(Caedmon Bontrager, CJ Gunn, and Nick Klaiber)

After watching Indiana Elite 2022 against six solid teams this summer, Indiana Basketball Source breaks down each player from a college projection standpoint.

No specific order

Evan Mahaffey – 6-5 – SG – Cincinnati Moeller

Mahaffey is a fascinating player and prospect. He’s 6’5”/6’6” with great feet. He’s an excellent ball-handler in traffic and has great vision. Mahaffey is also a top-tier defender that blocks shots and anticipates steals at a high level. Despite being a plus-athlete and great ball-handler, Mahaffey doesn’t look to score. Despite average form, he doesn’t make many shots outside of the lane. He also doesn’t have the aggressiveness to get to the basket on a regular basis. If Mahaffey had that mentality, he could get to the paint anytime he wanted. In six competitive games this summer, Mahaffey only averaged eight points per game. That’s crazy for a skilled and athletic player like Mahaffey. He rebounds better than most power forwards and is a tremendous passer. Those things plus his defense allow him to be a productive player despite his lack of scoring.