INDIANA TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS

An Insider’s Take: Deavion Washington Commits to Indiana State

An Insider's Take Deavion Washington Commits to Indiana State By Jamie Shaw 6'4' 2018 Wing Washington is a tough guard, one who comes in an imposes his will, on both ends, from the get go. He possesses a strong body & athletic frame. He is at his best playing downhill and defends the wing in a tough manner. Washington had a nice recruitment with a double figure offer count, this was a good...

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6’10” 2019 John Michael Mulloy — Big Time Upside is Here Now

Big Time Upside is Now Here 6'10 '19 John Michael Mulloy (Carmel High School, Carmel, Indiana) By Rick Lewis John Michael Mulloy was one of the break out players at the 2nd Annual (2016) Indy Top 80 camp last year. The southpaw plays with a high motor combined with a developing skill set. We were impressed with his ability to score with his back to the basket and also his ability to step out and...

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Indiana Top 80 List of Alums

Indiana Top 80 List of Alums McDonald's All Americans Kyle Guy, Jaren Jackson Jr, Kris Wilkes D1 Commitments Desmond Bane (TCU), Joey Brunk (Butler), Kyle Guy (Virginia), Jaren Jackson Jr (Michigan State), Kris Wilkes (UCLA), Grant Gelon (Indiana), Sasha Stefanovic (Purdue), Cooper Neese (Butler), Aaron Henry (Michigan State), Gavin Bizeau (Duquesne), Ben Kiker (Army), Hunter Crist (Wisconsin...

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#IndyTop80 Update: 6'0 '19 Luke Bumbalough

#IndyTop80 Update' Feature Player 6'0 '19 Luke Bumbalough'   One of the top players at the Indy Top 80 was 6'0 '19 Luke Bumbalough of New Castle High School. This season he is playing with G3 Grind on the Under Armour circuit. The high IQ and fundamentally sound PG guard is adapting well to the new scenery on the travel ball circuit. He is averaging 8 PPG, 3 APG and 3 RPG'in 17 minutes'of...

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2018 Kevin Easley Commits to VCU

VCU landed their first commitment for 2018 on Wednesday, as Lawrence North's Kevin Easley announced he would be committing to the program. Easley announced over social media that VCU would be the place for him, saying: 'First off, I want to thank all the coaches who took time to recruit/offer me a scholarship.' This was a long and hard but my decision is made up.' I would like to announce that I...

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“Double-Double Guy”: 6’6 2018 Matthew Cornett (South Decatur HS)

2018 Matthew Cornett For South Decatur's Matthew Cornett, he is having an outstanding junior season. He is averaging 21.1 PPG, 12.1 RPG, and 1.8 BPG. More importantly, he sports a terrific 3.4 GPA in the classroom. However, these statistics come to no surprise since we watched him at the 2nd Annual Indy Top 80 camp. At the Indy Top 80 camp, we were impressed with his great attitude and his...

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From the Sidelines: 2019 6’0 Luke Bumalough (New Castle HS)

2019 Luke Bumbalough Luke is a two-time participant of the Indy Top 80 and has made a huge impression on us at the Phenom Hoop Report. He's the floor general for New Castle High School (Indiana) and has led them to an impressive 8-1 start. Luke is averaging 12.4 PPG, 4.4 APG, and 4.0 RPG. He is shooting 56% from the floor and 38% from the 3-point line. More importantly, Luke sports an impressive...

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Getting It Done on the Court and in the Classroom: 2019 Cory Richards (Franklin Community HS)

2019 Cory Richards Cory Richards clearly understands the balance between academics and athletics. More importantly, he understands hard work and putting in the time to be successful in both areas. One theme is constant with Cory and that can be best summed up in our Indy Top 80 evaluation when we stated,''Cory gives maximum effort from the opening tip to the final whistle. He is a solid player,...

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From the Sidelines: 6’4 Nick Mantis (Lowell High School)

Nick Mantis For Nick Mantis, the 2016-17-basketball season has encountered plenty of optimism and success. 'He recently scored his 1000th career point and had a career high of 42 points in one game. More importantly, Nick has been instrumental in the team's overall success and 11-2 record. Through 13 games, Nick has put up impressive numbers on the court. He is averaging 24 PPG, 5 APG, 5 RPG, 3...

