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 6'4" | 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.