Nike EYBL Session 4 – Indy Heat Team Update
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Here at Prep Hoops we pride ourselves on covering all levels of basketball in the state of Indiana. While the national media, understandably so, focuses the top prospects in the country we drill down deeper to give just as much…
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Continue ReadingHere at Prep Hoops we pride ourselves on covering all levels of basketball in the state of Indiana. While the national media, understandably so, focuses the top prospects in the country we drill down deeper to give just as much shine to the small college prospects as well. That mission is a big part of our brand identity. However, it still is fun getting to cover the best of the best and that is what we will be doing this Memorial Day weekend as I head to Memphis, Tennessee for Nike EYBL Session 4. Before the final stop leading into the annual Peach Jam in July, let’s take a look at the Indy Heat program and highlight how their respective teams have done so far through three sessions of the EYBL circuit. We also will quickly look at the Indiana prospects playing on other EYBL teams as well.
Indy Heat 17u (Record: 4-8)
Jalen Haralson Jalen Haralson 6'7" | PG La Lumiere | 2025 #8 Nation IN (Fishers H.S. 2025): 11.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.1 apg
This 5-star point guard in the Class of 2025 has more than proven himself while playing up a year with Indy Heat 17u. Haralson is among the assist EYBL assist leaders and is doing so while keeping his turnovers low. 49 assists to 21 turnovers is awfully impressive for a guy with the ball in his hands so much. He has also knocked in 5 of 12 three-point attempts. That is obviously low volume, but posing any sort of a threat from deep will only make him that much harder to stop.
Micah Davis Micah Davis 6'0" | PG Franklin | 2024 State #184 Nation IN (Franklin H.S. 2024): 7.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.0 apg
Davis is among the real stock-risers on the EYBL circuit this spring. The dynamic left-handed point guard has been excellent with 48 assists to only 11 turnovers while also shooting 50% from the field. He is so quick off of the bounce and has done a great job of getting to the rim consistently.
Kanon Catchings Kanon Catchings 6'8" | PF Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #31 Nation GA (Brownsburg H.S. 2024): 11.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.0 apg
Catchings, a Purdue commit, hasn’t shot the ball as well as he typically does this spring, but has still found a way to put the ball in the basket. His length on the perimeter at 6’7″ allows him to rebound very well from his position and elevate over defenders in the mid-range or when finishing at the rim. His scoring is set to take off when he settles back towards the mean of his three-point shooting average.
Trent Sisley Trent Sisley 6'8" | PF Heritage Hills | 2025 State #47 Nation IN (Heritage Hills H.S. 2025): 12.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.0 apg
A 4-star forward in the Class of 2025, Sisley really broke out in Session 3 scoring 20 points per game to go along with just under 10 rebounds per game. The versatile 6’7″ scorer has shown his ability to contribute at the highest levels while playing up a year with the 17u group. He is one of the most highly sought after recruits in Big 10 country in the 2025 class.
Indy Heat 16u (Record: 2-7)
Kellen Pickett Kellen Pickett 6'9" | PF Blackhawk Christian | 2025 State #108 Nation IN (Blackhawk Christian 2025): 8.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 0.7 apg
Recently picking up his first offer from UCF, Pickett is one of the top prospects in Indiana’s Class of 2025. The 6’8″ forward is an excellent rebounder with an intriguing offensive skill set. He has stretched the floor this spring shooting 7-16 from beyond the arc in six games played. It is that pick-and-pop ability at his size that has high-major programs very interested.
Jack Smiley Jack Smiley 6'2" | PG Valparaiso | 2025 State IN (Valparaiso H.S. 2025): 8.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.1 apg
A truly elite shooter, this left-handed guard has gone 12-26 from beyond the arc in his seven EYBL circuit games this spring. Smiley is a highly efficient scorer from all three levels, but at his best when shooting from three-point range.
Chase Konieczny Chase Konieczny 6'4" | SG South Bend Saint Joseph | 2025 State #277 Nation IN (South Bend St. Joseph H.S. 2025): 7.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.9 apg
Konieczny is a highly skilled wing that can score in a variety of ways. He has shot 9-23 from beyond the arc and scored it off of the dribble at a high percentage as well. At 6’4″, Konieczny has really impressive versatility as a scorer on the perimeter.
Indy Heat 15u (Record: 5-4)
Julien Smith Julien Smith 5'10" | PG Mount Vernon (Fortville) | 2026 State IN (Mount Vernon Fortville H.S. 2026): 7.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.3 apg
One of the more explosive guards in the current freshman class, Smith has a ton of talent in the backcourt. He can create for himself off of the dribble, shoot it from three-point range, and will make plays for his teammates.
E.J. Hazelett (Franklin Central H.S. 2026): 3.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.9 apg
Braylen Langley Braylen Langley 6'9" | SG Evansville Reitz | 2026 State IN (Evansville Reitz H.S. 2026): 5.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.9 apg
A 6’6″ lefty guard, Langley has as much upside as anyone in Indiana’s Class of 2026. He handles the ball very well and will attack the basket off of the dribble from the perimeter. Love his length and athleticism.
Justin Curry II Justin Curry II 6'4" | SG Noblesville | 2026 State IN (Noblesville H.S. 2026): 8.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg
Curry II is such a smooth athlete and an elite scorer. He is shooting 54.2% from the field and an impressive 52.9% from three-point range on 18-34 shooting. The 6’3″ guard is a big time jump shooter. Really, really high-level prospect especially when looking at long-term potential.
DeZhon Hall (Tindley H.S. 2026): 9.8 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.6 apg
A high-scoring guard from Tindley High School, this lefty can straight up put the ball in the basket. He is athletic and gets to the rim off of the bounce consistently. Hall gets to the foul line a lot as well.
Brennan Miller Brennan Miller 6'7" | PF Lawrence North | 2026 State IN (Lawrence North H.S. 2026): 5.4 ppg, 4.3 apg, 0.8 apg
Meanstreets 17u (Record: 7-5)
K.J. Windham K.J. Windham 6'3" | PG Ben Davis | 2024 State #137 Nation IN (Ben Davis H.S. 2024): 11.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.4 apg
Windham has been one of the best shooters on the Nike EYBL circuit. The 6’2″ left-handed shooter is 26-55 (47.3%) from beyond the arc and the third leading scorer on this balanced Meanstreets team. Fresh off of leading Ben Davis to a perfect 33-0 state championship season. He also has 29 assists to just 12 turnovers.
Meanstreets 16u (Record: 1-7)
Dominique Murphy Jr Dominique Murphy Jr 6'5" | SG East Chicago Central | 2025 State #242 Nation IN . (East Chicago Central H.S. 2025): 6.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.0 apg
Brad Beal Elite 15u (Record: 7-2)
Jaylan Mitchell (Evansville Reitz H.S. 2027): 12.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.7 apg
Mitchell has proven himself this spring as one of the best Class of 2027 prospects in the country while playing up a year with Brad Beal Elite 15u. His physical tools are so impressive for a prospect of his age. Standing at 6’6″-6’7″ with a strong build, Mitchell can dominate off of the dribble and around the basket. He’s 13-30 from beyond the arc as well.
Mac Irvin Fire 17u – EYCL (Record: 4-5)
Ahmere Carson Ahmere Carson 6'2" | PG Anderson | 2023 State IN (Anderson H.S. 2023): 14.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.2 apg