Not many guys improved over the last four weeks more than Prep Hoops Indiana Top 70 ranked 2028 Forward/Center Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN from Evansville Mater Dei. Physically imposing 6’6” big man with good touch and feel around the basket. Has shown flashes of a perimeter jumper and a clean stroke off the catch while also being able to drive closeouts. Vocal on the defensive end and is a rim protector and good rebounder to finish out defensive possessions. Showed that he was one of the premier big men in the league and should have a big junior season for the Wildcats.

We first had the opportunity to see Richardson play this summer where he impressed us with is strength and physicality in the post. He has a full bag of real post moves, is excellent when scoring over his left shoulder, and even made some left-handed hook shots as well. However, on Sunday we saw even more parts of his game. The 6’5″ center dunked one in transition showing off a pop of athleticism and stepped out to make a corner catch-and-shoot three. Look for Richardson to have a breakout junior season for Evansville Mater Dei.

Talented Junior Big Man out of Evansville Mater Dei that should make an immediate impact this season at the varsity level for the Wildcats. Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN is a strong interior presence on both ends of the floor. Really big post up option offensively that fights for really good position, has solid footwork, and a soft touch over his left shoulder. Will be relied upon in a few big way for a Mater Dei program that doesn’t have much physical size on the inside.

Physical 6’6” Forward from Evansville Mater Dei that has been making his rounds to numerous elite camps and to Prep Hoops: The Expo, and has been a standout everywhere he’s went. Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN is a big framed forward with good footwork and hands that knows what to do when he gets it on the low block. Good athlete that can finish above the rim when given the chance. Also possesses a soft touch over left shoulder. Big time rebounder and throws his size around on the defensive end as a rim protector. Has the chance to be a key impact player for what will be a talented Evansville Mater Dei team.

Strong framed 2028 Forward/Center out of Evansville Mater Dei that keeps getting better and better every time I see him. Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN knows what his bread and butter is, and he doesn’t stray away from it too often. High energy big man that fights hard and establishes good post position and has shown he can get a bucket with an array of post moves with good footwork and a soft touch. Stocky build but is a fluid athlete that impacts the game at the rim on both ends. Has ever-improving athleticism that makes him a defensive presence and allows him to be a more versatile defender. Has the chance to be an instant impact in what should be his first full season in the varsity rotation at Evansville Mater Dei.

There were a few big men who had standout days at the Prep Hoops Indiana Expo, and one of those guys was Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN out of Evansville Mater Dei High School. Richardson is a true big man who may not be the quickest player on the floor but has the size and skill to hold his own. He never seems to get sped up on the floor and often plays within himself. A standout play that I saw from him was a baseline drive with a nice reverse finish.

Luke Richardson really impressed me during the 3v3 period. Good patience with the ball in his hands; can dribble across near baseline with control. Good presence on defense with good hands to strip the ball away and create steals. Times the ball well for blocks. Flashed being a very good passer who can dribble and kick the ball outside for wide-open 3s. Good rebounder.

Evansville Mater Dei is going to be a tough team to beat in the Pocket City area this coming season. Richardson is a name to remember that should burst onto the scene some as a junior. He was very good in the post at the Marian University Elite Camp. The 6’6″ forward is very strong, does not shy away from contact, and has sound interior footwork. He is a guy you can throw it to on the block with the intent for him to score it.

The 6’6” big man from Evansville Mater Dei/Hoop Club 2028 shot a lot of his time ring the high school season on the JV, but has developed into a legit double-double threat every time he steps on the floor. Physical big man that owns the paint on both ends. A rebounding machine with an insane motor. Defensively, he alters and blocks at a high clip while showing he can run the floor and be a finisher in the paint in transition.

Interesting post prospect out of Evansville Mater Dei that completely dominated the paint in the parts of two games I saw today. Big bodied 6’6” forward Luke Richardson Luke Richardson 6'6" | PF/C Evansville Mater Dei | 2028 State IN was a beast on the glass in the both ends of the floor playing with an extremely high motor. Defensively he did a good job communicating from the back line and being a help defender on drives. He stayed vertical and was a solid rim protector all day. He ran the floor well from rim to rim and carved out space on the blocks for post position and showed he could score in a variety of different ways around the basket. Will be an intriguing player to keep an eye on throughout the high school season.