The White Sox selected Southridge’s Colson Montgomery (2022) with the 22nd pick in the 2021 MLB Draft on Sunday. Montgomery had a storied basketball career along with his baseball exploits.
Friday in Birmingham presented many first and second looks at national prospects for Indiana Basketball Source. Here are quick details about ten players that caught Indiana Basketball Source’s attention today.
Cooper Koch, Peoria (Ill.) Notre Dame, produced at a high for Indiana Elite 15U all spring, and he continues to be a go-to player. In a blowout win over Mass Rivals. Koch did whatever he wanted – mid-range shots over defenders, cutting to the basket for easy looks, posting up and scoring over defenders, hitting the glass for putbacks, and more. The game came easy to Koch as it often has this spring. Even though he is still growing and developing, Koch is establishing himself as a solid high-major prospect.
Friday, 2022 power forward Jalen Washington committed to the University of North Carolina. The Gary West Side product took official visits to North Carolina, Stanford, and Purdue before making his college decision. He joins Seth Trimble and Will Shaver in North Carolina's 2022 recruiting class.
The first day of the adidas 3SSB in Birmingham, Alabama showcased many notable performances. First, Connor Essegian started the day by torching the nets from deep. Then, Indiana Elite 2023 used a couple of significant spurts to beat Compton Magic in 16U. Here is a look at the highlights of the day.
Essegian’s shooting helped Indiana Elite 2022 climb out of an early hole against a highly athletic NY Jayhawks team. He finished the game eight of ten from deep in the game on his way to 29 points. Essegian’s shooting helped settle Indiana Elite into its footing after getting knocked back on its heels. In addition, his shot fake-one dribble-stepback three in the second half was outstanding. Performances like this could take Essegian’s recruitment from dozens of mid-major schools to power conference teams.
2023 Heritage Christian and Indy Nets guard Myles Colvin committed to Purdue University a day before the July evaluation period. The rising junior picked up offers from Indiana, Butler, and Tulane after June 15. Miami of Ohio and IUPUI offered him earlier.