Indiana Basketball News
“State’s Largest Prep-College Monthly”
Vol. #3 Issue 3
e-mail: INDBASKETBALNEWS@AOL.COM
Nov. , 1999
Thomas, Dokes Sign Early!!
November 10th both 6’7” Aaron Thomas, Northridge and 6’9” Ronald Dokes, South Bend Riley both told
IBN they couldn’t decide and would wait until April. Late surges by Robert Morris for Thomas and Ball
State for Dokes was enough to change their minds. Wide body highly skilled Thomas is a solid recruit for
low division one Robert Morris. 6’9” Dokes has been rapidly improving his game to fit his size 20 shoes
and he now has become a solid high major prospect. 6’6” Matt Backs of Marion also had trouble deciding
but chose Elon because of academics, the beautiful campus and freshman prospective playing time. 6’5”
235lb. David Beigh of Lafayette Harrison has decided to use his 90MPH fast ball for his education at
Oklahoma State University.IBN applauds preps that widely pursue their best sport in college ala Scott
Rolen (a former tremendous hooper at Jasper High School) who now is with the Philadelphia Philly
organization.
Senior Recruiting
6’7” Myron Hodge--Evansville Bosse, Tennessee Volunteers are his favorite but Vincennes, Paris, Barton,
Tyler and Lincoln Trail amonst many other JUCOS are more realistic.
6’2” Derek Yoder-Westview--Ashland, Truman State (MO), Morehead State, Evansville, Bethel
6’5” (SF) Aaron Drake-Cambridge City-Colgate, Univ. of Indpls., Hanover and Depauw
6’7” Doug Dzybinski--Boone Grove--Signee at the University of Indianapolis
6’8” Lindsay Henderson--Hammond Morton--Lewis, Bucknell, Maine
6’6” Josh Harbarger--Avon--Possibly soon for Olney Jr. College
6’2” C.J. Hill--Ben Davis--silky shooter had Western Michigan as favorite but UMASS, Miami Ohio, No.
Illinois and So. Illlinois still involved in late decision (April) Will he Prop 48?
6’2” Aaron Jillson-Munster--Akron, Marshall, Western Ky., Iowa State
6’4” Andrew White-Penn-Ashland offer will wait-Davidson, Colgate, Butler, Evansville. Walking on is
possibility at other schools.
5’11” Matt Storm-Lapel-3.8GPA, 1080SAT, 24 ACT. Big fish in small town-sits on rim. Touches 10 feet
six on vertical. Taylor and Anderson show most interest.
6’4” (SF) Bryan Crossman-Elwood, 3.8GPA, 1100 SAT, 23 ACT. West Point, Wheaton, Bethel,
Sewanee, Point Loma.
6’3” Combo guard Corey Stokes-East Chicago Central-Possible qualifier but more likely JUCO and he
desires Florida Jr. College.
6’4” swing Andre Clark-Gary Lew Wallace--Gary’s best player has versatile skills but many question
marks surround Andre.
6’4” 210 PF John Collins-South Bend Lasalle- “He plans to win all in South Bend. “States he plans to
NCAA qualify and show all doubters wrong. Siena and Earlham lead but Allegheny, Evansville and
Oregon State have shown interest.
5’10” Chris Loveless-Mooresville-signed with Grand Valley State.
Top Junior Recruiting
6’Chris Thomas-Indpls. Pike--The order in which Chris gave us his list: Duke, Mich. State, Stanford,
Notre Dame, Arizona,Kentucky, Indiana and UCLA. We asked about his dad Frank’s abilities (former
Butler star) and Chris stated, “All he can now do is bang and he won’t pass. He’s excited about Loren
Crone moving in from Frankfort and he states all Pike’s rejects transfer to Northwest or Ritter. “ Thomas
sets no timetable for decision but not before Nov. 2000. Kansas also wants in.
6’7” Sean Kline--Indiana, Notre Dame and Michigan State are favorites with Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa and
Marquette in the picture for the Huntington Northstar.
