Indiana Basketball News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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" 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.

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.

1. 6’8" Justin Johnston Merrillville Merrillvlle, Indiana

2. 6’8" Delco Rowley Arlington Indianapolis, Indiana

3. 6’9" John Morningstar Concord Elkhart, Indiana

4. 6’7" Milos Mirkovic Seymour Seymour, Indiana

5. 6’7" Andrew Kregers Lawrence Central Indianapolis, Indiana

6. 6’7" Martez Lane Snider Ft. Wayne, Indiana

7. 6’8" Chris Hunter Westside Gary, Indiana

8. 6’7" Chris Hartley Noblesville Noblesville, Indiana

9. 6’7" Leon Glenn Roosevelt Gary, Indiana

10.6’7" Aaron Dixon West Noble Ligonier, Indiana

11.6’6" Kevin Cates Marion Marion, Indiana

12.6’6" Ike Daughertyh East Columbus, Indiana

13.6’5" Evan West Austin Austin, Indiana

14.6’5" Brian Johnson Austin Austin, Indiana

15.6’8" Charlie Jenney Floyd Central Floyd Knobs, Indiana

16.6’6" George Brinley Ben Davis Indianapolis, Indiana

17.6’5" Clifton Gish Pike Central Petersburg, Indiana

18.6’7" Kyle Coffey Center Grove Greenwood, Indiana

19.6’7" Aaron Gordon East Noble Kendalville, Indiana

20.6’7" Jim Marten Brebeuf Indianapolis, Indiana

21.6’5" Joel Hobson Center Grove Greenwood, Indiana

22.6’6" Dan Yunker Woodlan Woodburn, Indiana

23.6’6" Randy Kessler Castle Newburgh

24.6’4" Brandon Lee Wirt Gary, Indiana

25.6’3" Skyler Young Lacrosse

26.6’6" Justin Upchurch Blue River Valley Mt. Summit, Indiana

27.6’4" Joey Cuff South Central

1. 6’8" Sean May North Bloomington, Indiana

2. 6’6" Kyle Thrasher Floyd Central Floyd Knobs, Indiana

3. 6’6" Mike Otto Maconaquah Maconaquah, Indiana

4. 6’4" Keith Moore Southside Ft. Wayne, Indiana

5. 6’4" Blake Schoen Benton Central Oxford, Indiana

6. 6’6" Angelo Smith Lawrence North Indianapolis, Indiana

7. 6’6" Nathan Carter Gary Mann Gary, Indiana

8. 6’6" Alan Cornett Lawrence Cen. Indianapolis, Indiana

9. 6’4" Ian Mcgriff Laporte Laporte, Indiana

10. 6’5" Matt Kiefer Mater Dei Evansville, Indiana

11. 6’3" Adam Huebner Lake Central St. John, Indiana

12. 6’5" Kyle Smith Avon Avon, Indiana

13. 6’5" Mike Bradley Richmond Richmond, Indiana

14. 6’3" Brock Graves Rossville Rossville, Indiana

15. 6’2" Jason Bell Arlington Indianapolis, Indiana

` 16. 6’3" Marvin Rogers Wayne Ft. Wayne, Indiana

17. 6’2" Ryan Potter Lawrence North Indianapolis, Indiana

18. 6’3" Derek Frye Northrop Ft. Wayne, Indiana

19. 6’4" Sam Snow Western Boone Thorntown, Indiana

20. 6’4" Ben Lieske Valparaiso Valparaiso, Indiana

21. 6’6" Jon Hall Charlestown Charlestown, Indiana

22. 6’5" Justin Frye Elwood Elwood, Indiana

23. 6’3" William Wise Calumet Gary, Indiana

24. 6’3" Brandon Buscher Chesterton Chesterton, Indiana

25. 6’2" Brian Smith Brownsburg Brownsburg, Indiana

26. 6’6" Greg Lee Culver Community Culver, Indiana

27. 6’4" Clint Waskom Brownstown Central

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 City Tell City, Indiana

