The Basketball State

JQ Roberts, a 2023 prospect of Bloomington North High School, joins the show to talk about the latest in his game, recruitment, and excitement for his junior season. Roberts shares what schools have been reaching out, how the North squad is looking for this school year, and what he likes to do off the court.

New Fort Wayne Northrop transfer Jalen Jackson joins the pod to discuss how his summer is going, where his recruitment stands, and his goals for his senior year. The 2022 guard is one of the most prolific scorers in the state and was an Indiana Junior All-Star this year. 

Long time friend of Jackson's and former Carmel point guard Cole Jenkins joins the pod. The 2018 Carmel grad discusses his extensive memories from his Greyhound career that included four sectional titles, a state title appearance, as well as his time playing at DePauw, and his passion for podcasting and coaching. 

Up-and-coming basketball coach and former Evansville Day basketball player, Aidan Kunst, joins the pod. Kunst discusses his journey of how he fell in love with the game, what he aspires to learn and do in coaching, and reflects on his playing career at Evansville Day. 

2021 Carmel senior standout Brian Waddell is fresh off a state championship and a commitment to Purdue. The future Boilermaker discusses his goals for when he gets to campus, what his recruiting process was like, and the many memories and lessons from his time with Carmel Basketball. 

Former Carmel High School radio broadcaster Jace Dery joins the show to discuss what it was like announcing games for a dominant Carmel program that won a four sectional titles, a state championship, and more in his time covering the team. He also shares funny stories and lessons learned along the way as well as his favorite Indiana High School Basketball memories and players.

Jackson and Jared do a full analysis of all four state title games for this Saturday. The guys break down the matchups, key players, the history and legacies on the line, and the possibilities of potential repeat champions. At the end they discuss who made the 2021 Indiana Junior All-Stars, too. 

Jackson and Jared break down all the action and fun from Regional weekend, last weekend while taking a look ahead and analyzing the four remaining teams in each class. The guys make their semi-state predictions as well for who they believe will be playing for a championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. 

Jackson and Jared take a deep look at last weekend's sectional results and which teams stood out. From there, the two analyze the regional fields and who has the best odds to advance along with the best matchups for this Saturday.

The 2021 Indiana High School Girls Basketball State Championship weekend has come and gone. Jackson and Jared analyze the performances from the four champions, including Pioneer in 1A, Linton-Stockton in 2A, Silver Creek in 3A, and Crown Point in 4A. 

Evansville Reitz senior Owen Dease joins the show! Dease shares how his senior year has gone, his anticipation for the state tournament after winning a sectional title a year ago before COVID shut down the tournament, and what his recruitment looks like. 

After taking a week off, the boys are back to break down all the latest in Indiana high school hoops and there's a lot to talk about. Jackson and Jared discuss the results of the Girls Semi-State games this past weekend and offer a look at the state finals matchups. Moreover, they offer a full break down of the Boys' tournament brackets after Sunday's Sectional Draw. 

Barr-Reeve Boys Basketball Head Coach Josh Thompson joins the pod to talk about his team's excellent season, the growth of the Barr-Reeve program, and memories of his playing and early coaching career. Thompson also shares lessons he has learned and describes what the small town of Montgomery, Indiana is like. 

Jackson and Jared break down the top results of the 2021 Girls Sectional Round and offer predictions for the rest of the tournament moving forward. The guys also discuss a definitive top tier of the best teams in the state for the boys side while also covering IU Basketball's newest commit in 2022 4-star Lawrence North guard CJ Gunn. 

Carmel Senior Bryce Beery joins the show to talk Carmel's outstanding season thus far and what the program means to him. He recaps memories as a state runner-up in his freshman year and a state championship in his sophomore season. Beery also shares how important his family is to him and his goals. 

Jackson and Jared welcome Kooper Jacobi to the pod! The Silver Creek senior is a star and a versatile player for the Dragons. Jacobi has been a huge part of what has made Silver Creek so successful the last few seasons and was part of the 2019 3A State Championship team as a sophomore. Jacobi is also a 2021 Toledo commit. 

The 2021 IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Draw was this past Monday and Jackson and Jared break it all down sectional by sectional in 4A. There are no shortage of intriguing storylines in this year's tournament. Who will come out on top in the absolute gauntlet of Sectional 8? Do the defending champs in Lawrence North meet with this year's arguable top team North Central in the sectional for a third straight time? How far can Crown Point and Bedford North Lawrence go? Jackson and Jared break all of those storylines down and more. 

Ryan O'Leary from the Daily Journal joins the show to talk Johnson County hoops. He updates us on the best teams in the area including Center Grove, Greenwood, Franklin, Greenwood Christian Academy, the results of the Johnson County Tournament, and his favorite memories covering Indiana High School Basketball. 

