Indiana Elite Fall League | Championship Day Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Championship Day of the Indiana Elite Fall League brought out some of the best basketball of the fall at Loogootee High School. Several prospects rose to the occasion and delivered impressive performances. Here's a look at some of the top performers who stood out on the final day of action:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3639201"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a6bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every time I get to see the versatile 6'5” Wing out of Bloomington North, I always come away more and more impressed. [player_tooltip player_id='3639201' first='Royce' last='Bridgewaters'] showed his versatility not only on the offensive end, but showed just how impressive he can be on the defensive end with his size and length. He completely took the other team's best player out of his rhythm being disruptive on shot attempts and his denial in passing lanes. On the offensive end he shot it as well as I've seen him shoot it from distance. What stood out the most was his playmaking and passing ability. Read the defense well and created looks for himself and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3786897"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a749"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Have heard about [player_tooltip player_id='3786897' first='Jaxon' last='Foster'] coming up for a few years now and finally got to see him live and he was as impressive as any player I saw today. Mature beyond his years, Foster is a smooth offensive talent that scores in a variety of different ways. Big time shooter that knocks them down off the catch or off the dribble. Was really good playing at his own pace and taking what the defense gave him. Got to his spots off the dribble and was really good with his floater. Smaller guard that rebounded his position well and pushed the ball up the floor. Intriguing guard prospect that should get varsity action for the Lions this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2622251"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a7cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2622251' first='Caden' last='Jones'] could have very well been the best overall prospect in the league and he showed his full potential in the parts of two games I got to see of him today. The 6'7” Wing is the best shooter pretty much every time he steps into the gym. He's extremely long while continuing to become a more versatile player on the offensive end as well as being a disruptive on the defensive end. Fluid athlete that rebounds and protects the rim. Will be the best player for what should be an extremely talented Edgewood team looking to win their first sectional since the 2017-2018 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2797141"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a839"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another promising prospect out of Edgewood that I've gotten to see multiple times this spring and summer and just continues to get better and better each game out. [player_tooltip player_id='2797141' first='AJ' last='Norris'] is a 6'1” Guard that can score it and facilitate with the best of them. He's a capable shooter off the catch and off the dribble, but is best when he's on the attack off the dribble. He plays with a surprising physicality and a good base. Absorbs contact staying on balance and finishes well around the basket with either hand. Showcased a more willingness to be a facilitator and create for others rather than be score first. Took what the defense gave him and made the right plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3640968"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a88a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3640968' first='Quentin' last='Parker III'] is as dynamic of a guard prospect that I got to see today at the Indiana Elite Fall League. The Terre Haute North 2029 Product has noticeably gotten stronger since the spring and summer but is still silky smooth on the offensive end with the ball on a string. Was able to get downhill at will. Shifty guard with a quick first step and a deadly midrange game. Played well out of the pick and roll. Didn't over drive and made the right reads. Made the defense pay when they went under. Really got going with his jump shot in the championship game. Smooth, confident stroke that he can shoot with deep range. Will play a big role for a really talented Terre Haute North team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617855"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2e9e98a8eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got to see most of his first game today at the Indiana Elite Fall League and despite a lopsided score and a tough start, Loogootee 2028 Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2617855' first='Cooper' last='VanHoy'] stayed strong and finished with an excellent game. Known as a really good shooter, he's gotten noticeably stronger and better off the dribble playing through contact. Really crafty with his footwork in the midrange. Smaller guard but is comfortable facing up in the midrange. Really good in transition. Pushes the ball up the floor with the advance pass. With the graduation of the Lions top scorer, he is now the experienced leader to keep the Loogootee program rolling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->