Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament - Ramsey's Weekend Standouts

The spring has absolutely flown by here on the Prep Hoops Circuit. Before heading into the June scholastic period we culminated the spring Prep Hoops Circuit with individual state tournaments. These events provide an opportunity for the best of the best to battle in a bracketed, tournament format that you don't get very often in modern grassroots basketball. We had boots on the ground at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon covering the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. Here are some of the individual standouts from our latest event.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Garber was a stock-riser coming off of a strong junior season with Lapel High School and has continued playing very well throughout the spring for [program_tooltip program_id='2847679' first='Refined' last='Indiana'] 17u. The athletic guard was excellent as a driver at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament consistently getting to the rim and finishing at the end of his drives. He led [program_tooltip program_id='2847679' first='Refined' last='Indiana'] to a pair of wins, finishing 2-2 on the weekend, while averaging a team-best 18.0 points to go along with 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.     One of Indiana's top big men in the Class of 2027 was a consistent force for [program_tooltip program_id='2400093' first='Indiana' last='Elite Team Tradition'] 17u while leading them to the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament title. However, it was just his size and interior ability that stood out. Gordon, a 6'9" center from Brownsburg High School, made several three-point shots throughout the weekend. He showed a smooth stroke and the ability to pick-and-pop which will be highly intriguing to college coaches. Definitely one to watch for coaches across various levels heading into the summer months.     There has always been so much potential to Lindeman's game. He keeps getting taller, continues to maintain his skill level, and is really starting to match the potential with a high level of production. The 6'6" wing was excellent throughout the weekend for Indiana Basketball Club showcasing a pop of athleticism as an above the rim finisher, some physical strength when scoring it in the paint, and the necessary skill to score either from the perimeter or off of the bounce attacking closeouts. It will be interesting to see where his recruitment goes during June and July. Division II and NAIA programs absolutely need to be offering him with Bloomington North this month.     One of the best pure playmakers and on-ball defenders in Indiana's Class of 2027, McKee led [program_tooltip program_id='2400093' first='Indiana' last='Elite Team Tradition'] to the 17u Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament title. The 6'1" point guard is impossible to stay in front of off of the bounce. He is so quick, so athletic, and so explosive with the ball in his hands. Conversely, he is very hard to get by when he is defending. McKee consistently comes up with steals and is a very good rebounding guard on both ends of the floor. So much of his game impacts winning. Look for him to be one of the most sought after small college guards in the class.     One of the first standouts of the weekend was this 5'10" playmaker on Friday night for [program_tooltip program_id='2076924' first='EG10' last='']. Litzlbauer showed off his ball handling ability consistently getting by his man and then making good decisions while getting downhill to the rim. He was able to score in the intermediate range or against size all of the way at the rim. Litzlbauer scored 18 points in the game we watched to lead all scorers in a win. He is a solid under-the-radar guard from Indianapolis Metropolitan.     Playing up at the 17u level with [program_tooltip program_id='2559412' first='Marlin' last='Academy'] P32 for the weekend proved to be no problem for this sharpshooter from Austin High School. We saw him pour in five three-point shots and a game-high 23 points in a win on Saturday. Roush's catch-and-shoot ability is what he is known for, but he did make a couple of plays off of the dribble over the course of the weekend as well. The 6'0" guard is part of an extremely talented, and young, Austin High School backcourt that should be a favorite in Class 2A going into next season.     One of the top catch-and-shoot threats in the state of Indiana, Sigmund had his three-point shooting ability on display throughout the weekend at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. He even earned a scholarship offer from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Saturday after their coaching staff watch him play. Sigmund was excellent for Indiana Basketball Club and helped lead them to a runner-up finish in the 17u bracket. Small college scholarship programs should watch him closely with Decatur Central High School in the month of June.

The spring has absolutely flown by here on the Prep Hoops Circuit. Before heading into the June scholastic period we culminated the spring Prep Hoops Circuit with individual state tournaments. These events provide an opportunity for the best of the best to battle in a bracketed, tournament format that you don't get very often in modern grassroots basketball. We had boots on the ground at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon covering the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament. Here are some of the individual standouts from our latest event.