The Stage – Eight Stock-Risers
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Whether it be unsigned seniors showing out as they give one last effort to find a college opportunity, a young prospect bursting onto the scene, or anything in between, The Stage had it all this weekend on the north side…
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Continue ReadingWhether it be unsigned seniors showing out as they give one last effort to find a college opportunity, a young prospect bursting onto the scene, or anything in between, The Stage had it all this weekend on the north side of Indianapolis. Our Prep Hoops staff will be cranking out plenty content over the next few days, including All-Tournament teams that are already being released. In addition to those top prospects that are being recognized, let’s take a look at eight more prospects who turned some heads over the weekend. These are the top stock-risers from The Stage.
AJ Bruce
AJ Bruce
Bruce is a dynamic playmaker in the backcourt that played a big role in the success of Next Level Basketball 2024 this weekend. One of his best performances came in an impressive 79-78 win over M14 Hoops 2024 National-1 which saw him score 15 points to help secure the victory.
One of the better pure shooters coming out of the Evansville area in Indiana’s Class of 2025, Evans had a huge day on Saturday specifically. He scored 23 and 25 points in a pair of wins while also rebounding from the perimeter at a high level for a smaller guard. His shot-making ability really stood out over the weekend.
Kaden Faber
Kaden Faber
A really intriguing 6’5″ forward out of the Chicago area, Thornwood turned in some strong performances for DTM Elite Chicago 2024. He averaged 8 points and 8 rebounds per game on the weekend while capping things off on Sunday by making four three-pointers in a game. His ability to stretch the floor will put him on some college coaches radar.
This super athletic guard was one of the better two-way prospects at The Stage this weekend. Small college coaches were definitely buzzing about Farrell as he averaged 10.5 points and 4.0 assists per game for Team Teague 2024 Lyles. His ability to get downhill to the rim offensively and defend his position on the other end really stands out.
Hackett is an unsigned senior that showed that he deserves an opportunity to play college basketball next season. The versatile, athletic 6’4″ forward was good all weekend long but really went with a bang scoring 28 points to go with 8 rebounds as Kyle Guy Elite Black capped off their 4-0 recored with a big win against Illinois Attack 2024-1.
Reps317 ‘ last=”] 2024 went 3-1 on the weekend in large part due to excellent play from this 6’5″ forward. Laravia averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds showcasing his skill level around the basket while also stretching the floor. He should continue to get onto the radar of some college programs as the spring and summer goes on.
Highlights
The Great Lakes Warriorz 2024 went 4-0 at The Stage with some big games of 15 points, 12 points, and 19 points along the way. Stein has good length on the perimeter, shoots it well from beyond the arc, and has some versatility not he defensive end. A name to remember as the spring goes on.
Terry is a physical 6’3″ wing that turned defense into offense consistently over the course of the weekend and finished very well at the end of his drives. He averaged 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for INB 2025 Elite. Definitely one that will look to climb the Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2025 prospect rankings in the next update.