Would be hard pressed to find a player that’s flying under the radar as much as Jasper Senior Big man Jaylen Maners Jaylen Maners 6'5" | PF/C Jasper | 2027 IN , considering he is coming off of a Junior Season that ended with him as a First Team All-Conference selection. Last season in 25 games, Maners led the Wildcats a 16-9 record while averaging 14.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block per game. His future may be in football at the collegiate level, but he his an athletic and physical big man that can play inside and out. His impact is on both ends of the floor and he will be at the top of the scouting report every game this season.

Extremely productive Forward out of Jasper in the 2027 class that is a double-double threat every time he steps on the floor. 6’5” Jaylen Maners Jaylen Maners 6'5" | PF/C Jasper | 2027 IN future might be in football, but he is the most dominant player in most games he steps on the floor with his combination of speed, size, and athleticism. Big time athlete that impacts the game around the basket on both ends of the floor. Vertical athlete that contests shots at the rim and a good rebounder. Runs the floor hard and is capable of scoring above the rim. Plays with a physicality and is comfortable facing up in the mid-post where he can shoot over the top or put it on the floor and finish through contact. Will come into the season as one of the best players in the SIAC for a Jasper team with sectional championship aspirations.

There was a point during Charlie Hughes on Saturday that I was just checking out multiple games. A game that made me stop in my tracks and watch was Jasper vs Hanover Central because of 2027 forward/center Jaylen Maners Jaylen Maners 6'5" | PF/C Jasper | 2027 IN . This was my first time seeing Maners and he may have been the best under-the-radar prospect I got eyes on this weekend. Was impressed with his size, strength and versatility. He is an explosive big man that had an impressive one-handed slam while being a big that can space the floor and pass.

Jasper has been a sneaky good team throughout this season. They finished the regulars season on Thursday night with a 67-48 win over Bedford North Lawrence to wrap up a 14-8 record which includes some impressive wins. Don’t count them out in a very competitive Sectional 31. Maners, a 6’4″ junior forward, finished with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Jasper on Thursday evening.

High energy forward that defends and rebounds at a high level. Offensively he has an expanding game out to the three-point line. Good screen setter that can make plays on the roll and hit open shots popping off the screen. Also has shown the ability to drive close outs aggressively. Plays with a high motor that sprints the floor hard and finishes above the rim.