6’5” Batesville 2027 Wing James Hughes James Hughes 6'5" | SG/PG Batesville | 2027 State IN was so good from start to finish at Prep Hoops Indiana: The Expo. Skilled and athletic 6’5” prospect doesn’t have many holes in his game and produces at a high level on both ends of the floor. Smooth lefty from the perimeter that shoots it with supreme confidence. Was also really good off the bounce where he was able to get all the way to the rim and finish with athleticism and power. Exceptional talent that has the chance to be a scholarship level player at the next level.

We identified Hughes as one of the top performers at The Expo. Here is what we had to say about the talented left-handed scorer…

Event after event this senior guard from Batesville High School continues to impress us. The 6’4″ left-handed guard shoots it at a high-level from beyond the arc, creates his own looks in the mid-range, and has the athleticism to finish up around the rim at the end of his drives. He had an excellent summer with   Marlin Academy  following his breakout junior season at Batesville High School. Hughes should put up some big time numbers again as a senior and will be highly sought after by Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools.

Event after event this senior guard from Batesville High School continues to impress us. The 6’4″ left-handed guard shoots it at a high-level from beyond the arc, creates his own looks in the mid-range, and has the athleticism to finish up around the rim at the end of his drives. He had an excellent summer with Marlin Academy following his breakout junior season at Batesville High School. Hughes should put up some big time numbers again as a senior and will be highly sought after by Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools.

A strong case can be made that James Hughes James Hughes 6'5" | SG/PG Batesville | 2027 State IN was the biggest stock riser in our rankings this past summer. Although he had a bit of injury troubles at times, he finished off the summer strong with Marlin Academy . He is a bigger wing that can score from the outside and as a driver as well. Small schools should be all over him as he heads into his senior season.

It was good getting to see Hughes suit up with Marlin Academy (P32) 17u in St. Louis and play against some high-level competition. He was a big part of their 4-0 weekend finishing the event averaging 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. The 6’4″ left-handed guard also shot 56% from three-point range. His combination of shot-making ability from the perimeter and playmaking ability as a driver makes him a very intriguing prospect for scholarship-level small college programs to follow this month and into his senior season.

The stats from his junior season told the story, but he has now since confirmed it with an excellent month of June with the Batesville Bulldogs. Hughes averaged 19.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game as a junior before missing the spring AAU season due to injury. He shot 54-135 (40.0%) from three-point range during the high school season, but his passing ability has really popped this summer. The 6’4″ smooth, left-handed guard is a scholarship-level player. Hughes made one of the biggest jumps during this update from #118 to #43 overall.

This rising senior guard out of Batesville High School has wasted no time making up for missing the much of the spring due to a wrist injury. We’ve now seen him at the IBCA Top 100, at Super Hoopers, and on Friday at the Indiana All-Star Classic. Hughes is so skilled both as a shot-maker and as a playmaker. The 6’4″ left-handed guard finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists on Friday.

It was good to see this 6’3” guard from Batesville High School play twice in a 24-hour span after not getting to see him at all in the spring due to a wrist injury. Hughes played very well once again at Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday showcasing his impressive skill level in the backcourt. The smooth, left-handed guard is a very good shooter from the perimeter but can also create for himself and others off of the dribble. He has proven to be a very good and willing passer in our recent viewings. Look for him to become one of the most sought-after small college prospects over the course of the rest of the summer.

After missing the spring due to an injury, it was very good to see Hughes on the court at the Top 100 Showcase. He certainly proved himself in a hurry and backed up his excellent junior season. The 6’4″ left-handed guard is highly skilled both has a shot-maker and as a passer. He will be a highly sought after small college prospect this summer.

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Scouting Notes: A guard that can be impactful both on and off the ball. Real smooth scoring guard that produces across the entire court. Best skill is his scoring from deep.