One of the bigger stock-risers in the Indiana Class of 2027 is Ari Sahm Ari Sahm 6'3" | SG/SF Indianapolis Chatard | 2027 IN out of Bishop Chatard High School. He has been one of the best backcourt pieces for Indiana Basketball Club this spring with his great play on the ball. At 6’3, Sahm is very strong in the lane while being able to knock the mid-range jumper at a solid level. One of the best guards that will compete at the Prep Hoops Indiana State Tournament.

Following a strong junior season that saw him average 15.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game at Bishop Chatard, Sahm has played well for a very successful Indiana Basketball Club 17u team. The 6’3″ guard has a good combination of positional size, strength, and athleticism on the perimeter. He is a strong driver, capable mid-range scorer, and a good rebounder from the perimeter. Sahm is another under-the-radar name that had a very good showing down in Texas and is one to follow heading into the summer.

Ari, a junior for the Bishop Chatard in Indianapolis, had a spectacular last week of the regular season. On Tuesday February 24th, he scored a career high 32 pts. He was 12/15 from the floor and 6/7 from 3 point range, he added 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. Then on Thursday February 26th, the team took on Columbus East High School. Ari was extremely efficient and lead the team to a win, hitting multiple big shots down the stretch to seal the game. Ari scored 20 pts, was 6/9 from the floor and went 8/8 from the free throw line.

This was my second chance getting to watch Bishop Chatard this season, and on this team, it was 2028 guard Ari Sahm Ari Sahm 6'3" | SG/SF Indianapolis Chatard | 2027 IN who impressed me. He had a team-high 10 points for the Trojans in their loss to Kokomo last week in the Phil Cox Memorial Tournament and showed flashes of the player he could develop into. He is a long prospect who knows how to use his length to make tough shots over defenders right now, with the potential to add more athleticism and bounce to his game. I expect him to get better as the season progresses.

Chatard fell to 0-5 with a 64-36 loss to Pendleton Heights on Saturday afternoon. However, this 6’2″ junior guard posted a double-double for the Trojans. Sahm finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead Bishop Chatard. He is now averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Bishop Chatard could be a vastly improved team this season because, quite simply, their guys have put in the work. Sahm is a bigger, physical guard that had a strong summer with Indiana Basketball Club 16u and showcased his personal improvements at “The Expo” on Saturday. He had a couple of shifty drives to the basket where he displayed good change of pace and the ability to play through contact on the way to the rack. Look for Sahm to a be a standout in the Trojans backcourt this season.

We had the chance to see Sahm play a couple of times over the course of the spring and summer with Indiana Basketball Club, but we are definitely excited to get a more in-depth evaluation at “The Expo.” The 6’2″ guard from Bishop Chatard has a smooth outside shooting stroke and consistently puts pressure on opposing defenses from the perimeter.