24. 6’5" Tyler Hash Eastern

26. 6’4" Adam Allford Central Greenfield, Indiana

1. 6’2" Tyler Clevenger Winchester Winchester, Indiana

2. 6’1" Greg Stone Ben Davis Indianapolis, Indiana

3. 6’2" Deric Graham Washington South Bend, Indiana

4. 6’1" Quenwel Young Memorial Elkhart, Indiana

5. 5’11" Justin Chithick Rossville Rossville, Indiana

6.. 6’2" James Banks Ben Davis Indianapolis, Indiana

7. 5’10" Seth Colclasure Bellmont Decatur, Indiana

8. 6’2" Andre Jones Jeffersonville Jeffersonville, Indiana

9. 6’1" Chip Joers Clay South Bend, Indiana

10. 6’2" anthony Winchester Austin Austin, Indiana

11. 6’2" anwar Jones Pike Indianapolis, Indiana

12. 6’1" Jared Reeves Brownsburg Brownsburg, Indiana

13. 6’0" J.J. Robinson Snider Ft. Wayne, Indiana

14. 6’1" Bobby Pittman Marion Marion, Indiana

15. 5’10" Avery Sheets McCutcheon Lafayette, Indiana

16. 6’0" Kelly robbins Delta Muncie, Indiana

17. 6’0" Tom Kessinger Elwood Elwood, Indiana

18. 5’10" Sam Hurrle Beech Grove Beech Grove, Indiana

19. 5’11" Kevin Lannan Loogootee Loogootee, Indiana

20. 6’2" Ty Martin Penn Mishawaka, Indiana

21. 6’2" Kyele Luttrell Gibson

22. 6’2" Matt Parrish Snider Ft. Wayne, Indiana

23. 6’3" Bruce Horan New Castle New Castle, Indiana

24. 6’2" Matt Handlon Valparaiso Valparaiso, Indiana

25. 6’3" daniel Taylor Tipton Tipton, Indiana

26. 6’0" Corey Jennings Broad Ripple Indianapolis, Indiana

27. 6’2" Rodney Macklin; South Muncie, Indiana

1. 5’11" Brandon Cameron West Gary, Indiana

2. 6’0" Brandon Ritchie Logansport Logansport, Indiana

3. 5’10" Craig Schoen South Central Elizabeth, Indiana

4. 6’0" Dedrick Finn Castle Newburgh, Indiana

5. 6’3" Marques Bennett Brebeuf Indianapolis, Indiana

6. 5’10" T.J. Wolf Martinsville Martinsville, Indiana

7. 6’0" Tony Bollier Leo Leo, Indiana

8. 5’10" A.J. Groves New Albany New Albany, Indiana

9. 5’8" Isaac McClung Marion Marion, Indiana

10. 6’0" Kevin Jones Lawrence Central Indianapolis, Indiana

11. 5’8" Andrae Dickson North Terre Haute, Indiana

12. 6’0" Evan Seacat Paoli Paoli, Indiana

13. 6’0" Andrew Huff Harrison Evansville, Indiana

14. 6’0" Moe Brookins Cathedral Indianapolis, Indiana

15. 5’8" Duane Cooper West Gary, Indiana

16.. 5’10" Marcus Flynbn New Albany New Albany, Indiana

17. 5’10" Ryan Baumgardner South Muncie, Indiana

18. 6’0" Jon Rietman Memorial Evansville, Indiana

19. 6’1" Adam Combs Forest Park; Ferdinand, Indiana

20. 5’10" Marcus Ford Wirt Gary, Indiana

21. 5’8" Kyle Attebury Reitz Evansville, Indiana

22. 5’8" Kyle Cox Blue River Mt. Summit, Indiana

23. 6’0" Terrance Sevian South Muncie, Indiana

24. 5’10" Matt Bundesman Penn Mishawka, Indiana

25. 6’1" Travis Ham Manual Indianapolis, Indiana

26. 6’1" Jason Blair East Chicago East Chicago, Indiana

27. 5’8" Matt Comparato Brebeuf Indianapolis, Indiana

28. 5’8" Blake Cole Harding Ft. Wayne, Indiana

29. 6’ Brett Bohlander Cambridge City Cambridge City, Indian

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.

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.