I’ve said many time that Boonville 2027 Wing Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN is the best driver of the basketball in Southwest Indiana and that statement held true today in the game I saw of him. Such a strong physical driver that has a patent move in driving hard left and spinning back right. He absorbs contact and defenders seemingly bounce off of him on his way to the basket where he’s comfortable finishing with either hand. Still seems unwilling to take open jumpers. His jump shot is a major question mark in his game, but it’s been a point of emphasis that I know he’s worked on, and I’d like to see him trust the work he’s put in.

The top prospect for the Boonville Pioneers is a four year varsity contributor and a Swiss Army Knife. 6’4” 2027 Wing Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN is as versatile a prospect as there is in the area. He’s the best downhill driver that uses his body to his advantage and is a big time finisher around the basket. Improving jump shot, but is still the major question mark in his game. Worked today out of the mid post and looked really good adding another element to his offensive game.

Four Year Varsity Contributor for the Boonville Pioneers, Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN is one of, if not the most versatile player in the area. Struggles a bit with his jump shot and teams know that, but he’s a relentless downhill driver that absorbs contact and plays through it as well as anybody. He’s a strong finisher around the basket and is an underrated playmaker for others off the dribble.

There may not have been a player that played with a higher motor on the floor than Boonville forward Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN . One of the more pure, athletic players in the game, McKain was ultra aggressive on both ends of the floor and played with such force around the basket on the offensive end. Really just love the ways he competes on the floor and the energy he brought off the bench to start the game. Very underrated player in the 2027 class.

One of the more versatile players in the area will be participating on Saturday in Boonville’s Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN . Physical Wing that’s relentless getting downhill and finishing at the rim. Excellent passer with size that’s capable of taking over games without having to score. Expect him to fill the stat sheet on Saturday for his team.

Only got to see Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN twice this June, but in both games he was excellent. At 6’3”, he’s a fluid athlete that showed off his versatility on both ends of the floor. Has always been a relentless driver of the basketball with the intent on scoring, but showed an improvement in the perimeter stroke that has been an issue in the past as well as better court vision and playmaking off the bounce reading defenses while not forcing up shots. He’s a physical presence on the defensive end with the strength to guard all over the floor. High IQ aggressive defender that always seems to be in the right place at the right times. Plays with active hands in passing lanes while also being the leading returning rebounder for the Pioneers.

Not sure there is a better player in Southwest Indiana at getting to the basket on straight line drives than 6’4” 2027 W Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN of Boonville. Physical wing that isn’t a great athlete, but has an explosive first step to get around his defender. Does a good job absorbing contact and still being able to make plays for himself as well as others. Good court vision with the ability to initiate offense. Versatile defender that plays with a high motor.

The soon to be four year varsity starter returns for the Pioneers after their best season since 2009-2010. McKain is a physical wing that impacts the game in a variety of different ways and will look to lead one of Southwest Indiana’s most experienced teams.

I got a chance to watch Team Tradition 17U late afternoon on Saturday and a few of their players stood out to me, one of them being Jaxon McKain Jaxon McKain 6'3" | SF/CG Boonville | 2027 State IN of Boonville HS. A player that is likely a guard long term, McKain played more forward it felt like and his skill and pure aggressiveness helped him a ton against the defense. McKain just player super hard on the floor with a high motor and is not afraid to go at the defensive contact. Can score at the rim and stretch it a bit, as well.

We’ve been high on McKain here at Prep Hoops Indiana since his freshman season. The consistent contributor checks all of the boxes you could want on the perimeter in terms of athletic and physical tools. McKain, a 6’3″ wing, has a lot of upside as a defender and is an excellent right hand driver. His ability to score off of the bounce, and serve as a secondary playmaker, makes him an intriguing small college prospect. He is one to watch for Team Tradition 17u.