6’7” Andre Patterson-Ft. Wayne Concordia--Just turned 16, Dad emphasizes Andre will stay wide open
since he is so young. Offers from Kansas, Michigan, Purdue, Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan State and Ohio
State. 6’8” Jake Howe-Evansville Harrison--Iowa, Xavier, Purdue, Cincinnati, Mich. State, Valpo,
Marquette, Clev. State and Univ. of So. Indiana.
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6’4” Aaron Patterson-Ben Davis--Iowa State, Purdue, Western Ky., East. Ky., Ill. State.
5’8” Nick Washington-Ben Davis-quit hoops for awhile due to burn out. Returns to Giants with Antonio
Lisenbee in January. Nick claims hoop love is back! 2.0 GPA and interest from Ga., P.U. and M.S.U..
6’6” Ric Wyand-Franklin Central-unofficially visited Iowa’s homecoming. Also Rutgers, Notre Dame,
Iowa State, Xavier and Va. Tech.
6’9” 200 lb. Adam Schaper-Kankakee Valley-Broken wrist out until mid DecemberUnofficially visited
Iowa State and vists North Carolina State Dec. 1. also likes Purdue, Colorado State, Ind. State, Evansville,
Stanford and Northwestern.
6’5” 2G Dennis Coutee-Jeffersonville--states his team this year has great depth to go with him,
Northern,Shelton and Charles Thomas. He will stay wide open until Sr. year but Iowa, Louisville and
Indiana are his favorites.
6’4” Leon Petty-Cathedral--gave up foottball this year to concentrate on hoops. Beocoming a point guard.
Ohio State, Iowa, UMASS, Ball State and Xavier lead.
6’0” Terren Wilson-Warren Central--Xavier, Western Kentucky, Indiana State, Va. Tech , Bowling Green.
Where’s IUPUI and Butler??
6’4” Ken Lampley-Gary Roosevelt-Purdue, UMASS, Bowling Green State, Oklahoma, Texas A and M.,
Indiana.
6’2” Brandon Mcknight-South Bend Lasalle-Notre Dame is favorite. Also Iowa, Minnesota, Bowling
Green, Ohio State, Miami Ohio.
6’0” Cris Brunson-Evansville Reitz-commited to Univ. of Southern Indiana as freshman but will consider
all Division One offers like Notre Dame, Butler and Morehead State.
6’3” Brice Jones--Muncie South. States his teammates Gerry Hall and Tyrone Mason will be out until
January 1. UMASS, Iowa, Notre Dame, Bowling Green, Morehead State, Marshall, Eastern Kentucky are
favorites.
6’6” 235lb. Jackson Atoyebi-Culver Military Academy. Touches 11 ft. 3 on his vertical. Runs 4.7 forty as
tight end. Evansville and Morehead State see his hoop potential.
6’5” Jay Dawson-Benton Central-unofficially visited Purdue and Illinois State. Miami Ohio and Valpo.
favorites with Syracuse, Morehead, Bowling Green, Ind. State and St. Josephs.
6’7” Scott Bushong-Ft. Wayne Carroll-Iowa, BGSU, Cleveland State, Bethel, and Morehead State.
6’6” Gabe Miller-Ft. Wayne Carroll-will be playing PG this year. Iowa, West. Michigan, BGSU and
Morehead State.
6’8” Jerod Adler-Adams Central-States he’s open to all schools that are good fit academically. Notre
Dame, Miami Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin are leaders. Big fella says he’s finishing better as a result of being
pummeled in practice by football blocking dummies.
6’6” Andrew Laird-Penn H.S. A student 1000 SAT likes Iowa, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Indiana State
and BGSU.
6’7” 200 lb. Zach Reuter-Martinsville-out until Jan. with broken foot. Xavier, Va. Tech, UMASS,
Morehead State and much more Div. one interest.
6’6” 190lb. Michael Dolezal-Michigan City Marquette-solid SF skill, 3.75 GPA. a St. Josephs, Evansville,
Purdue, Wichita State, Morehead State, Butler, IUPUI.