Jackson and Jared analyze all of the details of the 2021 Marion County Tournament. They cover all of the relevant headlines from the event including Lawrence North going back-to-back, Lutheran winning their first county tournament game in 15 years, Pike proving to be competitive, good depth all across the field, and more.  

South Bend Riley senior guard and 2021 Notre Dame commit Blake Wesley joins the pod! Wesley talks about how his senior season is going on and off the court, why he chose the Fighting Irish, season goals, and representing South Bend. 

This episode Jackson and Jared examine the latest news and results around the state. They discuss how Lawrence North is able to continually come back in the majority of their games thanks to the play of Shamar Avance, results of the unique Hall of Fame Classic, and teams in the state who are going under the radar. 

First year South Bend Riley head coach Alex Daniel joins the podcast. Coach Daniel talks about his senior-oriented group and the high expectations this team has, what makes his star player in Notre Dame commit Blake Wesley so special, and his journey through playing and coaching around the state. 

Greenwood Christian Academy junior big man Isaiah Davis joins the pod. Davis is a 6-foot-9 prospect in the 2022 class who transferred from Zionsville to GCA in the past offseason. Davis talked to us about transferring, the development of his game, learning from Coach Jonny Marlin, what the recruiting process has been like, and more.

Christmas has passed and the Indiana HS Basketball season is moving into its next phase. Jackson and Jared break down who are the contenders for the state title in all four classes at this current point in time and what makes each of the top schools unique. The two also discuss the five players who are asserting themselves in the 2021 Mr. Basketball discussion. 

17U Girls Spiece Gym Rats EYBL Head Coach Danny Riego joins the podcast to talk about his numerous basketball experiences and the growth of Girls Basketball. Riego has seen it all, coaching numerous Division I prospects, WNBA players, and leading teams in national tournaments. Listen to hear Riego's journey from coaching CYO ball to the highest level of Girls AAU. 

Hanover Central junior Landen Babusiak talks about his junior year, winning sectional championships in his first two seasons, his recruitment, and more. Babusiak also gives special insight about the Hanover Central community and how special it is to him and his team. 

Ben Davis senior and 2021 prospect Jayden Brewer joins the pod. Brewer discusses a slew of topics including the controversial ruling from the IHSAA not allowing him to play on varsity for his senior year at Ben Davis after transferring from Avon. He also tells us where his recruitment stands, the growth of his game, viral dunks, and more. 

Jackson and Jared start off with discussion over the results of the 2020 Forum Tip-Off Classic including Lawrence North's big OT win over Cincinnati Moeller, Fort Wayne Blackhawk beating Silver Creek in 2OT, and more. The guys also discuss the guard depth in the state as well as three senior shooters who are off to great start in their final seasons and who may have been overlooked in recruiting. 

Former Purdue standout and Fort Wayne native Rapheal Davis joins the show! Davis was a two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 14-15 and 15-16 and was a key part of the turnaround of Purdue basketball. Davis also had a storied career at Fort Wayne South and played one year at national powerhouse La Lumiere in high school. Additionally, he discusses his leadership and mentoring responsibilities as a basketball trainer. 

Jackson and Jared break down the fascinating results of the first ever All-State Sneakers for Santa Shootout held at Brownsburg with marquee games in Ian Scott's 42 points against North Central, Crispus Attucks beating Warren Central in a tight game, and Homestead beating Cathedral in double overtime, among others. Additionally, the guys discuss who is standing out as real contenders for state in both boys and girls, as well as updates in the recruitment of two of the top prospects in the state's junior class. 

2009 Indiana Mr. Basketball, undefeated state champion with Bloomington South, and Indiana Hoosier Jordan Hulls joins the show. Hulls recaps stories and memories from his marvelous career along with updating on how life is in Germany where he plays professionally. Hulls goes in-depth about how basketball has shaped his life, the difficulties of recruiting, the meaning of playing for his hometown school, and the special teams that revitalized the Indiana basketball program. He also shares with what it means to be a Hoosier, through and through. 

Jackson and Jared discuss the latest in Indiana High School hoops - both on the boys and girls side of the sport. They take a look at how the start of boys basketball's season went and recent results of girls basketball. Discussion of the biggest performers, what teams are doing well, and which ones to keep an eye on. In addition, there are previews of the top matchups for this upcoming weekend with plenty of analysis to everything, as well. 

Carmel Men's Basketball Head Coach Ryan Osborn comes on the show. Osborn discusses what he has learned in his tenure as head coach and what he learned as an assistant under Coach Heady. He also previews what he expects this season out of his Carmel squad. 

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian senior wing Zane Burke joins the pod. Burke talks about playing for a small school program in the state and what it is like competing against top tier teams, his recruitment, his experience winning the 2019 1A State Title, and his excitement for his last ride of high school basketball. 