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Big Time Sophomore Developing Right on Time: Sydney Curry

As a sophomore, Sydney Curry stands 6'8', he is 240 solid pounds, and he has a wing span of 7'. Not to mention that at the Indiana Top 80 in October, Curry measured a 30' standing vertical jump. So physically, the sophomore at Horizon Christian Academy is ready. However, when you evaluate the skill set of the player, you immediately see that he is above and beyond there as well. The lefty has a...

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Phenom Hoops Under the Radar: 6’4 2018 Rilee Epley

6'4 '18 Rilee Epley of Evansville Harrison is having an outstanding start to the 2016-17 basketball season. Through 10 games, Rilee is averaging 16.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG, and 1.2 BPG. He is shooting 56% from the floor and 77% from the free throw line. More importantly, he is doing this against tremendous competition at the 4A level in the basketball crazy state of Indiana. First of all, Rilee has an...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 2

Full Team Evaluations of each player from the Indy Top 80 #2 5'5' 2017 Jalen Sherwood of Merrillville HS (Merrillville) Sherwood was, without question, the most tenacious on ball defender in the camp. Opposing teams had trouble getting the ball to half court when he was going full court. He is a very tough nosed kid and a natural and vocal leader. Sherwood's camp coach Issac Loechle stated,...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 7

No. 7 5'9 '18 Curtis White (Lawrenceburg HS) When you're an undersized point guard, you better bring grit and toughness and that's exactly what Curtis White brought to the Indy Top 80. He is a true PG that has a high basketball IQ. Coach Danaher stated, 'Curtis is a smart player with a good looking shot. He attacks the basket with purpose.' First of all, Curtis is a pass first PG that is an...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 8

No. 8 5'10 '19 Luke Heady (Carmel HS) There may not have been a better perimeter shooter from the 3- point line than Luke Heady. He was a model of consistency throughout the day. Luke averaged 12 PPG and averaged three 3-pointers for each game. Coach Dillard stated, 'Luke is a really good player and can really stoke it. He's such a smart player and moves well without the ball.' Luke plays with a...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 6

No. 6 5'9 '18 Treyton Smith (North Putnam HS) Treyton Smith has a high basketball IQ and really understands and values teamwork. He gives maximum effort on both ends of the court and makes his teammates better. We were impressed with his court vision and ability to read the defense. He consistency made passes on time and on target. While somewhat undersized, Treyton is a solid rebounder for his...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 5

#5 5'10' 2020 Michael Saunders Jr of Lawrence North HS (Indianapolis) Saunders is a throwback type point guard, in the fact that he takes care of the ball and sets up his team mates (both at a very high level). As one of the youngest players in camp, he was poised well beyond his years. Saunders camp coach Josh Riikonen stated, 'Michael is an elite PG. He is quick on quick with a tight handle....

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 3

#15 5'11' 2018 Jaden Terry of Lawrence Central (Indianapolis) Terry was an all-out type of player who had a high motor and leads his team by effort. He was a high energy defender and was able to get into the lane where he made plays. Terry's camp coach Bronson Lickliter stated, 'Jaden is a great defender and a good decision maker. Throughout the day he showed excellent hustle.' #21 6' 2018...

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Indy Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 4

No. 4 5'9 '19 Xavier Overstreet (Homestead HS, Fort Wayne, IN) Xavier displayed an excellent attitude throughout the course of the day. He has a high basketball IQ and played well within the team structure. Xavier is a pass first point guard that enjoys getting his teammates involved in the offense. He is patience with his shot selection and has the ability to knock down 3-pointers when left...

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Indiana Top 80 Event Standouts – Part 2

Phenom Hoops was in Indiana,as the top players met in one spot. These are some of the standouts from IndyTop80 Kevin Easley One of the many great things about the Top 80 events we do is it provides a platform for everyone to be seen. Of course you have the McDonald's All American and Top 100 kids who attend, but you also have the kids that people haven't heard of yet the ability to compete. This...

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Indiana Top 80 Event Standouts – Part 3

Phenom Hoops was in Indiana,as the top players met in one spot. These are some of the standouts from IndyTop80 De’Avion Washington One of the many great things about the Top 80 events we do is it provides a platform for everyone to be seen. Of course you have the McDonald's All American and Top 100 kids who attend, but you also have the kids that people haven't heard of yet the ability to...

