July Live Period – 3SSB/Adidas Gold Preview
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If it feels like we just finished up the scholastic period of the recruiting calendar it is because we did. June is barely in the rearview mirror with a live period just wrapping up June 24-26th which featured the IHSAA/IBCA…
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Continue ReadingIf it feels like we just finished up the scholastic period of the recruiting calendar it is because we did. June is barely in the rearview mirror with a live period just wrapping up June 24-26th which featured the IHSAA/IBCA Charlie Hughes Showcase here in Indiana. However, basketball and recruiting never stop. Another live period will begin on July 7th and run through July 10th as teams from the Hoosier state primarily travel to Atlanta, Kansas City, and South Carolina for various events. We at Prep Hoops Indiana will provide wall-to-wall coverage of everything including having boots on the ground in Atlanta bringing in-person updates from UAA/UA Rise Session III, NY2LA Best of the South, and, of course, our own Prep Hoops Live Atlanta. We started with a preview of the UAA/UA Rise Circuit and now will dive into the 3SSB/Adidas Gold Gauntlet.
Indiana Elite will have all of their age groups from the 15u-17u competing in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the Adidas Boys 3SSB Championship. The 17u group features Penn State commit Logan Imes Logan Imes 6'4" | PG Zionsville | 2023 State #202 Nation IN (Zionsville H.S. 2023) in the backcourt and his high school teammate Nick Richart Nick Richart 6'9" | PF Zionsville | 2023 State IN (Zionsville H.S. 2023) in the front court. The status of Imes is unknown currently as he has been nursing an ankle injury and may still not suit up this week. Richart, a 6’10″ forward, recently earned his first offer from Illinois State and likely will pick up some more during the month of July. In terms of the most high profile uncommitted recruit, Indiana Elite has JaQualon Roberts JaQualon Roberts 6'8" | PF Bloomington North | 2023 State IN (Bloomington H.S. North 2023) who has a host of high-major offers.
The 16u Indiana Elite team features one of the most talked about prospects in the country these days in 6’10″ 5-star center Flory Bidunga Flory Bidunga 6'9" | C Kokomo | 2024 State #7 Nation IN . Now ranked #6 in the country by Rivals, Bidunga has stated to pick up high-major offers including one from Auburn that came on Sunday. The left-hander will be one of the most watched players in the country during this live period in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In-state guards Aaron Fine Aaron Fine 6'3" | PG Noblesville | 2024 State IN (Noblesville H.S. 2024) and Josiah Dunham Josiah Dunham 6'0" | PG Evansville Christian | 2024 State IN (Evansville Christian 2024) also will suit up this weekend.
At the 15u level, Indiana Elite features a handful of the best prospects in the state. Top 5 prospect Braylon Mullins Braylon Mullins 6'5" | SG Greenfield-Central | 2025 State #123 Nation IN (Greenfield-Central H.S. 2025) is one of the best guards in the state in his class while 6’7″ Dezmon Briscoe Dezmon Briscoe 6'9" | PF Crispus Attucks | 2025 State #107 Nation IN (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2025) is arguably the best big man in the rising sophomore class in Indiana. Other talented prospects in the backcourt include Jonathany Hall (Fishers H.S. 2025) and Luke Ertel (Mount Vernon Fortville H.S. 2026). This is a really fun team to watch.
On the Adidas Gold Gauntlet teams have a scheduled game either Wednesday or Thursday before bracket play begins and runs through Sunday morning. At the 17u level there are three teams, Indiana Elite Team Indiana, Indiana Central, and Indiana Ice. There are also three 16u teams with Indiana Elite Team Indiana, Indiana Ice, and 5Star all competing on the Gold Gauntlet. Indiana Elite Team Indiana and Indiana Ice also will compete at the 15u age division. Here is one player on each team competing on the Adidas Gold Gauntlet to watch closely over the next several days in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Luke Almodovar Luke Almodovar 6'2" | SG Noblesville | 2023 State IN (Noblesville H.S. 2023/Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2023): Very athletic left-handed guard that is scoring the ball at a high rate this spring and summer. NAIA level for sure with DII or even low-major potential.
- James Stasey James Stasey 6'9" | C Fishers | 2023 State IN (Fishers H.S. 2023/Indiana Central 2023): 6’9″ forward impressed a lot of coaches at Charlie Hughes. Good on the roll, good hands, and finished at a very high level. Top forward prospect for small colleges.
- Marcus Ankney Marcus Ankney 6'3" | SG Center Grove | 2023 State IN (Center Grove H.S. 2023/Indiana Ice 2023): Recently picked up an Indiana Wesleyan offer. 6’2″-6’3″ guard with great shot-making ability off of the dribble.
- Taden Metzger Taden Metzger 6'3" | SG Fishers | 2024 State IN (Fishers H.S. 2024/Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2024): Elite shooter that went 50% from beyond the arc at Charlie Hughes. Worth schools getting eyes on in the 2024 class with his shooting ability.
- Deion Miles Deion Miles 6'0" | PG Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN (Hamilton Southeastern H.S. 2024/Indiana Ice 2024): Dynamic left-handed guard is quick and can create off of the dribble. Shoots it well from the perimeter as well.
- Rasauun Johnson Rasauun Johnson 6'2" | SG Mishawaka | 2024 State IN (Mishawaka H.S. 2024/5Star 2024): Good size and strength on the wing at 6’3″ with the ability to attack the basket off of the dribble. Potential to be one of the better on-ball defenders in the class.
- Colby Hall Colby Hall 6'6" | PF Brownstown Central | 2025 State IN (Brownstown Central H.S. 2025/Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2025): Very intriguing prospect with a 6’6″ frame and good skill level. Can face-up and shoot from the perimeter while also finishing around the basket. High potential.
- Jack McGraw (Clinton Prairie H.S. 2025/Indiana Ice 2025): Skilled guard that had a good freshman season at the varsity level and a good spring with Indiana Ice. Definitely one to follow as he continues to develop.