Athletic, high energy guard that plays with a ton of passion and competes on both ends of the floor. Vocal leader that is a relentless defender on the ball. Good athlete that rebounds well from the guard spot and thrives in transition. Downhill driver that plays with a solid base that absorbs contact well and is still able to finish at a high level at the rim. Capable shooter that is better than what his percentages show from last season. Has a smooth release and has deep range. Good elevation into his shot, but is best when he’s attacking and getting two feet in the lane where he can creat looks for himself as well as others.

One of the top under-the-radar guards we have in the entire state is Columbus East senior guard Judah Lewis Judah Lewis 5'10" | PG Columbus East | 2027 State IN . Lewis has had a strong spring and summer starting off with his play on D1 Indiana and capped it off by being one of the breakout players in June. He had a strong showing in Charlie Hughes showcasing his elite quickness and high-level volume scoring. Highly productive guard that more smaller schools need to get involved with.

There were many under-the-radar guards that finally had their breakout moment and one of the biggest of the weekend was the 42 points he scored in a win over Elkhart. Not only did he have a 42 points, he also scored 30+ in another game as well. Lewis is a real fun guard to watch with the speed and explosiveness he has when going downhill. Expect big time performances by him just like this weekend for Columbus East this season.

Columbus East doesn’t just rely on Lawson as their primary on-ball playmaker — they have another backcourt piece who can step in and make things happen. I got a look at 2027 rising guard Judah Lewis Judah Lewis 5'10" | PG Columbus East | 2027 State IN against Whiteland, and despite battling some foul trouble, he still had a handful of moments that really stood out. First, he was excellent shooting off the catch, knocking down multiple perimeter shots — something I honestly didn’t know was in his arsenal. Second, he’s at his best when he’s able to explode downhill and get to the rim, using his strong, stocky frame to finish through contact. Lewis is definitely a guard to watch over the next two years for East.

The Bill Hensley Memorial Run N Slam was one of our first opportunities to really evaluate this point guard prospect from Columbus East High School. Lewis, a 5’10” floor general, did a great job of running the show for Indiana Elite Team Indiana 16u while leading them to a good deal of success over the weekend. He is comfortable and under control with the ball in his hands, a threat to get downhill as a creator for himself and others, and an active on-ball defender.