6’7” Justin Harrig-Penn-first year to play-arms longer than 6’9” teammate Brian Kane and reportedly he
will be more effective.
6’0” Jake Wiltrout-Plainfield-State Champ scored 19 in final game. Butler, Bowling Green, Ind. State,
Morehead State and Evansville.
6’7” John Chapman-Blackford -Elon, Morehead State, Evansville.
6’8” 285 lb. Josh Chapman-Blackford-”John’s cousin”. Big guy needs work and court time.
6’0” Lonnie Randolph-Merrillville- PG state’s he’s dropping flash for substance. Great QB in football but
wants major college hoops. Dad is former State Senator and current East Chicago Judge.
Lonnie likes Miami Florida, Rutgers, Iowa State, Michigan, Purdue, Georgia, Ind. State, No. Illinois and Ill.
State.
6’7” Marcus Barham-Bloomington South. Rumored leaving as parents work for General Electric.
Developing big fella who likes Rutgers, Iowa State and Xavier. South recently defeated Jared Jeffries in
scrimmage game.
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6’2’ Johnny Miller,-Muncie Central--Jumping Johnny says he now has jumpes. He looked great in Sept.
State workout. John likes Marquette, Michigan State, Ind. State, Ball State, wright State and Morehead
State.
6’2” Chris Hill-Lawrence North-High major 4.0 student also good quarterback. Iowa, Notre Dame,
Standord and USC.
6’0” Greg Durm-Elwood-perpetual motion is Durm’s strength. He likes Evansville, Lehigh, Holy Cross,
Army, Navy, Morehead State. 4.18 GPA of 4.0.
6’11”268lb. (in shoes) Mike Benassi-Mishawaka--University of Evansville, Morehead State, Elon, Indiana
Purdue-Ft. Wayne.
6’5”Victor Powell-Jeffersonville-developing small forward with explosive moves lists Virginia and Old
Dominion.
6’7” 240lb. Brandon Turner-Anderson Highland. He expects big school year with help from 6’8” Sr.
Ryan Poole and 6’6” 220lb. Nathan Willoughby. Schools include, Xavier, Lehigh, Butler, Univ. of
Evansville, Morehead State, IUPUI, and Taylor.
6’2” 160lb. Drew Gore-Monrovia-combo likes Evansville, Morehead State and Marian(Indpls.)
6’8” 225lb. Paul Kopanski-Michigan City--Great skills, hit the 15 footer or take you Down the Boulevard.
Ill. State, Bowling Green, Cleveland State, UMASS, Iowa.
6’0” Will Caudle-Warren Central--”Has best body in class-reboundmachine-shot blocker-hands are
questionable. Academics on rise! Purdue, Ball State, Iowa, Butler, Ind. State and Bowling Green lead.
6’4” Jeremy Peckingpaugh--Shenandoah-C+ student --Lists Morehead State, Loyola, Colgate, Davidson
and West Point. “long qarmed scorer off dribble.”
6’7” 230lb. Derek Lawrence--Northview--Yale, Army interested 2.9GPA and rising.
6’5” 240 lb. Mike Rhinehart--Ft. Wayne Homestead-Nebraska caliber football talent. Solid small college
hoop prospect.
6’2” Kyle Hankins--Bloomington south--Indiana, Iowa, Bowling Green, Clemson, Marquette, Purdue.
6’6” Phillip Griffith--Blue River Valley--Morehead State, Lehigh, Anderson, Taylor. 195 pounder has
4.0GPA, 1120 SAT and should blossom under 6’7” coach Barry Huckaby.
