Notebook Pt. I: Ballin Under 1 Roof
Ty Smith Ty Smith 6'1" | SG Crown Point | 2021 State IN – 6’1 SG 2021 – Chesterton (IN) / Gym Rats 2021 Ty is a solidly built off guard who has kind of changed his demeanor in the…
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Continue ReadingTy Smith Ty Smith 6'1" | SG Crown Point | 2021 State IN – 6’1 SG 2021 – Chesterton (IN) / Gym Rats 2021
Ty is a solidly built off guard who has kind of changed his demeanor in the last year. He’s really aggressive right now, tough at the point of attack and looking to get to the rim a ton. Had a couple nice jumpers mixed in the mid-range and beyond but was best when going at the rim and drawing contact. Finished at a good clip and looks much improved since the last time we saw him.
Tate Ivanyo – 6’4 SG 2021 – Morgan Township (IN) / Indiana Game 2021
Tate is a tall wing shooter with a great clip from distance. Really solid ball handling for the position and can create off the bounce. Mechanics on the jumper are a little long but the release is great and high. Could play the 2/3 spot at the next level.
Clayton Maclagan Clayton Maclagan 6'6" | PF Valparaiso | 2021 State IN – 6’7 PF 2021 – Valparaiso (IN) / Indiana Game 2021
Clayton has improved his body a ton in the last year. Really lean now and longer. Mobile and can really makes some plays with it. He’s good at coming out and hedging on the wing and can help at times on the boards. Showed he still has a reasonable jumper and has developed very well off the bounce as a driver. Good little floater he has added as well.
Jaxson Gould Jaxson Gould 6'3" | SG Warsaw | 2023 State IN – 6’2 SG 2023 – Warsaw (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2023
Tough guard with great size and drives the ball really well to his left. Got open a few times and showed he can really shoot the ball. Great, high release. Good all around scorer that will fit the mold of a scoring guard but has some upside to play beyond those attributes. Good motor and a fairly aggressive mindset should help in that regard.
Cole Richmond Cole Richmond 6'1" | SG DeKalb | 2021 State IN – 6’3 SG 2021 – DeKalb (IN) / TPE 2021
Cole looks a little bigger and stronger since the last time I saw him play. He’s tough guard that had a few different drives to the rim where he had to use his strength. Not the tallest guard but has that attitude going at the rim you want to see. He hit a nice elbow jumper and had a big three in the second half to get the lead back.
Jon Bryan – 6’6 SF 2021 – La Lumiere (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021
Jon is a long, rangy forward with some really good length and a good sense for the game. Moves well and showed that he can help in the post defensively. Willing shooter if left open. A lefty that has a little low of a release.
Landen Jordan Landen Jordan 6'9" | PF Churubusco | 2021 State IN – 6’8 PF 2021 – Churubusco (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021
Landen looks taller and a little more explosive. His frame is sitting pretty right now and has great mobility for a guy that looks like a legit low post threat. Landen did show he can come out and hedge on the perimeter, moves his feet really well and can defend 3/4s pretty well but still have 6’8+ rocking in the post.
Naylon Thompson Naylon Thompson 6'5" | PG Bishop Luers | 2021 State IN – 6’5 PF 2021 – Bishop Luers (IN) / Indy Heat Red 2021
Naylon looked to be playing at the top of his game. Really good point guard with size and high level passing ability. Had a couple show stopping passes. Good jumper when left open from three and can balance it out with a drive to his right hand. Has plenty of offense with a lot more to tap in to.