Indiana Elite 15u unfortunately fell, for the first time all summer, in the semifinals of the 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship. It was a buzzer-beater at the hands of Austin Rivers SE Elite 15u. However, this group was also down three starters and playing with just six players by the evening game. Stoudemire was a consistent standout in both games though nearly willing his team into the championship round. He scored 21 points to go with 8 rebounds in their quarterfinal win and backed it up with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in the semifinals. College programs should continue pulling the trigger on scholarship offers from Stoudemire.

Very players had a better weekend than 2029 New Albany point guard Karson Stoudemire Karson Stoudemire 6'2" | PG New Albany | 2029 State IN . With Noah Washington Noah Washington 6'5" | SG New Albany | 2028 State #49 Nation IN still out, this was Stoudemire’s time to shine and he did just that. While outside shot was not falling consistently, he still was relentless in the lane and getting any paint touch he wanted. He had a lot college eyes on him throughout the weekend.

You simply cannot say enough about the toughness and athleticism of this 6’2″-6’3″ rising sophomore guard from New Albany High School. He is a relentless attacker off of the dribble and does so with both explosiveness and strength. Not only can he blow by you off of the dribble, but then he can finish right through you at the rim. Stoudemire is also an outstanding defender and arguably the best rebounding guard in the state of Indiana. This weekend would be a great time for Division I programs to go ahead and start offering him.

Karson Stoudemire Karson Stoudemire 6'2" | PG New Albany | 2029 State IN was the best player for New Albany yesterday in the two games that I got to see. The talented 6’3” guard brought it on both ends of the floor. He’s a physical downhill driver that welcomes contact. He’s relentless getting into the lane where he’s an exception finisher. Jump shot is a work in progress, but has a clean stroke and was able to knock down a couple in the games I saw. New Albany as a team has the chance to be one of the top defensive teams in the state this coming season, and Stoudemire will be a big part of that with his defensive versatility

There is nothing about this New Albany High School prospect that would make you think he is a freshman. Stoudemire is mature beyond his years, physical beyond his years, and you never have to question his motor. He does a great job of getting to the basket off of the bounce and is one of the best rebounding guards in the state of Indiana. The #2 ranked prospect by Prep Hoops Indiana had 17 points and 7 rebounds in a loss for the South.

One of our top priorities this weekend at the Bill Hensley Memorial Run N Slam was finalizing our plan for the initial Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2029 Prospect Rankings. Stoudemire continues to make a strong case to be at the very top of those rankings. He is consistently a catalyst on both ends of the floor for Indiana Elite 3SSB 15u who may well be one of, if not the, best 15u team in the country. His athleticism and physicality are so hard for other guards his age to handle.

One of the top combo guards in the gym over the weekend at Prep Hoops The Stage was Karson Stoudemire Karson Stoudemire 6'2" | PG New Albany | 2029 State IN from New Albany. Playing with Indiana Elite 15U, Stoudemire is one of the smartest on-ball guards you will find in his age group. He plays with great pace and does not ever force the issue. He can score and distribute at such a high level.