JUCO Report
Monthly we hope to recognize the achievements of Hoosiers in Junior Colleges. Barton County in Texas
sent New Albany’s Lamont Roland to LSU this year and went and signed Hoosiers Eric Bush(Anderson)
Jamaal Davis (Merrillville-Purdue) and Carlton Baker (East Chicago.) 7-0 through Nov. 21, Eric Bush is
leading the show with 12 PPG and 10APG;. He’s interested in Hawaii, Texas Tech, Bowling Green,
Nebraska and LSU. Purdue transfer Jamaal Davis at 6’8” 230lb. seemingly has mentally matured and is
producing 21 PPG and 11RPG. UCLA, LSU, Auburn, Oklahoma, Iowa, Iowa State and Washington State
he says are his top 7. 6’6” Carlton Baker has earned his GED, is becoming a disciplined student and is
averaging 4 rim rattling dunks, 23 PPG and 9RPG. He says his favorite schools are Iowa, UMASS,
Wyoming, Fresno State, UNLV, LSU, UCLA, Ball State or the NBA. 5’11” Jason Carter of Gary Mann
High School left for Barton County as soon as the IHSAA reneged on their earlier offer of hardship
eligibility. Jason also has earned his GED--is not playing this year so when he graduates from Barton next
year he will have 3 years of NCAA eligibility remaining. Jason states, “he is wide open to all schools.”
According to Eric Bush “Jason Carter is another Damon Stoudamire who may not even
visit the NCAA. IBN next visited with Vincennes University’s Cameron Stephens. He will graduate
from Vincennes this season as most Purdue credits transferred. Cam states that he and Aaron Mcgee
(Oklahoma signee) and Aaron Hogg (6’5” Boss Hogg of Warren Central) battle every day in practice.
Cam loves the long range bombs from Alan Goff (Terre Haute North) and Chris Sanders (North Know)
but he says someone must step up at point guard. Cameron’s back is now healthy and no whirlpools are
necessary before practice. Cam’s favorite schools now include Ball State, Oklahoma, Long Beach State,
Tenn., Florida, Va. Tech, UMASS and he still talks with Purdue. Olney Central in Illinois is a Hoosier
guard factory as former Vincennes prep and IUPUI star Lance Madison (assit.coach) reports no fewer than
five former Hoosier preps are now playing well at guard for Olney. Anthony Kyle (Elkhart)
Brennon Clemmons (Northwest) Wes Attebury (Evansville) Michael Darrett (Evansville) and Kyle
Bixler (Jeffersonville.)6’5” East Chicago bench warmer Marcellous Randolph is long and scoring 15 PPG
and grabbing 6RPG at South Suburban College. 6’6” Prentiss “I never played at Wirt in Gary” is playing
extremely well at West Hills Juco in California. 6’3” Derek Jones of Anderson defined the word “suspect”
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in High School but his Michael Jordan hang time intrigued all watchers. Hopefully his maturity is rising at
Mt. St. Jacinto in California. 6’0” stud Travus Wright of Muncie South is at Highland in Kansas and Ft.
Wayne-Wayne’s top 1999 player Mike Rutledge is at Sauk Valley, Illinois with 6’3”Quincy Rutledge also
from the Fort but from Ft. Wayne North side. 6’7” Vincent Hart of Gary
Westside was“thrown out of Hutchinson but reportedly landed in Chaffey California. Why would NFL
football prospect 5’8” Maurice Noethtich play basketball in an Illinois JUCO? The Anderson Highland
grad maybe making the same mistake that Otis Shannon Cathedral is tempted to make and that the Hoosier
archives are famous for--6’4” Herb Dove (Perry Meridian), 6’4”Marlon Fleming (Southport), 6’6” Juda
Parks (East Chicago) are just a few glaring examples and Maurice apparently is headed down the same
journey. IBN wishes him well and as always hopes all his career options have open windows. Ron Heflin
Jr. is now 6’7” 210lb. and playing at Black Hawk College (Illinois). Other notables include Lafayette
Central Catholics deep shooting Dan Shukraft at Owens Community College and 6’8” 210lb. Matt Boling
(Lawrence North) at New Mexico Jr. College. Qualifying academically out of high school the “springy
small forward” , Boling is eligible for the 2000-2001 NCAA Division one season.
