The best performance of the weekend comes from one of the top scoring guards in the Indiana in-state class of 2029 in Braysen Russell Braysen Russell 6'0" | CG Austin | 2029 State IN . He got his offense going early and often showing why he’s highly touted in the state. Smooth offensive talent that scores from all three levels. Understands change of pace and angles while not being the quickest or most athletic player, he figures out a way to get to his spot and is able to score efficiently.

One of the top scorers in the state as a freshman this past season, Braysen Russell Braysen Russell 6'0" | CG Austin | 2029 State IN plays with an edge as a 6’0” guard. Always under control, but in attack mode constantly putting pressure on the defense with his offensive skill. Scores it from all over the floor, he’s a threat as soon as he crosses half-court. One of the premier players in the Indiana in-state class of 2029.

Coming off one of the most impressive scoring freshman season the state has seen in a while, the Madison product has to be an impressive bucket getter as the spring rolls along into the May Live Period. Not the quickest or most athletic, but plays with supreme confidence on the offensive end. Crafty with the ball in his hands. Shown the ability to get to his spots and finish in a variety of different ways while being a knock down three-point shooter with great range.

If you simply follow the numbers there have been few, if any, freshmen in the state of Indiana that have produced at a higher level than Russell. He put up some monster numbers at Madison High School and has carried it over to the spring with Marlin Academy P32 15u. Russell is an excellent catch-and-shoot threat that is a very skilled passer as well. Those two skills pair very well together and work in concert with one another to make him a very good offensive player. Both skills were on display when I went to watch Marlin Academy play on Sunday at the Run N Slam.