Impressive athlete at the forward spot from South Ripley that plays with an incredibly high motor and uses his length and size to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Blake Gunter Blake Gunter 6'5" | PF/SF South Ripley | 2028 State IN is an active defender that guards multiple positions. Uses his athleticism and is always in position to make a play. Rebounds at a high level and showed his perimeter skills off the defensive glass pushing in transition. Still considered raw offensively, but possesses a quick first step and is a big time finisher around the rim while having an improving three-point shot. Had some injury issues last season, but should be an integral piece for a talented South Ripley team.

High energy athletic wing/forward out of South Ripley that was able to make plays all day long at the Prep Hoops Indiana: The Expo simply off his energy and effort. Blake Gunter Blake Gunter 6'5" | PF/SF South Ripley | 2028 State IN is an intriguing prospect with good instincts on the offensive glass. Super athletic that continues to get more skilled. Impacts the game on both ends in the paint while the jump shot is a work in progress, but is vastly improving.

This 6’5″ forward from South Ripley High School always plays with such a tremendous motor. He is a great rebounder, versatile defender, and capable scorer both in the paint and as a right-hand driver, but the effort is what consistently stands out. We are excited to have him be a part of The Expo. Gunter is one of a few very talented prospects in South Ripley’s Class of 2028.

A forward down in southern Indiana with a lot of upside is Blake Gunter Blake Gunter 6'5" | PF/SF South Ripley | 2028 State IN of South Ripley HS. Getting a chance to watch him over the past few months, really impressed with his size and overall high motor. He is a true rim runner and plays with fluid athletic ability.

One of a few freshman that got varsity action last year at South Ripley, Gunter will now be asked to step into a larger role this season for the Raiders. The athletic, 6’5″ forward plays with a great motor and is consistently involved in the reading effort. Offensively he finishes on the rim run and on the roll where he can utilizes his fluid athleticism and good footwork. As he continues to grow and fill out physically his game could really take a leap.

Another athletic energy forward on this team that did all the dirty work that make teams successful. High motor forward that sets good screens and crashes the boards hard. Did show some potential of a perimeter jumper, but did most of his damage around the basket. Defensively he was able to guard all over the floor while doing so at a high level.

One of a handful of Class of 2028 stars that are “next up” at South Ripley High School, this 6’5″ forward has a ton of upside. Gunter got his feet wet as a freshman for the Raiders, played at a high-level on the UAA Circuit with Progeny 15u, and now is ready to step into a larger role this winter. It will be good to see how he has developed at the Sophomore ID Camp.

Prep Hoops Indiana went to watch South Ripley practice in the fall, the Raiders went on to have an excellent season, and we’ve since seen Gunter some this spring for Progeny UAA 15u. However, we are excited to evaluate him going forward as he takes on a much larger role with his high school team. The 6’4″ forward plays very hard, has fluid athleticism at his size, and will be a part of an exciting young core going forward.

South Ripley High School has some very good young talent on the come-up and one of those players is 6-foot-4 power forward Blake Gunter Blake Gunter 6'5" | PF/SF South Ripley | 2028 State IN . Gunter is an athletic forward that is just so active with everything he does. He is a glass cleaner and has good mobility as well as a high motor. I see him stepping into a big time role for South Ripley come June and then be a sophomore to keep an eye on next season.

There is a buzz around South Ripley High School about some incoming freshmen and luckily, we got to see them at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase with Blake Gunter Blake Gunter 6'5" | PF/SF South Ripley | 2028 State IN being one of them. Listed at 6’4″, Gunter is an athletic forward that is just so active with everything he does. He is a a glass cleaner and a player that would chase down his own shots as well. Really like the mobility he has on the floor and the high motor in which he plays in. Lots of upside.