The New Haven Bulldogs have made one of the most impressive runs to the state finals this season, and a lot of that can be credited to the play of their leaders—one of them being 2026 shooting guard Jadrien Ezell Jadrien Ezell 6'2" | SG New Haven | 2026 State IN . The 6’2″ guard is averaging a second-best 10.8 points per game for the Bulldogs and does a great job of hunting his shot, whether attacking the rim or pulling up from midrange. He is also very active on the defensive end, bringing energy and effort on both sides of the floor.

All season long New Haven was a sneaky contender in Class 3A. When you look at their losses they are close contests with very good teams. They have now made a run through the North to the Class 3A State Championship game. Ezell is a talented offensive threat that can create his own shot off of the bounce both going to the basket and on the perimeter. He is New Haven’s second-leading scorers this season averaging 10.8 points per game. Small college coaches should take a look at Ezell on Saturday.

The most consistent production on the floor on Tuesday afternoon for the New Haven Bulldogs was senior shooting guard Jadrien Ezell Jadrien Ezell 6'2" | SG New Haven | 2026 State IN . The 6’2 two-guard played with one of them so aggressive motors I watched all day and did such a good job of hunting his shot on the drive and as a pull-up shooter. He was also real active on the defensive end as well not being afraid to take on the harder assignments at times. He finished with a team-high 14 points.

We know that this 6’2″ rising senior guard from New Haven High School can put the ball in the basket. He is a quick-twitch athlete with some vertical burst that he uses both as a finisher and to get elevation on his jump shot. Ezell can create in tight windows and is a good shot-maker against pressure defense. He has the ability to create separation and get his shot off whenever he wants. That ability has been on display this summer consistently with LVL UP 17u. Look for him to have a big senior season proving himself as one of the most talented offensive players in the greater Fort Wayne area.

New Haven High School will be a sneaky-good team in 2025-2026 that can compete among the best in Fort Wayne. The return of Ezell for his senior season is a big reason for their optimism. He averaged 13.0 points per game last season and was the best three-point shooter on the team. Ezell has the athleticism and dynamic playmaking ability to create his own shot at anytime. He is a microwave-type scorer who brings an instant punch on the offensive end to any backcourt.