What To Watch For: Forum Tip-Off Classic
This Saturday brings with it the full lineup of talent the state has to offer with the Forum Tip-Off Classic in Indianapolis at the Southport Fieldhouse. With six games on tap, things get underway at noon and go all through the day. This is our preview of what to watch for throughout the event.
Schedule:
- Castle vs. Southport – 12:00PM
- Culver Academies vs. Lawrence North – 1:40PM
- Hamilton Southeastern vs. Center Grove – 3:20PM
- McCutcheon vs. Indianapolis Tindley – 5:00PM
- Pickerington North (OH) vs. South Bend Riley – 6:40PM
- Fort Wayne North vs. New Albany – 8:30PM
Eric’s Most Anticipated Games
- Fort Wayne North vs. New Albany – 8:30PM
- Pickerington North (OH) vs. South Bend Riley – 6:40PM
- Hamilton Southeastern vs. Center Grove – 3:20PM
- Culver Academies vs. Lawrence North – 1:40PM
- McCutcheon vs. Indianapolis Tindley – 5:00PM
- Castle vs. Southport – 12:00PM
Six Questions To Be Answered
- Can Pickerington North’s post players provide enough defense for South Bend Riley’s wings?
- Will Mabor Majak stay out of foul trouble and be the difference maker he was against Fort Wayne North?
- Can Lawrence North use their press well against Culver?
- Which team controls the game more, Fort Wayne North or New Albany?
- Will Robert Phinisee and Eric Hunter Jr. actually defend each other?
- Who are going to be the surrounding players that win the game for Castle or Southport?
Top Matchups: Forum Tip-Off Classic
- Keion Brooks Jr. (FW North) vs. Romeo Langford (New Albany)
- Mabor Majak (HSE) vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Center Grove)
- Jerome Hunter (Pickerington North) vs. Damezi Anderson (SB Riley)
- Robert Phinisee (McCutcheon) vs. Eric Hunter Jr. (Indianapolis Tindley)
- Trey Galloway (Culver) vs. Jared Hankins (Lawrence North)
- Noah Smith (HSE) vs. Spencer Piercefield (Center Grove)