13 Players to Watch on Thursday Night

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have a sneaky good slate of games this Thursday evening and Prep Hoops Indiana will be out with boots on the ground covering a Top 10 Class 1A battle between Greenwood Christian and Bethesda Christian. This time of year, with the girl's state tournament taking place on Saturday's, it makes Thursday a better night for games. Let's take a look at 13 prospects suiting up tonight that people will want to pay attention to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1386511"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Booher has continued to be highly sought after by small college programs in the region, most recently picking up an offer from Division II Quincy University. The sharp-shooting senior guard leads 12-5 Greenwood Christian, ranked #4 in this week's Prep Hoops Indiana Class 1A Poll, averaging just a tick over 20 points per game while shooting around 45% from three-point range. Anxious to see him play in person this evening against some good competition.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1277590"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"6'11u0022 big men don't grow on trees. Butler's size immediately makes him an intriguing prospect, but his continued development, both physically and skill wise, have turned him into a legitimate small college prospect. He has trimmed about 60 pounds off of his frame which has improved his mobility and is a good student as well which makes him attractive for higher academic places as well. George Washington High School is currently 9-9 going into this evening's game against Class 3A #6 Guerin Catholic. Butler averages 8.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1561051"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"One of the very talented sophomores at Greencastle, Evans is likely the most intriguing long-term prospect of the bunch as a skilled 6'6u0022 forward. He is averaging 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season while showcasing his ability to face up from the perimeter shooting 29-81 (35.8%) from three-point range. The Tigers Cubs are in action tonight against South Putnam in the Putnam County Tournament.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1728674"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Greencastle is absolutely building towards the feature as they are 10-8 while being lead by a trio of talented sophomores. Gooch is averaging a team-high 17.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Tiger Cubs. The athletic 5'11u0022 guard is also a standout baseball player, but clearly gets it done on the hardwood at a high level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1373103"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Batesville is 12-5 on the season and in position to compete to cut down the Sectional 29 nets for the first time since 2019. A big reason for their success this year has been junior [player_tooltip player_id='1373103' first='Cade' last='Kaiser']. The 6'4u0022 athletic wing does a little bit of everything on the court for the Bulldogs averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game. The three-sport athlete brings a lot to the table and should be on the radar of some college programs heading into this summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2277819"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"This skilled junior guard has emerged as University's leading scorer this season. The Trailblazers feature a very balanced attack with four guys averaging in double figures, but McComb is out in front with 12.3 points per game. Look for the talent 6'2u0022 guard to have a strong showing tonight against defending Class 1A state champion Indianapolis Lutheran. University will likely be the biggest competition for Park Tudor in Section 43 later this month.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1297041"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"A Class of 2025 prospect that deserves some more attention out of southern Indiana is this 6'3u0022 junior guard from Greensburg High School. McKinsey has great physical tools in the backcourt and continues to develop as a backcourt piece with three-level scoring potential. McKinsey is leading the way for the Pirates averaging 15.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field. Greensburg is 13-6, have won four straight, and will certainly be a factor in Sectional 29 alongside rivals Batesville and Greensburg.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1761698"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Bethesda Christian has played a very tough schedule and therefore it has taken them a little longer to get on the radar statewide. However, they have a chance to really make some noise this evening traveling to Pioneer Conference foe Greenwood Christian. Mlagan, an unsigned senior guard, is having a great season for the 11-7 Patriots averaging 16.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. The talented scorer should be a sought after prospects for small colleges in the region in need of backcourt depth.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1297020"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Both East Chicago Central as a team, and Murphy Jr. individually, have flown under the radar this season. The Cardinals are quietly 15-4 on the season having rattled off nine straight wins. Meanwhile, their 6'5u0022 junior guard is arguably one of most talented scorers in a very good in-state Class of 2025. Murphy Jr. is putting up 20.9 points and 9.7 rebounds per game which should put him in position to be a lock for the Indiana Junior All-Star team. Do not count this team out as a contender in the post season.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1297066"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Renfro's big time scoring numbers, along with Christian Academy being ranked #2 in the Prep Hoops Indiana Class 1A Poll for much of the season now, has helped get his name out there around the state. The sharp-shooting junior guard is averaging 21.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists per game while knocking in 59 of 126 attempts from three-point range. He will suit up this evening for the 15-3 Warriors as they host Trinity Lutheran. Renfro has offers from Indiana Tech and Saint Francis currently.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["1275817"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"Sorensen is one of the most sought after small college prospects remaining on the board in Indiana's Class of 2024 so exposure certainly isn't an issue with him, but you can expect a handful of college programs to likely make the trip to Guerin Catholic to continue to recruit him this evening as the Class 3A #6 Golden Eagles take the floor. The high-motor 5'11u0022 guard recently went over the 1,000 career point milestone and averages 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He also shoots nearly 40% from three-point range.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1539996"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"Don't sleep on the defending Class 1A state champions. Lutheran is still a Top 10 team this season and dynamic junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1539996' first='Lonte' last='Ward Jr.'] is a big reason for their success once again. The super athletic 5'10u0022 guard averages a team-leading 17.0 points per game to go along with 3.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.2 steals per game. They are in a loaded Sectional 59 alongside Greenwood Christian and Tindley, but don't be surprised at all if you see the Saints make another run.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["1158194"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"An under-the-radar scoring guard up in northern Indiana, Webster averages 16.8 points per game for the Kougars of Kankakee Valley. The left-handed shooter has proven his ability to score from the perimeter over the years but has continued to improve off of the dribble making him a more attractive prospect to area small college programs. He will get the chance to go up against a very talented East Chicago Central squad this evening which should be a good opportunity to prove his scoring ability at a high level.","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":13,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c4e93e61a64"} /-->