaker, is averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Any program looking for a two-way floor general should spend Saturday night evaluating the Bulldogs' backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399000"],"_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-69c2ef7825615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riffle has been a part of a lot of winning over the years at Triton High School. Now, the 5'11" athletic guard will have a chance to play for a state championship on Saturday against Barr-Reeve. The unsigned senior does a great job of attacking the basket for the Trojans and just led them in scoring in the Semi-State championship game with 14 points against North Vermillion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2795487"],"_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-69c2ef7825664"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Being the leading scorer on a team that advances to the state finals certainly should indicate something about Swanson as a player. Not only is he a talented offensive weapon, but he impacts winning as well. Swanson, a 5'9" senior guard, averages 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Trojans. There is always a place for winning guards who can shoot it. Saturday against Barr-Reeve will provide one last platform for Swanson to showcase his abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561030"],"_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-69c2ef78256b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cathedral features two Division I seniors, but Wells remains on the board for college programs to pursue. The versatile, athletic, 6'5" wing bring a lot to the table for the Fighting Irish who knocked of Silver Creek in the Semi-State championship game to reach Saturday's state finals. Wells averages 7.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He has a lot of upside, projects as an excellent multi-positional defender, and has been a four-year varsity contributor on very good teams. There should be coaches from various levels watching him on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->