Indianapolis Star reporter and Indiana High School Basketball expert Kyle Neddenriep joins the podcast to fully preview the season. Neddenriep talks about his career, analyzes the top teams in the state, gives his take on who wins Mr. Basketball, and offers predictions for the state championship games of all four classes. 

Lafayette-Jeff senior wing and Northwestern commit Brooks Barnhizer joins the podcast! Barnhizer discusses his special relationship of playing for his dad his entire high school career, why he thinks Northwestern is the right fit for him, what he excels at in his game, and how the outlook of Jeff basketball looks this season. 

We welcome Warren Central standout and junior wing D'Ante Davis as a guest. The 4-star prospect in the 2022 class breaks down his excitement to play for his dad at a new school, lessons he has learned from his brother, Dre, and how he has grown over the past few seasons. Davis also updates us on the latest in his recruitment and the schools that have offered him to this point. 

Andrew Leeper, a junior forward from Homestead (Fort Wayne) joins the show. Leeper discusses how excited he is for his upcoming junior season on a very talented team which should be one of the best in the state and how hungry he is to compete for a state title. He also relays his recruitment, dissecting his two offers at hand, and what other schools are showing interest. 

Fishers Senior Guard Katie Burton joins the show to talk all about her season season that begins this Tuesday 11/3 and what she is anticipating. Burton also explains her skillset and play style, her goals for her final season of high school basketball, and why she ended up committing to St. John's for her collegiate career. 

Matthew VanTryon of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give us a full preview of the rapidly approaching Indiana High School Girls Basketball season. VanTryon breaks down the high level of talent in the 2021 and 2022 classes around the state, names the teams to watch for a breakout and who will be contending, and ultimately who will be winning state by the end of the season. 

Valparaiso University Redshirt Senior Guard and Indianapolis native Eron Gordon joins the podcast to talk about his storied basketball career. 

He reviews last season and previews what is coming up in his final season of college hoops. He also revisits his time at Seton Hall before transferring, as well as memories of his high school career at Cathedral and North Central.

Finally, Gordon talks about who he is beyond basketball, with life lessons that he has learned and his aspirations for his career. 

Lawrence North Senior Point Guard Shamar Avance joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming season and the high expectations LN has after their historic season last year got cut short due to COVID-19. The 2021 prospect talks as well about his college recruitment, chemistry with the team, and what makes his game unique. 

UIndy Forward Jesse Bingham joins the show to talk about his upcoming season as a redshirt freshman along with his storied career and memories at Warren Central. Bingham discusses the undefeated 2018 State Champion Warren team, his experience as a 2019 Indiana All-Star, and what the city of Indianapolis means to him, among other topics. 

Jackson and Jared take a look at the new 2023 Rankings by 247 with Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Jalen Hooks making the list, a handful of new 2022 high-major offers around the state, South Bend Riley's new head coach, and analyze the six matchups of the 1st annual Allstate Insurance Sneakers for Santa Shootout at Brownsburg. 

The Head Coach of Cathedral Boys Basketball, Jason Delaney, joins the show to talk about his coaching career and various experiences in Indiana High School Basketball. 

Delaney takes us back through his journey, covering every step of the way from his time first year as a head coach, going undefeated with Waldron, his 2014 Arsenal Tech state championship team with Trey Lyles, CJ Walker, and Jeremie Tyler, coaching the 17U team of Indy Heat on the NIKE EYBL circuit, and previewing his Cathedral squad this year. 

Jackson and Jared talk with former Carmel Greyhound and Indiana Hoosier, Zach McRoberts. McRoberts talks about being a two-time state champion in high school, an Indiana All-Star, and his unique collegiate career, starting at Vermont and transferring to Indiana as a student before walking on for IU and having a consistent role on the team. 

Jackson and Jared talk with Nick Baumgart of Baumhoops.com about the latest in IU and Purdue's recruiting efforts around the state in the 2022 class, predictions on Harrison Ingram, Trey Kaufman, and Blake Wesley, Nick's basketball career at Evansville, and much more. 

Jackson and Jared analyze and predict the six matchups for the 2020 Forum Tip-off Classic while arguing for what teams got snubbed. Additionally, they cover the recent news of Trey Kaufman's top five and Kooper Jacobi's commitment.

Jackson and Jared discuss the latest with recruiting around the state including the commitments of Langdon Hatton and Blake Sisley, the latest on Blake Wesley and Trey Kaufman, and news about other prospects around the state.

Jackson and Jared welcome J.R. Howell, the new head coach of Zionsville Community High School Men's Basketball, to the podcast.  

They discuss Howell's coaching journey to this point, how he got the Zionsville job, and what he is planning on for this season.