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Indiana Top 80 Standouts Part I

Phenom Hoops was in Indiana,as the top players met in one spot. These are some of the standouts from IndyTop80 One of the many great things about the Top 80 events we do is it provides a platform for everyone to be seen. Of course you have the McDonald's All American and Top 100 kids who attend, but you also have the kids that people haven't heard of yet the ability to compete. This year's...

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Indiana Top 80 – Player Awards

Mileek McMIllan won Mr Defense at Indiana’s Top 80 There was so much talent in the gym, with 80 of the best players Indiana had to offer. The Indiana Top 80 was a great chance for some under the radar players to show they can play. There were Top 100 type players participating, guys who are already committed to high major programs, and countless Division 1 prospects. It was a great day, a...

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Players to Watch – Underclassmen at Indiana Top 80

Youngins to Watch Indiana Top 80 By Jamie Shaw 6'9' 2019 John Michael Mulloy Carmel HS Claimed Offers: Eastern Illinois Mulloy, a lefty, has a good frame and plays with a motor. He has solid ball handling skills and the ability to manufacture his shot from the perimeter. There is a lot of upside here. 6'8' 2019 Sydney Curry Bishop Leurs Claimed Offer: Bradley The lefty plays with a great pace...

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Players to Watch – Upperclassmen at Indiana Top 80

Indiana Top 80 Preview Players to Watch By Jamie Shaw 6'6' 2018 Kevin Easley Lawrence North HS Claimed Offers: Butler, Indiana, Purdue, New Mexico, Xavier, Depaul, and 15 others. Easley has a throwback type game, some compare it to former Georgetown wing Austin Freeman. He has a sturdy body, a very high IQ, and natural feel for the game. 6'8' 2017 Kris Wilkes North Central HS Final Group:...

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Indy Top 80 College Introduction: Joey Burton

When it comes to professional basketball trainers in the state of Indiana, one name quickly comes to mind and that is Joey Burton. Coach Burton is a 13 year seasoned coach and trainer, having worked with athletes at all skill levels.'Joey's coaching and skill development'experience at various levels of basketball'has allowed him to identify and develop an athlete's specific training needs. Since...

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Indy Top 80 College Introduction: Bronson Lickiter

Bronson Lickliter enters his second year as Varsity Assistant boys basketball coach at Westfield High School. Bronson Lickliter enters his second year as Varsity Assistant boys basketball coach at Westfield High School. 'Before joining Coach Shane Sumpter’s staff at Westfield, he was an assistant'at New Castle, Richmond, Brownsburg, and Zionsville High'Schools. 'He was also head coach for...

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Indy Top 80 College Introduction: Shane Sumpter

The 2nd Annual Indy Top 80 will take place Sunday, October 2nd at Westfield High School. Today, our feature coach today is Coach Shane Sumpter. The 2nd Annual Indy Top 80 will take place'Sunday, October 2nd at Westfield High School. Today, our feature coach today 'is Coach Shane Sumpter. Coach Sumpter is in his second year as the'boys varsity basketball'coach'at Westfield. Coach Sumpter lead the...

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Indy Top 80 College Introduction: Isaac Loechle

He was most recently an assistant coach at 2016 NAIA National Runner-Up University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind., for a short stint this past spring and summer. Isaac Loechle enters his first season as assistant coach with the men's basketball program. He was most recently an assistant coach at 2016 NAIA National Runner-Up University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind., for a short stint...

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Indy Top 80 Coaches Introducition: Omar Dillard

Coach Omar Dillard has coached the 2018 Team Harris for the past two years, an AAU organization founded by Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris. The past season, Coach Omar Dillard lead Team Harris to a 38-10 overall record and finished with a Runner UP at the Adidas SE Gauntlet Regional coming in the Final 4 to the eventual champion in the Las Vegas Bigfoot Classic (Platinum Elite...

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Name to Know: 6'4 '18 Rilee Epley (Evansville Day School)

We got an opportunity to watch Rilee Epley for the first time at the inaugural Indiana Top 80. We were quite impressed with his overall skill set and knowledge of the game. 'In our Indiana Top 80 review, we stated,''Consistency may just be Epley's calling card. He plays at such a consistent pace and there are few downs in his overall game. He's a high IQ player that will score from the framework...

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