2018 IGBRR Preseason High School Showcase Recap

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2018 IGBRR Preseason Showcase Recap

2018 Preseason High School Showcase Registration List v9.13

2018 Preseason Showcase Agenda

 

Evals (can also be found in the event PDF recap)

 

2019 Tabitha Klem 5’9 W Gibson Southern
Tabitha had a solid day thru drills, games and skill competition, including winning the first round of the 3 point competition by knocking down 7 of 10 balls. She is known for that ability to shoot it but her game is more. High bball IQ with a strong frame gives her versatility on both ends. She can go to work around the basket, goes to the boards on both ends and exploits matchups, while finding space as shooter off the ball. She can play physical on the defensive end and defend multiple spots. Averaged 15 ppg as a junior. Uncommitted senior, named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2019 Bailey Taft 5’3 PG Greenwood
A true point that has command of the floor and shows the leaderships skills you want from that spot. Has good handles with an explosive step that allows her to get into space and create opportunities for teammates and herself. Ability to hit the three ball or get to the rim and find teammates with court vision and interior passing skills. Pushes the ball and makes good decisions valuing possessions. Had good showing in both All-Indiana Showcase and Preseason Showcase playing with and against high level competition. Averaged 9ppg and 2 apg as junior at Greenwood High School. AIS participant and uncommitted senior.

 

2020 Leah Miller 5’6 G Salem
Leah is solid all-around athlete that has natural feel for the game. A type of kid that can pick up a ball coming out of another sport and look like she hasn’t missed a beat. She can score at all levels and has the ball skills to create space and be a playmaker off the bounce. Showed a solid mid-range game and ability to create a variety of scoring opportunities. High focus and energy prospect that seems to embrace the challenge. Leah was the Hot Shot Champion putting up a record 44 points in the Semi Final round and another 38 in the finals. Had a monster sophomore season at Salem averaging 18.5ppg, 3.6 apg and 3 spg.

 

2020 Cherrelle Newson 5’4 G Ben Davis
Cherrelle is known as one of the premier three point shooters in the state, nailing 66 last season for the Giants at a 40% clip. So it was no surprise she captured the Showcase 3 point Championship hitting on 18 triples, which included a 7 of 10 performance in the Semis. Capable of putting it on the floor and finding teammates in transition. Showed a quick step and played with a strong frame on both ends. Played with good instincts and defended bigger matchups well. Averaged 10 ppg for 4A Ben Davis as a sophomore. Named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2021 Taylor Austin 5’5 G Lake Station Edison
Taylor led all freshman in scoring last season with 25ppg at Lake Station Edison. She also made a good impression at last year’s showcase and returned in a big way this year. Taylor won the Skillz Challenge Championship with some of the fastest times we’ve seen, which included a record tying 15.9 in the Semi and a 16.1 seconds to take the championship. Quick step with good handles allows her to get to the rim or into open space. Excels in transition with court vision and ability to finish plays in the lane. Active on the defensive end with good hands/feet along with anticipation and instincts to create deflections and turnovers that go quickly the other way. Named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2021 Trinity Clinton 5’7 G Penn
Trinity was one of the best athletes in the gym with a skilled game to compliment. Was difficult to stop with the ball as she was getting to the rim and finishing with athleticism time and again. Showed the ability to handle the ball and get shots off in tight spaces. Played a physical downhill game. Rebounded at a high level from the guard position, with ability to push the ball off of a board. Able to defend bigger matchups with her strong frame or quicker more athletic matchups with active hands/feet. Averaged 8ppg and 3rpg as a frosh for 4A Penn. Named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2021 McKenzie Hudgen 5’7 G Mishawaka Marian
McKenzie is a high energy high skilled prospect that continues to add to her game. Has the skillset to handle the ball and facilitate from the point or can play off the ball as a scorer. Capable shooter from all levels with ability to heat up from downtown. Can create space and get to the basket off the dribble as well. Sees the floor and sets up teammates while on the move but best at attacking basket in transition and putting pressure on D. Stays active on defense and willing to mix it up and rebound against bigger opponents. Averaged 7 ppg and 3 rpg as a frosh. Transferred to Mishawaka Marian. AIS participant and named to the All-Showcase Team for second year.

 

2021 Zakia Rasheed 5’8 G Bishop Chatard
Zakia is an elite level scorer. She can put it in the hoop at all three levels at a high rate. Shoots it well off both the bounce and catch but the best part of her game is going to the hoop with a combination of skill and strength. Sets up her driving lanes well and can finish in a variety of ways at the rim. Plays with good instincts and vision with ability to setup teammates while on the move. Averaged 12.6 ppg, 3rpg, 2.5 aps as a frosh. Transferred to Bishop Chatard. Named to the All-Showcase Team for the second year.

 

2021 Mary Wilson 5’10 W Center Grove
Mary goes all out every time we see her, it doesn’t matter if it’s in the layup line or a high level game. She battles on both ends for boards, position, loose balls and any other advantage she can take from her opponent. Match that with a high skill set and you get one of the most versatile and dynamic prospects in her class. Has a strong frame and finishes around the basket, shoots it well from behind the line and is improving at creating off the bounce. AIS participant and named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2022 Aylssa Crockett 6’1 W Westfield
Alyssa has a long wiry frame with wingspan that’s used as an asset on both ends. Solid versatile skill set for size and age. Can handle it and attack from the wing, finishing at the rim in a variety of ways with her length and skill. Can shoot it, with ability to get off jumpers in tight spots. Has overall good agility and fluid game. Disruptive on defensive end using length and wingspan to change passing angles and shots. AIS participant and named to the All-Showcase Team.

 

2022 Gracie Bobo 5’8 G Penn
Gracie joined us in back to back weekends and impressed in both instances. She has nice length with an athletic frame and fluid game. She showed an overall versatile game with ability to score it all levels. Shoots it well out to the 3 line both off the catch and bounce. Has the ball skill to handle it from the point and create some space. Able to play either backcourt spots or even slide to the wing. Played with a good motor and confidence.

 

2022 Bailie Stephens 5’6 G Warsaw
We have seen a lot of Bailie over the last month from IWU camp to the last two weekends at Futures camp and at the Preseason Showcase. She has been consistent and played at a high level with energy and passion each viewing. Has a strong guard frame and plays a physical downhill game. Shows a solid skill set with the ability to handle the ball and make plays off the dribble or work off the ball to find space and opportunity. Finishes at a high rate in a variety ways at the basket and sets up teammates while on the move. Rebounds it well from the guard spot and plays baseline to baseline.

 

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