Class of 2002 Prospects
As always our rankings are based on the college potential of the student athletes by projected playing
position. Sophomore are “Intriguing as puberty dominates their life and many will blossom while the early
matures may drop off the rankings altogether. Some of the top ranked prospects have had great varsity
season but must continue to raise their “games” or they will drop as others grow and improve.
Class of 2002
Centers:
1. 6’8” Justin Johnston
2. 6’8” Delco Rowley
3. 6’9” John Morningstar
4. 6’7” Milos Mirkovic
5. 6’7” Andrew Kregers
6. 6’7” Martez Lane
7. 6’8” Chris Hunter
8. 6’7” Chris Hartley
9. 6’7” Leon Glenn
10.6’7” Aaron Dixon
11.6’6” Kevin Cates
12.6’6” Ike Daughertyh
13.6’5” Evan West
14.6’5” Brian Johnson
15.6’8” Charlie Jenney
16.6’6” George Brinley
17.6’5” Clifton Gish
18.6’7” Kyle Coffey
19.6’7” Aaron Gordon
20.6’7” Jim Marten
21.6’5” Joel Hobson
22.6’6” Dan Yunker
23.6’6” Randy Kessler
24.6’4” Brandon Lee
25.6’3” Skyler Young
26.6’6” Justin Upchurch
27.6’4” Joey Cuff
Merrillville
Merrillvlle, Indiana
Arlington
Indianapolis, Indiana
Concord
Elkhart, Indiana
Seymour
Seymour, Indiana
Lawrence Central Indianapolis, Indiana
Snider
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Westside
Gary, Indiana
Noblesville
Noblesville, Indiana
Roosevelt
Gary, Indiana
West Noble
Ligonier, Indiana
Marion
Marion, Indiana
East
Columbus, Indiana
Austin
Austin, Indiana
Austin
Austin, Indiana
Floyd Central
Floyd Knobs, Indiana
Ben Davis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Pike Central
Petersburg, Indiana
Center Grove
Greenwood, Indiana
East Noble
Kendalville, Indiana
Brebeuf
Indianapolis, Indiana
Center Grove
Greenwood, Indiana
Woodlan
Woodburn, Indiana
Castle
Newburgh
Wirt
Gary, Indiana
Lacrosse
Blue River Valley Mt. Summit, Indiana
South Central
Power Forwards:
1.
2.
3.
4.
6’8” Sean May
6’6” Kyle Thrasher
6’6” Mike Otto
6’4” Keith Moore
North
Floyd Central
Maconaquah
Southside
Bloomington, Indiana
Floyd Knobs, Indiana
Maconaquah, Indiana
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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5. 6’4” Blake Schoen
6. 6’6” Angelo Smith
7. 6’6” Nathan Carter
8. 6’6” Alan Cornett
9. 6’4” Ian Mcgriff
10. 6’5” Matt Kiefer
11. 6’3” Adam Huebner
12. 6’5” Kyle Smith
13. 6’5” Mike Bradley
14. 6’3” Brock Graves
15. 6’2” Jason Bell
16. 6’3” Marvin Rogers
17. 6’2” Ryan Potter
18. 6’3” Derek Frye
19. 6’4” Sam Snow
20. 6’4” Ben Lieske
21. 6’6” Jon Hall
22. 6’5” Justin Frye
23. 6’3” William Wise
24. 6’3” Brandon Buscher
25. 6’2” Brian Smith
26. 6’6” Greg Lee
27. 6’4” Clint Waskom
Benton Central Oxford, Indiana
Lawrence North Indianapolis, Indiana
Gary Mann
Gary, Indiana
Lawrence Cen. Indianapolis, Indiana
Laporte
Laporte, Indiana
Mater Dei
Evansville, Indiana
Lake Central
St. John, Indiana
Avon
Avon, Indiana
Richmond
Richmond, Indiana
Rossville
Rossville, Indiana
Arlington
Indianapolis, Indiana
Wayne
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Lawrence North Indianapolis, Indiana
Northrop
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Western Boone Thorntown, Indiana
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Indiana
Charlestown
Charlestown, Indiana
Elwood
Elwood, Indiana
Calumet
Gary, Indiana
Chesterton
Chesterton, Indiana
Brownsburg
Brownsburg, Indiana
Culver Community Culver, Indiana
Brownstown Central
Small Forwards:
1. 6’9” Tyler Best
Cen. Catholic
Lafayette, Indiana
2. 6’2” Antwan Alexander Ben Davis
Indianapolis, Indiana
3. 6’3” Russell Trudeau Cen. Catholic
Lafayette, Indiana
4. 6’3” Alan Miller
Marion
Marion, Indiana
5. 6’1” Dannis Gates
Westside
Gary, Indiana
6. 6’2” Matt Atherton
Harrison
Lafayette, Indiana
7. 6’2” Clint Abel
Central
Elkhart, Indian
8. 6’2” Chad Groves
Noblesville
Noblesville, Indiana
9. 6’2” Randy Macklin South
Muncie, Indiana
10. 6’2” David Tubbs
Wayne
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
11. 6’2” Adam Parian
Gibson
12. 6’0” Roderick Bell
Roosevelt
Gary, Indiana
13. 6’3” Josh Gomes
Heritage Chris.
