Big time player in the Indiana Class of 2027 that made his presence felt at the Ben Howlett Elite Camp. Started off a bit slow but once he got rolling, he was impactful on both ends of the floor. 6’6” matchup nightmare with inside-out feel on the offensive end. Capable of posting up and exploiting mismatches on the low block with soft touch on his jump hook. Excellent putting the ball on the floor and getting to any spot on the floor he wanted. Also showed his ability to knock down catch and shoot 3’s at a high level.

The top overall prospect at the camp will be Josh Henderson, 6’6” Forward out of Carmel. Henderson is another skilled forward that is on the verge of transitioning into a wing with his perimeter skills continuing to get better and better. Capable shooter off the catch that is also relentless off the dribble getting all the way to the rim where he has pop athletically to finish with authority. Potential Indiana All-Star looking to get his senior season jump started with a good performance in front of college coaches this weekend.

Getting the opportunity to be evaluated by Division I programs is exactly what the live periods are all about. Henderson made the most of his opportunity with Indiana Game 17u on the UA Rise circuit and it netted him his first DI offer from Le Moyne. The 6’6″ skilled, versatile wing continues to have a great summer and really shined in a 33-point performance in Cartersville, Georgia.

Another player that this was my first time seeing live. Joshua Henderson Joshua Henderson 6'6" | SF/SG Carmel | 2027 State IN is flat out the real deal. His activity on both ends of the floor was impressive. Carmel got off to a slow start in their win over Franklin Central. Henderson got a couple offensive rebound and putbacks. A nice looking catch and shoot 3, which he knocked multiple from deep. Followed it up with back to back big time defensive plays with a steal and a block in transition. High energy forward that could potentially transition into a wing at the next level. Smooth looking shot off the catch. Showed the ability to drive closeouts and finish above the rim and through contact.

The transition from University to Carmel appears to be a pretty smooth one for Henderson at this point. He has fit into their lineup nicely as a floor stretcher. Henderson, a 6’6″ wing/forward, shot it well throughout the weekend at the Charlie Hughes Showcase. He is also a willing rebounder and versatile defender. The rising senior prospect is a very intriguing long-term prospect to track.

Friday offered our first opportunity to see Henderson play since he last suited up for University during the high school season. The 6’6″ wing/forward will play his senior season at Carmel High School. Henderson really showed off his catch-and-shoot ability on Friday at the IBCA Top 100. His athleticism and length, when paired with his perimeter skill, makes him an intriguing prospect to follow.

As far as players with the most intriguing upside to them in the Westfield vs University game, that honor would easily go to Joshua Henderson Joshua Henderson 6'6" | SF/SG Carmel | 2027 State IN . While he started off a little slow in the first half of the game, his production really picked up in the second half where he would eventually lead the Trailblazers with 18 points. His length at 6’6 causes a lot of mismatch problems to start off with and then he adds the ability to knock down the tough jumpers along with it. He is still a little raw in some areas, but his physical tools already make him a guy to keep a close eye on the rest of this season and next year.

University picked up a hard-fought victory on Monday night defeating Bishop Chatard 70-68. However, that game may have led to some tired legs on Tuesday night as they fell at Liberty Christian 69-65. Henderson was a standout in both games for the Trailblazers. The 6’6″ junior forward scored a team-leading 23 points on Monday night and then had 19 points and 5 rebounds on Tuesday evening.

Arguably the highest upside long-term prospect on the floor, Henderson displayed his well-rounded offensive game on Tuesday night. The long, athletic, 6’6″ forward scored via right hand drives, quick post moves, and offensive rebound putbacks to finish with a team-leading 19 points and 5 rebounds.