Grit Region Finals Preview – 8 Indiana Prospects to Follow

<p>The Prep Hoops Circuit has raged on throughout the spring and summer with numerous successful events across the country. Now, it is tournament time. Various Region Finals will be played in order to crown some champions with the Grit Region Finals taking place in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Nearly 300 teams will compete between the 15u, 16u, and 17u age divisions at the Grit Region Finals. Before the action tips off at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday evening, let's preview the upcoming action. We started by highlight <a href="https://prephoops.com/2022/07/grit-region-finals-preview-10-players-to-watch/">10 prospects across the Grit Region</a> that you should watch. Now, let's focus on eight players from right here in Indiana worth following.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1296990" first="Cal" last="Bostic"] (Park Tudor 2025/EG10 2025): Bostic is a high upside big man with a lot of tools at a young age. As a rising sophomore he already has a good skill level to go along with his 6'7" frame. He can knock down face-up jumpers stretching the floor out to the perimeter, is good on the roll, and finishes at the rim well. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1275808" first="David" last="Cundiff"] (Munster H.S. 2024/Team GRIII Elite 16u): This 6'0" guard has had a fantastic spring and summer for Team GRIII Elite. He really got hot from beyond the arc down in Atlanta and will look to carry that over to the Grit Region Finals. Cundiff is a talented scorer in the backcourt.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042495" first="Dylan" last="Doss"] (Heritage Christian 2023/INB Elite 17u): This smaller point guard has started to generate some small college attention this summer. Doss is a very good on-ball defender, initiates the offense well as the primary ball handler, and can knock down shots from beyond the arc. True point guard that brings two-way toughness.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1295310" first="D'Amare" last="Hood"] (Delta H.S. 2024/All Area Basketball Program 16u): He is a very athletic wing that could have a breakout junior season for Delta. Hood is a real threat in transition either with the ball as a playmaker or running the sidelines. Also, he drives it from the wings and is a threat to attack closeouts. 6'3" slasher/driver.</p> <p>Dominique Murphy Jr. (East Chicago Central H.S. 2025/D1 Indiana-1 16u): While playing up a year at the 16u level, Murphy has been one of the most intriguing prospects for D1 Indiana on the UA Rise Circuit. He will get a chance to play in the Grit Region Finals this weekend and show off his versatile skill set as a 6'5" wing. Division I caliber prospect.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1275771" first="Ron" last="Rutland III"] (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2024/INB Elite 16u): Rutland is making the move over from D1 Indiana and the UA Rise Circuit and will wrap up the summer playing with INB Elite 16u. The 6'1" shot-making guard who holds an offer from IUPUI will add a nice scoring punch to the backcourt this weekend.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1295323" first="Ian" last="Stephens"] (New Palestine H.S. 2023/JH1 IndyElite 17u): Stephens has been one of the biggest stock-risers on the Prep Hoops Circuit through the spring and summer. The 6'5" forward is really starting to expand his game out to the perimeter, but continues to dominate around the basket. Left-hander is one of the top small college forward prospects in the state.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="935728" first="Dylan" last="Watson"] (Castle H.S. 2023/EG10 17u): Under-the-radar big man that small college programs need to make sure they see this weekend if they haven't already. The 6'9" Watson plays hard, takes up space on the defensive end, and can finish at the rim offensively. College programs always need size and Watson has plenty of it.</p>