Indianapolis, Indiana
14. 6’2” J.D, Saucerman North Knox
Bicknell, Indiana
15. 6’2” Darnell Wade South
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
16. 6’1” Casey Elkins
Castle
Newburgh
17. 6’0” Tony Marshall Frankton
Frankton, Indiana
18. 6’0” Dujuan Terrell Highland
Anderson
19. 6’3” Dwayne Gunther Salem;
Salem, Indiana
20. 6’4” John Hunter
Wes Dei
21. 6’4” Donnell Franklin Roosevelt
Gary, Indiana
22. 6’0” Brian Key
Crawford County
23. 6’3” Phillip Johnson Tell CityTell City, Indiana
24. 6’5” Tyler Hash
Eastern
25. 6’3” Chris Ponce
Westview
26. 6’4” Adam Allford Central
Greenfield, Indiana
Shooting Guards:
1. 6’2” Tyler Clevenger
2. 6’1” Greg Stone
3. 6’2” Deric Graham
Winchester
Ben Davis
Washington
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Winchester, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
South Bend, Indiana
4. 6’1” Quenwel Young
5. 5’11” Justin Chithick
6.. 6’2” James Banks
7. 5’10” Seth Colclasure
8. 6’2” Andre Jones
9. 6’1” Chip Joers
10. 6’2” anthony Winchester
11. 6’2” anwar Jones
12. 6’1” Jared Reeves
13. 6’0” J.J. Robinson
14. 6’1” Bobby Pittman
15. 5’10” Avery Sheets
16. 6’0” Kelly robbins
17. 6’0” Tom Kessinger
18. 5’10” Sam Hurrle
19. 5’11” Kevin Lannan
20. 6’2” Ty Martin
21. 6’2” Kyele Luttrell
22. 6’2” Matt Parrish
23. 6’3” Bruce Horan
24. 6’2” Matt Handlon
25. 6’3” daniel Taylor
26. 6’0” Corey Jennings
27. 6’2” Rodney Macklin; South
Memorial
Rossville
Ben Davis
Bellmont
Jeffersonville
Clay
Austin
Pike
Brownsburg
Snider
Marion
McCutcheon
Delta
Elwood
Beech Grove
Loogootee
Penn
Gibson
Snider
New Castle
Valparaiso
Tipton
Broad Ripple
Elkhart, Indiana
Rossville, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Decatur, Indiana
Jeffersonville, Indiana
South Bend, Indiana
Austin, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Brownsburg, Indiana
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Marion, Indiana
Lafayette, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Elwood, Indiana
Beech Grove, Indiana
Loogootee, Indiana
Mishawaka, Indiana
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
New Castle, Indiana
Valparaiso, Indiana
Tipton, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Point Guards:
1. 5’11” Brandon Cameron
2. 6’0” Brandon Ritchie
3. 5’10” Craig Schoen
4. 6’0” Dedrick Finn
5. 6’3” Marques Bennett
6. 5’10” T.J. Wolf
7. 6’0” Tony Bollier
8. 5’10” A.J. Groves
9. 5’8” Isaac McClung
10. 6’0” Kevin Jones
11. 5’8” Andrae Dickson
12. 6’0” Evan Seacat
13. 6’0” Andrew Huff
14. 6’0” Moe Brookins
15. 5’8” Duane Cooper
16.. 5’10” Marcus Flynbn
17. 5’10” Ryan Baumgardner
18. 6’0” Jon Rietman
19. 6’1” Adam Combs
20. 5’10” Marcus Ford
21. 5’8” Kyle Attebury
22. 5’8” Kyle Cox
23. 6’0” Terrance Sevian
24. 5’10” Matt Bundesman
25. 6’1” Travis Ham
26. 6’1” Jason Blair
27. 5’8” Matt Comparato
28. 5’8” Blake Cole
29. 6’ Brett Bohlander
West
Gary, Indiana
Logansport
Logansport, Indiana
South Central
