Top Players in Lafayette Area: Halfway Through Season
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As we come back from winter break and most schools have a handful of games under their belt, we are starting to see trends on which players are carrying the load for their teams night in and night out. Throughout…
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Continue ReadingAs we come back from winter break and most schools have a handful of games under their belt, we are starting to see trends on which players are carrying the load for their teams night in and night out. Throughout the Lafayette area, there are five High School Varsity teams: Harrison, McCutcheon, Jefferson, Central Catholic, and West Lafayette. Here are the top players throughout the area.
2021 6’6 G/F Brooks Barnhizer Brooks Barnhizer 6'5" | SF Lafayette Jeff | 2021 State #203 Nation IN – Jefferson
As Brooks is one of the top players in the state, of course, he is going to be the top player in the area. He can score at all three levels with ease. He is great at attacking the rim and finishing with contact. With the use of his length, he could develop into a great defender at Northwestern.
2021 6’3 F Leyton McGovern – McCutcheon
McGovern is an agile forward who can score at all three levels. He has great size and length which enables him to get to the lane. Pairing those two together, McGovern is a versatile offensive player who is always a threat to score.
2021 6’1 G Joe Phinisee – McCutcheon
Phinisee is a well-known name to the Lafayette area, being the youngest of three boys to play basketball at McCutcheon. Joe is exceptional at attacking the rim using his blow-by speed, toughness, and aggressiveness.
2022 6’5 F Clark Barrett Clark Barrett 6'5" | SF Lafayette Central Catholic | 2022 State IN – Central Catholic
Specializing in catch and shoot situations, Clark is a phenomenal perimeter shooter when his feet are set. Combine that with his great size and you’ve got a unique high school player.
2022 6’0 G Jonah Lucas Jonah Lucas 6'0" | PG Lafayette Harrison | 2022 State IN – Harrison
Jonah is a left-handed guard who can score and defend at a high level. His three-point shot needs improvement, but he can hit the mid-range jumper at all areas of the court. Also, Lucas is an excellent athlete who can finish above the rim and play through contact.
2023 6’2 G/F Ben Henderson Ben Henderson 6'3" | SG Harrison | 2023 State IN – Harrison
Ben is a very well-rounded player who can do it all. He rebounds, makes plays on the defensive end, handles and dishes the rock, and can score well. As he continues to grow into his body and get quicker, he is a name to remember for upcoming seasons.
2023 6’0 G Braeden Shrewsberry – West Lafayette
Shrewsberry comes from a basketball family so he has an extremely high IQ on the court. He has a quick first step which allows him to get around his defender and shoot a floater about 10 feet from the hoop. With a quick release, great vision, high IQ, great shooter, Shrewsberry’s future is bright.