2021 Charlie Hughes Shootout: 4A North Team Previews
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In the second IBCA event in as many weekends, 102 high school teams will travel to the North side of Indianapolis for four games on the weekend. Many of the top players across the state will be there, looking to…
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Continue ReadingIn the second IBCA event in as many weekends, 102 high school teams will travel to the North side of Indianapolis for four games on the weekend. Many of the top players across the state will be there, looking to make an impact. Now, let’s take a look at some of the players that will be in action this weekend from 4A North.
Storylines
- Carmel Is Without Peter Suder Peter Suder 6'5" | SG Carmel | 2022 State #227 Nation IN
Possibly the top story of 4A could be the defending state champions, Carmel. After graduating their leading scorer, Brian Waddell Brian Waddell 6'5" | SF Carmel | 2021 State IN , Carmel is also without their second-leading scorer, Peter Suder Peter Suder 6'5" | SG Carmel | 2022 State #227 Nation IN , due to injury. Thus, they currently do not have a player for this weekend that averaged more than 7 points per game last year. Nonetheless, Charlie Williams Charlie Williams 6'10" | PF Carmel | 2022 State #220 Nation IN has stepped up big time over the last two months of AAU basketball, and he should have no problem doing it with the Greyhounds. They also have several rising juniors including Spencer White Spencer White 6'5" | SF Carmel | 2023 State IN and Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN among others who should step up. This will definitely be a different-looking Carmel squad, but Coach Osborn always seems to have them playing well at any time of the year.
- Fort Wayne Northrop Has New Star
Jalen Jackson Jalen Jackson 6'2" | PG Fort Wayne Northrop | 2022 State IN , a transfer from Fort Wayne Carroll, is playing his first couple of games with his new squad this month. Jackson who holds several NAIA offers as well as Division 1 offers from IUPUI and PFW. Jackson will be joined by new teammate, James Mallory James Mallory 6'6" | SF Fort Wayne Northrop | 2023 AZ , as that could be a new duo to watch in the Fort Wayne area.
- 2023’s Getting Major Division 1 Attention
Some 2023 players in 4A North have been getting a lot of attention in the recent live period for coaches to contact these prospects. Logan Imes Logan Imes 6'4" | PG Zionsville | 2023 State #202 Nation IN of Zionsville has heard from Evansivlle, Western Michigan, Florida Atlantic, and Indiana University. Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN picked up an offer from Indiana State today, and he also holds one from Huntington. Jaxson Gould Jaxson Gould 6'3" | SG Warsaw | 2023 State IN of Warsaw has heard from Incarnate Word and should see his recruitment pick up in the coming months. He does hold offers from Grace, Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor. In addition to these guys, there will be a ton of 2023’s looking to raise their stock this weekend.