Elizabeth, Indiana
Castle
Newburgh, Indiana
Brebeuf
Indianapolis, Indiana
Martinsville
Martinsville, Indiana
Leo
Leo, Indiana
New Albany
New Albany, Indiana
Marion
Marion, Indiana
Lawrence Central Indianapolis, Indiana
North
Terre Haute, Indiana
Paoli
Paoli, Indiana
Harrison
Evansville, Indiana
Cathedral
Indianapolis, Indiana
West
Gary, Indiana
New Albany
New Albany, Indiana
South
Muncie, Indiana
Memorial
Evansville, Indiana
Forest Park;
Ferdinand, Indiana
Wirt
Gary, Indiana
Reitz
Evansville, Indiana
Blue River
Mt. Summit, Indiana
South
Muncie, Indiana
Penn
Mishawka, Indiana
Manual
Indianapolis, Indiana
East Chicago
East Chicago, Indiana
Brebeuf
Indianapolis, Indiana
Harding
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Cambridge City
Cambridge City, Indian
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Hoosiers Playing Professionally
1992 East Chicago Central graduate 6’4” Marlon Anderson was the Southland Conference player of the
year for Texas San Antonio in 1996. Taking his game to Greece and San Antonio where his combo guard
skills average 25 points per game, Marlon’s work ethic now commands $150,000 per European six month
campaign. Currently in Indianapolis, Anderson is contemplating offers from Chile, Venezuela in January or
hooking up with Keith Smart’s Ft. Wayne Fury. All time Hoosier nice guy and Former Miami Ohio and
Wyoming head coach Joby Wright has resurfaced in Cincinnati as their entry’s head coach in the
International Basketball league.
Friends--Our purpose in September 1997 was to promote the Best Players in America! The Country offers
thousands of grants for kids that can play!!! We will never misrepresent a kids ability but why most
coaches don’t respond to our simple question is a huge mystery! Does anyone else promote Indiana kids
worthy of scholarships??? Who???
How???? Furthermore, we aren’t and never will be Garry Donna’s cash cow of revenue.
We are a monthly newsletter that relies on our 423 college customers to help defray expenses that mount up
as we research the state’s top college prospects. Frustrated? No! but miffed that more head coaches don’t
want to help all their scholarship worthy players. Basketball is a huge vehicle that Indiana Preps are not
close to using.
Reg Tisdale
Coach Spotlight
Jimmy Howell begins his second year at Brownsburg High School after 3 years at Muncie South and the
previous 14 at Mt. Vernon (Fortville). His record is 284-133 with 9 sectional, 2 regional and five
conference championships. Former player Kirk Earlywine is Asst. at Weber State University. His Regional
Champion team Capt. Derek Shelton now is Lapel Head Coach and son in law Barry Huckaby is head coach
at Blue River Valley. Active year round in hoops, Coach Howell at one time coached both girls and boys at
Mt. Vernon while also serving on the Indiana AAU boys basketball executive council.
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