Marlin Academy (P32) 17u was in control for much of the game, but ended up needing a wild overtime period to pull out the victory. Laney was the star throughout showcasing his high-level athleticism from the wing. When he drives it he drives it with the idea of dunking on any defender in his way and he did just that a couple of times on Thursday evening. He is also a very good cutter and provides some matchup problems due to his positional size, strength, and athleticism. Laney, a rising senior from Center Grove, has been a major stock-riser this summer.

The lengthy 6’4” Senior guard put on an absolute show in the Trojans win over Princeton on the Carmel Main Floor at Charlie Hughes on Sunday. Effortless scorer that’s comfortable playing on and off the ball. Plays through contact well on drives and did a good job playing off two feet and utilizing shot fakes in the lane before scoring. Incredible athlete that made the gym erupt when he drove down the lane and dunked on basically the entire Princeton team. Fluid athlete that showed his impact on both ends of the floor throughout the game with active hands on the ball and rebounding his position.

Whether he was getting to the basket in transition, using his athleticism and size to attack closeout, or hitting a pull-up jump shot, Laney had it going offensively on Friday at the IBCA Top 100 Showcase. The rising senior at Center Grove High School has had a good spring overall and should continue to garner a good deal of small college interest. Very good player.

Every time Center Grove product Zavier Laney Zavier Laney 6'4" | SG/PG Center Grove | 2027 State IN steps on the floor, there is a chance he’s the most athletic player in the game. He’s a long and athletic guard that is capable of taking over games on both ends of the floor. Scores it well from all over but thrives in getting downhill looking to make a play above the rim. Really nice small college guard that plays with a high motor and high IQ from both guard spots.

The athletic combo guard out of Center Grove is a player that caught my attention in an open gym back in the fall, and seeing him play in person as well as multiple times on stream, Laney is a kid that I absolute love what I have seen out of him. He’s a blend of production and potential. Fluid athlete that impacts the game on both sides of the ball. Constantly in attack mode with his scoring ability from all over the floor. Capable three-point shooter while not forcing anything and taking what the defense gives him. Relentless when he’s getting down hill and has shown the ability to play above the room. Expect his stock to rise heading into his senior season.

On the Center Grove side vs Pike, it was a more balanced effort for the Trojans but the one guy that really stood out to me was their leading scorer, Zavier Laney Zavier Laney 6'4" | SG/PG Center Grove | 2027 State IN . The junior guard has a long frame to him but is ultra aggressive when he needs to be. He stated off the game with an ice reverse baseline layup then hit a big corner three to give Center Grove some momentum. If Laney is clicking on the floor, Trojans will always have a shot.

Athletic two-guard that showed up when the lights were the brightest. Hard downhill driver with wiggle on the perimeter. Uses his body well and can stay on balance through contact while finishing with either hand around the basket. Capable three-point shooter that is really good off the catch when his feet are set. Aggressive defender in the passing lanes looking for a steal to get out so he can put on a show above the rim in transition.

One of a couple of sophomores to emerge in the rotation for Center Grove last season, Laney averaged 4.8 points per game. The athletic 6’3″ guard has excellent physical tools and positional size on the perimeter. He drives it hard and finishes well up around the rim. Look for him to have a big junior season for what should be an improved Center Grove team. He makes his debut in our rankings here at #96 overall in the Class of 2027.

Eye popping athleticism from the 6’2” Junior guard that had me walk away most impressed with his upside. Fluid athlete at the guard spot that can play on or off the ball. Shifty handle gets him to his spot where he confidently can rise up over defenders or finish at the rim in a variety of different ways. High IQ off the ball that knows when to cut. Numerous times he back cut for a bucket finishing above the rim. Just returned from a broken wrist so still gaining full confidence back, but shot the ball extremely well at the workout. Has a chance to be special on both ends of the floor with his athleticism.